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Researchers Receive $2.7M NIH Grant to Investigate Effects of Phthalate Exposure on Neurodevelopment and Autism

January 8, 2026 / Comparative Biosciences News

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is funding University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers to study risk factors for autism spectrum disorders using magnetic resonance imaging in a mouse model. Drs. Howard Gritton and Paul Bonthuis,…
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Provost John Coleman, Dr. David Williams, Dean Peter Constable

Campbell Chair Investiture: Meet Our Donors, Recipient

April 21, 2025 / General News

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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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Team Finds Regional, Age-Related Trends in Exposure to Drug-Resistant Campylobacter

March 19, 2025 / Pathobiology

Campylobacter infections are the most common foodborne illnesses in the U.S., sickening an estimated 1.5 million people each year. A new study examined records of Campylobacter jejuni infections from 10 states, plotting regional, age-related, and…
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Uwe Rudolph, left, and Maltesh Kambali at the College of Veterinary Medicine

Mutation Increases Enzyme in Mouse Brains Linked to Schizophrenia Behaviors

March 06, 2025 / Comparative Biosciences News

A genetic mutation found in two human patients with schizophrenia also increased schizophrenia-related behaviors in mice with the same mutation, a rare finding of a direct genetic link to psychosis, report researchers at the University…
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Travel fellow award winners at the 2024 NAPRRS conference in Chicago.

Swine Viral Disease Conference Celebrates Industry Leaders, Students

December 17, 2024 / General News

The 21st annual NAPRRS/NC229 International Conference of Swine Viral Diseases, held in Chicago, Illinois, on December 7 through 9, drew more than 130 attendees, from pork producers and veterinarians to professionals who work in research,…
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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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These beagles were treated with iSpay three years ago, and they remain sterile.

Reproductive Endocrinologist Introduces Game-Changing Approach to Animal Sterilization

September 10, 2024 / Comparative Biosciences News

Imagine if veterinarians could spend more time on healing and less on performing surgeries to remove healthy reproductive organs. What if pig farmers could eliminate the painful practice of manually castrating piglets, reducing both animal…
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The Vet Med atrium on research day 2024, filled with student presentations

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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Owners Play Key Role in Addressing Brachycephalic Cats’ Health Issues

March 29, 2024 / Research News

Dr. Heidi Phillips and Dr. Daniel Shinsako, veterinary surgeons at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, are reaching out to the owners of brachycephalic cats that previously underwent surgery to open their nostrils…
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Researchers Receive $2.7M NIH Grant to Investigate Effects of Phthalate Exposure on Neurodevelopment and Autism

Campbell Chair Investiture: Meet Our Donors, Recipient

Pamela Wilkins Honored with Clinical Research Award

How Does Your Gut Microbiome Affect Your Health?

Team Finds Regional, Age-Related Trends in Exposure to Drug-Resistant Campylobacter

Mutation Increases Enzyme in Mouse Brains Linked to Schizophrenia Behaviors

Swine Viral Disease Conference Celebrates Industry Leaders, Students

Drs. Bagchi, Ziv-Gal Awarded CZ Biohub Grant

Reproductive Endocrinologist Introduces Game-Changing Approach to Animal Sterilization

Research Day Highlights Student Presentations

Owners Play Key Role in Addressing Brachycephalic Cats’ Health Issues

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Researchers Receive $2.7M NIH Grant to Investigate Effects of Phthalate Exposure on Neurodevelopment and Autism

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