NC State Veterinary Medicine News and Updates, September 2021
Diversity and Inclusion
- For far too long there have been far too many barriers to veterinary medicine for underrepresented individuals, especially because of race. A record 37% of our class of 2025 identifies as something other than solely white. It’s just the beginning. http://ow.ly/Mpwt50GhOuY
Faculty and Staff
- Kathryn Meurs, senior associate dean for research and graduate studies, was named intern dean effective Jan. 18, 2022. Meurs takes over for Dean Paul Lunn after he steps down to lead his alma mater. http://ow.ly/BdJV50G6vP3
- Remembering James Guy: Longtime faculty member, innovative researcher and beloved mentor. http://ow.ly/EnUV50Gdl8J
- A new study led by Duncan Lascelles finds that a textile-based implant reduces pain and restores hip joint function to baseline levels in dogs with moderate osteoarthritis symptoms. http://ow.ly/tRWc50GcXET
- CVM researchers sequence the genome of a virulent Salmonella enteritidis strain that sickened two poultry flocks in consecutive years. http://ow.ly/Y8Uf50G5psM
- Researchers including Andy Stringer developed a model showing that vaccination helps slow the growth of bacteria resistant to amoxicillin by 14.77% in Ethiopia. http://ow.ly/TYqc50GfVtq
- Elisa Crisci collaborates with a College of Engineering team to create an antiviral and antimicrobial coating that eradicated 99% of several common pathogens within five minutes on a range of fabrics. http://ow.ly/kMBE50Gi9RP
- Are all prebiotics and probiotics created equal? A new CVM-led study aims to set the record straight. http://ow.ly/hex650G3Zw4
In the Spotlight
Our next phase: Here’s a first look at the new equine hospital and dairy barn in the works at the CVM. http://ow.ly/hz3f50GdJFH
Donors and Support
- After finding a throat tumor, a special fund means more life for Phife the dog. http://ow.ly/ekEa50G9EUR
- A crowdfunding campaign for student-led Turtle Rescue Team nears $15,000 goal. https://crowdfunding.ncsu.edu/project/26948
Alumni and Students
- Fourth-year students Allyson Patterson and Sabra McCallister chosen for the inaugural Aurora Pharmaceutical DVM Student Scholarship Program, receiving $5,000 and $2,000 scholarships, respectively. aurorapharmaceutical.com/scholarships
