By all accounts, Leah Jane Wightman was a loyal friend and daughter, a dedicated professional, and a very private person. When she passed away on November 18, 2024, at the age of 84, she demonstrated… Read More >
Katye Swinford, Administrative Aide, began working at the college in 2025. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?February 2025. Describe your role at the college.Administrative Aide – working with administration for scheduling,… Read More >
This message will appear in the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome. You may know veterinary neurologist Dr. Devon Hague from her leadership roles in ISVMA and the Eastern Illinois VMA. I’d like to share… Read More >
The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and its alumni association have selected the award recipients for 2025. Winners will be recognized at 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, during the happy hour event… Read More >
Dr. Igor Canisso, associate professor at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, received the 2025 Theriogenologist of the Year award for his exceptional work in equine reproduction. The presentation was made on July… Read More >
Dr. Di Wu, lecturer in the Department of Pathobiology, began working at the college in 2024. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I started working at the college in August 2024…. Read More >
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 primarily focuses on the development and validation of diagnostic methods… Read More >
While controlled substances are typically the focus in drug diversion discussions, several non-controlled medications also pose significant risks for misuse and abuse. Due to their unscheduled status, these drugs are often subject to less stringent… Read More >
Dr. Berry is an assistant professor and clinician in the oncology service. Tell us about your background. I grew up in southern Illinois and developed my passion for veterinary medicine during high school, after I… Read More >
With every cancer diagnosis there are challenges of local tumor invasion and of systemic control (metastasis). The classic anti-tumor treatment modalities (pillars) include surgery and radiation for local control and chemotherapy for systemic control, with… Read More >
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