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    Penn Vet News

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    Penn Vet’s Lillian R. Aronson, VMD, DACVS, Earns Prestigious Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching

    Lillian R. Aronson of the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) has earned the prestigious Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching. Dr. Aronson…

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    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…

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    This image shows Toxoplasma gondii (red) and a neuron (green) in a mouse brain. (Image: Courtesy of Anita Koshy)
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    Rusty helps riders with physical and cognitive disabilities build strength, confidence, and independence. Photo by Ryan Sansom.

    Events at Penn Vet

    Explore one of the many events we hold that help us positively impact our community and the greater Philadelphia region.

    Upcoming Events

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    In Principle and Practice

    Highlights

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    SAVMA Student Teaching Awards 2025 

    On Friday, April 11, 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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    Monkey’s Cross-country Journey Ends with a New Kidney… and Friend

    Faculty In This Story Monkey is a people cat, the kind of kitty who eagerly greets his owners when they come home. He has been a little lovebug since Erik…

    Achievements

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    New genetic cause of blindness in dogs (link is external)

    In collaboration with a foundation that breeds service dogs for the visually impaired, researchers at the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Padova…

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    University of Pennsylvania Avian Influenza Experts Provide Briefing to Pennsylvania Policy Makers

    As concerns about the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak continue to grow, experts from the University’s School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) and Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) visited…

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    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…

    In the Media

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      AAEP Publishes Equine Viral Hepatitis Guidelines (link is external)

      American Association of Equine Practitioners – Dr. Joy Tomlinson authors newly published guidelines that provide comprehensive information and instruction concerning transmission, clinical signs, and diagnostics for equine viral hepatitis.

        Healing With Horsepower (link is external)

        Dr. Kyla Ortved participated in an AAEP panel about recent study results on autologous blood-based products.

        Bellwether Features

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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.

        Ryan Hospital Launches Canine Hydrotherapy Services

        Addition of Underwater Treadmill Expands Treatment Options for Arthritis, Rehabilitation

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        Dr. Tara Gaab (left) speaks with barn worker Jillian Mosley at the Penn Vet Swine Teaching and Research Center
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        From Classroom to Farms to Back Again

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        Rob Marookian, standing far right, with his parents, Edgar and Myrval Marookian (far left), and his sons, James and Christopher, and wife Kelly. Penn Vet is a family affair for the Marookians.
        A Family Affair

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

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        In the Office with Dr. Deborah Silverstein

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

        For the media

        Press Inquiry

        For all press inquiries, please the form below. This form is for media purposes only. If you are an animal owner, contact Ryan Veterinary Hospital for Companion Animals or, for our large animal hospital, New Bolton Center.

        Non-News, Commerce-Affiliated Content Site Inquiries

        The Office of Communications is selective in responding to requests from freelance writers on assignment for non-news, content building sites.

        • All interviews with clinicians, faculty, staff and/or students in association with Penn Vet, Ryan Hospital, or New Bolton Center must be arranged through and facilitated by a representative from the Office of Communications. Please do not contact such individuals directly.
        • When submitting a media or interview inquiry, please fill out this form. Include your name, contact information, and general details of your pitch including important deadlines.
        • Visits to Penn Vet’s campuses and/or hospitals by members of the media must be arranged directly through a representative from the Office of Communications. For the well-being and privacy of our animal patients and their owners, a representative from the Office of Communications must also accompany any arranged visits.
        • If an interview requires a Penn Vet clinician, faculty or staff member, or a student to be recorded on video, please be aware that a signed copy of the University’s video authorization form must be submitted to and confirmed by a representative from the Office of Communications prior to any taping. Additionally, an an Appearance Release must be supplied to the Office of Communications for review and approval prior to obtaining a signed agreement from the individual that is to appear on camera.