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Resident T-cells Key to Salmonella Immunity Subtitle Insights From Mouse Model Could Lead to Better Vaccines Trina Wood April 17, 2023 Andy Fell, UC Davis News Salmonella bacteria (red) cause up to a million deaths a year worldwide and there is a need for effective vaccines. New work from UC Davis shows how Salmonella-specific T-cells […]

Dindot Dr. Scott Dindot, an associate professor in the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ Department of Veterinary Pathobiology and in the School of Medicine’s Department of Molecular & Cellular Medicine, was named the inaugural Chancellor’s Innovation Award recipient at The Texas A&M University System Innovation Luncheon on April 14. The Chancellor’s […]

Monday, April 17, 2023 – 9:21am thumbnail_Case Comp_Winning Team.jpg Milcah Abena Andoh, M.P.H.’24, (left) and Avery Sirwatka M.P.H.’24, (middle right) along with teammates Lance Rombro (middle left), a senior in Biology & Society, and Sarah McIlroy, a junior in the School of Industrial and Labor Relations, won the Cornell competition. Photo: provided Two students in […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]