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Defending the Flock – Purdue Researchers Lead USDA Study on Foggers for Avian Influenza

July 29, 2026

The interior of a commercial poultry house is a high-density place where a single particle of an airborne respiratory virus can replicate quickly, infecting and sickening all the birds within days. Right now, when highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) strikes, farmers have no choice but to depopulate their entire flock, and often those on neighboring farms as well, to halt the spread of the deadly disease.
Imagine, however, if poultry producers could deploy a device that cleanses the air and surfaces of their facilities with no harm to the chickens. With support from a new $2 million grant from the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Dr. Ekramy Sayedahmed, assistant professor of poultry in the Department of Comparative Pathobiology, is collaborating with university and industry partners on research to develop innovative approaches to prevent and control infectious diseases affecting poultry.

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Hidden Patterns, New Possibilities – Purdue Researchers Combine Neuroscience and Machine Learning to Uncover Clues about How Seizures Develop and Spread

July 29, 2026

For decades, scientists have viewed seizures as moments when the brain’s neurons fire together in a synchronized storm of electrical activity. New research from Purdue University reveals the brain’s story is far more complex, and that even during seizure-like activity, neurons organize into distinct functional subnetworks with their own unique firing patterns.
The discovery offers new insight into how seizures develop and spread while demonstrating how artificial intelligence can help scientists uncover biological relationships that previously remained hidden. The interdisciplinary research is led by Riyi Shi, the Mari Hulman George Endowed Professor of Applied Neuroscience in Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine and director of the Center for Paralysis Research, who partnered with faculty in Purdue’s College of Science, including Ananth Grama, the Samuel D. Conte Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and director of Purdue’s Institute for Physical AI.

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No Lull in Learning – Purdue Veterinary Medicine Spearheads Summer Learning through Creative Programs for Wide Range of Students

July 29, 2026

Far from taking the summer off, the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine uses the summer season to deliver camps and other programs designed for young people interested in careers in veterinary medicine. From the ever popular Boiler Vet Camps to the Summer Research Program, the college offers an open door for those exploring future opportunities in the veterinary profession.

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Purdue Veterinary Surgeons Bridge Continents to Meet Need for Orthopedic Surgery Training in South Korea

July 24, 2026

There is a particular kind of energy that fills a room when veterinarians separated by an ocean and a language discover they speak the same language after all — the language of orthopedic surgery: a well-reduced fracture, a perfectly placed screw, a case that keeps them up at night wondering if they did right by their patient. That energy filled a classroom in South Korea earlier this month when Dr. Sarah Malek, associate professor of small animal orthopedic surgery at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, and her surgery colleague in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Dr. Mark Rochat, delivered the first Veterinary Orthopedic Essentials (VOE) course to 24 South Korean veterinarians.

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Through study abroad opportunities, Purdue’s Veterinary Technology Distance Learning program is helping students think globally

March 27, 2026

Promoting animal health is a value that transcends cultures and unites the world. That’s why there are veterinary professionals practicing in nearly every country around the globe. But access to high-quality, affordable veterinary care is far from universal — in many nations, particularly developing nations, access to veterinarians is inconsistent, and affordability is a concern all over the world. To confidently address these issues, veterinary professionals must be able to think globally.

That’s why Purdue Veterinary Medicine encourages students to study abroad, including those in the Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program (VTDL). “Study abroad enriches our online curriculum by bringing classroom concepts to life in a global, real-world context,” said Addison Sheldon, the college’s director of global engagement. The VTDL program offers students the option to study abroad in Guatemala, Japan and Zimbabwe by partnering with local universities and organizations.

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Public Invited to Learn about Veterinary Medicine at 2026 PVM Open House April 18

March 27, 2026

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine will welcome the public for its annual Spring Open House at Lynn Hall on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the event will feature a hands-on look at the world of veterinary medicine.

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Purdue Veterinary Medicine Contributes to Purdue’s Top Seven National Ranking for U.S. Patents Received

February 13, 2026

An innovation to detect heart rate, respiration and oxygen saturation. An adenoviral vector system for gene delivery. A protein-based adhesive. These are among the 172 innovations created by Purdue University researchers for which the Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) received patents in the 2025 calendar year from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, reflecting Purdue’s status as a global leader in protecting and promoting intellectual property.

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Boiler Up, Basketball and a Dog Named Walter Put Purdue Veterinary Medicine in TV Spotlight

January 30, 2026

In the world of collegiate sports today, an image that appears even for a couple of seconds in the right video at the right time on the right telecast can generate countless priceless impressions. And that’s just what’s been happening for Purdue Veterinary Medicine thanks to a video clip recorded in the Brunner Small Animal Hospital last spring for a Purdue promotional spot that’s now airing during telecasts of Purdue Basketball games.

Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Tale of Successful Digital Storytelling

January 22, 2026

In 2018, the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine redefined its approach to digital communication. Today, its social media presence is a strategic medium for education, recruitment, and public engagement, demonstrating measurable growth and meaningful impact.

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PVM Well-represented by Humans and Animals During Annual Homecoming Celebrations

December 5, 2025

Every fall, Boilermakers from near and far return to the campus in West Lafayette for the annual ritual known as Homecoming. And Purdue’s Homecoming events also attract plenty of non-alumni who are Purdue fans, patrons, prospective students, or clients of the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital. During this year’s Homecoming weekend October 24-25, Purdue Veterinary Medicine engaged with attendees in multiple ways, with the help of some furry companions.