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    Could rats and dogs detect disease better than the finest lab equipment?

    Dr. Cynthia Otto comments on dogs’ ability to detect scents.

    Early-Career Scientist from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine Named 2024 Pew Biomedical Scholar

    The Pew Charitable Trusts has named Louise Moncla, PhD, an assistant professor of Pathobiology at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet), a 2024 Pew Scholar in the Biomedical…

    Is swimming safe for dogs?

    Dr. Sage De Rosa offers some safe swimming tips for dogs.

    Disease from Parasite in US Water Supply Might Finally Be Treatable

    Drs. Katelyn Walzer and Boris Striepen discuss their research on the Cryptosporidium life cycle.

    Top Biosecurity Tips for Horse Owners

    Dr. Aliza Simeone shares the best ways you can protect your horse from disease.

    How deadly parasites choose to be male

    Penn Vet researchers reveal the gene expression across the life cycle of Cryptosporidium and identify the determinant of maleness.

    Penn Vet Honors Two Graduates with 2024 Alumni Achievement Awards

    The University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) has announced Dr. Donald Neiffer, V’92, as the recipient of this year’s Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award, and Dr. Andrew (Andy)…

    Exploring wildlife medicine in a summer externship

    Two graduating Penn Vet students reflect on their Rocky Mountain Wildlife Veterinary Externship experience last summer, researching black-footed ferrets, bighorn sheep, and elk.

    Disease Du Jour: Equine Recurrent Uveitis

    Dr. Nicole Scherrer discusses clinical signs, risk factors, management options, and ongoing research around ERU.

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    SAVMA Student Teaching Awards 2024

    On Friday, April 19, the Penn Vet community gathered to honor students, faculty, and hospital staff during the annual SAVMA Student Teaching Awards. Recipients are selected by the student body…

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    Bringing cognitive science in action to young minds

    Penn Upward Bound high school students from West Philadelphia got a tour of the Penn Smart Aviary, GRASP Lab, and the Penn Vet Working Dog Center during a visit to…

    Dr. Kathy Michel and Dr. Amy Durham

    Checking In: Year Two of Penn Vet’s New Curriculum

    Last year, Penn Vet launched a new curriculum—the first major overhaul of its VMD program since the 1970s. Designed to educate 21st-century veterinarians, the new course of study cultivates a…

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    Richard Miselis’ Life of Adventure and Generosity

    A Penn Vet professor emeritus invests in the next generation of VMD-PhDs.

    One Alumni Couple, Two Visionary Careers

    Meghan Ramos and Garrett Harvey, both V’18, have eyes on the future of veterinary medicine.

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    Triumph over a Twisted Fate

    A Penn Vet care team helps a filly beat the life-threatening odds of a severe wry nose.

    A CT image of a dogs skull.

    Copper’s Jaw-Dropping Experience

    After a vicious attack, a three-month-old Goldendoodle regains his ‘smile’ with help from Penn Vet’s dentistry and oral surgery team. 

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    Frontier Explorers: Penn Vet Scientists on the Cutting Edge

    Five of Penn Vet’s newest faculty share their personal passions and what ignites their pursuit of “what’s next” in the profession.

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    Into the Wild: A Legacy of Learning

    Beatrice DeMarco, a fourth-year VMD-MPH student, has worked in zoos since seventh grade. “I love zoos! I’ve never been happier than when I’m at a zoo,” she explained. It wasn’t…

    Wildfire disasters highlight the importance of burn injury care in companion animals

    Dr. Deborah Mandell talks about treating burn injuries.