Research Programs
Penn Vet has pushed the envelope of scientific, clinical, and veterinary educational innovation since its inception in 1884. Some of the recent research programs we are proud to feature at Penn Vet include:
Penn Vet has pushed the envelope of scientific, clinical, and veterinary educational innovation since its inception in 1884. Some of the recent research programs we are proud to feature at Penn Vet include:
Comparative Immunology Program
This research program leverages the depth and breadth of expertise of faculty, particularly in the fields of immunobiology and immunotherapy, to expedite the translation of safe and effective cutting edge treatments for both companion animals and their humans.
Division of Experimental Retinal Therapies
The Division of Experimental Retinal Therapies (ExpeRTs) was created to consolidate a longstanding expertise established within the Department of Clinical Sciences & Advanced Medicine at the School of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania. Its members composed of board-certified veterinary ophthalmologists and vision scientists have identified numerous naturally-occurring forms of inherited retinal degeneration in dogs, developed genetic tests to help reduce the incidence of these diseases in the pet dog population, and have used these models to pioneer the development of novel therapeutic approaches and accelerate their translation into the clinic.
Shelter Medicine and Community Engagement
The Shelter Medicine Program at Penn Vet approaches the growing shelter crisis from a sociological, economic, and cultural perspective that allows for examination of the human-animal bond and link between human and animal health.
The Penn Vet Swine Group
The Penn Vet Swine Group comprises swine production medicine, swine reproduction research, and research in swine welfare behavior. We offer modern and humane models for swine facilities, the Pennsylvania Regional Control Program for swine disease, and a laboratory dedicated to the differential diagnosis of individual and herd reproductive problems.
Wildlife Futures Program
The Wildlife Futures Program, formerly known as the Pennsylvania Wildlife Futures Program, is a science-based, wildlife health program that serves to increase disease surveillance, management, and research to better protect wildlife across the Commonwealth.