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Margaret Gruen

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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:…
A blue and red graphic with headshots of Dr. Liara Gonzalez, Dr. Cristina Lanza, Dr. Caroline McKinney, Dr. Barbara Qurollo, Dr. Katie Sheats and Dr. Joshua Stern and a picture of Dr. Margaret Gruen petting a white cat, Dr. Natasha Olby kneeling beside a brown and white dog and Dr. Mike Sano working in his lab.

Jun 4, 2026

NC State CVM Offers High Schoolers Summer Research Stint

Eleven North Carolina high school students will get to experience the thrill of being immersed in life-changing research this summer when they join the labs of top scientists at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine through a pilot program called VetRISE. Dr. Margaret Gruen, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist and prolific researcher at NC State,…
Dr. Margaret Gruen squats as she works with a black dog in the behavior lab at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine

Oct 14, 2025

NC State Behavioral Specialist Leads $5.5 Million NIH Grant for Research Contributing to Opioid Fight

As part of its ongoing effort to combat opioid addiction in the United States, the National Institutes of Health is advancing research into the mechanisms and impacts of pain, recently awarding a $5.5 million grant to an interdisciplinary research team co-led by Dr. Margaret Gruen of NC State’s College of Veterinary Medicine to examine how…
People walking into the college.

Sep 30, 2024

September 2024 Accolades

Our students, faculty and staff at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine are problem-solvers, innovators and life-changers providing world-class care and making ground-breaking discoveries every day that advance animal and human health.

Feb 3, 2022

NC State Plays Pivotal Role in Revolutionary Feline Osteoarthritis Treatment

NC State College of Veterinary Medicine researchers Margaret Gruen and Duncan Lascelles played a key role in the first treatment for osteoarthritis pain in cats approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. 
pets waiting for owner

Aug 4, 2021

Adjusting Pets to Life After COVID-19 Quarantine

Margaret Gruen, assistant professor of behavioral medicine, talks about how post-quarantine scheduling shifts may impact pets — and how you can help ease them back into the routine they once knew so well.
AKC breed sensitivity study

May 25, 2021

New NC State Veterinary Medicine Project Aims to Unlock Mysteries of Dog Pain

The groundbreaking study is exploring whether pain sensitivity differs by dog breed.

Jan 27, 2021

Survey: Barriers, Not Demographics, Affect Willingness to Pursue Veterinary Care

The study finds that when seeking veterinary care for dogs, barriers to access – including a lack of trust – have more effect on the decision-making process than differences in race, gender or socioeconomic status.
Sleeping dog

Dec 18, 2020

Study Sets Baseline for Sleep Patterns in Healthy Adult Dogs

The canine sleep study could guide research on chronic pain and cognitive dysfunction in dogs, potentially improving detection and treatment.

Apr 3, 2020

Inside an Unprecedented Month at the CVM

During this difficult time, we remain dedicated to teaching the next generation of veterinarians and providing compassionate and comprehensive medical care.