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white west dog and Jack Russell terrier are walking together in sunny summer day outdoors

Jan 13, 2019

CVM Study to Use Innovative Cancer Detection Tool, Seeks Participants

The study explores the effectiveness of a new test developed at the CVM for early diagnosis of urothelial carcinoma, a cancer of the urinary tract also known as transitional cell carcinoma.
Hannah Varnell, class of 2020

Jan 13, 2019

CVM Student to Receive National Veterinary Leadership Honor

Hannah Varnell, a third-year student at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, is among this year’s recipients of the Dr. Jack Walther Leadership Award from the...
Paula Cray

Jan 9, 2019

Cray Named to Presidential Advisory Committee on Antibiotic Resistance

The assistant secretary’s office oversees several presidential and secretarial advisory committees which offer guidance on issues such as minority health, vaccines and HIV/AIDS.
vets performing surgery

Dec 17, 2018

Ten Most Memorable Stories of 2018

We fought cancer together, fought hurricanes together and, with steadfast resolve, vowed to fight against some of the biggest health problems around the world.
Niki Theobald, director of development

Dec 9, 2018

New to the CVM Family: Meet Niki Theobald

Niki Theobald wasn’t able to attend veterinary school, but a love of animals has guided her life. The Colorado native worked at a wolf rescue, at zoos and at the Duke Lemur Center before joining the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine as the director of development for the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Foundation. Theobald’s…
3D illustration of Salmonella Bacteria

Nov 28, 2018

Salmonella, Gene Swapping and Antibiotic Resistance: Five Questions with Sid Thakur

Thakur compared the genomes of over 200 different strains of Salmonella, looking for genetic similarities across strains. He spoke with the Abstract about what this work can tell us, and how it may help to keep us and our food supply safe.
Dean Lunn lectures

Nov 28, 2018

Five Questions with Dean Lunn: Launching the Global Health Program

NC State’s College of Veterinary Medicine is merging global health research with the existing education program to create a single Global Health program. By streamlining these efforts, the new program will unite the strengths of both research faculty and teaching faculty to increase the global impact of the college.
Brian Gilger examines horse's eye

Nov 18, 2018

A Sharp Vision for Veterinary Ophthalmology

A new imaging system joins a collection of advanced tools used by the ophthalmology service: a 50-megahertz ultrasound and optical coherence tomography. Both tools are non-invasive; the imaging is completed with little to no touching of the eye.
NC State Veterinary Hospital's anesthesia team

Nov 12, 2018

Grateful Clients Award Anesthesia Team Coat of Excellence

Winston was scheduled for a CT scan, generally a routine procedure that includes anesthesia. At first everything seemed normal. About five minutes in, the anesthesia team noticed that Winston’s heart rate began to slow...
Oath Cover

Nov 7, 2018

Winter 2018 The Oath Magazine

For this special edition of The Oath, we're celebrating everything equine. As North Carolina's impactful horse industry continues to grow and diversify, the CVM remains committed to innovative therapies and state-of-the-art medical care that is practiced here each and every day.