Academic, Industry Partners Move Toward Human Trials By Susan McKenna Dr. Timothy Fan, veterinary oncologist and professor at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and a Program Leader for the Cancer Center at… Read More >
By Susan McKenna ‘Miracle’ Max The first sign that something was wrong with Max, a large, furry, mixed-breed black-and-brown rescue dog, was in early 2020 when his owner, Daniel Martin, was putting up a fence… Read More >
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced that funding for the Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-borne Disease will be renewed for another 5 years. Professors Susan Paskewitz and Lyric Bartholomay co-direct the… Read More >
On April 27, the College of Veterinary Medicine held its annual Research Day celebration, offering a showcase of research activity throughout the college and recognizing a number of graduate students for their research.
Dr. Zuckermann Receives Proof-of-Concept Grant Dr. Federico Zuckermann, pathobiology, and Dr. Stephen Sligar, School of Molecular and Cellular Biology, were selected as awardees of the Illinois Proof-of-Concept program for their project entitled “A broadly protective… Read More >
Falling in love with horses at the age of five set the course for Dr. Laurie Goodrich’s future career. As a child, she continually asked her parents for a horse of her own. “I drove… Read More >
Parenting is not the only way moms and dads impact the behavior of their offspring. Genes matter, too. And although most of our genes are inherited in pairs—one copy from each parent—moms and dads exert… Read More >
Studies that have had a significant impact on society always start with a sufficient understanding of fundamental science in the field. Therefore, I believe that my research will contribute to a better understanding of basic cell, developmental, and reproductive biology. In addition, I hope it would become a cornerstone for knowledge and medications that contribute to human and animal life.
Virologists Advise Routine Testing for Emerging Pathogens in Diarrheal Calves The sample that arrived at the University of Illinois Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in the fall of 2019 came from a petting zoo. The zoo’s 10-day-old… Read More >
Dr. Cari Vanderpool recently took on the role of interim associate dean for research and advanced studies at the College of Veterinary Medicine. She will divide her time between this position and her ongoing commitments… Read More >
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