NC State Veterinary Medicine News and Updates, August 2021

Diversity and Inclusion

• Kier Way rarely saw Black veterinarians when he was growing up. Now the member of the class of 2022 is determined to make things better for future generations. http://ow.ly/BVH950FPGP7
• The class of 2025’s Alexis High is the first graduate of a program making the CVM more accessible for students at UNC-Pembroke. http://ow.ly/zjVE50FOazp

Donors and Support

• By establishing the Andy Quattlebaum Distinguished Chair in Infectious Disease Research for Adam Birkenheuer, a family’s heartfelt gift creates a lasting impact. http://ow.ly/BfeO50FSzh0
• With a $4.8 million gift, the CVM is leading the way to develop an effective antimicrobial treatment for animals and humans impacted by the Bartonella family of bacteria. http://ow.ly/Fd7n50FL4Dp

Faculty and Staff

• After NC State Veterinary Hospital clinicians provide life-saving care, hundreds of donated stuffed animals collected by faculty, staff and students provide comfort. http://ow.ly/JCyr50FIyXK
• Research led by Glenn Cruse unveils a potential new therapy targeting mast cell cancers. http://ow.ly/mPUZ50FOVT8
• Margaret Gruen discusses how post-quarantine scheduling may impact pets — and how to help ease them back into a routine they once knew so well. http://ow.ly/uFoB50FKdyb

In the Spotlight

You can now go behind the scenes at both the CVM and the NC State Veterinary Hospital — virtually. Explore now:

https://visit.ncsu.edu/college-of-veterinary-medicine

https://visit.ncsu.edu/nc-state-veterinary-hospital

Students and Alumni

• New research led by Ph.D. graduate Gregory Krane could have implications for future immunotherapy-based glioma treatments for both humans and dogs. http://ow.ly/7jSJ50FUXI9
• The class of 2022’s Paola Cruz Ramos featured as the future of the veterinary profession by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. http://ow.ly/uNFv50FJj3R
• The class of 2008’s Jb Minter, director of animal health at the North Carolina Zoo, discusses the zoo vaccinating some of its animals to prevent COVID-19. http://ow.ly/KSjS50FHc4R
• The class of 2000’s Rosemary Sifford is named both chief veterinary officer of the United States and deputy administrator of USDA APHIS. http://ow.ly/EGsS50FH7zW