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Sep 27, 2010

CVM Clinicians Contribute to Development of Robotic Catheter to Improve Treatment of Heart Conditions

Atrial fibrillation is a heart disorder that affects more than two million Americans, and is considered a key contributor to blood clots and stroke. Now researchers from North Carolina State University are developing a new computerized catheter that could make the surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation faster, cheaper and more effective – while significantly decreasing… 

Sep 18, 2010

Tyler’s Big Heart Left a Hole in Ours

[attribution] The Author, Claudia Watson is a Pinehurst, North Carolina freelance writer. This article, along with “A Heartbeat at Our Feet” has been reprinted with permission of The Pilot, Southern Pines, NC, June  2010. [/attribution] It’s 7:15 p.m.  I’ve finished dinner and have nowhere to go for the first time in twelve years.  No begging… 

Sep 5, 2010

H. John Barnes (Faculty)

Dr. John Barnes, Raleigh, N.C., is the 2010 recipient of the Kansas State University Veterinary Medical Alumni Association, Recognition Award for the American Veterinary Medical Association Convention. The alumni award was presented Aug. 2, 2010 at the annual convention of the American Veterinary Medical Association in Atlanta. 

Aug 27, 2010

Angel’s Bone Marrow Transplant Story

Not long ago, when a dog was diagnosed with lymphoma, one of the most common forms of canine cancer, pet guardians had little reason to hope for a cure.  With success rates of less than 2% and remission times lasting on average just over 12 months, current chemotherapy protocols have not been able to offer… 

Aug 27, 2010

CVM Graduate ‘Exotic DVM of the Year’

Dr. Karen Rosenthal, Class of 1988, was named the 2010 Exotic DVM of the Year by the readers of Exotic DVM Veterinary Magazine. The award was presented at the annual conference of the Association Avian Veterinarians. The honor goes to the veterinarian who is: extraordinarily competent with all species of exotic pets, dedicated to advancing… 

Aug 25, 2010

Welcome Class of 2014!

The 80 members of the Class of 2014 are now immersed in their first-year studies at NC State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine following the traditional welcoming during the Annual White Coat Ceremony in early August. An analysis of the class indicates that 85% are women (68 women, 12 men), 79% are North Carolina residents (63… 

Aug 23, 2010

CVM Research Helps Find Gene Responsible for Neurodegenerative Disease

A researcher in North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has helped to locate and identify a gene responsible for a fatal neurodegenerative disease that affects American Staffordshire terriers. This same gene may be responsible for a similar rare, fatal disease in humans. Its discovery will lead to improved screening and diagnosis of the… 

Aug 19, 2010

Predicting Nanoparticle Interactions in Human Bodies

Researchers at North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine have developed a method for predicting the ways nanoparticles will interact with biological systems – including the human body. Their work could have implications for improved human and environmental safety in the handling of nanomaterials, as well as applications for drug delivery. Dr. Jim Riviere,… 

Jul 29, 2010

Dr. Slenning interviewed on infectious disease preparedness

Excerpt from an interview with WRAL. Raleigh, N.C. — The animals at North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine go about their day while researchers keep watch for what could be coming. "We know it will happen again. It could be happening right now," said Dr. Barrett Slenning, a veterinarian and associate professor. Dr.… 

Jul 28, 2010

Sun Hye Kim Leads Recognition in Graduate Student Research Symposium

From the NC State Graduate School In this year’s NC State University Graduate Student Research Symposium, first-place honors in the Life Sciences category was awarded to Sun Hye Kim for her winning poster entitled, “Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 4 levels affects the number of hair follicle Stem Cells in mouse epidermis.” A student in the Department of Molecular Biomedical…