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 >
The American Veterinary Medical Association’s Council on Research has selected Dr. Pamela Wilkins, Delores R. Pajak Professor in Companion Animal Practice at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, as the recipient of the… Read More >
Inside the digestive tract lives a host of microorganisms known as the gut microbiome. Chris Gaulke, professor of pathobiology at the College of Veterinary Medicine, studies the gut microbiome and its role in human health…. Read More >
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed 130 cases of H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in domestic cats. The cases are spread across 23 states, including Illinois. Dr. Leyi Wang, a virologist… Read More >
Molly Buhr, Office Manager, began working at the College of Veterinary Medicine in 2022. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?August 2022. Describe your role at the college.My role at the… Read More >
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