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By Dorothy Hagmajer  The Bowden research lab works to develop new ways to measure and study environmental chemicals of concern. Photo courtesy of Bowden lab   Like diamonds, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are forever. PFAS, the hardiest of man-made chemicals, are like gum on the bottom of your shoe, but far more sinister. Used […]

Recognitions Jacky Heffler and Alison Hunt received promotions from Journey Vet Assistant to Advanced Vet Assistant in the Large Animal Hospital. Dr. Rocio Crespo, professor in the Department of Population Health and Pathobiology, and Dr. Gustavo Machado, associate professor of emerging and transboundary diseases, have been chosen to be platform directors at the Food Animal […]

From MSU to the global stage, Tyler Williams (MS, Food Safety ’21) has turned his passion for consumer safety into a thriving career. Now a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, he’s leading the way in food safety innovation.

Bats are evolutionary marvels that have spent millions of years refining their genetic makeup. This lengthy genetic fine-tuning has likely allowed them to achieve impressive traits that make bats one of the most unique mammals in the world. And while it may seem like we don’t have much in common with bats, these unique creatures […]

While the world continues to recover from the last pandemic, a major investment from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) could help the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) prepare the world for the next infectious disease crisis.

This past summer, I had the opportunity to travel to Jekyll Island, Georgia, where I served as a veterinary student extern at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center (GSTC).

Dr. Kyla Ortved participated in an AAEP panel about recent study results on autologous blood-based products.

For Michigan State University’s Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration, the MSU Medical Colleges invited Shondra Marshall, PhD, to discuss health disparities and serving communities.

Doctoral student Hannah Carter finds motivation from her family history of breast cancer and other survivors as she explores treatment options for one of the nation’s most common — and deadly — diseases. Hannah Carter. Photo by Jason Nitsch ’14, VMBS Marketing & Communications For doctoral student Hannah Carter, research is never just about science […]

Cushing’s syndrome, or hypercortisolism, is a condition caused by overproduction of cortisol — a hormone that regulates stress, metabolism, and immune response. While cortisol is vital for normal body function, too much can lead to serious health issues. Two Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences clinicians — Dr. Andrew Bugbee, a clinical […]