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New Research Offers Hope for Cats With Fibrosarcoma

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Amos Cader in green shirt and khakis stands beside Dr. Josh Stern in gray shirt and white doctor's coat. Next to Stern is Dr. Kate Meurs in a navy blue suit and white shirt and Anna Cader in a silky shirt.

Apr 14, 2026

NC State Announces Creation of Distinguished Chair in Feline Health Research

When the Sphynx cat he rescued and bonded deeply with died of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Amos Cader was devastated and determined to put his grief toward making sure no one else experienced the pain he felt over the loss of Vladimir. The NC State College of Veterinary Medicine is the hope he found. With a Feline…
A gray Sphynx cat wrapped in a cream blanket

Apr 14, 2026

The Rescued ‘Rebel’ that Inspired an Unending Scientific Legacy

The cat carrier at the Ohio animal shelter had warning signs about its occupant’s hostility, but Amos Cader was undeterred. He had seen a picture of the stoic Sphynx online with a plea that the cat needed someone special to provide the love that no other would-be adopters could seem to find for him. Everyone…
Elsa the brown tabby cat

Mar 31, 2026

Researchers Identify Potential Disease Marker, Therapeutic Target for Cats with Osteoarthritis

By comparing osteoarthritis pain pathways known to be active in dogs and humans to those in cats with degenerative joint disease (DJD), researchers found that elevation of a particular molecule, artemin, could serve as a marker of disease (and possibly pain) as well as a potential therapeutic target. The findings offer the most comprehensive evidence…
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Mar 12, 2026

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Dr. Rocio Crespo in blue hairnet and khaki overalls holds a black chicken as she talks to other NC State workers.

Mar 11, 2026

USDA Awards Avian-Flu-Fighting Challenge Grants to NC State Researchers

Two groups of top researchers at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine have won challenge grants from the US Department of Agriculture to complete projects aimed at combating the nation’s four-year-long outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza. In North Carolina, where poultry is the No. 1 commodity, HPAI led to the loss of more…
Dr. Santos Mishra in a black shirt and tan sports coat stands in front of an animal skeleton at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine.

Mar 4, 2026

The ‘Itch-to-Brain’ Circuit, Neural Change and Depression

People who suffer from chronic itching in the form of atopic dermatitis (AD) are seven times more likely to develop a major depressive disorder. This link is well-established, but the “why” remains elusive. Are the depressive symptoms simply due to inflammation, sleep disruption and the psychological distress of living with chronic illness? Or is it…
Dr. Mike Sano stands behind a large blue piece of equipment used for INSPIRE.

Feb 26, 2026

Cancer Researcher Sano Selected as Senior Member of National Academy of Inventors

The National Academy of Inventors has selected Dr. Mike Sano, an associate professor in the Department of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, as a Class of 2026 Senior Member. Sano, whose research focuses on using pulses of electricity to target mainly inoperable cancer tumors, will be formally inducted…
A white cat with black spots sleeps with his front paw out in front of him

Feb 24, 2026

A Beloved Cat’s Blood Clot Crisis No Match for NC State Feline Expertise

When she answered her on-call phone one day last May, NC State cardiology resident Abby Laws heard, “We have your patient Alex in the ER,” and instinctively knew that the cat client she adored had developed a blood clot and undoubtedly was in bad shape. At just a year old, Alex had been diagnosed with…
Vet technician in blue scrubs holds gray cat in arms in front of pet cage.

Feb 21, 2026

Catching Kidney Disease Earlier in Cats

Could your cat help with a new NC State study? Dr. Autumn Harris explains what owners should know about feline CKD and how to get involved.
Black and white cat on exam table. Tech with purple gloves holds the cat in place.

Feb 11, 2026

New Research Offers Hope for Cats With Fibrosarcoma

Researchers at NC State are uncovering the genetic drivers behind feline fibrosarcoma, an aggressive form of cancer in cats.