CVM Alumnus Recognized
Join us in congratulating Dr. Shuo Xiao, recipient of the 2024 New Investigator Award presented by the Society for the Study of Reproduction. Supported by the Virendra B. Mahesh New Investigator Fund, this award recognizes an active, regular member of the society for outstanding research completed and published within 12 years after […]
UGA PhD researcher studies Egyptian fruit bats as key to new discoveries in pathology
Jessica Elbert, a boarded veterinary anatomic pathologist, diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists and PhD Candidate at University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine, is engaging in research on Egyptian rousette or “Egyptian fruit” bats in hope of uncovering information on zoonotic viruses.
Small animal professorship allows Dr. Bryan Torres to introduce vet students to gait and motion analysis and encourage further research in the field
As far back as he can remember, Dr. Bryan Torres (DVM, 2003) wanted to be a veterinarian. “It’s the only thing I’ve ever wanted to be,” he said. In June of 2023, Torres joined the faculty at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, where he holds the Small Animal Medicine and Surgery […]
Dawg Gone Grateful – The “Tail” of the Cason Pack
Judge Tracie (AB ’93) and David (AB ’00) Cason are proud owners and dog parents of Erskine “Erk” Russell (a full-size black and tan dachshund) and Emma Mae (chocolate lab). They also were the proud owners and dog parents of the late Munson (red dachshund) and Dooley (piebald dachshund), both who lived to the great age of 17.
CBS grad students win big at 3MT
Thesis presentation competition tests communication, creativity Three of the 10 finalists in the University of Georgia’s 13th Annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition were graduate students in the Comparative Biomedical Sciences program of the College of Veterinary Medicine. Breanna Timani and Abarna Murugan made the finals with Jordan Parker, who […]
A Pawsitive New Approach to Veterinary Care
Dr. Andrea Johnson is a 2001 UGA College of Veterinary Medicine graduate. Because of her strong bond to her pony, Brownie, and her soul-dog, Tully, she pursued mixed animal medicine and accomplished her lifelong dream of owning a practice.
Saher Khan is CVM’s first Presidential Award of Excellence honoree
Saher Khan was honored recently as the College of Veterinary Medicine’s first Presidential Award of Excellence recipient. Nominees are selected by the deans of their respective colleges and demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, strong extracurricular involvement, service to and involvement in their college or school, and exemplify the best of UGA’s […]
Paying It Forward Through Pet Memorials: Nacho’s Story
There are no words to describe how a beloved pet can impact one’s life. Nacho came into Amy Antenen’s life when she was almost 25 years old. After recently graduating college and starting her career, Amy purchased him as a puppy when he was just eight weeks old and only weighed ½ lb!
Mark Tompkins is appointed director of UGA Center for Vaccines and Immunology
Mark Tompkins, Ph.D., UGA Athletic Association Distinguished Professor in Virology and Immunology, has been appointed director of the Center for Vaccines and Immunology (CVI) in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Established in 2015, the CVI is made up of a premier team of researchers that are leading the way in […]
Sky-High Generosity: Memorial Wildlife Annual Gift Gives Back to CVM Students
Tom Dew and his wife, Kris, have four mottos they live by: “Treat others how you want to be treated. Have a goal. Persevere. Give back.” Tom explains, “This world isn’t all about I, me, my. Help somebody else.”
