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Research Spotlight: Ratnakar Singh
July 9, 2025 / Comparative Biosciences News

Using about 60 words, how would you explain your main area of research focus to someone sitting next to you on an airplane? I study how certain genes and molecular pathways control cancer cells’ sensitivity…
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Pamela Wilkins Honored with Clinical Research Award

April 09, 2025 / General News

The American Veterinary Medical Association’s Council on Research has selected Dr. Pamela Wilkins, Delores R. Pajak Professor in Companion Animal Practice at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, as the recipient of the…
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How Does Your Gut Microbiome Affect Your Health?

April 08, 2025 / Pathobiology

Inside the digestive tract lives a host of microorganisms known as the gut microbiome. Chris Gaulke, professor of pathobiology at the College of Veterinary Medicine, studies the gut microbiome and its role in human health….
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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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Research Day Highlights Student Presentations

April 23, 2024 / General News

The annual Research Day celebration at the College of Veterinary Medicine took place on April 17. Dr. Annette McCoy, associate professor of equine surgery and interim dean of research and advanced studies, coordinated the event. Dr. Miranda…
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Spare Flat-faced Pets the Respiratory Distress

March 29, 2024 / Research News

The demand for bulldogs and other flat-faced pets is at an all-time high. According to the American Kennel Club, from 2006-2016, the number of registered bulldogs and French bulldogs in the U.S. increased by 60%…
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