A new Siemens 3-tesla MRI scanner is being installed at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The new scanner is on par with that used in many human medical hospitals and is among the first few installed in a veterinary hospital nationally.

Personally, and professionally, Francisco Carvallo is deeply invested in spreading veterinary knowledge across Latin America. Carvallo is a native of Chile, president of the Latin Comparative Pathology Group, and vice president for Latin America with the Davis-Thompson Foundation, a 50-year-old organization dedicated to the advancement of veterinary and comparative pathology education worldwide.

Kit, a once perfectly sound horse owned by Michael Hillman, faced a dramatic turn of events when he became severely lame after a day in the field. He was treated at Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, Virginia and is now on the path to recovery and expected to return to his home pastures later this month.

Two undergraduate aspiring veterinarians, Angel Collins (left) and Kennedi Essex (right), got hands-on research experience at the veterinary college this summer through the Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program (MAOP).

Xin Luo, professor of immunology at the veterinary college, has received a $300,000 grant from the Department of Defense to establish a new model for lupus.

The veterinary college welcomes Micha C. Simons, associate professor of small animal surgery, in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences. She will focus on small animal soft tissue surgery.

James Romero-Masters recently joined the veterinary college as an assistant professor at the Center for One Health Research, a collaborative effort of the veterinary college and the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Anna Hassebroek, a doctoral candidate in the Meng Lab of Molecular Virology and an anatomic pathology resident at the veterinary college, is the 2023 recipient of the Boehringer Ingelheim Research Award for Graduate Veterinarians.

Anna Horowitz, third-year veterinary student at the veterinary college, recently presented an abstract at the International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium (IVECCS).

Residents come to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center from all over the world to continue and expand their training and expertise. One of the EMC’s current residents, Julia Borgens Castela, hails from Spain and was educated at the University of Extremadura, Caceres, Spain.

Thanks to a $125,000 grant from the American Kennel Club, the AKC Canine Health Foundation, and the Theriogenology Foundation, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is welcoming a new theriogenology resident, Gabriela Carneiro de Sousa.

Meet Jennifer Davis '94, DVM '98, a dedicated faculty member at the veterinary college since 2017. She's not just a teacher; she's a graduate of the college herself, with a deep passion for educating future veterinarians.

Amy Winemiller ’08, M.A.Ed. ’11 is the website and digital project coordinator at the college. She does "a little bit of everything" to ensure the smooth operation of various digital endeavors and is inspired by people who navigate life authentically.

E'lisia Davis is a third-year DVM mixed animal tracker. She is fueled by her lifelong devotion to animals and a deep-rooted desire to advocate for their welfare. She knew she wanted to be a vet when she asked her mom to rescue every stray animal she saw. 

Lauren Maxey '08 DVM '13 credits VMCVM for equipping her with the knowledge and tools she needed to fulfill her dream of becoming a veterinarian. She remains closely connected to her alma mater through events and the vibrant alumni community.

Veterinarians collect many interesting real-life stories as they work with animals and clients. Melinda G. McCall, DVM ’04 has put some of her experiences as a veterinarian into writing, with two books currently on the market, released in early August.

From Childhood Isolation to Feline Compassion: U.S. Vet Anna Katogiritis Returns to Karpathos, Greece, to Aid Stray Cats

Anna Katogiritis, DVM '18, born in Athens and raised on the remote island of Karpathos, Greece, found solace in the company of thousands of stray cats during her 1990s childhood, a time marked by bullying and isolation. These feline companions, part of Greece's significant stray population, offered her a glimmer of kindness and shaped her ambition to become a veterinarian.

Michelle A. Jefferson, DVM '03, DACVP

Get to know Michelle A. Jefferson, DVM '03, a veterinarian who serves patients throughout the State of Texas.

Cystic Ovaries and Other Reproductive Problems in Goats

Jamie Stewart, assistant professor in production management medicine in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences.

Supraspinatus Tendinopathy, Kennel Cough & Pain Sensitivity Are Focus Of Canine Research

Jennifer G. Barrett, the Theodora Ayer Randolph professor of equine surgery at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center.

Public health expert offers tips to avoid respiratory viruses

Lisa M. Lee, associate vice president for research and innovation and research professor in the Department of Population Health Sciences.

Veterinarians developing frailty instrument to personalize canine geriatric care

Audrey Ruple, Metcalf Professor of Veterinary Medical Informatics in the Department of Population Health Sciences.

The 14 best cat foods for weight loss in 2023

The 13 best cat litter boxes of 2023, tested and reviewed

Mark Freeman, clinical associate professor of community practice in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences.

Whatever area at the college you choose to support, from the essential expansion and renovation of the veterinary teaching hospital to critical student scholarships, your gift will make a difference. 

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