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Do Toxicants Cause Obesity? Fishing for Answers in the Microbiome

November 18, 2025 / Pathobiology

The worldwide prevalence of obesity more than doubled between 1990 and 2022, according to the World Health Organization. This chronic complex disease has been linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and…
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Illinois Team to Lead up to $28M Initiative to Build a Precision Phage Platform for Promoting Public Health

November 18, 2025 / General News

Researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will partner with investigators from industrial and academic institutions, including Ginkgo Bioworks, Baylor University, University of Minnesota, Oregon State University, and Oregon Health & Science University, on a…
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members of the Illinois veterinary oncology service at the groundbreaking for the oncology wing in September 2024

Cancer Discovery for Pets and People: Only at Illinois

November 17, 2025 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Bulletin. For more than a year, we’ve watched as the new Animal Cancer Care Clinic grew from the ground up at the south end of our…
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Get to Know Mack Armstrong

November 14, 2025 / Get to Know

Mack Armstrong, a laboratory instructional specialist in the Department of Comparative Biosciences, began working at the college in 2023. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I started working here in July…
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cardiologists in the interventional surgery suite at University of Illinois

Bringing Open-Heart Surgery to Illinois: New Option Extends Pets’ Lives

November 06, 2025 / Giving Stories

It’s estimated that, by age 10, three in four small-breed dogs develop heart disease. They are especially susceptible to degenerative mitral valve disease. “Mitral valve disease is one of the most common and devastating heart…
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Dr. David Roffey and his wife, Maggie Murphy, by a mountain lake

On the Go with Dr. Roffey

November 06, 2025 / Alumni News

Dr. David E. Roffey is a 1967 DVM graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and the founder of several companies, including Roffey Cattle Company. He recently established the Lyle E. and…
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Dr. Jessica Von Waldau in a vet clinic hugging a dog

Dr. Jessica Von Waldau: Finding and Giving Shelter

November 06, 2025 / Alumni News

Dr. Jessica L. Von Waldau is a 1997 DVM graduate of the University of Illinois . She is also the co-founder of Shelter Veterinary Solutions, a Chicago-based hospital that provides quality veterinary care incorporating shelter…
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Pharmacist’s Corner: Root Causes of Non-Adherence and How to Correct Them

October 27, 2025 / Practitioner Updates

A frequent and challenging issue affecting the management of a patient’s chronic health conditions is the owner’s non-adherence to prescribed therapy. In human medicine, adhering to prescribed therapy has been proven to reduce hospitalizations, improve…
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Faculty Spotlight: Bridget Morton, DVM, MS, Practice limited to surgery

October 27, 2025 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Morton is a clinical assistant professor in the small animal surgery service. Tell us about your background. I grew up in rural upstate New York, where I was involved with equine 4-H with my…
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Osteoarthritis: Management Options

October 27, 2025 / Practitioner Updates

Osteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative joint disease (DJD), is a common problem in small animal patients. An estimated 80% of dogs >8 years old and 60% of cats between 6 and 19 years old…
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Bringing Open-Heart Surgery to Illinois: New Option Extends Pets’ Lives

Do Toxicants Cause Obesity? Fishing for Answers in the Microbiome

Illinois Team to Lead up to $28M Initiative to Build a Precision Phage Platform for Promoting Public Health

Cancer Discovery for Pets and People: Only at Illinois

Get to Know Mack Armstrong

Bringing Open-Heart Surgery to Illinois: New Option Extends Pets’ Lives

On the Go with Dr. Roffey

Dr. Jessica Von Waldau: Finding and Giving Shelter

Pharmacist’s Corner: Root Causes of Non-Adherence and How to Correct Them

Faculty Spotlight: Bridget Morton, DVM, MS, Practice limited to surgery

Osteoarthritis: Management Options

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