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Faculty member wins Cook Award
- February 7, 2013
Dr. Tracey Stokol selected for prestigious award. <more>

 

Puppy born from frozen embyro fetches good news
- February 5, 2013
Klondike's very existence is good news for endangered species. <more>

 

Mentorship helps graduate student win prestigious award to heal horses with stem cells
- February 5, 2013
Dr. Lauren Schnabel has won a career development award that will pave her path forward as a translational clinical scientist. <more>

 

What pet food should I feed?
- February 5, 2013
Dr. Joseph Wakshlag, clinical nutritionist at the Cornell University Hospital for Animal, says it’s not as complicated as it looks. <more>

Alumna leads Association
- February 5, 2013
Dr. Ann Dwyer ’83 assumed the presidency of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) in December 2012. <more>

 

Living the oath
- January 24, 2013
Dr. Jordyn Boesch ’06 recently joined Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, adding expertise and capacity to the Hospital’s Anesthesia service and talent and ambition to the College’s research program. <more>

Stellar teaching recognized
- January 24, 2013
Dr. Dorothy Debbie has won the inaugural Excellence in Teaching Award, presented by the College’s Department Microbiology and Immunology. <more>

 

Hear it first at the Clinical Investigators' Day
- January 24, 2013
The second annual College of Veterinary Medicine Clinical Investigators’ Day will be held on Monday, March 18, 2013, and is open to alumni, faculty, students, staff, and friends of the College. <more>

 

Nominate now for the Salmon award
- January 24, 2013
The Daniel E. Salmon Award for Distinguished Alumni Service is the association's highest honor. <more>

 

What a zoo
- January 11, 2013
An article in the Cornell Alumni Magazine explains a joint program between Cornell and the Smithsonian. <more>

$6 million gift advances veterinary medical discovery
- January 7, 2013
The gift will create two endowed professorships in clinical research, positions that are critical for the improvement of animal health.
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Clinical pathology resident wins award for research linking cancer to blood clots
- January 3, 2013
Dr. Erika Gruber has received the 2012 Young Investigator Award from the American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology (ASVCP). <more>

New simulation-based veterinary learning paradigm expands at Cornell
- January 2, 2013
As the College opens its first simulation center and develops new advanced pet simulators, it is expanding a new learning model throughout its curriculum and preparing tools for others to follow suit. <more>

Faculty member joins national board to set standards of veterinary surgery
- January 2, 2013
Dr. Susan Fubini will help craft the future of veterinary surgery on the Board of Regents of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. <more>

New grant will help to unravel mysteries of Johne's disease
- December 20, 2012
Every day, more than 16 million gallons of milk are consumed in the United States. Research will make it safer! <more>

 

Hypertension traced to source in brain
- December 17, 2012
A key discovery about a major disease opens a new paradigm for high blood pressure treatment. <more>

Meet Kamilla Shmakalova
- December 7, 2012
From the Class of 2014, Kamilla's interest in shelter medicine may have its roots in her native country, Russia. <more>

 

Class of 2014 dons white coats
- December 6, 2012
In the traditional ceremony, nearly 90 students were coated on December 1. <more>

 

Clay Horses to benefit the Baker Institute
- November 29, 2012
Visit "A Baker’s Dozen,” Clay Horses by Louise W. King, in Connecticut through January 20, 2013. <more>

 

Scientist edits new book
- November 26, 2012
Dr. Karel Schat helped to edit a soon-to-be-released book that explains the science underpinning avian immunology. <more>

 

College annual report and fall magazine released
- November 16, 2012
Read about faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends who are changing the status quo. <more>

 

New department chair named
- November 2, 2012
Dr. Craig Altier to step forward as chair of the Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences. <more>

 

A Chats in the Stacks book talk with Dr. Evans
- October 30, 2012
Join Dr. Howard Evans in Mann Library for a discussion of Miller's Anatomy of the Dog. <more>

 

Cornell first in US offering new Salmonella Dublin test for milk and cattle
- October 30, 2012
While the cattle-adapted strain Salmonella Dublin creeps northeast, Cornell offers a more useful test available exclusively at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Animal Health Diagnostic Center. <more>

 

Davisson earns prestigious honor
- October 25, 2012
The American Heart Association recently awarded Dr. Robin Davisson one of the most prestigious scientific prizes of her discipline: the 2012 Arthur C. Corcoran Memorial Award and Lecture. <more>

 

Faculty member collaborates to share the mysteries of science
- October 12, 2012
From viruses to the earth's core, the just-released book entitled The Where The Why and The How discusses scientific principles and phenomena that are not common knowledge -- and might not even be found on the Internet! <more>

 

Symposium, poster session welcome graduate students
- October 5, 2012
Honesty, humor, and hard work highlight annual symposium for graduate students. <more>

 

The Challenge for Veterinary Medicine in Global Health
- October 2, 2012
Dr. Guy Palmer will offer the 2012 George C. Poppensiek Visiting Professorship in Global Animal Health Lecture. <more>

 

Program gets big results teaching science with tiny organism
- October 1, 2012
A tiny, single-celled organism is having a big effect on elementary, middle and high school science teachers across the country. <more>

 

Cornell's cows are back
- October 1, 2012
Opened this summer, Cornell's new Teaching Dairy Barn was officially dedicated during the New York State Veterinary Conference. <more>

 

Save the date: Concert for the Animals
- September 28, 2012
The annual Concert for the Animals will be held on October 13 in conjunction with the DeeDee Arrison Holistic and Integrative Wellness Seminar Series. <more>

 

Surprise party for Dr. Howie Evans' 90th
- September 27, 2012
The College held a big surprise birthday party for Dr. Howard "Howie" Evans' 90th birthday, much of which was captured on video. <more>

 

Cheetah futures: Roles for biofuels, economic development, and livestock in conserving wildlife
- September 27, 2012
Join us for this discussion on October 4. <more>

 

Healthy Pet Clinic heads to Queens
- September 17, 2012
Students and faculty will bring a subsidized well-pet clinic to the Cross Island YMCA on October 13. <more>

 

Alumna honored with Association's highest award
- September 11, 2012
Dr. Jeanne Barsanti '74 earns the Salmon Award for Distinguished alumni Service. <more>

 

The call of the wild
- September 6, 2012
After one summer course at Cornell, Sarah Cudney '16 knew she'd be back. <more>

 

Twin scholarships support future equine veterinarians
- September 6, 2012
Two aspiring equine veterinarians at Cornell will soon start horse-healing careers with less student debt, thanks to twin scholarship gifts. <more>

 

Cornellian's leadership skills help a bobcat and the environment
- September 6, 2012
Dr. Greg Costanzo '09 didn't hesitate to help when a bobcat was in need. <more>

 

Veterinary College course seeks to inspire creativity
- August 21, 2012
Sometimes, the shortest distance to an answer isn't a straight line. <more>

 

Traveling with Beau
- August 16, 2012
Dr. Donald Smith recounts his journey to Alaska with his canine co-pilot on the five-year anniversary of the trip. <more>

 

Stopping the spread of cancer
- August 14, 2012
Surprise packages sent by cancer cells can turn normal cells cancerous, but Cornell scientists have found a way to keep their cargo from ever leaving port. <more>

Missing gene may drive more than a quarter of breast cancers
- August 14, 2012
A new study shows that the lack of a certain gene occurs in almost 28 percent of human breast cancers, playing a role in some 60,000 breast cancer cases in the United States and 383,000 worldwide this year. <more>

 

What dogs tell us
- August 13, 2012
Dean Kotlikoff and Dr. Adam Boyko discuss how dogs are helping to unlock the mysteries of disease and what it means for you and your animals. <more>

 

Stem cells create new heart cells in baby mice, but not in adults, study shows
- August 6, 2012
A recently published paper in PNAS explores a decades-old controversy. <more>

 

Making wellness a possibility
- August 6, 2012
Veterinary wellness clinics make it possible for more people in Syracuse to care for their pets. <more>

 

Summer magazine shares student stories
- August 1, 2012
Please enjoy the most recent issue of 'Scopes, the College's magazine. <more>

 

New knee revives dog's active life
- July 31, 2012
Cornell’s first total knee-replacement surgery restores young dog’s active life. <more>

Faculty step forward
- July 13, 2012
Drs. Felippe and Thompson assume new leadership roles at the College. <more>

 

Center earns top recognition
- July 10, 2012
Dr. Sharon Center has been named the 2012 Outstanding Woman Veterinarian of the Year by the Association for Women Veterinarians Foundation. <more>

 

Creativity Examined!
- July 3, 2012
Successful inventors think outside the box. Inquisitive students think outside the textbook. Learn how scientists think outside of the beaker. <more>

 

College faculty promoted
- June 19, 2012
Several members of the College's faculty were recently promoted. <more>

 

Cornell wins five CASE awards
- June 14, 2012
The College's entry in the research, medicine and science news writing category earned bronze recognition.. <more>

 

To improve treatment of multiple sclerosis
- June 12, 2012
A receptor recently discovered to control the movement of immune cells across central nervous system barriers may hold the key to treating multiple sclerosis. <more>

 

New guidelines for veterinary CPR
- June 7, 2012
New research provides the first evidence-based recommendations to resuscitate dogs and cats in cardiac arrest. <more>

 

Do Animals Get ...
- June 7, 2012
Dr. Julio Lopez, from the Class of 2008, is featured in a new video series. <more>

 

Sending them off
- June 5, 2012
At the University's 144th Commencement, 82 students from the College of Veterinary Medicine made the transition from student to colleague. <more>

 

Preparing veterinarians to work at the intersection of animal and human health
- June 1, 2012
Students from 30 veterinary colleges -- in America, Canada, and Mexico -- are participating in the 10th annual Smith-Kilborne program.. <more>

 

New equipment will help animals in need
- May 30, 2012
A new sterilizer ensures the College's and Ithaca's Shelter Outreach Services' commitment to infection control. <more>

 

Grants to support externships in shelters
- May 29, 2012
Cornell veterinary students may apply for grants to introduce or further their understanding of animal shelters and the issues they face, thanks to generous support from the Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program and the ASPCA. <more>

An ice cream salute and awards ceremony
- May 24, 2012
Students, faculty and staff from the Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS) Graduate program celebrated the successful completion of the academic year with ice cream and an award ceremony. <more>

Ticks untold
- May 22, 2012
Investigation into the prime suspects in cases of mystery fevers in horses may uncover new tick-borne diseases. <more>

Mike meets Minnie
- May 22, 2012
Good timing is a great matchmaker for Cornell University Hospital for Animals' newest equine companions. <more>

 

Dr. Lorin Warnick named Hospital Director
- May 15, 2012
Warnick is committed to building on past successes of the hospital in ensuring quality care for patients; a quality experience for our hospital clients, and referring veterinarians; and a quality education for our veterinary students and veterinarians in internship and residency programs. <more>

Dr. Cynthia Leifer honored with Pfizer Award
- May 9, 2012
Dr. Cynthia Leifer has been selected to receive the Pfizer Animal Health Award for Veterinary Research Excellence for outstanding research and productivity early in her career exploring the innate immune system. <more>

 

Meet Molly Yazwinski
- May 1, 2012
Molly Yazwinski’s ’12 voice gets soft, and her face lights up as she remembers Alaskan nights spent mushing in the moonlight. <more>

Course helps grad students secure NSF funding
- April 26, 2012
Among the first-year graduate students enrolled in a new biological and biomedical sciences graduate course, 66 percent of those who applied for National Science Foundation fellowships won them. <more

College expert discusses case of Mad Cow Disease
- April 25, 2012
Dr. Bruce Akey discusses a rare mutation that has one cow sick and a nation asking questions.. <more>

Dean Kotlikoff discusses plans for class size
- April 18, 2012
In a recent webinar, Dean Kotlikoff shares his thoughts and plans for the College’s class size. Watch it now. <more>

Flag flown over Afghanistan in honor of CUHA goes on display
- April 12, 2012
A special American flag now adorns Cornell University Hospital for Animals’ waiting room. <more>

 

Cornell Healthy Pet Clinic is Brooklyn-bound
- April 11, 2012
Faculty, students, and alumni will bring well-visit care to Brooklyn for a day-long educational and service-learning event. <more>

 

Making Animal Care Accessible (podcast)
- April 10, 2012
Dean Kotlikoff invites people to participate in Pedal for Pets, a bike ride that supports the Patient Assistance Fund at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals. (Click the link for April 10 broadcast.) <more

The Power of the Annual Fund
- April 6, 2012
While it is true that a dollar doesn’t go as far as it used to, there are still ways to make every dollar count. <more>

 

First discovery of cells expelling mitochondria uncovers newfound survival tactic
- April 6, 2012
Discovery could reveal a cell-survival strategy to escape the toxic effects of damaged mitochondria. <more>

From companion to career
- April 4, 2012
Ben March works hand-in-hand with the clinicians at Cornell, describing Trigger, his Golden, as the best textbook he could have. <more>

 

All things veterinary
- April 4, 2012
Andrea Y. Tu's focus is scalpel sharp. <more>

 

 

Graduate student presents work at conference, thanks to travel grant
- April 1, 2012
Frank Ko played soccer in high school. Like everyone, now and then, he suffered an injury. Perhaps different from most, though, Ko transformed these injuries into learning opportunities. <more>

 

Tracking ancient dog populations in Africa
- April 1, 2012
Dr. Adam Boyko and his brother have traveled the globe to improve our understanding of where dogs came from. <more>

 

Dr. Francis Fox … another year older
- March 16, 2012
Friends and family helped Dr. Francis H. Fox celebrate his 89th birthday. <more>

New Associate Director at the Feline Health Center
- March 13, 2012
Dr. Bruce Kornreich joins the Feline Health Center with a mission to pursue his dedication to teaching and service. <more>

Life lessons and lab benches
- March 13, 2012
Chavez Carter is contemplating a career in industrial research and development, with aspirations to develop life-saving drugs that will help those suffering from asthma and other conditions caused by inflamed airways.<more>

Worldwide collaborations inspire discovery
- March 12, 2012
The latest issue of the College’s magazine, ’Scopes, highlights discoveries made with the help of partners near and far. <more>

 

Poisoned and burned puppy recovers with skin flap surgery and honey
- March 8, 2012
Surgeons at Cornell University Hospital for Animals help heal puppy's skin with special surgery and novel treatment technique. <more>

High fashion to rare species' rescue
- March 6, 2012
Vet College student Gabby Wagner '11 isn't waiting until graduation to make a difference. <more>

 

Open House 2012
- February 29, 2012
The students, faculty, and staff of the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine invite you, your family and friends to our 46th annual Open House.<more>

 

Researchers discover what cancer cells need to travel
- February 20, 2012
Cornell research has found a possible way to stop potentially invasive cancer cells from ever hitting the road.<more>

First-in-kind public-private partnership creates state-of-the-art learning experience for practicing veterinarians
- February 20, 2012
Cornell partners with Texas A&M and Pfizer to offer veterinarians web-based educational products. <more>

 

Connecting environmental exposures to our health
- February 17, 2012
Dr. Rodney Dietert will offer an open lecture as part of the upcoming National Institute of Environmental Health Science's Partnership in Public Health. <more>

 

Animals and Medicine
- February 13, 2012
Explore veterinary medicine through “Animals and Medicine,” a 4-H program taught by College of Veterinary Medicine students. <more>

 

Feline Follies 2012: cat show and education event
- February 12, 2012
The Feline Club presents Feline Follies 2012, the annual cat show and education event open to the entire community on Saturday, February 25th, 1-5pm. <more>

 

Canine cancer-survivor treated at Cornell continues champion career
- February 2, 2012
Garnering top honors in his field despite battling two deadly canine cancers, a Cornell family’s dog becomes an emblem of hope for patients and pet-owners facing terminal illness. <more>

 

Pedal for Pets Rides Again: April 28, 2012
- February 1, 2012
Cornell student association raises money for animals in our community who might not have access to medical care otherwise. Please join them! <more>

 

Professor featured in February 2012 issue of National Geographic
- February 1, 2012
Dr. Adam Boyko explains the Forever Dog. <more>

 

 

Nation's top-ranked veterinary college approved for expansion
- January 27, 2012
Renovations will sustain a 10% increase in class size and set the stage for an additional 20% increase. <more>

 

 

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