When Brianna Huff was younger, she had a pet chinchilla, Cuddles, that faced numerous health issues. While accompanying Cuddles to a series of veterinarians for help, Huff developed an interest in non-traditional species that has… Read More >
While Emily Verwers always knew she wanted to be a veterinarian, deciding to do so at her dad’s alma mater and attend the University of Illinois shaped her experiences and future career. From Childhood Interest… Read More >
Growing up on a farm provided Alaina Lamp with experiences that sparked her interest in veterinary medicine. On many occasions, she saw goats and horses die because a medical professional could not make it to… Read More >
Changing Career Paths Veterinary medicine wasn’t Arianna Boyll’s first career choice. During her first year in undergraduate school, she pursued a journalism degree down in the Sunshine State. “I’ve always been an animal lover ever… 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? Fats and carbohydrates are essential nutrients that give our body the energy… Read More >
Drug interactions occur when a medication’s effects are altered by the presence of another drug, certain foods, or underlying disease states. These interactions can lead to unexpected adverse effects, increased toxicity, or changes in drug… Read More >
Dr. Epperly is a lecturer in the imaging service. Tell us about your background. I am originally from the Chicago suburbs. I moved to Colorado for veterinary school and graduated from Colorado State University in… Read More >
Cataracts are an ocular disease often diagnosed by primary care veterinarians. Commonly, they are incidental findings, as part of an annual wellness examination. Additionally, owners may have varying knowledge of this disease, as they themselves… Read More >
The annual Research Day celebration at the College of Veterinary Medicine took place on April 16. Dr. Annette McCoy, associate professor of equine surgery, coordinated the event. (See photos from the event.) More than 100 research abstracts… Read More >
