UGA, Sanofi Pasteur Develop New Vaccine for H1N1 Influenza
Researchers at the University of Georgia and Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of Sanofi, announced today the development of a vaccine that protects against multiple strains of both seasonal and pandemic H1N1 influenza in mouse models. They published their findings recently in the Journal of Virology.
Atlanta Humane Society and UGA College of Veterinary Medicine Announce Shelter Medicine Partnership
The Atlanta Humane Society (AHS) and the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine (UGA CVM) are partnering to provide veterinary students experiential learning opportunities in a shelter medicine setting.
Creative Teaching Award
Athens, Ga. – Five University of Georgia faculty members are recipients of the 2016 Creative Teaching Awards presented by the Office of the Vice President for Instruction. Jon Calabria, Cecilia Herles, Ilse Mason, Julie Moore and Tiffany Washington each received a surprise personal visit from Vice President Rahul Shrivastav and his staff announcing their selection. These faculty will be officially recognized during the UGA Faculty Recognition Banquet on April 11.
UGA CVM Alumni Association Recognizes Four
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine recognized four alumni with awards for service to the college and the veterinary profession during its 53rd Annual Veterinary Conference and Alumni Weekend.
Veterinary professor Corrie Brown named University Professor at UGA
Corrie Brown, Meigs Professor of Pathology in the College of Veterinary Medicine, has been named University Professor, an honor bestowed on faculty members who have made a significant impact on the University of Georgia beyond their normal academic responsibilities.
Miniature Schnauzer Renal Disease Study
An award from the Gray Lady Foundation is being used by the Athens Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory to conduct urine testing free of charge in Miniature Schnauzers in order to identify proteinuric animals that could have Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
Vet Med Offers Clinical Trial for Cats with History of Arterial Thromboembolism
Researchers at the UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital are seeking participants for a new multicenter randomized clinical trial. The three-year study dubbed “SUPER-CAT” aims to prolong life expectancy and improve quality of life in cats diagnosed with recurrent arterial thromboembolism through anticoagulant treatment.
University of Georgia to Collaborate with GeoVax on Zika Vaccine
The University of Georgia announced today that it has entered into a collaborative research agreement with GeoVax Labs Inc. to develop and test a vaccine to prevent the emerging and virulent Zika virus infection.
UGA International Education Instagram
Payel Sil, a doctoral candidate at the department of infectious diseases in the College of Veterinary Medicine, is our newest Face of International Education. Originally from New Delhi, India, she has been fascinated by traveling and life science since she was young.
E. P. Pope Memorial Award
Congratulations to Dr. Saliki on winning the 2015 AAVLD E. P. Pope Award for his work in the field of veterinary diagnostic laboratory medicine.
