This is the story of a young, female pit bull terrier that was discovered on the streets of Chicago with swelling and multiple wounds. Thanks to the efforts of a dedicated breed rescue group, Birdie… Read More >
Researchers at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine have demonstrated in a mouse model that a specific type of T cell, one of the body’s potent immune defenses, produces cytokines that are necessary… Read More >
The Society of Toxicologic Pathology (STP) honored Dr. Lyn M. Wancket with its 2022 Distinguished Early Career Award. Presented in June 2022 at the STP’s annual meeting in Austin, Texas, the award recognizes the contributions… Read More >
On Sunday, October 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., more than 300 veterinary students will host a behind-the-scenes look at the state’s only veterinary college. Whether you are an aspiring veterinarian or an animal… Read More >
Business leader Shahid Khan, his wife Ann Margaret Khan, and their children Tony and Shanna Khan – all graduates of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign – have made a gift of $15 million that will… Read More >
Academic, Industry Partners Move Toward Human Trials By Susan McKenna Dr. Timothy Fan, veterinary oncologist and professor at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and a Program Leader for the Cancer Center at… Read More >
When Kate Varela started her veterinary studies in 2008, she knew she wasn’t seeking a traditional career as a clinician. “After working in Washington, D.C., for two years between undergrad and vet school, I had… Read More >
Falling in love with horses at the age of five set the course for Dr. Laurie Goodrich’s future career. As a child, she continually asked her parents for a horse of her own. “I drove… Read More >
This message will appear in the Spring 2022 issue of the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome. The new head of the Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine will be familiar to any of you who… Read More >
Dr. Cari Vanderpool recently took on the role of interim associate dean for research and advanced studies at the College of Veterinary Medicine. She will divide her time between this position and her ongoing commitments… Read More >
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