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Dr. Duncan Lascelles treats a patient at the NC State Veterinary Hospital.

Jul 29, 2026

Advancing Pain Research and Alleviation: Inside NC State’s Comparative Pain Research and Education Center

Pain doesn’t discriminate by species — and neither does the science needed to understand and relieve it. That’s the driving philosophy behind the Comparative Pain Research and Education Center (CPREC) at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, a hub where clinicians, scientists and educators have been reshaping how the world understands, measures and treats…
A scientist in a lab coat and gloves carefully handles a pipette while working at a laboratory bench surrounded by equipment and supplies.

Jul 28, 2026

Record Number of NC State Veterinary Students Engage in Summer Research

At NC State this summer, more veterinary students than ever participated in the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Scholars Program (VSP), a crucial opportunity for students to push beyond the classroom and clinic walls and dive into the research that is shaping the future of veterinary and human medicine. An international program, VSP supports participating…

Jul 27, 2026

From an Aquatic Animal Odyssey, Sydney MacDonald Reports

July has been an exciting time for me to expand my summer experiences beyond the boat! Although I have spent time in the field conducting research, I have also been in a small animal clinic, volunteering and presenting.  The first week of July, I spent volunteering with individuals with mental and physical disabilities at Camp…
Dr. Jorge Piedrahita, third from left, is director of the Comparative Medicine Institute and a professor in the Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences.

Jul 24, 2026

NIH Renews Prestigious Training Grant for NC State Ph.D. Students Preparing to Lead Complex Research Teams

The National Institutes of Health has approved a $2.5 million grant for the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine to continue the work of its Comparative Molecular Medicine Training Program, which awards fellowships to Ph.D. students in NC State University’s Comparative Medicine Institute. Since NIH first funded the program in 2021, more than 20 students…
Drs. Simon Roe and David Knazovicky, right, examine a patient's X-rays before replacing the dog's hip with an uncemented implant this month.

Jul 22, 2026

NC State to Offer New Uncemented Hip Replacements for Small Dogs, Cats

A deep sense of satisfaction about his choice to become a small animal orthopedic surgeon spread through Dr. David Knazovicky as he viewed a video that recently arrived in his email inbox unexpectedly. A border collie named The Tick and seven other dogs were competing in the fast-paced sport of flyball, taking turns in relay…
A woman in a white T shirt and jeans sits on top of a sculpture of a dog's head as teenagers wearing the same shirt surround her.

Jul 20, 2026

Put NC State’s Pilot VetRISE Program for High Schoolers in the Win Column

The study has ended, the data is in and the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine is pleased to release the results: Our inaugural VetRISE summer program offering 11 North Carolina high schoolers an opportunity to immerse themselves in research with some of our most prominent scientists was a success in every category. The findings:…
Dr. Monique Pairis-Garcia in an olive green shirt and skirt sits on a concrete bench in front of a brick wall in front of a barn

Jul 10, 2026

Swine-Focused NC State Professor Wins 2026 AVMA Animal Welfare Award 

Recognizing a researcher dedicated primarily to swine welfare for the first time, the American Veterinary Medicine Association has selected Dr. Monique Pairis-Garcia, professor of global production animal welfare at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, as the recipient of its 2026 Animal Welfare Award.  The association will present the award — which recognizes achievements…
Dr. Shelly Vaden in mauve shirt and white mask and blue gloves explains something to a man in a dark shirt and blue mask

Jul 7, 2026

AVMA Honors Vaden with its 2026 Clinical Research Award

Dr. Shelly Vaden, professor of internal medicine at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine and president of the American College of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology, has been awarded the 2026 Clinical Research Award from the American Veterinary Medical Association. The award recognizes an AVMA member who has made significant contributions to the diagnosis, prevention…
The outside of the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, a brick building and a pinkish sky

Jun 30, 2026

Latest Accolades for Our Problem-Solvers, Innovators and Life-Changers

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dogs running in field

Jun 25, 2026

Stride Length is Marker for Cognitive Decline in Dogs

New research from North Carolina State University shows cognitive decline in dogs is associated with a shorter stride length – specifically in their front limbs. The work provides a more complete picture of dogs that are developing dementia, potentially allowing earlier detection and providing another means of monitoring progress. “We know that in humans, changes…