Spring 2025 Aesculapian Magazine: OUT NOW
Catch up with all things UGA VetMed in this special 75th Anniversary edition of the Aesculapian. Out now in print & online.
Could poverty trigger the next pandemic?
Socioeconomic factors may be a driving force behind the emergence and spread of animal-borne disease outbreaks, according to new research from the University of Georgia and Oklahoma State University. The study found that outbreaks of bacterial diseases, such as tuberculosis, plague and salmonella, were caused by things like poverty, international travel and poor […]
A Legacy of Love and Gratitude
Lou and Georgia Sobh Turn Personal Gratitude into Enduring Support for Veterinary Medicine Lou and Georgia Sobh have a long-standing relationship with the University of Georgia’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) — one built not only on the expert care their beloved pets have received, but also on a shared commitment […]
UGA CVM’s Daniel Perez Elected to National Academy of Sciences
University of Georgia professors C. Robin Buell and Daniel R. Perez have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, the organization announced on April 29. Members are elected to NAS in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Membership is a widely accepted mark of excellence in science […]
CVM Faculty Among Founding Members of UGA’s NAI Chapter
The University of Georgia officially launched its chapter of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) during a kickoff event on April 28. The chapter will celebrate and support the achievements of inventors at UGA. UGA’s chapter of the National Academy of Inventors launches with 31 founding members composed of faculty from […]
Hope Through Research: A Senator’s Legacy and a Coach’s Mission
Advancing the fight against Parkinson’s through visionary support and cutting-edge science at the UGA Isakson Center. When former U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Georgia) was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, he started looking for broader opportunities in his personal challenge. That decision led to the creation of the Isakson Center for Neurological […]
PhD Student Awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Empowered by Experience, UGA PhD Student Earns Fellowship to Advance Accessibility in STEM Education In a single semester as an undergraduate, Madison Livingston received diagnoses for four disabilities. This experience brought new challenges, but it also opened doors to opportunities in education research. Now, she is pursuing a PhD in […]
CVM Resident Awarded 2025 Graduate Student Employee of the Year
Daniela Cortes, a master’s student at the College of Veterinary Medicine, is the 2025 Graduate Student Employee of the Year. She joined the department of large animal medicine at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in 2023 as a theriogenology resident, a specialized field of veterinary medicine focused on animal reproduction.
Inspiring Future Veterinarians: UGA’s Annual Open House Tradition
A Hands-On Experience for All Ages at the University of Georgia’s Veterinary College The University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine recently hosted its annual Open House, a cherished tradition that has been going strong nearly as long as the college itself. This event invites community members of all ages […]
Karen Wells receives Creative Teaching Award
The Creative Teaching Awards are presented annually on behalf of the Office of Instruction to faculty who have demonstrated exceptional creativity in using either innovative technology or pedagogy to enhance student learning. Karen Wells received the Creative Teaching Award for successfully implementing weekly Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs) in VPHY3100: Elements of Physiology and VPHY3107: Integrative Concepts in Physiology.
