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Media Outlets Turn to PVM Experts for Insights Related to COVID-19

May 8, 2020

Two Purdue Veterinary Medicine faculty members, Dr. Suresh MIttal and Dr. Candace Croney, have been interviewed recently by major media outlets seeking perspective on the COVID-19 pandemic.


Community Shows Support Through Facemask Donations to the Purdue Veterinary Hospital

May 1, 2020

When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued safety guidelines on the use of cloth face coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19, Purdue Veterinary Hospital Director Ellen Lowery sent out a request to the PVM family seeking donations of cloth facemasks to use in the hospital. The response from the Purdue community has been overwhelming.


In Memory: Former Dean Hugh Bilson Lewis

May 1, 2020

The Purdue Veterinary Medicine family is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Hugh Bilson Lewis, former dean of the College, who died Saturday, April 25. He was 79.


Global Faculty Series Shines Spotlight on Dr. Kushiro-Banker

May 1, 2020

As the end of the 2019-2020 school year draws close, the Vet Gazette continues to share stories about the global perspectives of Purdue Veterinary Medicine faculty members. This week’s feature shines the spotlight on Dr. Tokiko Kushiro-Banker, a board certified veterinary anesthesiologist and clinical assistant professor.


More Than Meets the Eye: Veterinary Ophthalmologist Wendy Townsend Focuses on Animal Eye Conditions

May 1, 2020

Dr. Wendy Townsend, associate professor of ophthalmology in Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, has focused her career and research in veterinary medicine on diagnosing and treating eye conditions in animals.


Virtual Graduation Celebration Planned to Honor PVM Class of 2020

April 24, 2020

Plans are underway for a virtual Purdue Veterinary Medicine graduation ceremony in May to recognize members of the College’s Class of 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic that prompted cancellation of the traditional commencement exercises.


Dr. GuangJun Zhang Shares His Journey to Purdue in Global Faculty Feature

April 24, 2020

The Vet Gazette continues to spotlight Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s global faculty with this week’s feature on Dr. GuangJun Zhang, the John T. and Winifred M. Hayward Associate Professor of Genetic Research, Genetic Epidemiology and Comparative Medicine.


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.


New Assistant Dean at University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine is Purdue Alumna

April 24, 2020

Dr. Sara Connolly, a member of the Purdue DVM Class of 2006, now is serving in the newly created position of assistant dean for student success at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.


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.