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Center for Zoonoses Research: A Renewed Commitment to One Health
July 6, 2026 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome.  By 1960, human brucellosis had declined dramatically from its peak of 6,321 U.S. cases in 1947, thanks to coordinated efforts among government, farmers, veterinarians,…
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Necropsy Assistance Fund

October 01, 2025 / Uncategorized

How Charlie Inspired This Fund On September 12, 2023, we lost our sweet dog Charlie. Within 5 hours of bringing Charlie to a vet ER for a strange cough, he was gone. Almost immediately thereafter,…
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Myasthenia Gravis: What Is It?

September 29, 2025 / Practitioner Updates

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is termed a “neuromuscular” disease. When an animal needs to execute a motor function, such as standing up and walking, neurons will send signals directly to the muscle fibers for contraction. The…
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Get to Know Brandon Boyd

September 26, 2025 / Get to Know

Brandon Boyd, facilities director, began working at the College of Veterinary Medicine in 2017. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I started in May 2017. Describe your role at the college.I…
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Research Spotlight: Ying Fang

September 11, 2025 / 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 has been focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms of viral…
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Get to Know Rebecca Bishop

September 05, 2025 / Get to Know

Dr. Rebecca Bishop, lecturer in Equine Emergency and Critical Care, began working at the college in 2018. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I began working at the college in 2018,…
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