News Briefs
Eckman Named Chief Medical Officer for Small Animal Hospital
Stacy Eckman, a clinical associate professor in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM), has been appointed the first chief medical officer for the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (VSCS). The CMO position was created to help lead, encourage, and implement innovations and process improvements in the hospital for constant […]
TAMU Celebrates Launch of Superfund Research Center
The College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) celebrated the scientists from across the Texas A&M University campus, and the nation, who will be working over the next five years to understand and mitigate the health and environmental consequences of exposure to hazardous chemical mixtures during a Superfund Launch Ceremony on Oct. 17. TAMU […]
TAMU CVM Recognized for Diversity with 2017 HEED Award
The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) has been selected as one of 24 university colleges to receive a 2017 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. The HEED Award is the only national recognition honoring U.S. medical, dental, pharmacy, osteopathic, nursing, and allied […]
Texas A&M CVM Alumnus Receives National Golden Spur Award
Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) alumnus Dr. Glenn Blodgett has joined 39 iconic industry leaders recognized for their notable accomplishments in ranching and livestock as the recipient of the 2017 National Golden Spur Award. The National Golden Spur Award is the most prestigious honor given by the ranching and livestock […]
CVM Names Hamer Endowed Chair, Schubot Center Director
The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) has announced that Dr. Sarah Hamer, an associate professor the Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences (VIBS), has been named the Richard Schubot Endowed Chair and director of the Schubot Exotic Bird Health Center. In the role, Hamer will oversee the avian health research, teaching, […]
Surgical Oncologist Joins Small Animal Hospital
The Department of Veterinary Small Animal Clinical Sciences (VSCS) in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences has welcomed Dr. Brandan Wustefeld-Janssens as an assistant professor of surgical oncology. Dr. Wustefeld-Janssens completed his veterinary training at University of Pretoria, in South Africa; obtained a Certificate of Advanced Veterinary Practice through Royal Veterinary […]
Small Animal Department Welcomes Emergency, Critical Care Prof
After serving as a resident at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Dr. Justin Heinz has joined the Department of Veterinary Small Animal Clinical Sciences (VSCS) as a clinical assistant professor of emergency and critical care. Dr. Heinz obtained his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Purdue University and went on to complete a […]
CVM, President Young Honor Harvey Responders
During Hurricane Harvey, a number of Texas A&M faculty, staff, and student responders stepped up to offer their services to aid those along the Texas coastline who were most impacted. On Friday, Sept. 29, the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) came together to celebrate the contributions of those from the college, as […]
Science Without Borders: PEER Gets International Attention With Histology Videos
Knowledge of histology is important in understanding cell biological structure and function, disease states, and therapeutic treatment. Digital histologic images, online lessons, and YouTube videos provide a mechanism to bring high-quality histology to the world with visualizations available anywhere and anytime without the need for a microscope. To increase education on histology, the Texas A&M […]
TAMU Students, Future Bovine Practitioners Earn Awards from Merck Animal Health
Three Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) students have been recognized by Merck Animal Health with an American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) Bovine Veterinary Student Recognition Award. Fourth-year veterinary students Justin Casares, Cade Luckett, and Lauren Thompson were among the 18 bovine veterinary students from across the country who received […]
