Month: April 2018

‘Key factor’ in development of Parkinson’s disease identified

April 20, 2018

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A molecule has been identified that appears to play an important role in the development of Parkinson’s disease, a debilitating disease that affects millions of people around the world. Read Article: ‘Key factor’ in development of Parkinson’s disease identified


PVM Changes Veterinary Technology Degree Names to Veterinary Nursing

April 20, 2018

Dr. Bianca Zenor and the Veterinary Technology team in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine are happy to announce they will be changing the Veterinary Technology degree names to Veterinary Nursing (AAS and BS) effective with this year’s fall entry Class of 2022!


Police in LaPorte County Receive K9 Narcan Administration Training from PVM ECC Team

April 20, 2018

The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Department completed K9 Narcan training thanks to Dr. Paula Johnson, Purdue Veterinary Medicine clinical assistant professor of small animal emergency and critical care, and fellow members of the Purdue University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) Team. The training for first responders in northern Indiana covered symptoms of opioid exposure and basic life saving techniques, including the administration of naloxone, commonly known by the name Narcan, to keep police dogs alive when they are exposed to deadly narcotics.


PVM Junior Veterinarians Honored at Ceremony

April 20, 2018

Members of the Purdue Veterinary Medicine Class of 2019 reached a major milestone Sunday afternoon (April 15) as they took part in the College’s White Coat Ceremony held in Stewart Center’s Fowler Hall. Sponsored by Elanco Animal Health and Hill’s Pet Nutrition, the event, now in its 17th year, recognizes students entering their final year of the DVM program with a ceremonial donning of white coats symbolizing their new role as junior veterinarians.


PVM Students Explore Ancient Artifacts Related to the Human-Animal Bond

April 20, 2018

“Early Origins of Veterinary Medicine” is the title of a new Purdue Veterinary Medicine course, VM 86000, and students in the class had an exceptional opportunity earlier this month to come face to face with ancient artifacts they had studied in the course. The instructor, Professor of Medical Illustration David Williams, took several third-year students enrolled in the class on a field trip to the Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago.


Make Your Mark on April 25

April 20, 2018

Make Your Mark on history by giving to the College of Veterinary Medicine during the Purdue Day of Giving on April 25, or by participating in the many challenges throughout the day. By participating in challenges, you can help the College win more funds to create a bigger impact on Purdue Veterinary Medicine.


PVM Teams Up with Art Museum of Greater Lafayette for Art, Bark, ‘n Brew

April 20, 2018

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine is co-sponsoring an upcoming Art Museum of Greater Lafayette event, cleverly named “Art, Bark, ‘n Brew.” The event will take place May 12, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., on the Art Museum’s parking lot and adjacent lawn. This family- and, of course, dog-friendly event will feature two food trucks (EMT and L Kora Fast), as well as People’s Brewing Company along with fun activities for people of all ages and their pets!


Retirement Reception Honors Pam White

April 20, 2018

Congratulations are in order for Purdue Veterinary Medicine Media and Instructional Technology Specialist Pam White, who is retiring at the end of April. A reception in her honor was held Monday, April 16, in the Continuum Café.


Vet Gazette Publication Advisory

April 20, 2018

There will be no issue of the Vet Gazette next Friday, April 27, due to the publication of the spring issue of the PVM Report.  The subsequent issue of the Vet Gazette will be published Friday, May 4. Items for publication in that issue must be submitted to pvmnews@purdue.edu by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 2.


PVM Research Day Features Presentations, Posters, and Prizes

April 13, 2018

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine focused the spotlight on research all day Monday, April 9, during the annual PVM Research Day, which featured award-winning research talks and an extensive research poster session. The Research Day highlights scientific discovery in the College of Veterinary Medicine that enhances the well-being of animals and people.