Penn Vet News
New Study Identifies Promising Inhibitor Combination for Hard-to-Treat Leukemia Subtypes
Faculty In This Story Assistant Professor of Biomedical Sciences M. Andrés Blanco, PhD, from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) and investigators from the Universities of…
Students and Faculty Mentors Recognized at Penn Vet’s 2025 Student Research Day
On March 28, 2025, students and faculty mentors were highlighted at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s (Penn Vet) 2025 Student Research Day, an annual symposium at Penn…
One Tiny Dog’s Outsized Contribution to Brain Surgery
Faculty In This Story Geddy Lee has lived a big life for a little dog. As a puppy, the tiny terrier mix was abandoned in Mississippi during a high-speed car…
University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine Leading Collaborative Effort Against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Since 2022, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has rapidly spread throughout the Americas and poses ongoing risks to wildlife, livestock, and human health. The current outbreak is notable for infecting…
Penn Vet Showcases Vital Role in Pennsylvania Agriculture at 109th Pennsylvania Farm Show
At the 109th Pennsylvania Farm Show last week, with the theme ‘Powering Pennsylvania,’ the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s (Penn Vet) importance to the state’s agricultural industry was…
Penn Vet Announces Forthcoming Retirement of Faculty Member, Cynthia Otto, DVM, PhD
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine announced the forthcoming retirement of Professor of Working Dog Sciences and Sports Medicine, Cynthia “Cindy” Otto, DVM, PhD,…
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 and Penn Medicine Researchers Receive Nearly $6 Million in Renewed NIH Funding to Study Epigenetics of Reproduction in Animals and Humans
A multidisciplinary group of researchers from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) and the University’s Perelman School of Medicine (Perelman) have received $5.95 million in renewed…
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Launches New Center for Stewardship Agriculture and Food Security
Drawing on multi-disciplinary expertise, the Center seeks to improve animal agriculture while mitigating climate and ecological impacts.
Three Faculty from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine Appointed to Endowed Professorships
Thomas D. Parsons, Christopher J. Lengner and Amy L. Johnson have been recognized for scholarly achievements.