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News and Updates, Summer 2018

July 29, 2018 3-min. read
elephant in the wild
Elephants have 100 times as many cells as humans. But they seldom get cancer. In a new interview with the Washington Post, Matthew Breen discusses the role animals play in human cancer research.

Faculty and Staff

  • Oscar Fletcher retires, leaving a tremendous legacy as a dean and professor. https://goo.gl/a3Lv1Q
  • Researchers including Casey Theriot find a compound that holds promise for treating antibiotic-resistant bacteria without affecting other gut bacteria. https://goo.gl/YVgVp6
  • Siddhartha “Sid” Thakur named director of NC State’s Global Health Initiative. https://goo.gl/1W7GBd
  • Barbara Sherry named head of the CVM’s Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences. https://goo.gl/BUqbCv
  • Matthew Breen chats with the Washington Post about the role animals play in human cancer research. https://goo.gl/e7dYDv
  • At NC State Veterinary Hospital blood bank, life-savers in reserve. https://goo.gl/yLBbWi
  • Mike Nolan discusses stereotactic radiation therapy, a promising approach to treating canine brain tumors. https://goo.gl/wCtQGj
  • Greg Lewbart featured in story about the unique work of aquatic medicine veterinarians. https://goo.gl/d5X44q
  • Ed Breitschwerdt receives the 2018 Global Health Award from the World Small Animal Veterinary Association. https://goo.gl/5F5paA
  • Off the coast of North Carolina, CVM faculty including Craig Harms play vital part in helping endangered leatherback turtles. https://goo.gl/uANeLQ
  • Research co-authored by Santosh Mishra identifies neuropeptide involved in sending itch signal to brain in eczema. https://goo.gl/c3NRBy
  • Kelly Meiklejohn and Siddhartha “Sid” Thakur part of two global health research collaborations receiving funding from the University Global Partnership Network. https://goo.gl/51zRuc
  • Duncan Lascelles leading the way to a breakthrough in chronic pain relief for animals and humans. https://goo.gl/PUaYgo
  • Kathryn Meurs named to the American Veterinary Medicine Association’s Council on Research. https://goo.gl/QuJWec
  • David Dorman talks to American Veterinarian about the risk of toxic plants for pets. https://goo.gl/kvUJQq
  • Research co-authored at the CVM uses 3D modeling techniques to create dynamic tool for potential use in veterinary curricula. https://goo.gl/61ejJs

 In the Spotlight

Advanced MRI launched at the NC State Veterinary Hospital. https://goo.gl/99ENba.

Meet the service’s new director, Jon Congdon. https://goo.gl/Di1g7t

Alumni and Students

  • The CVM chosen for a new admissions diversity program by the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges. https://goo.gl/hWdDgq
  • Summer research program offers unique research opportunity at the CVM for NC State undergraduate. https://goo.gl/ngAZ95
  • The Class of 2010’s Christine Frenzel is a veterinarian on four wheels in Caswell County and beyond. https://goo.gl/1gzAM1
  • Summer camp program sparks lasting interest in veterinary medicine. https://goo.gl/3Uw36n
  • The Class of 2018’s John Griffioen honored as a strong voice for student wellness by Merck Animal Health and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. https://goo.gl/MvKw9h
  • Students and faculty head to the coast to help cat overpopulation in Beaufort County.  https://goo.gl/xyxEJC

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