Summer Pet Safety

Key Seasonal Risks and How to Prevent Them Contributions from Dr. Sara E. Gonzalez, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice) Summer is a time for fun and outdoor adventures with our pets, but it also brings several seasonal health hazards. Here are some summer-related risks to be aware of—and […]

One Health

A single disease is rare in humans but common in dogs. How do we find solutions to help both? A new approach to health research is looking for solutions to Cushing’s disease and other health challenges.

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.

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