VMBS Recognizes 2025 Outstanding Alumni, Rising Star
The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) recognized five former students at the 2025 Outstanding Alumni & Rising Star Awards Ceremony on June 6. The Outstanding Alumni Award is the highest honor bestowed by the school and recognizes those who have reached a level of success in their professional careers that […]
Texas A&M College Of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Breaks Ground On New Veterinary Hospital
The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) celebrated the groundbreaking of the Linda & Dennis Clark ’68 Small Animal Teaching Hospital on June 6, commemorating the beginning of a new chapter for veterinary medicine in Texas. Leaders from The Texas A&M University System and the Texas A&M Foundation joined key donors […]
Research Collaboration Discovers Medical Use For Chewing Gum Sweetener
A sweetener commonly found in chewing gum can replace toxic additives in hydrogels used to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions. Imagine treating chronic illness not with pills, but with soft, flexible electronic implants seamlessly integrated into the body. The materials for such implants already exist — they just needed a sweet touch. […]
Human Clinical Trial Begins For Texas A&M-Discovered Drug To Treat Angelman Syndrome
Developed by biopharmaceutical company Ultragenyx, GTX-102 is the first clinically developed drug targeting the genetic causes of Angelman syndrome rather than symptoms. The first therapeutic drug for Angelman syndrome (AS) — discovered by Texas A&M researchers — has begun human trials, bringing it one step closer to potentially becoming available to patients. GTX-102 was discovered […]
From Uncertain Beginnings To Bold Leadership: How One Texas A&M McAllen Student Overcame Challenges And Formed A New Community
Rather than backing down in the face of difficulty, Rita Mahurin rose to meet the challenges of her biomedical sciences courses, empowering her to serve as a force for good in her future role as a healthcare professional. Rita Mahurin’s story is a reminder that true growth doesn’t come from an easy path — it […]
Texas A&M Celebrates Its First Cohort Of Dual Veterinary Medicine, Public Health & Epidemiology Graduates
The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) celebrated the graduation of its inaugural cohort of the Master of Science in Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology (VPHE) and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Combination Degree Program during the May 2025 commencement season. As VPHE-DVM graduates, the cohort of four participated in two […]
Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Celebrates Graduation Of First Cohort Of 2+2 DVM Students
Four years after establishing its 2+2 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program, the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is celebrating the graduation of its inaugural cohort. Texas A&M’s first 15 2+2 students — who began their veterinary educations at the VMBS’ Veterinary Education, Research, & Outreach (VERO) campus in Canyon, […]
Research Collaboration Takes ‘One Health’ Approach To Study Chagas Disease Exposure, Treatment Effectiveness
Supported by almost $4 million in new funding, researchers in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and University of Georgia are working to develop interventions that will impact both canine and human health. A team of researchers at Texas A&M University and the University of Georgia (UGA) has received more than […]
VMBS Professors Named EDGES Fellows For High-Impact Contributions
Drs. Sarah Hamer and Jan Suchodolski, faculty members at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), are among 17 individuals across the university who have been named 2025 Chancellor Enhancing Development and Generating Excellence in Scholarship (EDGES) Fellows by The Texas A&M University System. Launched in 2019, EDGES Fellowships were developed […]
Texas A&M Oncology Team Helps Top Police K-9 Overcome Cancer
Texas DPS handler makes weekly two-hour trips for K-9 partner’s cancer treatment. Police K-9 Athena and her handler Josh Perkins have been an unstoppable pair in their service to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS); since they began working together, the two have broken several records across the state and received multiple awards. While […]
