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Hantavirus FAQs from the College of Veterinary Medicine
May 14, 2026 / General News

Citizens of Illinois have been asking whether hantavirus could pose a concern for their pets. The following information was prepared and reviewed by faculty members Drs. Will Sander, Yvette Johnson-Walker, and Leyi Wang at the…
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Faculty Member Elected to National Academy of Inventors

December 13, 2024 / General News

Dr. Ying Fang, a professor of virology in the Department of Pathobiology, was recently named to the National Academy of Inventors’ 2024 Class of Fellows, the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors. A pioneer…
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Veterinary Mentoring Program Reaches New Prospective Students

December 10, 2024 / General News

The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine has a longstanding partnership with Anti-Cruelty (formerly the Anti-Cruelty Society) to introduce high school students to careers in veterinary medicine. The Veterinary Mentoring Program, once targeted only…
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Workshop Prepares United Front of Health Heroes in Illinois

December 06, 2024 / General News

Step aside, Marvel and DC. There’s a real-world league of heroes made up of physicians, veterinarians, ecologists, researchers, public health professionals, policymakers, social workers, and other professionals who protect public health in Illinois and around…
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Drs. Bagchi, Ziv-Gal Awarded CZ Biohub Grant

October 29, 2024 / Comparative Biosciences News

Pictured above: Dr. Ziv-Gal (left) and Dr. Bagchi (right) Professors Indrani Bagchi and Ayelet Ziv-Gal’s collaborative research team has been awarded a grant from the Chan Zuckerburg (CZ) Biohub Chicago as part of the first…
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