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    Penn Vet’s Institute for Infectious and Zoonotic Diseases Hosts Inaugural Fall Research Retreat

    The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) School of Veterinary Medicine’s (Penn Vet) Institute for Infectious and Zoonotic Diseases (IIZD) hosted its inaugural research retreat on November 15 in Chadds Ford, Pa.…

    Ebola

    Research on key host pathways has implications for Ebola and beyond (link is external)

    Mortality rates from Ebola outbreaks can be as high as 90%, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and 55 people died in the most recent outbreak in…

    Rae Thudium Named Head of Penn Veterinary Libraries

    Rae Thudium has been selected to serve as head of veterinary libraries at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet), effective January 8, 2025. In this role,…

    Collaborating on agricultural climate solutions, from plants to animals (link is external)

    The new Penn Plant Adaptability and Resilience Center brought together faculty speakers from five schools for its Climate Solutions for the Living World symposium.

    Levothyroxine for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Dose Monitoring (link is external)

    Dr. Rebecka Hess comments on the use of this drug to treat hypothyroidism.

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    Innovation and Collaboration Shine at 30th Annual Penn Vet Research Retreat

    The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) celebrated its history of groundbreaking research during the 30th Anniversary Research Retreat, held at the Inn at Swarthmore on November 1,…

    Penn Vet Student Spends Semester in Malawi as Part of New Educational Partnership

    As a student in the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s (Penn Vet) VMD-PhD program, Ashley Vanderbeck’s educational path has been a long one.    

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    Penn Vet Holds Ribbon Cutting for New $2.8 Million Richard Lichter Advanced Dentistry and Oral Surgery Suite

    The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) commemorated the official re-opening of the newly named Richard Lichter Advanced Dentistry and Oral Surgery Suite at Ryan Hospital with…

    Saving Philly’s bats, one DIY condo at a time (link is external)

    Dr. Julie Ellis discusses bat health in Pennsylvania.

    How Did Philly Dog Culture Get So Out of Control? (link is external)

    Dr. Carlo Siracusa post-pandemic behavior changes in dogs and their owners.

    Researcher at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine Named Winner of 2024 Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence

    Mary A. Robinson, VMD, PhD, DACVCP, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) assistant professor of Veterinary Pharmacology and director of the New Bolton Center Equine Pharmacology Research…

    Can honeybees and dogs detect cancer earlier than technology? (link is external)

    Drs. Cindy Otto, Clara Wilson, and Amritha Mallikarjun comment on canine cancer detection.

    Egg Farms Should Watch Out for Egg Drop Syndrome (link is external)

    Dr. Sherrill Davison spoke at the Egg Industry Issues Forum about egg drop syndrome.

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    In the Office with Dr. Deborah Silverstein

    Get to know Professor of Emergency & Critical Care Deborah Silverstein.

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    A Family Affair

    Robert Marookian supports New Bolton Center in honor of his mother and brother

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    Tara Gaab, V’17

    From Classroom to Farms to Back Again

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    Ryan Hospital Launches Canine Hydrotherapy Services

    Addition of Underwater Treadmill Expands Treatment Options for Arthritis, Rehabilitation

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    Ryan Hospital Staff Veterinarians Talk Life in Emergency Services and Critical Care

    Drs. Catalina Montealegre and Charles Garneau-So participate in a Q&A.

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    The Draw of Internal Medicine

    Drs. Joy Tomlinson and Daniela Luethy’s Love of the Practice