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Life-Changing Research

Be an internationally recognized, collaborative research enterprise.

Four-Year Objectives

  1. Support and develop an innovative research community.
  2. Strategically invest in research areas that leverage CVM’s strengths.
  3. Facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations.
  4. Provide leading-edge biomedical education and training to advance research excellence

Strategic Plan in Action

Forty-eight percent of our faculty had one or more active extramural awards as lead Principle Investigator as of January 1, 2026.

Research and Discovery Output

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

4

Number of Patients Issued in 2025

3

Number of Master Service Agreements in 2025

College Collaborations

The number of intercollegiate faculty collaborations by calendar year.

College Name20242025
Colleg of Veterinary Medicine105119
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences2421
College of Engingeering1516
College of Sciences137
Wison College of Textiles43
College of Humanities and Social Sciences21
College of Natural Resources12
College of Education01

VIEW A STORY BELOW TO SEE HOW WE ARE LIVING OUR STRATEGIC PLAN

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The Human Connection

At the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, we conduct research that leads to healing across the animal-human bond. ‘Bench to bedside’ takes a unique form on our campus, where advancements bridging veterinary research and human health care can span ‘barn to bedside’ or ‘farm to table.’

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Equine Colic, Coastal Microplastics and So Much More: Summer Research Program Sees Record Participation and New Projects

The College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Scholars Program offers DVM students with little lab experience a paid opportunity to pursue their research interests under faculty mentorship.

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Annual CVM Research Forum Celebrates Trainees’ Scientific Contributions 

The research of more than 100 students and house officers from the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine was on full display throughout the campus as the college celebrated its annual Research Forum this fall.

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