Month: July 2024

Study Led by Veterinary Oncologist Finds Cigarette Smoke Exposure Increases Cancer Risk in Dogs

July 31, 2024

A long-term study that tracked the health of Scottish terriers indicates cigarette smoke exposure leads to a sixfold increase in the risk of bladder cancer


Building Naming Recognizes Dr. Willie Reed’s Pioneering Deanship

July 31, 2024

As Dr. Willie Reed prepared to step down June 30 after serving 17-and-a-half years as dean of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, he received many congratulations from well-wishers, and a very special kind of recognition from the Purdue University Board of Trustees. To honor his loyalty and service to Purdue, the veterinary medicine profession and the state of Indiana, the trustees approved renaming the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory building as the Willie M. Reed Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory at their meeting June 7.


Demystifying the Aging Process – Study Sheds New Light on Age-related Diseases

July 31, 2024

Tantalizing legends of a fountain of youth spurred explorers to navigate the globe for millennia in search of the restorative waters that promised to wind back the hands of time and halt the process of aging. Research conducted in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine and the Bindley Bioscience Center by Research Associate Professor Uma K. Aryal, PhD, and his research team, reveals the real secret lies not in myth, but in science.


The first Black woman to earn a DVM degree at Purdue University, Dr. Doris Hughes-Moore, attributes her success to the sacrifices made by her ancestors

July 31, 2024

Dr. Doris Hughes-Moore (PU DVM ’73) recognizes the importance of preserving and honoring history. Throughout her career, the Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumna has honored the legacy of her own family and that of other Black families who paved the way for her progress. She’s also cognizant of her own role in fostering Black excellence in the next generation.


Ninety Foot Long Mural Seals Willie Reed’s Art Inspired Legacy as Purdue Veterinary Medicine Dean

July 31, 2024

A stunning, expansive mural celebrating the human-animal bond and the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s strengths, traditions and hallmarks now graces the previously plain wall in the hallway connecting Lynn Hall with the new David and Bonnie Brunner Small Animal Hospital. Commissioned last year by then Dean Willie Reed, the mural was dedicated April 26, 2024 during a ceremony attended by faculty, staff, students and friends of the college, including those who actually helped with the painting.


PVM Continuing Education for Equine Enthusiasts and Veterinary Nurses Meets with Strong Demand

July 31, 2024

Lifelong Learning programs that focused on the needs of equine industry professionals and veterinary nurses attracted strong attendance at two programs held during the first part of 2024.


Special Research Days Spotlight PVM’s Role in Scientific Discovery that Benefits Animals and People

July 31, 2024

Three special days of research presentations during the spring semester showcased the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s basic and clinical research that holds promise for improving health and well-being for animals and humans.


Meet your PVM Development Team!

July 31, 2024

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine is pleased to introduce our Development Team, which includes some new faces! These team members are great resources for anyone interested in how they can make a difference in the lives of animals and people through philanthropy that supports the college.


Purdue’s Golden Taps Ceremony Honors Memory of Purdue Veterinary Student Aaron Lewis

July 31, 2024

The Golden Taps program began in the South Ballroom of the Purdue Memorial Union, where family, friends, loved ones and fellow students gathered for remembrance and reflection.


Tree Planting Provides Living Tribute to Beloved PVM Faculty Member Russell Main

July 31, 2024

With a strong sense of a void that still remains after the passing November 14 of an admired and highly respected Department of Basic Medical Sciences faculty member, the colleagues, students, friends and family of Dr. Russell Main found a special kind of solace as they gathered for a ceremony in front of Lynn Hall on a cloudy morning in April.