Month: February 2022

Purdue Veterinary Hospital: A message for our clients

February 28, 2022

Effective February 28th, 2022 – The Purdue University Veterinary Hospital has reopened the reception areas of the Small Animal and Large Animal Hospitals. All clients will be required to wear a mask when interacting with hospital staff. Our team is committed to providing the highest quality of care for all our clients and patients. In the face […]


Purdue Veterinary Medicine Alumni Provide Leadership to IVMA

February 25, 2022

The Indiana Veterinary Medical Association’s (IVMA) newest elected officers are all graduates of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine.  The installation of the new officers took place February 3 during the IVMA’s annual Crossroads Veterinary Conference in Noblesville, Indiana.


Technology Developed in BMS Professor’s Laboratory Leads to Nearly $1 Million NSF Grant

February 25, 2022

Dr. Sherry Harbin, who holds a joint appointment in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Basic Medical Sciences and the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, is now linked to a $974,349 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Science Foundation. The grant was awarded to GeniPhys Inc., a life sciences company focused on developing and commercializing a proprietary biopolymer technology developed in Dr. Harbin’s laboratory.


In Memory: Dr. Bill Somerville (PU DVM ’79)

February 25, 2022

The Purdue Veterinary Medicine family is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a loyal alumnus and significant leader in organized veterinary medicine in Indiana, Dr. William (Bill) Somerville (PU DVM ‘79) of Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Somerville died February 18, 2022. He was 71.


Dean Willie Reed Featured in American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges Publication

February 18, 2022

When the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) wanted to develop an inspiring story about a leader in veterinary medicine to publish during Black History Month, they knew they needed to look no further than the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine and Dean Willie Reed.


Virtual Equine Wellness Forum a Galloping Success

February 18, 2022

The popularity of the Equine Wellness Forum persists, even with presentations given virtually.  Historically conducted as an in-person event, the 2022 program, held last Saturday, February 12, featured presentations given over the Zoom platform covering topics ranging from basic preventative healthcare to the latest medical advancements.


ADDL Showcased at Indiana State Poultry Association Annual Banquet

February 18, 2022

“An Evening Under the Stars with the Indiana State Poultry Association” was the theme for the association’s Annual Banquet last week at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis, where a special display showcased the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory.


Purdue Veterinary Medicine Research Supported by $44,656 from Trask Innovation Fund

February 18, 2022

The Purdue Research Foundation Office of Technology Commercialization has awarded more than $143,000 from the Trask Innovation Fund across three projects, including one involving researchers in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine and the College of Engineering.


PVM Alumni Receive Awards at Annual Indiana Veterinary Medical Association Conference

February 18, 2022

The Indiana Veterinary Medical Association’s (IVMA) 2022 Crossroads Veterinary Conference featured an awards program at which several Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumni were recognized. 


Purdue VOICE Chapter’s Inclusive Excellence Week Features Vets on TV

February 11, 2022

The Purdue Chapter of Veterinarians as One Inclusive Community for Empowerment (VOICE) kicked-off the spring semester last month with a virtual version of its Inclusive Excellence Week.  The annual event that coincides with the week surrounding Martin Luther King Jr. Day featured an array of lectures, presentations, and Q&A sessions with guest speakers who have a wealth of a veterinary-related experiences and perspectives to share.