News and updates, February 2018
Faculty and Staff
- Jay Levine discusses how to reproduce freshwater mussels in captivity as a new highway threatens two vulnerable species. https://goo.gl/n36bP9
- The CVM enters educational partnership with animal health company Ceva for veterinarians in Latin America. https://goo.gl/QNcw6E
- New ethics committee aims to help veterinarians navigate complex care situations. https://goo.gl/JApjr4
- The Equine Health Center at Southern Pines expands its quarantine services. https://goo.gl/bYNwqQ
- Derek Foster, Duncan Lascelles awarded pharmacology research grants from the American Medical Foundation and the Veterinary Pharmacology Research Foundation. https://goo.gl/3dvgVP
- Geof Smith featured in a DTN Progressive Farmer article on the importance of a calf’s first milk. goo.gl/2hYe1e
- New exhibit at the CVM celebrates the history of horses and humans competing together. https://goo.gl/tAmy2Z
- New research from Duncan Lascelles on osteoarthritis makes the case for companion animals holding the key to better treatment for human pain. https://goo.gl/Ln9TNU
- Dave Dorman named a Fulbright Specialist, set to guest lecture in Australia. https://goo.gl/QhVNJX
- Anthony Blikslager leads a live tour of the equine hospital for the NC State Alumni Association. https://goo.gl/CAeuSR
- Sid Thakur discusses making global health a priority. https://goo.gl/hL7Q8B
In the Spotlight
Alumni and Students
- DVM/Ph.D student Danielle Mzyk reflects on the power of a veterinary mentorship. https://goo.gl/y3YovT
- Under the groundbreaking House System, the CVM is a school united. https://goo.gl/kFFMLS
- Katherine Pankratz, a clinical behavior medicine resident, receives the Resident Best Paper Award from the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. https://goo.gl/drfZBx
- Karen MacFadden Hinkley, Class of 1986, finds a career path reflecting her passion for both veterinary and human medicine. https://goo.gl/tgSWZ4
- Postdoctoral student Joshua Fletcher receives a two-year training grant through NC State-UNC’s Center for Gastrointestinal Biology and Disease.
Donors and Support
- Cat with nasal tumor gets support with help from a Petco Foundation grant. https://goo.gl/4Y2FtD
- Thanks to a generous gift, researchers in the college will take the lead in addressing the challenges of keeping our older pets alive and well longer: http://thinkand.do/jZyCXA
