News Briefs
Texas A&M CVM’s Fajt Recognized With Bovine Practitioner Excellence Award
Virginia Fajt, a clinical professor in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (CVM) Department of Veterinary Physiology & Pharmacology (VTPP), has been honored for her sustained excellence in education, research, and service to the field of bovine medicine with the 2018 American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) Award of Excellence. Fajt […]
Texas A&M CVM Earns Second HEED Award For Commitment To Diversity
For the second consecutive year, the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) has been selected for the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. The CVM was one of 35 U.S. medical, dental, pharmacy, osteopathic, […]
Texas A&M Superfund Researcher Goes ‘There And Back Again’ For Hurricane Florence Sampling
When Hurricane Florence made landfall along the North Carolina coast last month and the floodwaters began to rise, researchers in the Texas A&M Superfund Research Center (TAMU SRC) knew what its residents were in store for. After all, the TAMU SRC was established in September 2017 through funding from the National Institute of Environmental Health […]
Ebola Outbreak In Conflict Zone Creates New Challenges For Aggie Responders
Texas A&M University has long been at the forefront of some of the world’s most pressing issues. But when two Aggies recently travelled to Africa to serve on the front line of one of the latest Ebola outbreak responses, they found themselves in a unique situation, even for seasoned emergency response and pandemic experts—dealing with […]
Texas A&M Researchers Create Tissue Chip ‘Blueprint’ In First NIH-Funded Study
Microphysiological systems (MPSs), or tissue chips, are a relatively new technology that have the potential to significantly impact the drug development process, as well as drug and chemical safety testing; however, adoption of these chips by industry and regulatory agencies has been slow due to a lack of confidence in the reliability and relevance of […]
In Brooke’s Own Words: My Summer Interning in Rural Communities
Veterinary student Brooke Kahlenbrink shares her summer experience exploring veterinary medicine in rural communities through the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences‘ Food Animal and Rural Practice Summer Internship Program. I grew up in Pearland, a large suburb of Houston. My family had a dog, but other than that I had very […]
In Elizabeth’s Own Words: My Summer Internship in the Dairy Industry
I’m originally from Dallas. I’ve always loved animals, but I did not decide on a career in veterinary medicine until my junior year of college, when a veterinarian giving a guest lecture in my epidemiology seminar introduced me to the myriad ways veterinary work impacts human health–from ensuring food safety to identifying emerging infectious diseases. I earned […]
Cohen Wins $10,000 Prize During Calgary International Equine Symposium
A paper by Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) professor of large animal internal medicine Noah Cohen was recognized with the “Best Platform Presentation” award at the inaugural Calgary International Equine Symposium. The award, which included a prize of $10,000, was presented in the international ring during the CSIO Spruce Meadows Masters Tournament […]
Five Texas A&M Students Learn About Entrepreneurship Through CVM’s VEA
As veterinary medicine continues to evolve, there has been an increased focus on innovation and entrepreneurship in the field. Since the summer of 2016, the Veterinary Entrepreneurship Academy (VEA) has combined veterinary students, academic institutions, startup partners, and veterinary practices to accelerate animal heath innovation and empower the next generation of veterinary practitioners. As a […]
Green Outlines CVM Accomplishments During College Hour
Dr. Eleanor Green, the Carl B. King Dean of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M, highlighted key partnerships, faculty successes over the past year, and what’s ahead for the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) during her college hour presentation on Sept. 28. Green started by praising the faculty and staff for all of […]
