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    Andrew M. Hoffman reappointed dean of Penn Vet

    Hoffman’s second term as the Gilbert S. Kahn Dean of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine will extend to June 30, 2030.  

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    Erin Gibson, DVM, DACVS-SA, Named to Pamela Cole Professorship at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine

    Faculty In This Story Andrew M. Hoffman, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM, Gilbert S. Kahn Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn Vet) has named Erin…

    The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Announces Two New Associate Dean Appointments

    The Gilbert S. Kahn Dean of Veterinary Medicine, Andrew M. Hoffman, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM, announced the appointment of two new associate deans at the School’s veterinary hospitals. These new appointments…

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    Kotaro Sasaki, MD, PhD, Named Richard King Mellon Associate Professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine

    Andrew M. Hoffman, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM, Gilbert S. Kahn Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn Vet) has named Kotaro Sasaki, MD, PhD, the…

    Five Veterinary Students from the University of Pennsylvania Receive 2024-2025 American Kennel Club Scholarships

    The American Kennel Club (AKC) has awarded five students from the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn Vet) with AKC Veterinary Outreach Scholarships. The Kennel Club…

    Equine Behaviorist at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine Honored with Prestigious National Impact Award

    The National Association of Equine Affiliated Academics (NAEAA) has named Sue McDonnell, PhD, adjunct professor of Reproduction and Behavior and head of the Equine Behavior Program at the University of Pennsylvania’s School…

    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…

    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)…

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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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    Penn Vet Scientist Receives More Than Half a Million Dollars For Research and Development of Mitigation Technology to Halt Methane Emissions from Dairy Cattle

    Funding from Gerstner Philanthropies will study effects of probiotic supplement to prevent methane production in commercial herds.

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