2023
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Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine welcomes Jessica Black as Director of DVM Student Success , articleJessica Black is the new director of DVM student success within the Office of Academic Affairs at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. With a wealth of experience in higher education and a passion for supporting students, Black brings a unique set of skills to her new role.
Date: Sep 29, 2023 -
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Staff Spotlight: Amy Winemiller , articleAmy Winemiller ’08, M.A.Ed. ’11 is the website and digital project coordinator at the college. She does "a little bit of everything" to ensure the smooth operation of various digital endeavors and is inspired by people who navigate life authentically.
Date: Sep 28, 2023 -
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Romero-Masters to study tumor viruses at Center for One Health Research , articleJames Romero-Masters recently joined the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine as an assistant professor at the Center for One Health Research, a collaborative effort of the veterinary college and the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Date: Sep 27, 2023 -
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Graduate student researcher Hassebroek wins national award for study on COVID-19 vaccine candidate , articleAnna Hassebroek, a doctoral candidate in the Meng Lab of Molecular Virology and an anatomic pathology resident at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, is the 2023 recipient of the Boehringer Ingelheim Research Award for Graduate Veterinarians.
Date: Sep 26, 2023 -
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Spanish resident Julia Borgens Castela shares her journey to become a specialist in equine internal medicine , articleResidents come to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) from all over the world to continue and expand their training and expertise. One of the EMC’s current residents, Julia Borgens Castela, hails from Spain and was educated at the University of Extremadura, Caceres, Spain.
Date: Sep 22, 2023 -
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Alumni Spotlight: Lauren Maxey '08 DVM '13 , articleLauren Maxey credits VMCVM for equipping her with the knowledge and tools she needed to fulfill her dream of becoming a veterinarian. She remains closely connected to her alma mater through events and the vibrant alumni community.
Date: Sep 20, 2023 -
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Micha C. Simons joins veterinary college, bringing educational, surgical expertise , articleThe veterinary college welcomes Micha C. Simons, associate professor of small animal surgery, in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences. With her practice limited to small animal soft tissue surgery, Simons covers everything from gastrointestinal surgeries to diagnostic biopsies to hernia repairs. In addition to performing surgery, Simons is excited to work with veterinary students.
Date: Sep 18, 2023 -
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Hard-luck horse Kit in recovery after complex orthopedic surgery at Equine Medical Center and long rehabilitation , articleKit, a once perfectly sound horse owned by Michael Hillman, faced a dramatic turn of events when he became severely lame after a day in the field. Rushed to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, Virginia, Kit underwent complex orthopedic surgery and an extensive 50-day rehabilitation journey. Despite the challenges, Kit is now on the path to recovery and expected to return to his home pastures later this month, thanks to the dedication of his caregivers and the success of his treatment, including pastern joint fusion and stem cell therapy.
Date: Sep 15, 2023 -
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A new grant in the fight against lupus , articleXin Luo, professor of immunology at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, has received a $300,000 grant from the Department of Defense to establish a new model for lupus.
Date: Sep 15, 2023 -
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Carvallo empowers Latin American veterinarians through pathology education in Guatemala and Nicaragua , articlePersonally, and professionally, Francisco Carvallo is deeply invested in spreading veterinary knowledge across Latin America. Carvallo is a native of Chile, president of the Latin Comparative Pathology Group, and vice president for Latin America with the Davis-Thompson Foundation, a 50-year-old organization dedicated to the advancement of veterinary and comparative pathology education worldwide.
Date: Sep 14, 2023 -
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Faculty Spotlight: Jennifer Davis , articleMeet Jennifer Davis, a dedicated faculty member at the veterinary college since 2017. She's not just a teacher; she's a graduate of the college herself, with a deep passion for educating future veterinarians.
Date: Sep 13, 2023 -
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Veterinary college wins AKC theriogenology grant , articleThanks to a $125,000 grant from the American Kennel Club, the AKC Canine Health Foundation, and the Theriogenology Foundation, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is welcoming a new theriogenology resident, Gabriela Carneiro de Sousa.
Date: Sep 12, 2023 -
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Undergraduates gain veterinary research experience through Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program , articleTwo undergraduate aspiring veterinarians got hands-on research experience at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine this summer through the Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program (MAOP).
Date: Sep 11, 2023 -
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Veterinary college alumna publishes two books recalling colorful tales of caring for animals , articleVeterinarians collect many interesting real-life stories as they work with animals and clients. Melinda G. McCall, DVM ’04 has put some of her experiences as a veterinarian into writing, with two books currently on the market, released in early August.
Date: Sep 08, 2023 -
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Preparing Your Pet for a Disaster: Essential Tips from Veterinary Experts , articleDisasters can strike unexpectedly, leaving families and their beloved pets vulnerable and needing immediate assistance. Taking proactive measures to safeguard your pet's well-being by following a few simple steps can ensure their safety and increase the chances of a swift reunion in case of separation.
Date: Sep 06, 2023 -
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Student Spotlight: E'lisia Davis , articleAn aspiring veterinarian in the DVM program at the college, E'lisia Davis is fueled by her lifelong devotion to animals and a deep-rooted desire to advocate for their welfare. With a harmonious blend of compassion, creativity, and unwavering family support, E'lisia's journey stands as a testament to her commitment to becoming an exceptional and caring veterinarian.
Date: Sep 06, 2023 -
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More powerful MRI enhances diagnostic, research capabilities at Veterinary Teaching Hospital , articleA new Siemens 3-tesla MRI scanner is being installed at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, set to go online for full diagnostic use this month.
Date: Sep 05, 2023 -
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Veterinary students awarded fellowships from the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research , articleBriana Gleizer and Taylor Mortensen, both veterinary students from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, were selected for the Veterinary Student Research Fellowship. This marks the first time any student from the college has been chosen for this fellowship.
Date: Sep 01, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech Students Stroll with Shelter Cats , articleJulianna Scardina, Class of 2024 at the veterinary college, and Allie Andrukonis a CALS animal science student, are participating in the Summer Veterinary Student Research Program. Their project aims to train shelter cats to ride in carriages, making them more adoptable and socially involved in the lives of pet owners.
Date: Aug 30, 2023 -
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Veterinarian Career Expo matches students with internships and job opportunities , articleThe Veterinary Expo Career Fair, hosted by the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, featured a diverse array of 180 exhibitors. These exhibitors were present to engage with students, offering opportunities for associate veterinarians and externship placements.
Date: Aug 29, 2023 -
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Veterinary college lab leads exploration of DNA sequencing advances , articleThe Virginia Tech Animal Laboratory Services (ViTALS) within the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine has secured a $200,000 grant from the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) to develop further expertise internally on nanopore-based genome sequencing for pathogen detection and disseminate that acquired knowledge to other laboratories.
Date: Aug 29, 2023 -
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Staff Spotlight: Angela Webb , articleAngela Webb has been an integral part of the veterinary college for nearly a decade, with 26+ years at Virginia Tech. As the Academic Affairs Office Manager and Event Coordinator, Angela plays a pivotal role in the college's operations and student support.
Date: Aug 28, 2023 -
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New professor wants to improve minority experience at veterinary college, attract more veterinarians to large animal care , articleTroy Holder’s motivations are straightforward. “I like teaching and I like being able to make a difference,” said the newly hired clinical assistant professor in large animal surgery at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
Date: Aug 24, 2023 -
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Veterinary students learn through experience at busy, evolving Equine Medical Center , articleThe EMC has a robust outpatient and emergency caseload with specialist faculty and staff, providing an excellent environment for students to learn about equine veterinary medicine and surgery.
Date: Aug 23, 2023 -
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New Faces, New Careers: Orientation Week 2023 , articleThe college kicked off its academic year with an engaging and exhilarating first week of orientation activities that welcomed new and returning students to campus.
Date: Aug 21, 2023 -
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Alumni Spotlight: Jaclyn Clement (DVM '11) , articleJaclyn Clement is proud to be a VMCVM alum! This incredible journey equipped her with more than just clinical skills. She learned the art of resilience, embracing life's challenges, and turning them into stepping stones for success.
Date: Aug 16, 2023 -
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Margie Lee honored with national poultry research award , articleMargie Lee ’82 DVM ‘86, associate dean for research and graduate studies at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the Phibro Animal Health Excellence in Poultry Research Award.
Date: Aug 10, 2023 -
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Faculty Spotlight: Rachael Carpenter , articleRachael Carpenter, Clinical Instructor
Date: Aug 09, 2023 -
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Pets Can Save Lives Too: Veterinary Teaching Hospital Blood Bank Seeks New Donors , articleAmidst the beeping monitors and busy footsteps of the bustling Veterinary Teaching Hospital, an extraordinary lifeline exists -- a blood bank, where like their human counterparts, dogs and cats regularly donate blood to support their fellow pets in the community.
Date: Aug 08, 2023 -
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Academic-private partnership aims to reduce toxic effects of deadly digestive bacteria , articleMohamed Seleem and Nectagen, Inc., have received a nearly $275,000 grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to study whether synthetic proteins developed by Nectagen can reduce the toxicity of the digestive bacteria.
Date: Aug 03, 2023 -
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Student Spotlight: Maria Paz Buman Ruiz Diaz , articleThis month's student spotlight is Maria Paz Buman Ruiz Diaz, a Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences Master's student and a 2022 DVM alum.
Date: Aug 02, 2023 -
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The importance of vaccinating your pet , articleIt is often said that prevention is the best medicine — and that’s especially true for pet vaccinations. No pet owner wants to see a furry friend get sick, and as an added bonus, vaccinations are far less expensive than treating a disease.
Date: Aug 01, 2023 -
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In battle against pancreatic cancer, grant-funded H-FIRE study offers hope , articleThe National Institutes of Health has awarded $2.6 million to a Virginia Tech team over five years for a study of High Frequency Irreversible Electroporation (H-FIRE) for tumor ablation and immune system activation in cases of pancreatic cancer.
Date: Jul 27, 2023 -
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Staff Spotlight: Mary Johnston, LVT , articleMary Johnston, LVT, highlights the power of teamwork in her work at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and shares her inspiring experiences with students pursuing their veterinary careers.
Date: Jul 26, 2023 -
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Looking Back at Giving Day: Supporting compassionate care in Virginia , articleAnother Virginia Tech Giving Day has come and gone with an incredible wave of community support.
Date: Jul 25, 2023 -
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Alumna goes for purple and gold at the Westminster Master's Agility Championship , articleSamantha Perry DVM '19, attended the Westminster Master Agility Championship earlier this year with her 10-year-old golden retriever, Dallas. More than 350 dogs competed in the 10th Annual Masters Agility Championship at Westminster with the event held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, NY, on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Dogs must have an AKC agility championship to qualify - being selected to compete is very prestigious in the dog world.
Date: Jul 24, 2023 -
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Weger-Lucarelli awarded grant to develop tools that will aid researchers in study of RNA viruses , articleJames Weger-Lucarelli has been awarded a grant to develop easy-to-use tools and techniques that will allow more researchers to study RNA viruses and their mutations.
Date: Jul 21, 2023 -
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Nammalwar Sriranganathan honored with emeritus status , articleNammalwar Sriranganathan, professor of bacteriology in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Jul 20, 2023 -
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Alumni Spotlight: John McQuiston (MS '92) , articleJohn McQuiston currently lives in Atlanta, GA, and works for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a team lead in the Special Bacteriology Reference Laboratory.
Date: Jul 19, 2023 -
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New table for CT scanner a ‘game-changer’ for examination of large animals at Veterinary Teaching Hospital , articleUntil recently, clinicians at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine couldn’t use CT, or computed tomography, for large animals. But the recent purchase of an $85,000 table for large animals that can be wheeled to the CT scanner now allows for that option, particularly useful for studying conditions inside the heads of equine animals.
Date: Jul 17, 2023 -
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Equine Emergency – what to expect when the unexpected happens , articleEveryone who has a horse or is involved in the care of horses knows that at some point their animal is likely to sustain injury or contract a nasty virus or disease. Learn what to expect when the unexpected happens to your horse.
Date: Jul 14, 2023 -
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Summer research training program enters 16th year at veterinary college , articleThe Summer Veterinary Student Research Program has been going so long at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, it would be easy to take it for granted. But the major grant that supports it isn’t automatic. The veterinary college has successfully competed in starting a third renewal of the T35 grant as the program enters its 16th year of giving veterinary students the chance to explore research in the summer between academic terms.
Date: Jul 13, 2023 -
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Faculty Spotlight: Mindy Quigley , articleMindy Quigley, Clinical Research Coordinator
Date: Jul 12, 2023 -
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Bryant returns to veterinary college as alumni director , articleJasmine Bryant ’12 DVM ’17 has returned to the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) as the director of alumni and referring practitioners relations, starting her new position this week in the Office of Advancement.
Date: Jul 11, 2023 -
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Hoof health is horse health: Newly certified farrier enhances veterinary hospital services , articleGabrielle Evans, the farrier apprentice at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, has undergone rigorous training, honing her skills in anatomy, physiology, pathology, gaits, horseshoes and more to become an American Farrier’s Association Certified Farrier.
Date: Jul 11, 2023 -
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National Farrier Week: Recognizing and honoring the skill and dedication of our hard-working farriers , articleAs we celebrate and honor the skill of our farriers during National Farrier Week, we can’t help but think of the age-old adage ‘no hoof, no horse.’ Horse owners realize that our farrier is an important factor in our horse’s overall care and wellness.
Date: Jul 11, 2023 -
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From Animal Lovers to Vet Techs: How a 30-Year Experienced Technician is Igniting Passion in High School Students , articleTerry Wnorowski is spending the last years of her career sparking new beginnings for others. For 30 years she has worked as a licensed veterinary technician at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
Date: Jul 10, 2023 -
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Nathaniel White, Professor Emeritus of Equine Surgery is awarded the prestigious 2023 Equine Industry Vision Award , articleNathaniel “Nat” White, professor emeritus of equine surgery at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC), was presented with the 2023 Equine Industry Vision Award at the American Horse Publications Equine Media Conference in Tempe, Arizona.
Date: Jul 07, 2023
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