Texas A&M Professor Andersson Elected Into Prestigious American Philosophical Society
Leif Andersson, professor of animal genomics in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and professor in functional genomics at Uppsala University in Sweden, is one of 32 to be elected a member of the American Philosophical Society this year. Andersson will be officially welcomed as an international member in biological sciences […]
The Tiny World Inside Your Pet
The word “ecosystem” often evokes images of vast terrain and large expanses of wilderness, often at the continental or planetary scale. But, ecosystems aren’t always so massive. In fact, people, dogs, cats, and all other animals harbor tiny ecosystems within their guts and on their skin. This tiny world made up of microbes and metabolites […]
Dr. Katrin Hinrichs–Setting the Standard in Assisted Equine Reproduction
Dr. Katrin Hinrichs, professor and Patsy Link Chair of Mare Reproductive Studies at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM), grew up riding horses as a hobby. As an adult, she is internationally recognized for her research in equine reproductive physiology and for overseeing one of the few labs in the […]
A Cowboy and a Researcher-The Adventures of Dr. Dickson Varner
It’s not immediately apparent from his calm demeanor, but Dr. Dickson Varner is fearless. Not only is he is an avid horseman, but he regularly participates in mountain man challenges. As a certified American Mountain Man, Varner heads to the Rocky Mountains each year to live in remote areas for about a month, outfitted in […]
Distinguished Professor Blazes Trail in Genetics Research – A Man with A Plan
It was a dare from a professor that propelled Dr. James Womack into the field of genetics research, a field of study in which he excelled beyond what he ever imagined. This distinguished professor and winner of the prestigious Wolf Prize in Agriculture in the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM)—often considered the […]
Same Journey, Different Directions
Dr. Joe Arosh and Dr. Sakhila Banu share many things. They work in the same department—the Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences (VIBS) at the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM). Their offices are in the same hall. They share a marriage and a love for their twin daughters, Jerusha and Elsha Arosh. And, […]
Spinal Cord Study Finds Drug Can Change Bladder Function in Dogs, Possibly Humans
Texas A&M University and University of Texas at Austin researchers have discovered that in dogs with naturally occurring spinal cord injury, a drug that blocks matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) allows the bladder to stretch more easily as it fills. Such a change will likely reduce the discomfort that is commonly associated with the inability to void […]
Broad Spectrum–Celebrating Diversity in Veterinary Medicine
What started off as a plain t-shirt with a simple logo on the front and the words “stand up for diversity” on the back soon became a work of art. Students at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) gathered at the annual “Show Your Colors” event to tie-dye shirts. But, […]
Jessica Israel–A Pioneer in Veterinary Medicine and the Deaf Community
Jessica Israel, a graduate student pursuing a non-thesis master’s in biomedical sciences at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM), is trekking her own path to a veterinary medicine degree by first immersing herself in research, an unconventional path for most non-thesis graduate students. Through her research experience, she hopes to […]
A Treasure Trove of Research: The Tambopata Macaw Project
Deep in the Peruvian rainforest, 20 kilometers from the nearest road, stands the headquarters of the Tambopata Macaw Project, a combination ecotourism lodge and scientific research station. Waking up well before sunrise, teams of dedicated parrot researchers make daily trips into the jungle, braving intense humidity, thick forests, and unpredictable rivers to observe macaws in […]
