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Elegant Evening in Indianapolis Spotlights ADDL’s Importance to Poultry Industry

February 13, 2026

It’s called “An Evening Under the Stars with the Indiana State Poultry Association” because the yearly event is a celebration of the poultry industry that’s held in downtown Indianapolis at the iconic Indiana Roof Ballroom. Purdue Veterinary Medicine was a Silver sponsor for this year’s January 20 event, which attracted a record turnout and provided an important opportunity for Indiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) representatives to showcase ADDL services and the laboratory’s important role in supporting the state’s poultry industry.

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

February 6, 2026

This week, we are proud to recognize Lorraine Fox, who is a business assistant with the Veterinary Medicine Procurement Center.

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

January 30, 2026

This week, we are glad to recognize Dr. Niwako Ogata, who is an associate professor of animal behavior, for her exceptional leadership skills and her ability to create a motivating learning environment.

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PVM Scholars Co-Edit New Edition of Signature Veterinary Histology Textbook

January 22, 2026

A new edition of a time-tested and influential veterinary work is on the market thanks to the scholarly efforts of two Purdue Veterinary Medicine faculty members and their team of U.S. and international experts from multiple veterinary schools. “Dellmann’s Textbook of Veterinary Histology” is an essential resource connecting the microscopic world of cells and tissues to the broader understanding of anatomy and physiology in domestic animals. Co-edited by Drs. Marxa Figueiredo and John Turek, associate professor and professor emeritus, respectively, in the college’s Department of Basic Medical Sciences (BMS), this latest edition integrates high-resolution electron and color micrographs with updated content that reflects current scientific and clinical knowledge.

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Welcome New Faculty

January 22, 2026

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine welcomed new faculty members during 2025.

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Four Faculty Leaders Conclude PVM Careers

January 22, 2026

2025 marked a major milestone in the careers of four prominent Purdue Veterinary Medicine faculty members who retired.  Each of them touched the lives of many students and alumni through their dedication as mentors, educators, scholars and leaders.  Their accomplishments and influence reached across the college and university and reverberated through the veterinary medical profession that they loved and served with passion and pride.

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Administrative Appointments Provide New Leadership

January 22, 2026

New appointments have been announced for the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital, Basic Medical Sciences department, and the veterinary technology program.

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

January 16, 2026

The Wellness Committee would like to extend a heartfelt Paws Up to Laurie Marsh, who is a supervisor for the Emergency Critical Care & Small Animal Reception team.

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PVM Faculty Legends Honored at 25th Annual Healing Oasis Wellness Center Conference 

January 16, 2026

The theme “Knowledge – Like a Precious Metal, is PRICELESS,” proved especially appropriate for the 25th anniversary of the annual Healing Oasis Wellness Center Conference spearheaded by a Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumnus, Dr. Pedro Rivera.  That’s because the conference, held at the end of 2025 at the National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Illinois, gave special recognition to legendary Purdue Veterinary Medicine educators Kathy Salisbury and Ron Hullinger.

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How the Brain Recognizes What It’s Seen Before and Why It Matters for Autism Research

January 16, 2026

When you walk into a familiar place — your kitchen, a classroom, or your neighborhood — your brain instantly starts matching what you see with memories of past experiences. A new study from Purdue University reveals a key piece of how that recognition process works, and why it may be disrupted in conditions such as Fragile X syndrome, a leading inherited cause of autism.