Wellness

Postdoctoral researcher Sharath Iyengar, right, and J. Paul Robinson, Purdue Distinguished Professor of Cytometry, examine a sample plate in Robinson’s lab in Lynn Hall that uses a specially designed spectral cell sorter, technically known as a flow cytometer, for analyzing and identifying pathogens. (Purdue University photo/John Underwood)

Building on Scholarly Excellence, Veterinary Medicine Postdoc Researcher Pursues Solutions to Global Crisis in Countering Antibiotic Resistance, Superbugs

October 18, 2024

Years of growing resistance to antibiotics have sparked an urgent global health crisis, giving rise to challenging biological threats and the emergence of more dangerous viral, fungal and bacterial strains, commonly called superbugs. Compounding the threat is the difficulty in a quick diagnosis, complicating how to effectively treat these illnesses. Purdue postdoctoral researcher Sharath Iyengar in the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Basic Medical Sciences spends hours in the G221 laboratory at Lynn Hall, seeking answers to this health challenge.

Purdue University Veterinary Hospital Marketing and Communications Manager Kelly Dold shares information about the hospital’s services with attendees at the Healthy Boiler Fair in the Purdue Memorial Union.

PVM Ensures that Animal Health is Included in Purdue’s Healthy Boiler Fair

October 18, 2024

When the Purdue Memorial Union Ballroom doors opened for the Healthy Boiler Fair recently, the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital was among the Purdue services and departments represented. The event on Wednesday, October 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., featured an exhibit area that included tables and displays staffed by more than 30 vendors and departments from Purdue and the community.

“Paws Up” – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee

September 27, 2024

Today, on behalf of the Wellness Committee and PVM Counseling and Wellness Services, we want to express our deepest gratitude to Dr. Susan Prieto-Welch, a valued licensed psychologist on our team.

Dr. Deborah Knapp, Distinguished Professor of Comparative Oncology and Director of Evan and Sue Ann Werling Comparative Oncology Research Center, uses ultrasound to examine a dog with bladder cancer.

Purdue and Akston Biosciences Sign Partnership Agreement for Dog Cancer Drug Development

August 16, 2024

Akston Biosciences Corporation, which is dedicated to accelerating the biologics revolution in Animal Health, and Purdue University have announced a strategic partnership to co-develop an anti-cPD-L1 monoclonal antibody (mAb) immunotherapy to treat cancer in dogs. The underlying technology was developed at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine and the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research (PICR).

Vivi and Ryan Lamb with their canine companions

Lille’s Story

July 31, 2024

How Love and Devotion Spawned a Legacy of Giving to Provide a Lifeline for Other Pets It was love at first sight for Vivi and Ryan Lamb and a cocker spaniel/lab mix puppy they would name Lille after the city in France. “The minute we met her, she picked us,” Vivi Lamb said. “My husband […]

Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Canine Educators quickly commanded the attention of passersby on the Memorial Mall as the dogs and their care team arrived for “Pet-a-Pup” during the Purdue Day of Giving April 24.

Canine Educators Boost Spirits and Support During Purdue Day of Giving

July 31, 2024

Purdue Day of Giving goes by “PDoG” for short, and you could say the 2024 version of the annual global fundraising effort truly was a “dog’s day” – in a good way – for the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Popularity of Fireworks for Independence Day Celebrations Necessitates Precautions for Animals

June 28, 2024

Fireworks used as part of 4th of July celebrations are fun and festive for people. However, for pets and urban farm animals, they can be frightening and even cause pets to react in a way that can cause injury or worse. Dr. Lorraine Corriveau, primary care clinician with the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital’s Small Animal Primary Care service shares tips for lowering the noise stress of pets and horses around the time of the Independence Day holiday.