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Study: Tickborne Disease Reported Every Month of the Year and in Every Illinois County
July 2, 2026 / Pathobiology

A new analysis of state health department data reveals that more than 6,400 Illinois residents were diagnosed with tickborne disease from 2004-2022. The most commonly reported infections in the state are Lyme disease, occurring across…
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Faculty members and attendees at the 2026 kickoff event for the Center for Zoonoses Research

Center for Zoonoses Research: Still a Vital Need

June 30, 2026 / News

Research Partners Sought More than 65 years after the University of Illinois Board of Trustees established the Center for Zoonoses Research (CZR), its mission remains central to human and animal health. In April, the College…
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Drs. Julie Nguyen-Edquilang, Annette McCoy, Tony Buffington, and Dean Peter Constable

Research Day Draws Students, Faculty, Staff

May 12, 2026 / Research News

The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine hosted its annual Research Day celebration on April 22. Drs. Annette McCoy, associate professor of equine surgery, and Julie Nguyen-Edquilang, coordinator of research programs, organized the event….
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Taejoon Won

Research Spotlight: Taejoon Won

March 25, 2026 / Pathobiology

Using about 60 words, how would you explain your main area of research focus to someone sitting next to you on an airplane? My research is all about immunology, particularly autoimmune responses in the heart….
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Travel award winners at the 2026 International Conference of Swine Viral Diseases

International Swine Viral Disease Conference Meets

February 23, 2026 / General News

The annual NAPRRS/NC229 International Conference of Swine Viral Diseases was held in Chicago, Illinois, on January 16 and 17. It marked the 22nd time that researchers, veterinarians, and other pork industry leaders from around the…
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