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A collaborative study explores an innovative therapy called histotripsy, harnessing the power of focused ultrasound to break down tumors with precision.
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| Emergencies find everyone in life, eventually. The same is true in veterinary medicine, even for clinicians who have purposely gone into a field other than emergency care.
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Spring is in full swing, which means pollen and other allergens are wreaking havoc on the 50 million Americans who experience seasonal allergies. But humans aren’t the only species that suffer due to allergens — other animals, including our pets, can have allergies, too.
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As part of a $3.25 million Department of Defense grant through the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, researchers at the veterinary college, the University of Montreal, and SRI International are using artificial intelligence to study hemorrhagic fever viruses with the ultimate goal of identifying targets for therapeutics.
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Oakley, a 3-year-old Doberman pinscher from Beckley, West Virginia, recovers from a severe case of immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (ITP) thanks to advanced treatment at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, where research into the disease could lead to breakthroughs in treatment for dogs.
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 | SPOTLIGHT ON... |
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Kiri DeBose, has a multifaceted career embracing teaching, research, and outreach and thrives on the variety and impact of her work. An advocate for personal authenticity and respectful interactions, she continually seeks to make a positive difference. Alongside her dynamic career, Kiri is passionate about animal welfare and enjoys unwinding at home with her extensive menagerie of pets and farm animals.
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Denise Wrigley, LVT at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, enjoys the rewarding experience of watching veterinary students grow and excel. A former bass player in a metal band, she is inspired by her supportive father and treasures impactful moments, like aiding in the recovery of Fiona, a dog with a severe liver injury.
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Allen Messenger '09, DVM '13, MPH '19, attending Veterinarian at the Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center. Messenger credits his education at VMCVM for equipping him with essential clinical skills and problem-solving abilities. He champions the welfare of Department of Defense animals and advocates for public understanding of animal use in research. Outside work, he enjoys gardening and aspires to visit every U.S. National Park.
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Celebrating our new alumni
Congratulations to each of our students who graduated this month. We welcomed 96 BSPH, 47 MPH, 10 M.S.,125 DVM, and 8 Ph.D. graduates into our alumni family.
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Our Small Animal Continuing Education event will take place on Friday, June 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. You have the option to attend either in-person or virtually, and the best part is it's completely FREE! To ensure we have an accurate headcount, please sign up before June 7. If you choose to attend in person, breakfast and lunch will be provided!
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