Comparative Biomedical Sciences

Jan 13, 2019

CVM Study to Use Innovative Cancer Detection Tool, Seeks Participants

The study explores the effectiveness of a new test developed at the CVM for early diagnosis of urothelial carcinoma, a cancer of the urinary tract also known as transitional cell carcinoma.

Dec 17, 2018

CVM Ph.D. Student Earns Recognition for Colic Research

Stewart is in the fourth year of her Ph.D. work in the Comparative Medicine and Translational Research Training Program run by Sam Jones, professor of equine medicine.

Sep 27, 2018

CVM Alum Named to 100 Most Influential African Americans List

Tyler Allen is among the youngest members on The Root 100 list, the online magazine’s annual compendium of influential African Americans between the ages of 25 and 45 behind barrier-breaking work.

Aug 12, 2018

Undergraduate Research Program Gives Early Vet School Experience

The CVM’s undergraduate research program is an immersive introduction to the CVM and to the wide world of veterinary medicine. CVM faculty members have informally taken in interested undergraduates for decades...

Mar 28, 2018

Spring 2018 The Oath Magazine

Every day the CVM celebrates innovation, determination and courage. The stories in the latest edition of the Oath reflect that spirit. There’s the groundbreaking cancer research of student Tyler Allen and striking portraits of cancer survivors. There’s the tenacity of our equine surgeons, the power of veterinary scholarships and a unique approach to teaching communication skills. As…

Mar 23, 2018

Grad Student’s Groundbreaking Equine Research Garners Funding

NC State College of Veterinary Medicine graduate student Jessica Gilbertie is the winner of the 2018 Elaine and Bertram Klein Career Development Award from the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation. The award provides a one-year salary supplement of $15,000 for promising equine medicine researchers. Gilbertie, cited for her study of platelet lysate therapy for infectious arthritis,…

Mar 13, 2018

CVM Grad Students Set to Compete in Research Symposium

The College of Veterinary Medicine is well represented at this year’s NC State Graduate Student Research Symposium, a showcase of outstanding graduate-level work from across the university. At the symposium, open to the public from 1 to 5:30 p.m. March 21 at the McKimmon Center, NC State graduate students present posters representing a range of…

Jan 29, 2018

Student Voice: The Power of Veterinary Mentorship

Of all the items that I keep in my wallet, a particular  business card holds special significance. The paper is smudged; the edges look worn. I cannot remember how many times I have lost it. When I show people the card, I always explain why it’s so important. Ten years ago, I worked at the…

Jan 21, 2018

CVM Grad Student Tyler Allen Lands on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 List

Tyler Allen has been named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list, which highlights visionaries in 20 different industries. Forbes singled him out for his research on how certain cancer and tumor cells exit the bloodstream to form new tumors...

Nov 19, 2017

Alumni Award Winner at the Forefront of Global Health

Wondwossen Gebreyes, a leading voice and innovative researcher in global health medicine, is the recipient of the 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award from the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine. Gebreyes earned a Ph.D. in comparative biomedical sciences from the CVM in 2001 and was an assistant professor of epidemiology at the school for five years.…