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Mariam Yassin

Apr 3, 2025

Annual Scholarship Dinner a Chance for Grateful DVM Students to Thank Generous Donors

Thanks to the generosity of donors, the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine was able to award more than $1.7 million in scholarships over the past year to 186 veterinary students, greatly reducing their debt burdens and stress levels. On Tuesday, the college gathered the scholarship givers and the recipients to celebrate the generosity that…
Third-year student, Blake Donahue kisses his son's forehead after he bestows his father's white coat

Apr 1, 2025

A Coat of Confidence, Care and Compassion: NC State DVM Class of 2026 Receives White Coats

The White Coat ceremony marks the end of our third-year students’ pre-clinical studies and their transition into their fourth and final year of education: their clinical year.
Foal lying in a field.

Mar 25, 2025

Research Roundup March 2025 

Evaluating the Significance of Vitamin D Levels in Critically Ill Foals Kamr AM, Bartish C, Summers J, Horton J, Hostnik LD, Orr K, Browne N, Dembek KA, Saliba C, Gomez DE, Toribio RE. Vitamin D is responsible for helping the intestines absorb a multitude of other vitamins and minerals like calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. It…
Dr. Megan Dillon leans against a lab bench, posing with her hands on her hips.

Mar 20, 2025

What Do Chernobyl’s Stray Dogs and ‘Jurassic Park’ Have in Common? Ask This Up-And-Coming Population Geneticist

Through NC State’s Genetics and Genomics Scholars program, Ph.D. candidate Megan Dillon has become a leading expert in the population genetics of stray dogs living around the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.
Danielle Tsukuba in green scrubs and a cat tattoo on her arm

Mar 13, 2025

NC State’s Feline-Friendly Focus Expands With Registered Veterinary Technician Dedicated to Cats

Sometimes, the difference between a calm cat and a frenzied feline during a veterinary appointment can be the thickness of a towel. Just ask Danielle Tsukuda, a registered veterinary technician hired at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine specifically for her feline-friendly ways. Because Tsukuda knows the fluffy, gray tools help cocoon and comfort…

Mar 11, 2025

Open House Wows Hundreds of NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Visitors

Curious citizens, future veterinarians and animal lovers of all ages converged at the college for the annual showcase of world-class veterinary research and care.
A white-colored horse peers out of a barn stall into the sunlight.

Mar 6, 2025

New Pharmaceutical Technology Developed at NC State Holds Promise for Treating Common Cancer in Horses

Veterinary ophthalmologist Dr. Annie Oh is researching the efficacy of an injectable medication, developed by joint NC State-UNC researcher Dr. Yevgeny Brudno, that boosts chemotherapy’s ability to treat equine eyelid squamous cell carcinoma. The technology could also benefit humans with skin cancer.
Dr. Sara Tufts stands in front of stalls at the NC State Large Animal Hospital.

Feb 27, 2025

House Officer Highlight: Through Specialized Sports Medicine Residency, Former Polo Player Helps Equine Athletes Return to the Field

A background in equestrian sports gives Dr. Sara Tufts, an NC State equine sports medicine and rehabilitation resident, an appreciation of the horse’s athletic capabilities and a comprehensive understanding of how to approach musculoskeletal injuries.
A child looks on in awe as a DVM student demonstrates a mock scoping procedure to him.

Feb 25, 2025

You’re Invited! NC State College of Veterinary Medicine to host Open House on March 8

From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the college and veterinary hospital will welcome the community for a free behind-the-scenes look at our advanced veterinary research, training and medical care.
Dr. Yu Ueda works in the NC State Veterinary Hospital's ICU.

Feb 24, 2025

Research Roundup February 2025

Scientific breakthroughs are around the corner for every species at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine! From clinical care, to benchtop studies, to research on best educational practice, we are finding innovative solutions to modern problems that propel each of our missions forward.