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Sheats Wins Equine Group’s Distinguished Educator Award

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Dr. Liara Gonzalez, in a black and white checked dress, stands in front of brick columns at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dec 9, 2025

NC State Equine Surgeon Wins National Research Award for Work on Colic

Dr. Liara Gonzalez, professor of gastroenterology and equine surgery at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, has won the 2025 American Association of Equine Practitioners Research Award for her innovative work with intestinal stem cells to advance the understanding and treatment of equine colic. The award was announced today at the annual AAEP convention…
Katie Sheats stands in front of a group os veterinary students

Dec 10, 2024

Sheats Wins Equine Group’s Distinguished Educator Award

The American Association of Equine Practitioners has chosen Dr. Katie Sheats, associate dean and director of professional education and admissions at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, to receive its Distinguished Educator Award for 2024. The award recognizes educators who have demonstrated a significant impact on the development and training of equine practitioners. “Dr.…