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New Assistant Dean at University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine is Purdue Alumna
April 24, 2020
Dr. Sara Connolly, a member of the Purdue DVM Class of 2006, now is serving in the newly created position of assistant dean for student success at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.
ADDL Begins Limited Testing of Human COVID-19 Samples to Expand Indiana’s Testing Capacity
April 17, 2020
Purdue University is continuing to lend expertise and resources to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic by increasing Indiana’s testing capacity through the capabilities of the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Global Faculty Series Begins with Feature on Dr. Laurent Couëtil
April 17, 2020
In the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, we benefit from a truly international faculty. Though they have ties around the globe, they call Purdue Veterinary Medicine family, and the campus community home. Over the next few weeks we will spotlight several of these faculty members, beginning with Dr. Laurent Couëtil, professor of large animal internal medicine and director of the Equine Sports Medicine Center.
Purdue VOICE Chapter Receives 2019 Programming Excellence Award
April 17, 2020
For the second year in a row, Purdue’s Chapter of VOICE (Veterinarians as One Inclusive Community for Excellence) has won the organization’s National Programming Excellence Award.
Dr. Maguire Jackson Encourages Focus on Wellness
April 17, 2020
Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s lead therapist, Colleen Maguire Jackson, PhD, HSPP, is working to help PVM faculty, staff, and students adjust to the new lifestyle that the world has had to adopt due to COVID-19.
Purdue starts limited COVID-19 testing in diagnostic lab; goal to expand state’s capacity in serving patients
April 17, 2020
Purdue University is continuing to lend expertise and resources to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic through increasing Indiana’s testing capacity for the virus thanks to a partnership with the Indiana State Department of Health and Indiana hospitals.
Faculty invited to present pandemic-related knowledge in short videos for the public
April 16, 2020
O’Haire is one of more than a dozen Purdue faculty members – and growing – who are now sharing knowledge pertinent to the pandemic crisis in short videos collected on a new website.
Founder of Veterinary Specialist Services Conducts Online Koala Conservation Lecture
April 10, 2020
Taking Purdue University’s shift to remote instruction in stride, the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Global Engagement team welcomed Dr. Philip Moses, koala conservation expert, for a live Zoom lecture on Monday, April 6.
BMS Scholar Helps Lead Cancer Research Team Harnessing Protein Power to Stop Tumor Growth
April 10, 2020
Dr. Marxa Figueiredo, associate professor of basic medical sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine, played a leadership role on a team of Purdue University scientists who have created a new therapy option that may help halt tumor growth in certain cancers such as prostate, which is among the most common types of cancer in men.
Video Series Delivers Virtual Interactive Lessons for Kids
April 10, 2020
A program through Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Office of Engagement is reaching children across the country through virtual means to continue inspiring future veterinarians.