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Elizabeth Dole ’82, D.V.M.’86, has always been grateful for her alma mater. “Cornell was really good to me,” she says. “It gave me a world-class education.”

Dr. Martial Ndeffo-Mbah, photo by Jason Nitsch ’14, VMBS Marketing & Communications Smartwatch features that measure heart rates, oxygen levels, fitness levels, and sleep quality have been marketed as valuable tools for people who are eager to monitor their health. But what if these features could do more than detect potential health issues — what […]

WEEK ONE I’ve always dreamed of going to Africa, and so far this journey has felt like stepping into a dream that I never want to wake up from. After a smooth first leg on my journey, I had a 12-hour layover in London. I decided to make the most of it — and I’m […]

Public health experts from Cornell University have designed a digital resource to support people in making knowledgeable decisions to protect their health during extreme temperatures

Three faculty members at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) have received funding support for their health research efforts through the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF).

Dr. Sanam (Sunny) Thukral was close to graduating from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine when she passed away in November of last year after a 30-month battle with glioblastoma. She was awarded a posthumous DVM during commencement ceremonies this May with her family accepting it on her behalf.

Currently, 80 percent of early pregnancy losses aren’t connected with a cause; most existing research examined the mare’s reproductive tract to look for a cause, but one researcher decided to look at the embryos themselves.

“Case of the Month” – June 2025

Resident researchers were recognized and applauded at the American College of Internal Veterinary Medicine (ACVIM) Forum in Louisville, Kentucky, during an awards luncheon on June 20, 2025. The special event was sponsored by Purina Institute with many of the winners in attendance. The winning abstracts were among the research presented to ACVIM Forum attendees throughout […]

Long-time equestrian Deborah Steele was trailering her 18-year-old Paint mare Daisy Mae to a chiropractor appointment. When she opened the trailer upon arrival, Steele saw Daisy Mae—whom she has owned since birth after breeding her dam—hung up on the metal bar divider of the trailer stalls.