Faculty & Staff
Driven to Lead, Purdue Veterinary Nurse Takes Reins as NAVC President at Onset of Pandemic
June 16, 2020
At the beginning of the year, Paige Allen, MS, RVT, assistant director of academic advising and recruiting for the Purdue Veterinary Nursing Program, knew she was embarking on an exciting challenge. Effective January 21, she stepped into the role of president of the Board of Directors for the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), one of the world’s largest nonprofits providing continuing education for veterinary professionals.
Experts in Department of Comparative Pathobiology Share Insights Related to COVID-19
June 15, 2020
Three Purdue Veterinary Medicine faculty members in the Department of Comparative Pathobiology have been either interviewed by major media outlets or featured by the Purdue News Service to share their unique perspectives related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
BMS Scholar Helps Lead Cancer Research Team Harnessing Protein Power to Stop Tumor Growth
June 15, 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.
In Memory: Longtime PVM Staff Member Elizabeth “Liz” Brooks
June 12, 2020
The Purdue Veterinary Medicine family is deeply saddened by the passing of Liz Brooks. A key contributor to the college’s Business Office team and part of the PVM family for over 20 years, Liz passed away Sunday, June 7.
Protect Purdue Initiative Spotlights ADDL Director in Crowdfunding Video
June 5, 2020
Purdue University has launched a new crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for the Protect Purdue initiative and the critical resources required for the safe reopening of campus this fall, and a video in support of the campaign spotlights the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory.
COVID-19 and Animal Behavior
May 26, 2020
Just recently Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Dr. Candace Croney was interviewed by Jim Richards on Newstalk 1010 about how COVID-19 is affecting animals and pets. You can listen along at iHeartRadio.
Plant closures prompt farmers to advertise hogs on Craigslist
May 11, 2020
Purdue Veterinary Medicine‘s Dr. Candace Croney, Director of the Center for Animal Welfare Science and Professor Animal Behavior & Well-being was interviewed by CNN on how the closure of meatpacking plants are forcing farmers to turn to Craigslist to sell their animals. Read the full story at Plant closures prompt farmers to advertise hogs on Craigslist on CNN.
The closure of meatpacking plants will lead to the overcrowding of animals.
May 11, 2020
Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Dr. Candace Croney, Director of the Center for Animal Welfare Science and Professor Animal Behavior & Well-being was interviewed by VOX about the ripple effects of meat packing plant closures. You can read the full story at The closure of meatpacking plants will lead to the overcrowding of animals on Vox.
A real life ‘Contagion’: Humans may be to blame for viruses jumping from animals to us
May 11, 2020
It could be a real-life “Contagion,” much like the movie. As a deadly pandemic spreads across the globe, a timely new study has identified key drivers of “virus spillover” from mammals to humans. “The lack of awareness in the society for climate change and the role of wildlife has multiplied this problem to many folds. The wildlife […]
CORONAVIRUS: A warning shot from nature?
May 11, 2020
Dr. Suresh Mittal, Distinguished Professor of VirologyUniversity, was featured in TRT World’s Round Table Discussion on COVID19.
