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One Simple Trick Makes Zebrafish a Better Model for Microbiome Research

June 4, 2026 / Pathobiology

A new advance in animal husbandry involving a popular aquarium fish should speed the pace of discovery in laboratory studies of host-microbe interactions, researchers report. The new findings are detailed in the journal mSystems, a…
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Participants in the Anti-Cruelty Society's Veterinary Mentoring Program attend Vet Med Open House.

Chicago-Urbana Connections Diversify the Veterinary Profession

January 30, 2024 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Bulletin. I want to thank the many Chicago-area veterinarians who have been working with our college to bring veterinary opportunities to the attention of students…
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comparative biosciences professor emerita Susan Schantz, left, and Megan Woodbury

Higher Acetaminophen Intake in Pregnancy Linked to Attention Deficits in Young Children

January 25, 2024 / Comparative Biosciences News

A new study links increased use of acetaminophen during pregnancy – particularly in the second trimester – to modest but noticeable increases in problems with attention and behavior in 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds. The study…
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Swine Farm Biosecurity Website Adds Spanish Language Resources

January 25, 2024 / Pathobiology

More than a year after launching a website designed as a “one-stop shop” for pork producers seeking to strengthen their on-farm biosecurity programs, experts from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine have expanded…
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radiographs of maxillary canine teeth showing one with long-standing endodontic disease

Treating Endodontic Disease in Veterinary Patients

January 24, 2024 / Practitioner Updates

Endodontic disease is one of the most common oral lesions that a veterinary dentist, or any small-animal veterinarian, will see. The typical cause is traumatic fracture of a tooth that results in pulp exposure, often…
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Faculty Spotlight: Lauralei Fisher-Cronkhite, PharmD, DICVP

January 24, 2024 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Fisher-Cronkhite is a clinical staff pharmacist in the medication dispensary. Tell us about your background. I grew up in Minnesota and fell in love with animals at an early age. Somehow, I convinced my…
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Get to Know Taejoon Won

January 24, 2024 / Get to Know

Dr. Taejoon Won, pictured with his family, is an assistant professor of immunology in the Department of Pathobiology at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. When did you begin working at the College…
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Get to Know Mandy Womble

January 18, 2024 / Get to Know

Mandy Womble, pictured above left with her family, is a clinical assistant professor with the Zoological Pathology Program at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. When did you begin working at the…
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Conference organizers and student presentation award winners at the 2023 PRRS Conference

International Swine Viral Disease Conference Celebrates 20th Anniversary

January 08, 2024 / General News

What began in 2003 as the North American PRRS Symposium has grown in size and focus. The 2023 NAPRRS/NC229 International Conference of Swine Viral Diseases, hosted and organized by the University of Illinois College of…
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Dr. Susan Schantz in the Beckman Institute atrium

Study: Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Linked to Language Delays in Children

January 05, 2024 / Comparative Biosciences News

Acetaminophen is considered the safest over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer available during pregnancy, and studies show that 50% to 65% of women in North America and Europe have taken the analgesic during pregnancy. A…
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Herb Whiteley and Dawn Morin return to the team

Illinois All-Stars Return to Help the Team

December 19, 2023 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome. First, there were Michael Jordon and Ryne Sandberg. Now, our college has its own version of retired MVPs returning to the team to…
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One Simple Trick Makes Zebrafish a Better Model for Microbiome Research

Chicago-Urbana Connections Diversify the Veterinary Profession

Higher Acetaminophen Intake in Pregnancy Linked to Attention Deficits in Young Children

Swine Farm Biosecurity Website Adds Spanish Language Resources

Treating Endodontic Disease in Veterinary Patients

Faculty Spotlight: Lauralei Fisher-Cronkhite, PharmD, DICVP

Get to Know Taejoon Won

Get to Know Mandy Womble

International Swine Viral Disease Conference Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Study: Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Linked to Language Delays in Children

Illinois All-Stars Return to Help the Team

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