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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…
Dr. Natasha Olby is world-renowned for her research into aging dogs.

Dec 22, 2025

Olby Leads Successful Effort to Define Diagnostic Criteria for Dogs with Dementia 

Leading veterinary neurologist Natasha Olby took her research into Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome to the next level by convening a group of 12 experts from across the world to craft diagnostic criteria for the syndrome, which is analogous to early Alzheimer’s disease in humans. This month, the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association approved…
Dr. Ron Li in white coat and blue gloves looks at a vial in a lab.

Jul 16, 2025

NC State Clinician Scientist Honored for Career Achievements in Feline Research

The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has honored Dr. Ronald Li, an associate professor of emergency and critical care at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, with the 2025 Career Achievement in Feline Research Award.  The award recognizes an American Veterinary Medication Association member for long-time commitment to feline health through research. Dr. Li, who…
NC State SAVMA board members Anna Jones, Mary Emfinger, Max Seda and Robin Gallagher pose in front of an AVMA-branded backdrop at a conference. Emfinger, second from left, holds an NC State flag and plaque in her right hand.

Aug 2, 2024

Connecting the College Community: A Q&A With the Heads of NC State’s Student American Veterinary Medical Association

The association, known as SAVMA, is the umbrella organization for clubs across the College of Veterinary Medicine and hosts student-centered social, professional and support events throughout the year.

Feb 9, 2024

‘Not Just Veterinarian Issues’: Legislative Fly-In Gives NC State Students Chance to Hone Advocacy Skills 

Six NC State College of Veterinary Medicine students added conversing with congressional staffs to their impressive list of skills this week as part of the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Legislative Fly-In to Washington, D.C.
Dr. Natasha Olby is world-renowned for her research into aging dogs.

Jul 17, 2023

NC State’s Olby Wins 2023 AVMA Career Achievement in Canine Research Award

Dr. Natasha Olby, the Dr. Kady M. Gjessing and Rahna M. Davidson Distinguished Chair in Gerontology at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, is the 2023 winner of the AVMA Career Achievement in Canine Research Award.
Tanner Snead, Shelly Vaden and Allison Kendall consult on a recent bladder scan of a patient.

Aug 9, 2022

Status Change: Nephrology and Urology Specialty Reaches College Level

Recognizing that the field of veterinary nephrology and urology has grown in complexity and vision, the AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties has provisionally approved a petition to elevate the specialty to college status. Shelly Vaden, professor of internal medicine at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, is president-elect of the new American College…