News Stories
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 […]
PEER to Peer: Inspiring Children through Veterinary Medicine
At the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM), education goes beyond just teaching students how to be veterinarians. Through the Partnership for Environmental Education and Rural Health (PEER) program, veterinary students, undergraduate biomedical science students, faculty, and staff work together to educate and inspire a love of science in K–12 students. PEER […]
Three Faculty Members Recognized with University-Level Distinguished Achievement Awards
The Texas A&M Association of Former Students (AFS) honored three members of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) faculty with university-level Distinguished Achievement Awards, which are among the highest honors presented by the AFS. This year’s honorees from the CVM are Dr. Audrey K. Cook, associate professor in […]
Texas A&M University Hosts Meeting to Discuss Veterinary Biobanking
COLLEGE STATION, TX-The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) hosted a workshop on April 9-11 to address the future of veterinary biobanking. The participants convened at the new Texas A&M Veterinary & Biomedical Education Complex (VBEC) to discuss lessons learned from building human and veterinary biobanks. “When Dr. Patty Olson called to […]
Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Uses the SynDaver Surgical Canine–A Futuristic Model–for Training Veterinary Students
COLLEGE STATION, Texas-–The College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) at Texas A&M; University will soon be using the SynDaver Surgical Canine, as a component of its surgical training program. Students from the doctor of veterinary medicine program in the CVM will begin using the Surgical Canine during the 2017-18 school year. The SynDaver […]
The Texas A&M, North American Veterinary Community Launch Inaugural Veterinary Innovation Summit
Thought leaders flock to College Station, Texas, this week for unprecedented Veterinary Innovation Summit. COLLEGE STATION, TX -The Texas A&M; College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) welcome game-changers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to the Veterinary Innovation Summit this weekend in College Station. At this event, veterinary and […]
