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CVM study unlocks stem cell superpower in flatworms

Friday, April 14, 2023 – 3:18pm planaria image.JPG In a recent publication, researchers at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine have uncovered the mechanism behind stem cell death due to radiation treatment, and how one gene can dictate the fate of these cells after exposure to DNA damage. Photo: Adler lab/EMBO reports Planarian flatworms […]

Exploring Physical Rehabilitation For Dogs

When dogs have an injury or chronic condition, such as arthritis, physical rehabilitation can ease their pain and improve their strength and flexibility. “There are a number of situations where dogs could benefit from physical rehabilitation, but the common reason is to improve recovery following surgery, usually orthopedic surgery — or surgery on bones and […]

2 Veterinary Professors Receive Alumni Association Awards

The NC State Alumni Association has recognized two longtime College of Veterinary Medicine professors with prestigious awards for 2023. Dr. Duncan Lascelles, professor in small animal surgery and pain management, was given the Distinguished Graduate Professor Award, and Dr. Anthony Blikslager, professor of equine surgery and head of the Department of Clinical Sciences, received the Outstanding […]

T-cell vaccine for COVID-19 may last longer than current vaccines

The current COVID-19 vaccines are designed to trigger an antibody response to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, which is vulnerable to mutations that could make the vaccine less effective over time. Focusing on the T-cell instead, Penn State researchers partnered with Evaxion Biotech on a study that was the first to demonstrate the effectiveness of an […]

VMBS Professor Receives 2023 University Professorship For Teaching Excellence

Dr. James D. Herman Dr. James D. Herman, a clinical professor in the Department of Veterinary Physiology & Pharmacology (VTPP) at the School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), is a recipient of a 2023 University Professorship for Undergraduate Teaching Excellence (UPUTE). He will be recognized at the university’s awards luncheon on April 24. […]

VMBS Faculty, Staff, Students Recognized At Annual Ceremony

The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) recognized 72 students, faculty, and staff at the 2023 Honors & Awards Ceremony on April 6. “It is always an honor to recognize our colleagues who are leaders in the veterinary profession, committed to educational excellence, and provide dynamic leadership,” said Dr. John R. […]

Texas A&M’s Veterinary Campus In Texas Panhandle Celebrates Its First Aggie Ring Day

Students in the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) 2+2 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Program celebrated their first Aggie Ring Day 527 miles from the Texas A&M campus in Canyon on April 14. Nine second-year veterinary students received Aggie Rings, symbolizing that they have completed at least 45 credit hours […]