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Nov 7, 2012

NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Appoints Associate Dean for Enterprise Development

Dr. Paul Lunn, Dean of the NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine, has appointed Dr. David Bristol to the newly created role of Associate Dean for Enterprise Development, a cabinet-level position that will help identify and develop new initiatives related to the CVM education, research, and engagement missions and the continued development of the Centennial…

Nov 5, 2012

Collaboration Between Vet Med and Engineering Key to NC State Prosthetic Implant Leadership

The following article is from Fall 2012 issue of NC State University’s research magazine Results. Randall B. Terry, Jr. Companion Animal Veterinary Medical Center Cancer Survivor Gets a New Knee Cyrano Video Report from Associated Press. Cyrano Photo Gallery from Associated Press. Cat Prosthetic May Prove Beneficial to Human Amputees Zeus Orthopedic Surgery report on…

Nov 1, 2012

New Director Named to Head NC State’s Center for Comparative Medicine and Translational Research

Jorge Piedrahita, a professor of genomics in North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, has been appointed director of the NC State Center for Comparative Medicine and Translational Research. Effective immediately, the appointment by Dr. Paul Lunn, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, follows a national search. The Center for Comparative Medicine and…

Oct 31, 2012

NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Student Recipient of Top Recognition in Research Program

Adam Werts, a second year student at NC State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, is the recipient of the “Leadership Program Prize,” the highest honor awarded participants in the Cornell Leadership Program for Veterinary Students, a competitive 10-week emersion in veterinary research. Program faculty deemed Werts had the best overall research achievement as judged by…

Oct 31, 2012

CVM Student Recipient of Top Recognition in Veterinary Scholar Research Program

Adam Werts, a second year student at NC State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, is the recipient of the “Leadership Program Prize,” the highest honor awarded participants in the Cornell Leadership Program for Veterinary Students, a competitive 10-week emersion in veterinary research. Program faculty deemed Werts had the best overall research achievement as judged by…

Oct 30, 2012

NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine Prepares First Responders for Emergency Support

Most people can picture the first responders who are coming to the rescue in the wake of the massive storm fronts merged into a deadly force by Hurricane Sandy. But who provides emergency help for the dogs, cats, and horses that people love? Who takes care of the cows, poultry, and hogs that form the…

Oct 30, 2012

Collaboration Key to NC State Leadership in Prosthetic Implants

A decade-long partnership between Dr. Ola Harrysson in engineering (left) and Dr. Denis Marcellin-Little in veterinary medicine has led to unique technology and medical advancements in the field of osseointegrated prosthetic implants. The following article is from Fall 2012 issue of NC State University’s research magazine Results.  

Oct 29, 2012

NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Offers Disaster Planning Resources for Animal Safety

Hurricane Sandy has the attention of residents and travelers in the  Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern sections of United States and forecasters are predicting that the merging of Sandy with two other weather fronts will result in a storm of historic size and duration. Disaster planning that ensures the health and safety of  animals–pets, horses, farm animals–is…

Oct 26, 2012

NC State CVM Clinician Urges Owners to Remember Pet Health and Safety this Halloween

Tonight’s the night! All Hallows Eve, aka Halloween, is here and Dr. Rita Hanel, a clinical assistant professor at NC State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, has timely advice to help pet owners avoid emergency trips to the university’s Veterinary Health Complex. “Halloween is a fun time for both children and adults with neighborhood trick-or-treating,…

Oct 24, 2012

NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Researchers Recipients of AKC-CHF Grants

A trio of researchers from NC State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine were among the recipients of 17 research grants totaling $1.7 million awarded by the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation’s Oak Grant program. Cardiology. Dr. Kate Meurs, professor and associate dean for research and graduate studies, received $51,516 for her study, “Identification of…