News and Updates, July 2019

Faculty and Staff

• Craig Harms checks back in with rehabbed and released sea turtles for a new study. ow.ly/Rg7v50v0TUL
• PBS’ “Nova” showcases Gustavo Machado and his research team’s groundbreaking algorithm used to predict the next outbreak of pig virus PEDV. ow.ly/mF1T50uZvms
• Meet Kaiti May, a surgery technician at the NC State Veterinary Hospital. ow.ly/cimV50uVBMY
• Meet Rebecca Maher, a clinical social worker at the NC State Veterinary Hospital. ow.ly/8Ql150va6Fq
• The science of creating new soft tissues has advanced lowly. A team that includes CVM researchers is taking on the challenge. thinkand.do/WYHZhG
• Steve Marks chats with WRAL about canine dilated cardiomyopathy and its potential link to grain-free dog food. ow.ly/Plpl50uRCEf
• Meet Richard Linnehan, CVM adjunct professor and a pioneering veterinary astronaut. http://ow.ly/udvK50v9wpp

• Anthony Blikslager breaks down how effectively fighting colic starts at home. http://ow.ly/bVaH50vbvJW
• Craig Harms chats with NC State about what it’s like being stationed at CMAST. http://ow.ly/OCKT50vamoW
• In its summer issue, Raleigh Magazine features the CVM, the Veterinary Hospital and researchers advancing medicine across species. http://ow.ly/cZ0150v6foT
• Steve Marks talks with WRAL about how to tell if your pet needs help in the heat. http://ow.ly/ZM4Z50veWa6
• Greg Lewbart talks with WRAL about his innovative care for sick fish. http://ow.ly/8IUL50v9vXR
• Extraordinary care: Study from Hiroto Yoshikawa, Tracy Gieger, Michael Nolan and Katherine Sweet explores new way to treat rare canine cancer. ow.ly/eWq350vfcyZ
• A study co-authored by Thierry Olivry and Keith Linder comprehensively reviews equine vitiligo. http://ow.ly/onmC50v7RZQ

 In the Spotlight

Alumni and Students

• Postdoctoral research scholar Alix Berglund receives a Careers in Immunology Fellowship from the American Association of Immunologists. ow.ly/CanW50v4SpN
• The Class of 2021’s Valerie Nelson makes an unexpected discovery with a global impact while talking part in the Veterinary Scholars Program. ow.ly/VpYR50v2UE6
• Postdoctoral fellow Matt Foley awarded a prestigious National Institutes of Health grant for innovative disease research. ow.ly/vDfw50uWKXh
• The Class of 2000’s Rosemary Sifford named veterinary services associate administrator for the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. http://ow.ly/jsE950v9wDQ

Donors and Support

• Sarah Blume’s Labrador retriever mix, Amelia, helped her through tough times. With a little help from the Petco and Blue Buffalo foundations, Sarah was able to return the favor. http://ow.ly/L0QF50v957h