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Article ItemResearchers issue ‘call to action’ for data on more diverse range of dog owners , article
In a perspective piece for the journal Science, Virginia Tech’s Audrey Ruple and Courtney Sexton wrote that factors that affect dogs' end-of-life outcomes could be significant for the humans that share their environments.
Date: Jun 15, 2024 -
Article ItemVeterinary college recognizes excellence during 2024 faculty awards , article
The veterinary college recently held its annual faculty awards reception to celebrate and recognize the exceptional contributions of its faculty members.
Date: May 01, 2024 -
Article Item'Curious Conversations' podcast: Courtney Sexton talks about the human-dog relationship , article
Sexton shared the origins of the dog-human relationship, how the animals have adapted and become more attune to human needs, and their role in helping researchers learn more about human health.
Date: Apr 29, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Academic Public Health Corps: Bridging the gap between education and public health practice , article
In an innovative partnership between the New River Health District and Virginia Tech's Population Health Sciences, the Academic Public Health Corps (APHC) allows students to harness the spirit of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) while gaining hands-on experience as public health practitioners.
Date: Apr 05, 2024 -
Article ItemPublic health alumna Caitlin Sharkey brings her homework into the real world , article
What started as a classroom assignment has become part of the Bradley Free Clinic's standard operating procedure for infection control. Sharkey, a 2023 alumnus, is the health administrator at the Roanoke clinic.
Date: Apr 03, 2024 -
Article ItemAudrey Ruple collaborates with Dog Aging Project, largest-known study of dog health , article
Information collected on more than 47,000 dogs is helping scientists explore many angles of animal, environmental, and human health.
Date: Feb 28, 2024 -
Article ItemEmpowering tomorrow's leaders: Virginia Tech's Presidential Scholars tackle public health challenges , article
With ambitions ranging from health care accessibility consulting to pediatric medicine, and supported by a comprehensive system of financial aid, mentorship, and research opportunities, these scholars are poised to make significant impacts on public health, reflecting Virginia Tech's dedication to access and service.
Date: Feb 27, 2024 -
Article ItemResearch grant aimed at improving wastewater monitoring for diseases in rural Appalachian communities , article
Amid the ongoing efforts to combat and monitor the spread of diseases, a new project aims to bridge the gap in wastewater surveillance between urban and rural areas.
Date: Feb 15, 2024 -
Article ItemTwo veterinary college faculty members author textbook to guide education of next generation of veterinarians , article
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine faculty members have written a much-needed textbook designed to provide practical advice and guidance for educators teaching the next generation of veterinarians.
Date: Feb 01, 2024 -
Article ItemFaculty Spotlight: Jacquelyn Pelzer DVM '97 , article
Jacquelyn Pelzer, a VMCVM alum and committed faculty member since 2009, delights in nurturing veterinary students through their transformative journey. A former professional surfer turned veterinarian, she effortlessly balances diverse roles with style.
Date: Jan 12, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech joins climate resilience partnership to serve the commonwealth , article
Virginia Tech joins the University of Virginia and Old Dominion University to help communities bolster their climate resiliency by anticipating threats, reducing community vulnerabilities, and respond to and recover from hazardous events and chronic stresses.
Date: Jan 11, 2024 -
Article ItemIn TEDx talk, post-doc Courtney Sexton explores millennia-old bonds between humans and dogs , article
The oldest love story isn’t “Romeo and Juliet” or any Greek myth, says TEDx speaker Courtney Sexton. It is the millennia-old love affair between humans and dogs.
Date: Jan 03, 2024 -
Article ItemVeterinary college welcomes diverse expertise this fall with 12 new hires , article
The new faculty includes specialists in areas such as virology, student success, veterinary social work, small animal surgery, emergency medicine, anatomic pathology, large animal surgery, and radiology.
Date: Jan 03, 2024 -
Article ItemLooking back on 2023 , article
2023 was a year of great accomplishment for the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Animals were successfully treated, groundbreaking research was undertaken, alumni were influential worldwide, and faculty and students were honored for excellence. Goto to our 2023 "top stories" for a review of some of the college's best stories of the year.
Date: Dec 22, 2023 -
Article Item2023 pet food drive a success , article
Three animal lovers from across the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine came together to organize a pet food drive for three local animal shelters.
Date: Dec 22, 2023 -
Article ItemGame on: Veterinary college boasts ‘Wheel of Fortune’ winner, contestant with second chance’on ‘Jeopardy!’ , article
Garry Morgan, director of diversity, equity, and inclusion at the veterinary college, is less than two weeks removed from a “Wheel of Fortune” victory. Karen Morris, a Class of 2024 veterinary student, is back on “Jeopardy!” for the Second Chance Tournament airing on Roanoke’s WDBJ (Channel 7) at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
Date: Dec 20, 2023 -
Article ItemClass of 2023: Elizabeth Glazunov discovers a wider view of public health , article
Glazunov received the 2023 Phi Kappa Phi Medallion Award. She will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in public health with plans to pursue a career in dentistry.
Date: Dec 11, 2023 -
Article ItemVeterinary college’s Audrey Ruple inducted into two scientific honor societies , article
Ruple was nominated and elected to membership in the Sigma Xi honor society and the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health.
Date: Nov 08, 2023 -
Article ItemAlumna receives U.S. Public Health Service’s Excellence in Public Health Award , article
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine alumna Ella Rak received the 2023 award that recognizes outstanding work done during veterinary school.
Date: Nov 08, 2023 -
Article ItemTechnology-enabled water surveillance and control project earns grant , article
Atop a new wave of support from the Fralin Life Sciences Institute, Peter Vikesland is leading a research team in creating wireless sensor networks to survey microbial threats to water quality and to enable operational control and provide real-world feedback for public transparency.
Date: Jul 19, 2023
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