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2008 Feline Follies
- April 7, 2008
So Chauncey, my ex-stray tabby cat, accompanied me to Feline Follies 2008, an annual charity cat show hosted by Cornell's Feline Club. Run mostly by veterinary students, the free event featured contests that pitted cat against cat in such categories as Shortest Fur, Longest Tail, Most Unusual Behavior and Most Stripes. Interspersed throughout the judging were lectures on kitten care, obesity and other topics. <more>
Stephanie Specchio has been named the new communications director of Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine, effective April 14. <more>
Feline Health Receives Bequest
- February 25, 2008
The estate of Rhoda A. Hogan of Durham, New Hampshire has gifted $100,000 to the Cornell University Feline Health Center to help educate cat owners and veterinarians about the issues surrounding declawing cats. <more>
Swanson endows two programs
- February 25, 2008
The wife of a Cornell alumnus has donated $7.125 million to Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine to help endow two important veterinary programs and expand imaging facilities. It is the largest gift in the history of the college. <more>
Support for Stem Cell Programs
- February 6, 2008
Cornell University received two one-year institutional development grants for stem cell research from the state of New York as part of $14.5 million in similar awards granted statewide Jan. 7. A grant to Cornell's Ithaca campus totaled $1 million, while a second award for $997,382 was given to the Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. <more>
Emergency Neurology Services
- February 4, 2008
Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) has recently expanded its neurology and neurosurgery services for the public to include referrals and emergency appointments around-the-clock, seven days a week, for clinical services. <more>
Russell elected to AAAS
- February 4, 2008
Cornell molecular microbiologist David G. Russell was among 471 other researchers nationwide elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) this year, in honor of his distinguished contributions to his profession. The AAAS is the world's largest general scientific society and publisher of the journal Science. David Russell Russell. <more>
White Coat Ceremony
December 13, 2007
White coat ceremonies have become a tradition at many schools of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, osteopathy and at veterinary medical colleges across the country. The featured speaker for the evening was Dr. Linda Tintle D.V.M. '81, who presented the keynote address. <more>
3D tumors provide realistic cancer models
- December 5, 2007
Scientists can only develop new cancer drugs or search for cures by testing their theories on the real thing. Traditionally, they've done so by culturing cancer cells on petri dishes or plastic slides. But those cancer cells do not behave the way they do in the body. They only partially re-create the aggressive behavior of tumors in real patients. <more>
Restoring damaged heart tissue
- December 5, 2007
One of the most dangerous and fatal consequences of heart attacks can be prevented with cell-transplant therapies, according to scientists at Cornell University, the University of Bonn and the University of Pittsburgh. <more>
Nanobot power
- December 4, 2007
Researchers at Cornell are working to use the same energy that drives sperm to power nanoscale robots or to deliver chemo drugs or antibiotics, for example, to targeted sites within the body. The findings were presented at the American Society for Cell Biology's 47th annual meeting, Dec. 3, in Washington, D.C. <more>
Aid to foreign vets
- December 4, 2007
A visiting scholar from Afghanistan is taking home not only some new ideas, but also a truckload of much-needed books and computers, thanks to Cornell veterinary students and the Cornell Computer Reuse Association, with an assist from Sen. Hillary Clinton. <more>
Parker wins Pfizer Award
- December 4, 2007
John S. Parker, BVMS, PhD, at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine, received the 2007 "Pfizer Animal Health Award for Research Excellence." The award has been provided to schools of veterinary medicine since 1985, promoting the accomplishments and research productivity of faculty in their early stages of their career. <more>
Veterinarian Volunteers for Haiti
- November 21, 2007
Vermont veterinarian Karen Anderson, a 1982 graduate of Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine, spent almost two weeks in northwest Haiti last year helping to spread knowledge about caring for and treating animals. <more>
In virus, tiny changes, big effects
- November 12, 2007
Sometimes, a small change can make a big difference. Such is the case with the horse herpes virus: A change in just one amino acid can make all the difference between triggering a cold or a life-threatening neurological disorder. <more>
State of the College Address
- October 23, 2007
On October 23, 2007 Dean Michael Kotlikoff gave his first State of the College address as the Austin O. Hooey Dean of Veterinary Medicine. For those alumni and friends of the College of Veterinary Medicine unable to attend we are pleased to offer video of the event. <more>
Unraveling TB's mysteries
- October 22, 2007
Cornell researchers are using advanced genetic techniques to better understand the relationship between the bacteria that cause tuberculosis and the human immune system defense cells that engulf them. <more>
Veterinarian of the Year
- October 22, 2007
Two veterinarians in Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine, Donald F. Smith and Ronald Riis, were honored by the New York State Veterinary Medical Society (NYSVMS), Sept. 29, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. <more>
Cornell wins an EVE
- October 18, 2007
Cornell is one of five organizations to win a U.S. Department of Labor prestigious 2007 Exemplary Voluntary Efforts, or EVE, Award. The agency noted that the university's historical commitment to diversity played a key role in the choice. <more>
Profits for Zambian farmers
- October 16, 2007
In an effort to improve lives and at the same time save African wildlife, Cornell researchers are helping farmers in Zambia, Southern Africa, develop such products as peanut butter and tofu under the It's Wild! brand name. The goal? Enabling farmers to reap more financial rewards from the food they grow so they won't poach threatened wildlife or destroy forests. <more>
Alfonso Torres Reappointed
- August 8, 2007
Dean Michael Kotlikoff is pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Alfonso Torres as Associate Dean for Public Policy, providing oversight of interactions between the College of Veterinary Medicine and programs related to animal health at the state and federal levels. <more>
E. coli linked to Crohn's disease
- August 7, 2007
A team of Cornell University scientists from the College of Veterinary Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have discovered that a novel group of E. coli bacteria - containing genes similar to those described in uropathogenic and avian pathogenic E. coli and enteropathogenic bacteria such as salmonella, cholera, bubonic plague - is associated with intestinal inflammation in patients with Crohn's disease in their research paper published July 12 by "The ISME Journal: Multidisciplinary Journal of Microbial Ecology." <more>
CVM employee adopts racehorse
- August 7, 2007
Before he fractured his leg racing at Saratoga Race Course in 2006, Watchmon was an accomplished racehorse. His career was cut short by the injury, but not before he had already raced as a long-shot bid in the 2005 Belmont Stakes -- the third leg of the famed Triple Crown of thoroughbred racing. <more>
Warnick appointed Associate Dean for Veterinary
Curriculum
- July 26, 2007
Dean Michael Kotlikoff is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lorin D. Warnick as Associate Dean for Veterinary Curriculum, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, effective August 1, 2007. Professor Warnick will be responsible for the leadership and advancement of the DVM curriculum. <more>
Roberson new chair for Biomedical Sciences
- July 26, 2007
Dean Michael Kotlikoff is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mark S. Roberson as Chair, Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, effective August 1, 2007. Professor Roberson will oversee an interdisciplinary department consisting of approximately 65 faculty with expertise in anatomy, physiology, pathology and comparative vertebrate genomics. <more>
Professor Bowser receives SUNY Award
- July 10, 2007
Paul R. Bowser, professor of aquatic animal medicine at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine, has been honored with an Award for Excellence in Faculty Service. Bowser has been a faculty member at the College of Veterinary Medicine since 1985. <more>
Gilbert appointed Associate Dean
- July 5, 2007
Dean Michael Kotlikoff is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Robert O. Gilbert as Associate Dean for Clinical Programs effective July 1, 2007. In this capacity, Professor Gilbert will provide oversight of the activities of the Cornell University Hospital for Animals, the Animal Health Diagnostic Center and the care of animals used in College teaching and research programs provided by Laboratory Animal Services. <more>
Appleton new Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
- July 2, 2007
Dean Michael Kotlikoff is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Judith A. Appleton as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine effective July 1, 2007. In this capacity, Professor Appleton will have the responsibility for overseeing academic appointments and promotions, developing policies and consensus surrounding academic titles, and promoting faculty diversity and development. <more>
East Campus Research Facility
- June 27, 2007
A champagne toast and ribbon-cutting ceremony hailed the June 26 opening of the 79,000-square-foot East Campus Research Facility (ECRF), a consolidated animal research building five years in the making that will be a key part of Cornell's New Life Sciences Initiative. <more>
HERDA DNA test available
- June 6, 2007
Genetic researchers at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine have developed a DNA test to detect carrier status for hereditary equine regional dermal asthenia (HERDA) that will be of tremendous help to performance horse breeders. <more>
Dean Donald Smith's Farewell
- June 1, 2007
Commencement 2007
- May 28, 2007
The 81 newest Cornell-minted doctors of veterinary medicine will see their field change rapidly in the coming years, said Veterinary College Dean Donald Smith in his final address to the Class of 2007 on May 26. <more>
Dean Michael Kotlikoff
- May 16, 2007
Michael I. Kotlikoff, professor and chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell, will become the new dean of the college July 1. He succeeds Donald F. Smith, who is ending his 10-year deanship to return to the veterinary faculty. Kotlikoff sat down with staff writer Krishna Ramanujan to discuss what's on his mind as he prepares to take the helm of the Vet College. <more>
New Center for Reproductive Genomics
- May 10, 2007
Cornell University has established the Center for Reproductive Genomics, which will combine basic and clinical research in reproductive sciences on Cornell's Ithaca campus and at Weill Cornell Medical College (WCMC) in New York City, which has one of the country's leading fertility clinics. Infertility affects 10 to 15 percent of couples of childbearing age. <more>
VIP Scholar Wins Award
- May 10, 2007
Mr. Steven Friedenberg, a third year Cornell veterinary student, has received the prestigious Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) Ballard Award for research conducted during the summer of 2006. His project was supported by the Morris Animal Foundation's Veterinary Student Scholars Program and by the Cornell Veterinary Investigator Program (VIP). <more>
FHC offers videos for cat owners
- May 10, 2007
Anxious pet owners often wish they knew the best way to trim their cat's claws, brush their cat's teeth or give their diabetic cat insulin injections. Now they can relax. A new educational program, Partners in Animal Health, is offering state-of-the-art videos with 3-D animations on a variety of pet-care topics. <more>
Pet Food Recall Update 05/08/07
- May 8, 2007
A collection of articles and resources concerning the Menu Food's pet food recall. <more>
Alumnus named to Trustees
- May 1, 2007
Stephen J. Ettinger '62, DVM '64, of Los Angeles, an alumnus of the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, has been elected to a four-year term on the Cornell University Board of Trustees. <more>
Michael I. Kotlikoff named dean of the college
- April 26, 2007
Michael I. Kotlikoff, professor and chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Cornell University, has been named dean of the university's renowned College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell President David J. Skorton and Provost Carolyn (Biddy) Martin announced today. <more>
Dr. James Richards, Jr.
- April 24, 2007
James R. Richards, DVM, director of the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine's Feline Health Center and a nationally recognized expert in cat care, died April 24 at age 58 from injuries received in an April 22 motor vehicle accident about eight miles south of Marathon, N.Y. <more>
Gene mutation linked to infertility
- April 13, 2007
Up to 15 percent of couples of childbearing age struggle with the heartache of infertility. Now there is the promise of new hope with Cornell researchers' identification of a mutation in a gene that causes male infertility in mice. Because this is the first time that a dominant mutation that leads specifically to infertility in a mammal has been discovered, the researchers say they can now look for similar mutations in the DNA of infertile men. <more>
BCERF wins award for innovation
- April 13, 2007
Cornell's Program on Breast Cancer and Environmental Risk Factors (BCERF) has been recognized with a 2006 New York State Innovation in Breast Cancer Early Detection and Research Award from the New York State Breast Cancer Detection and Education Advisory Council. <more>
Research Excellence Honored
- February 28, 2007
Alexander J. Travis, VMD, PhD, at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine, received the 2006 "Pfizer Animal Health Award for Research Excellence." The award recognizes outstanding research effort, productivity, and the advancement of knowledge in areas relevant to veterinary medicine for a faculty member at an early stage of his or her career. <more>
The global battle against avian flu
If a virulent strain of avian influenza ever struck the U.S. poultry industry, this country probably would fare better than many other nations due to careful biosecurity procedures in force. This series of articles by the Cornell news service contains information on the situation and the on-going research at Cornell aimed to prevent pandemic. <more>