Archive for 2023
Celebrating the Life of Dr. Steeve Giguère
Five years ago, renowned UGA CVM large animal clinician and beloved friend, Dr. Steeve Giguère, passed away unexpectedly at only 48 years old. Through shared heartbreak, the CVM community came together to create a fund in his memory. Thanks to you, we far exceeded all expectations and were able to […]
Junebug Gerke Success Story
Junebug is a 7 year old, mixed breed dog who was adopted by the Gerke family. Junebug’s family hoped that when they rescued her and provided her with love and safety that she would be okay, but unfortunately that was not the case. As a rescue, Junebug had never interacted […]
UGA CVM advances closer to No. 1 in US News Rankings of VetMed Schools
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine rose to No. 7 in the latest ranking of veterinary colleges nationwide by U.S. News and World Report. The CVM has consistently placed in the top 10 in past rankings, and this distinction now places the CVM in the top 5 of […]
Registration now open for free eye exams for service animals
The University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital is once again offering free eye exam screenings to service and working animals this May as part of the 13th Annual American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) and Epicur National Service Animal Eye Exam Event. Registration by Sunday, April 30 at www.ACVOeyeexam.org is required to […]
Poppy O’Shaughnessy/Lofquist – Success Story
Poppy is a 7 year old, female labrador retriever mix who was a neurology patient at the University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital (UGA VTH). According to her family, Poppy has always been an energetic, loving soul who loves to play her favorite game “Rocky,” which consists of chasing river […]
Zeroing in on Parkinson’s: UGA takes multi-faceted approach to brain disease
For centuries, scientists have tried to crack the mystery of a devastating ailment once called “the shaking palsy.” But Parkinson’s disease, which causes tremors, muscle stiffness and difficulty walking, remains the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the United States after Alzheimer’s. About 1 million Americans have Parkinson’s, and more […]
Teddy Austin – Success Story
Meet Teddy! Teddy is a four-year-old mixed breed dog who was a behavioral medicine patient at the University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital (UGA VTH). When Teddy’s family adopted him, he was fearful of everyone and everything. Prior to receiving treatment at the UGA VTH, Teddy spent his time hiding […]
CVM researcher wins $1.1 million grant to study malaria vaccine
Research will be in collaboration with Yale University Chet Joyner, PhD, a faculty member in the Center for Vaccines and Immunology and the Center for Tropical and Emerging Diseases in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at the University of Georgia, is the recipient of a $1.1 million grant from […]
Five CVM faculty awarded professorships, distinguished professorship and chair
Five members of the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine faculty have been awarded professorships in recognition and support for their work in teaching, research and public service. Dr. Frane Banovic was named UGA College of Veterinary Medicine Professor. Banovic is part of the Dermatology Service in the Department of Small […]
Dr. Biao He, One of UGA’s First Two Regents’ Entrepreneurs
The distinction recognizes faculty who have demonstrated success in translating research into a commercial setting The University System of Georgia Board of Regents approved two University of Georgia professors as Regents’ Entrepreneurs at its Dec. 1 meeting. Professors Biao He and Steven Stice, are the first two UGA selections for […]
The World’s First Ever Bee Vaccine
UGA’s College of Veterinary Medicine is working with Dalan Animal Health to conduct field trials on the world’s first ever bee vaccine. Our college is proud to house the most robust veterinary bee health program for in the country. Students start learning how to treat these vital creatures during their […]
Jonah Elliot Clark Scholarship is a First for CVM Undergraduates
The first scholarship to benefit undergraduates enrolled in the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine’s Biomedical Physiology program celebrates the memory of Jonah Elliot Clark, the son of Robert Clark, who serves as Senior Director for Finance and Administration of the College of Veterinary Medicine. Last April, Jonah unexpectedly […]
