Archives: Department of Clinical Sciences

November 5, 2019

Dogs May Hold Key to Fighting Human Bladder Cancer

A pioneering bladder cancer study launching at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine will compare the origins and characteristics of the disease in dogs and humans, a promising approach to developing earlier diagnosis and improved therapies for both species. The two-year project, which recently received funding from the V Foundation for Cancer Research, will
Carved pumpkin in front of barn.
October 30, 2019

News and Updates, October 2019

Five CVM students working toward a certificate in global health share the results of their 10-week studies in Africa. ow.ly/9CxA50wNETA The Class of 2023’s Chandler and Chelsea Drumgoole, the first twins to enroll in the same CVM class, come to the college with a shared dedication to veterinary medicine and unending sibling support. ow.ly/rsm750wKW1M The
Beautiful dog rhodesian ridgeback hound outdoors on a forest background
October 30, 2019

October 2019 Research Roundup

A look at some of the latest published research studies coming from the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine this month … A Potential Model to Study Human Asthma Severe equine asthma syndrome shares several features with various phenotypes of human asthma, suggesting that it can serve as an animal model for better understanding of
October 10, 2019

CVM Study Reveals a Key Way Your Gut Battles Infections

NC State College of Veterinary Medicine researchers have uncovered a new defense mechanism used by the gut against the parasite Cryptosporidium parvum, one of the leading causes of childhood diarrhea in developing countries. In the study, which used a pig model, the researchers found that at the peak of Cryptosporidium infections, epithelial cells lining the
October 8, 2019

New CVM Canine Health Studies Receive Morris Animal Foundation Funding

Two innovative canine health studies at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine have been awarded funding by the Morris Animal Foundation. The organization announced Tuesday that it’s supporting a CVM project that’s developing a test that quickly gauges the severity and prognosis of central nervous system injuries in dogs. The two-year study is helmed
Rainbow over building
September 25, 2019

News and Updates, September 2019

At the inaugural NC State Animal Health Hackathon, students will offer new solutions to pressing animal industry problems over just one weekend. ow.ly/26It50vVeXZ 33 CVM students named Annable Scholars this academic year, receiving scholarships covering up to half of tuition and fees. ow.ly/Cshl50vW3iC Francess Blake and Alexis Roach met in preschool. Now, the best friends
September 25, 2019

CVM Awarded Funding for Equine Colic Study

The latest round of funding was awarded to studies determined to have, “the greatest potential to save lives, preserve health and advance veterinary medicine,” according to the organization.
Horse grazing in a pasture at sunset
September 24, 2019

September 2019 Research Roundup

A look at some of the latest published research studies coming from the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine this month …
September 23, 2019

Antibody Testing Reveals Dogs Can Suffer from Same Autoimmune Encephalitis as Humans

Autoimmune encephalitis – an immune system reaction against the brain – is common in dogs, with smaller breeds and young adult dogs being most susceptible...
Valery Scharf and Trout
September 22, 2019

Patient Spotlight: Puppy Thrives After New Hernia Surgery Approach

When newlyweds Ellen and Drew Williams were looking for a house in Raleigh, they knew they wanted a big backyard for a future puppy.  Not long after they were settled in, Drew surprised Ellen for her birthday with what she called the best gift ever. He told her they were on a waiting list to