Faculty & Staff
Technology Developed in BMS Professor’s Laboratory Leads to Nearly $1 Million NSF Grant
February 25, 2022
Dr. Sherry Harbin, who holds a joint appointment in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Basic Medical Sciences and the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, is now linked to a $974,349 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Science Foundation. The grant was awarded to GeniPhys Inc., a life sciences company focused on developing and commercializing a proprietary biopolymer technology developed in Dr. Harbin’s laboratory.
Purdue Veterinary Medicine Research Supported by $44,656 from Trask Innovation Fund
February 18, 2022
The Purdue Research Foundation Office of Technology Commercialization has awarded more than $143,000 from the Trask Innovation Fund across three projects, including one involving researchers in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine and the College of Engineering.
Virtual Equine Wellness Forum a Galloping Success
February 18, 2022
The popularity of the Equine Wellness Forum persists, even with presentations given virtually. Historically conducted as an in-person event, the 2022 program, held last Saturday, February 12, featured presentations given over the Zoom platform covering topics ranging from basic preventative healthcare to the latest medical advancements.
Dean Willie Reed Featured in American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges Publication
February 18, 2022
When the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) wanted to develop an inspiring story about a leader in veterinary medicine to publish during Black History Month, they knew they needed to look no further than the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine and Dean Willie Reed.
PVM Provides Virtual Insight into Equine Health at Equine Wellness Forum
February 11, 2022
It’s “virtually” time for the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s annual Equine Wellness Forum, which will be held in an all virtual format tomorrow, Saturday, February 12. There’s still time to register for the annual event, which is designed to inform horse owners and equine industry professionals about horse health issues ranging from basic preventative healthcare to the latest medical advancements.
Purdue Veterinary Medicine Makes Connections at IVMA Crossroads Veterinary Conference
February 11, 2022
In spite of a tricky snowstorm that swept into Indiana on the eve of the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association’s (IVMA) Crossroads Veterinary Conference last week, Purdue Veterinary Medicine was well represented in the exhibit hall with a booth showcasing a breadth of services provided by the college. The conference was held Friday and Saturday, February 4-5, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Noblesville Conference Center.
Dr. Candace Croney Named Associate Vice Provost for Purdue Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
January 28, 2022
Purdue Veterinary Medicine faculty member Candace Croney, who holds a joint appointment as professor and director of the Center for Animal Welfare Science in the colleges of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture, has been named associate vice provost for the Purdue University Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Her appointment is effective immediately.
PVM’s Paige Allen Concludes Two-Year Term as NAVC President with Focus on Future
January 28, 2022
VMX 2022, billed as the world’s largest veterinary education conference, provided the stage last week for Paige Allen, MS, RVT, Veterinary Nursing Program assistant director of academic advising and recruitment, to wrap-up a two-year term as president of the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC). Paige is just the second veterinary technician to serve as president of NAVC, which hosts the annual VMX conference in Orlando, Florida.
PVM Family Says Thank You with Surprise Package for Continuum Café Manager Tammie Hill
January 14, 2022
As 2021 drew to a close, members of the Purdue Veterinary Medicine family rallied together to show their appreciation to an individual who has done so much to brighten each week day for faculty, staff, and students during the academic year. That person is Tammie Hill, who manages the day-to-day operations of the Continuum Café in Lynn Hall for Aramark, which operates multiple dining locations on the Purdue campus.
Recognition Ceremony Honors PVM Staff at Year’s End
January 14, 2022
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Staff Service Recognition Ceremony honored staff members for service anniversaries and special accomplishments at the conclusion of 2021.
