Our People
In Memory: Dr. Donald F. Disque (PU DVM ’63); Dr. Leonard Jenkins (PU DVM ’76)
April 17, 2026
The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community is saddened to learn of the passing of two alumni during the latter part of 2025.
Dr. Donald F. Disque, a member of the College of Veterinary Medicine’s first class, the Class of 1963, passed away October 18, 2025 in Farmington, Connecticut. He was 86.
Dr. Leonard A. Jenkins of Marion, Indiana, passed away December 31, 2025 in Marion. He was 81.
PVM Cancer Research Scholar Honored at Purdue Institute for Cancer Research Recognition Awards Ceremony
April 17, 2026
Dr. Deborah Knapp, Distinguished Professor of Comparative Oncology, Dolores L. McCall Professor of Comparative Oncology, and director of the Evan and Sue Ann Werling Comparative Oncology Research Center, was recognized this month at the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research 2026 Recognition Awards ceremony. The program April 3 honored faculty, trainees and staff advancing cancer research across the institute.
Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Honors PVM Clinician Paulo Gomes as a Top Co-Author
April 10, 2026
Dr. Paulo Gomes, clinical associate professor of dermatology in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, recently was recognized for co-authoring one of the most widely read articles of 2025 in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. The publication is an online, open access, international, peer-reviewed journal.
“Paws Up” for Gabriel Harris – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee
April 10, 2026
This week a big Paws Up goes to Gabriel Harris, who is a graduate research assistant in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences.
In Memory: Dr. Ronald P. Miller (PU DVM ’63)
April 10, 2026
The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community is saddened by the passing of Dr. Ronald P. Miller, of Indianapolis, a member of the College of Veterinary Medicine’s first graduating class, the Class of 1963. Dr. Miller died February 17, 2026, at the age of 89.
“Paws Up” for Andrea Kellogg – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee
March 27, 2026
This week our gratitude goes to Andrea Kellogg, who is the director of Lifelong Learning.
Purdue Veterinary Students Get Up Close View of Veterinary Care at Professional Bull Riding Event
March 27, 2026
During a weekend dedicated to championship-level competition, students from the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine gained a first-hand perspective on a unique aspect of the livestock industry with a behind-the-scenes pass to the Professional Bull Riding event held recently in Indianapolis. Ram Trucks PBR Indianapolis presented by Cooper Tires was held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse March 21-22, even as first- and second-round NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament games were held across the country the same weekend.
In Memory – Professor Emeritus of Veterinary Physiology Gerald Bottoms
March 27, 2026
The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community is deeply saddened to learn that Dr. Gerald D. Bottoms, a longtime faculty member and Professor Emeritus of Veterinary Physiology, passed away on February 24, 2026. He was 95.
PVM Scholars Recognized at Purdue One Health and Well-Being Research Event
March 27, 2026
Purdue University’s recent One Health and Well-Being Research Event: A Celebration of Interdisciplinary Health Research, put the spotlight on several scholars in the College of Veterinary Medicine. The one-day event was organized by the College of Health and Human Sciences in partnership with several other colleges including Purdue Veterinary Medicine. It is estimated that more than 300 people attended the event at the Purdue Memorial Union North and South Ballrooms March 10.
In Memory – Dr. Jeffrey Hanssen (PU DVM ’80)
March 27, 2026
The College of Veterinary Medicine mourns the passing of an alumnus and longtime practitioner from Greenfield, Indiana. Dr. Jeffrey Hanssen died March 12, 2026, at Brandywine – Brickyard Healthcare Center in Greenfield. He was 71.
