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Newly discovered immune system mechanism suppresses parasitic infection

Type I interferon, a protein that is important for the body’s defense against viruses, plays a critical role in suppressing inflammation in mice infected with the schistosome parasite, Penn State immunology researchers have found. The discovery may lead to effective therapies for those suffering from schistosomiasis, second only to malaria as the most prevalent parasitic […]

2023 El Blanco Award Honors the Casey Family

2023 El Blanco Award Honors the Casey Family Trina Wood May 04, 2023 Trina Wood During the 75th anniversary celebration launch, Dean Mark Stetter honored Valerie, Kristen and Larry Casey with the 2023 El Blanco Award, one of the school’s highest honors that annually recognizes significant contributions that animal owners and other benefactors have made to advance animal health and well-being.  […]

UC Davis Veterinary Medicine Celebrates 75 Years!

UC Davis Veterinary Medicine Celebrates 75 Years! Trina Wood May 04, 2023 The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine kicked off its 75th anniversary last weekend with a host of celebrations and activities. Events started with a luncheon for key donors and guests—including Dr. George Puterbaugh from the inaugural Class of 1952. Gunrock and the […]

Prioritizing Health And Comfort For Show Animals

Throughout the year, youth across the country prepare and travel to various events, such as livestock shows, rodeos, and fairs, to show their animals.  Because an animal’s performance at an event can be impacted if they are stressed or sick, Dr. Kevin Washburn, a professor of large animal internal medicine at the Texas A&M School […]

Inaugural HPNRI symposium spurs new research connections

The Oklahoma State University Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute (HPNRI) celebrated its inaugural symposium last week, uniting dozens of faculty and thought leaders from across campuses and disciplines to explore new avenues for research and collaboration.

Newly discovered immune system mechanism suppresses parasitic infection

Type I interferon plays a critical role in suppressing inflammation in mice infected with the schistosome parasite, Penn State immunology researchers have found. The discovery may lead to effective therapies for those suffering from schistosomiasis, second only to malaria as the most prevalent parasitic disease globally.  

Research collaborations may widen gender achievement gap

Thursday, May 4, 2023 – 11:49am Morello Headshot.JPG Samantha L. Morello ’02, D.V.M. ’06, associate professor at Cornell’s Center for Veterinary Business and Entrepreneurship. Photo: Carol Jennings/CVM Gender patterns in how collaborative relationships form among veterinarians may influence how much research they publish and provide clues about why a career advancement gap exists between men […]