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Paging Future Physician: BIMS Senior Takes Next Step Toward Career In Medicine
When Gabriel Bizi walks the commencement stage on May 7, he will not just be closing out his undergraduate journey as a biomedical sciences (BIMS) major — he will also be honoring the college in a special way. Selected to carry the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) gonfalon, a special […]
What If Humans Could Regrow Tissue? Texas A&M Study Moves Science Closer
A two-step treatment developed by Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences researchers has successfully regenerated skeletal and connective tissue — even if not perfectly formed — demonstrating the next, critical step in limb regeneration. For centuries, the inability to regrow lost body parts has been considered a defining limitation of humans and […]
Graduating Texas A&M DVM Student Turns Setback Into Success
For Tyler Glasgow, an interest in veterinary medicine didn’t come from one defining memory but from a lifelong connection to animals. “I always loved animals — my mom wouldn’t allow them in the house, so it just made me want them more,” Glasgow said. “My grandpa also had a farm, and I helped out there, […]
Double Trouble: Texas A&M’s Veterinary Dental Team Treats Two Cats With Rare Dental Condition
For Sharon Cotton, her cats are her whole world and, in particular, Tollie and Felix are especially close to her heart. “They’re the big boys in the house,” Cotton said. “They antagonize each other a little bit, but they’re both super loving.” So, when both Tollie and Felix began showing signs of dental issues, Cotton […]
‘Forever Chemicals’ Detected In Dolphin Milk, Study By Texas A&M Superfund Center Shows
Research led by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Texas A&M Superfund Research Center scientists found that PFAS transferred to nursing dolphin calves were present at concerning concentrations, offering new insight into how these persistent chemicals move through marine ecosystems. Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) — in […]
Texas A&M’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital Celebrates Level 1 Emergency, Critical Care Society Accreditation
The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) Small Animal Teaching Hospital (SATH) recently received accreditation as a Level I Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS) Certified Facility. This certification — the highest level of qualification — marks a significant milestone for the SATH in advancing patient care standards. Since 2018, […]
Texas A&M Veterinary Team Saves Kitten From Rare Congenital Abnormality
When Kalyn Scott picked up her Sphynx kitten, Kai, at 7 weeks old, she immediately fell in love with his playful personality and big heart. The last thing she could have imagined for her fun-loving and affectionate kitten was having him undergo major surgery to save his life. However, after Kai was diagnosed with congenital […]
The Draw of Rural Veterinary Care: A Fourth-Year Student Returning Home
Having grown up in a small town known for its friendly, tight-knit population, Gabriel Platas is no stranger to the strength of human-animal bonds that are forged within rural areas. Now, as a fourth-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) student at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), Platas is preparing […]
Can Weight Loss Help Short-Muzzled Dogs Breathe Easier?
A Texas A&M clinical trial is investigating whether shedding excess weight can measurably improve breathing in overweight brachycephalic breeds — and researchers are seeking participants to help answer the question. Felicia Beswick’s two English bulldogs, 6-year-old Jax and 5-year-old Tun, couldn’t be more different. “If you look at ‘Bulldog’ in the dictionary, it’s Jax; he’s […]
Texas A&M Research Sheds New Light On Heartworm’s Ancient Global History
By mapping genetic differences among global heartworm populations, the study establishes a baseline that may help researchers track emerging cases and monitor potential drug resistance. For decades, scientists have assumed canine heartworms spread globally alongside modern dog movement, but new genomic research co-authored by researchers from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical […]
