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New to the CVM Family: Meet Monique Pairis-Garcia

Monique Pairis-Garcia

A graphic with a red background that has headshots of Dr. Monique Pairis-Garcia and Dr. Xinxia Peng and their names in white

Feb 3, 2026

CVM Researchers Pairis-Garcia, Peng Chosen as NC State Faculty Scholars

Dr. Monique Pairis-Garcia, an expert in the welfare of food animals, and Dr. Xinxia Peng, a computational biologist focusing on the translational genomics of infectious diseases, have been named NC State University Faculty Scholars for 2026. The faculty scholars program, launched in 2012, recognizes outstanding academic achievements and teaching, service and scholarship contributions. Honorees carry…
Dr. Avnee Mistry, left, and Dr. Sam Zurlinden, right, pose side-by-side on the lawn outside the Wake County Animal Center.

Jan 30, 2025

In Wake County, NC State Alums Lead Shelter Animal Care from A to Z

Drs. Avnee Mistry and Sam Zurlinden look after animals in need at Wake County’s two largest animal shelters. They also shepherd these animals into loving homes and mentor the next generation of veterinarians hoping to do the same.
People walking into the college.

Sep 30, 2024

September 2024 Accolades

Our students, faculty and staff at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine are problem-solvers, innovators and life-changers providing world-class care and making ground-breaking discoveries every day that advance animal and human health.

Beautiful Red Cats in the Green Grass in Summer

Nov 28, 2022

NC State Veterinary Medicine Research Roundup, November 2022

From chronic kidney disease in cats to pain management in pigs, here's a look at some of the latest published studies from the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine.
Ethiopian farmer

Mar 17, 2020

CVM Global Health Program Awards New Research Grants

This year’s grant-winning projects track bacterial pathogens in India, refine animal welfare practices in Ecuador and assess childhood health in Ethiopia.
Cute piglet leans over the back of a chair

Mar 3, 2020

Pairis-Garcia Earns Pharmacology Research Grant for Swine Health

The grants support investigations into new medications to fight disease and support food animal health.
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Dec 9, 2019

New to the CVM Family: Meet Monique Pairis-Garcia

Monique Pairis-Garcia, a mom, an avid bird-watcher with a passion for science and as of June an associate professor of global production animal welfare at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine.