NC State Veterinary Medicine News and Updates, August 2021

August 30, 2021 Mike Charbonneau 2-min. read

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:

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

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