College of Veterinary Medicine

2025 Summer PVM Report

Welcome to the online version of the 2025 Summer Report issue of the PVM Report magazine! Enjoy a variety of engaging stories about new developments, accomplishments and advancements involving the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Published twice a year, the PVM Report magazine is designed to inform alumni, the veterinary medical profession, and friends of the college about how PVM prepares future veterinary professionals, provides advanced specialized health care for animals, and increases knowledge about animal and human health through scientific discovery.

What's New

New Purdue Veterinary Medicine Dean Moves College Forward with Appointments to New Cabinet

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Service

Matt Walker, Lucy (to the right) and his dog Bentley, who also is a Purdue University Veterinary Hospital patient, with (back row, left-right) Dr. Sarah Malek, Gretchen Walker, Beverly Mann and Dr. Mark Rochat.

Lucy’s Story

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Molecular Laboratory Supervisor Angie Chan conducts tests on samples submitted to the Willie M. Reed Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory in West Lafayette.

Disease Detectives: PVM Scientists Help State Officials Battle Against Avian Influenza

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Discovery

Dr. Michael Childress with a canine patient

One Health Film Festival Features Purdue Veterinary Medicine One Health Research

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Dr. Xu and graduate student Yanru Ji examine tau pathology from the chimeric brain model.

Unlocking the secrets of Alzheimer’s disease

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Purdue scientists Ben Elzey and Elizabeth Tran go over a gel in Tran’s lab. (Purdue University/Joshua Clark)

Breast Cancer Drug Supinoxin Shows Potential for Small-cell Lung Cancer Treatment in New Tests

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(Left-right) Chang Geun Lee, a PhD candidate in Purdue Health Sciences and Laura Murray, RVT, research technologist in Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, with Leila the horse, Dr. Laurent Couëtil, professor of Large Animal Internal Medicine, and Dr. Jae Hong Park, associate professor of Health Sciences, who all collaborated to create a respirator for asthmatic horses. (Photo by Tim Brouk)

Asthmatic Horses Can Breathe Easier Thanks to Purdue Health and Human Sciences and College of Veterinary Medicine

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Engagement

Addison Sheldon in Antelope Park, working as a program leader for Zimbabwe’s first ever pre-matriculation program.

PVM Global Engagement Director Receives Outstanding Leadership in Globalization Award

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Learning

Enthusiasm Pervades Purdue Veterinary Medicine Graduation Celebration

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Purdue students gain clinical experience through a partnership with the Humane Society for Greater Lafayette (left). Dr. Michael Childress (right)

AVMA Publications Put Purdue Veterinary Medicine in Spotlight

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Purdue Veterinary Conference Features First-rate Presentations and Events for 2025

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Third Antimicrobial Resistance Conference Brings Interdisciplinary Scholars Together at Purdue

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Giving

Dr. Deborah Knapp, director of the new Werling Comparative Oncology Research Center, welcomed everyone to the outdoor dedication ceremony.

Werling Center Dedication Ceremony Celebrates a Name with a Tale

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