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    Penn Vet Welcomes Seven New Faculty for the 2026-27 Academic Year

    Penn Vet has appointed seven new faculty members, expanding expertise and strengthening leadership in veterinary education, biomedical discovery, and patient care.

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    Behind the Breakthroughs: Lauren Powell

    From shelter adoptions to animal welfare, Lauren Powell is building the evidence behind one of our most meaningful relationships: our pets.

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    Whether It’s Running the Cocodona 250 or Hiking the Trans Bhutan Trail, This Penn Vet Clinician Says: “Think Big”

    “I wasn’t nervous. I was super-excited!” said Nolen-Walston, a Penn Vet associate professor of large animal internal medicine. “You start at 5 AM, and it’s the most exciting, wonderful feeling.…

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    Two Penn Vet Faculty Members Have Been Named Recipients of Prestigious University of Pennsylvania Awards For Teaching

    Kimberly A. Agnello, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR, professor of small animal surgery;at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet), has been given a Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback…

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    SAVMA Student Teaching Awards 2026 

    On Friday, April 10, 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 Announces Interim Leadership for the Department of Clinical Sciences and Advanced Medicine, and Ryan Hospital

    The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) has announced two interim leadership appointments to lead its academic and clinical programs. Susan W. Volk, VMD, PhD, DACVS, has…

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    Penn Vet Faculty Awarded State Agricultural Research Grants in Multiple Areas

    In recognition of leadership in agriculture, health and the environment, the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) has been awarded several newly announced state agricultural research grants.

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    Penn Vet Scientist Receives USDA NIFA Funding to Advance Early-Life Probiotic Strategies for Dairy Calves

    The Mark Whittier and Lila Griswold Allam Associate Professor of Ruminant Nutrition, Dipti Pitta, PhD, at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) has received a $650,000…

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    Penn Vet Welcomes Dr. Oyebola Oyesola as Presidential Assistant Professor and Leader in Immunology and Infectious Disease Research

    The School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn Vet) has announced the appointment of Oyebola Oyesola, DVM, PhD, as a faculty member and University-designated Presidential Assistant Professor…

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    Penn Vet Scientists Earn National Honors for Breakthrough Research in Virology and Cancer Innovation

    Louise Moncla, PhD, receives Ann Palmenberg Junior Investigator Award; Timour Baslan, PhD, named 2026 Damon Runyon–Rachleff Innovation Award recipient

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