News and Updates, Summer 2018

Faculty and Staff

• Oscar Fletcher retires, leaving a tremendous legacy as a dean and professor. https://goo.gl/a3Lv1Q
• Researchers including Casey Theriot find a compound that holds promise for treating antibiotic-resistant bacteria without affecting other gut bacteria. https://goo.gl/YVgVp6
• Siddhartha “Sid” Thakur named director of NC State’s Global Health Initiative. https://goo.gl/1W7GBd
• Barbara Sherry named head of the CVM’s Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences. https://goo.gl/BUqbCv
• Matthew Breen chats with the Washington Post about the role animals play in human cancer research. https://goo.gl/e7dYDv
• At NC State Veterinary Hospital blood bank, life-savers in reserve. https://goo.gl/yLBbWi
• Mike Nolan discusses stereotactic radiation therapy, a promising approach to treating canine brain tumors. https://goo.gl/wCtQGj
• Greg Lewbart featured in story about the unique work of aquatic medicine veterinarians. https://goo.gl/d5X44q

• Ed Breitschwerdt receives the 2018 Global Health Award from the World Small Animal Veterinary Association. https://goo.gl/5F5paA
• Off the coast of North Carolina, CVM faculty including Craig Harms play vital part in helping endangered leatherback turtles. https://goo.gl/uANeLQ
• Research co-authored by Santosh Mishra identifies neuropeptide involved in sending itch signal to brain in eczema. https://goo.gl/c3NRBy
• Kelly Meiklejohn and Siddhartha “Sid” Thakur part of two global health research collaborations receiving funding from the University Global Partnership Network. https://goo.gl/51zRuc
• Duncan Lascelles leading the way to a breakthrough in chronic pain relief for animals and humans. https://goo.gl/PUaYgo
• Kathryn Meurs named to the American Veterinary Medicine Association’s Council on Research. https://goo.gl/QuJWec
• David Dorman talks to American Veterinarian about the risk of toxic plants for pets. https://goo.gl/kvUJQq
• Research co-authored at the CVM uses 3D modeling techniques to create dynamic tool for potential use in veterinary curricula. https://goo.gl/61ejJs

 In the Spotlight

Advanced MRI launched at the NC State Veterinary Hospital. https://goo.gl/99ENba.

Meet the service’s new director, Jon Congdon. https://goo.gl/Di1g7t

Alumni and Students

• The CVM chosen for a new admissions diversity program by the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges. https://goo.gl/hWdDgq
• Summer research program offers unique research opportunity at the CVM for NC State undergraduate. https://goo.gl/ngAZ95
• The Class of 2010’s Christine Frenzel is a veterinarian on four wheels in Caswell County and beyond. https://goo.gl/1gzAM1

• Summer camp program sparks lasting interest in veterinary medicine. https://goo.gl/3Uw36n
• The Class of 2018’s John Griffioen honored as a strong voice for student wellness by Merck Animal Health and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. https://goo.gl/MvKw9h
• Students and faculty head to the coast to help cat overpopulation in Beaufort County.  https://goo.gl/xyxEJC

Donors and Support

• The Reedy Creek Equine Farm breaks ground. https://goo.gl/N1Th4r
• Horse farm owner honors equine clinicians Scott Bailey and Rich Redding. https://goo.gl/9ySU2D
• A Petco Foundation grant helps Bear the dog when the outlook was grim. https://goo.gl/KtnZG1