Faculty & Staff

BMS Professor Sherry Harbin Inducted into Medical and Biological Engineering Elite

April 24, 2020

The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has announced the induction of Professor of Basic Medical Sciences Sherry Harbin into its College of Fellows. Election to the AIMBE College of Fellows is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to a medical and biological engineer.


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.


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.


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.


So You’re Working from Home with Your Pet? Tips for Managing your “Fur-workers”

April 10, 2020

Dr. Candace Croney, who holds a joint appointment in the Colleges of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture as professor of animal behavior and well-being and professor of animal sciences, is used to sharing her workspace with companion animals. The same cannot be said for millions of Americans now working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Croney offers some thoughts about benefitting from and adjusting to new “fur workers.”


Veterinary Clinical Sciences Trio to Receive Promotions

April 10, 2020

Purdue Veterinary Medicine is pleased to announce the upcoming promotions of three faculty members for the 2020-21 academic year. The Purdue University Board of Trustees approved promotions for faculty all across the campus last week, including Drs. Marije Risselada, Nolie Parnell and Timothy Lescun, all in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences.


Heartfelt Thank You from the Class of 2020 Yields Heartfelt Response

April 3, 2020

Faculty and staff were pleasantly surprised this week with a token of gratitude by the College’s Class of 2020.


OHAIRE Research Group Highlights Benefits of Social Distancing with Pets

April 3, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic is forcing people all over the world to practice social distancing and stay home – some of their housemates might be making the transition easier: their pets. Scholars with the Organization for Human-Animal Interaction Research and Education (OHAIRE) in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine have expertise regarding the support and stress relief that pets are able to provide during challenging times, especially like the present circumstances.


Update from the Veterinary Medical Library

March 27, 2020

Purdue Libraries physical locations are now closed, except Hicks Undergrad Library, which is opened only for students who need internet access. The Veterinary Medical Library commons area is still accessible to the PVM community using swipe cards, but the service desk and stacks are closed. However, the Veterinary Medical Library is “open” as an online […]