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Texas A&M researchers help curb rise of contamination in leafy vegetables
The likelihood that a crop of leafy greens will be contaminated by E. coli, an indicator of fecal contamination, before harvest is strongly influenced by both farm management and environmental factors, according to a study spotlighted on the cover of the new issue of the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology. The work, led by Dr. […]
CVM outstanding alumni and rising star honored
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) honored seven of its alumni for their contributions to the veterinary medical profession at a dinner held on April 4th as part of Homecoming activities at the CVM. The recipients of the 2014 Rising Star Award and the 2014 Outstanding […]
Texas A&M professor wins Society of Toxicology Translational Impact Award
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M University’s Timothy D. Phillips, PhD, ATS, has won the 2014 Society of Toxicology (SOT) Translational Impact Award for his work on improving public health. The Translational Impact Award was developed in 2009 by SOT, a professional association of more than 7,700 toxicologists, to distinguish scientists whose research is in […]
Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences to Host 21st Annual Open House
The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) will be hosting its 21st annual Open House on Saturday, March 29, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Open House is an exciting, student-run event where the public can explore one of the nation’s top veterinary schools inside and out. The Texas A&M […]
Three Texas A&M Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Faculty Recognized with University-Level Distinguished Achievement Awards
COLLEGE STATION, TX – 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 a University-Level Distinguished Achievement Award, one of the highest honors presented by the AFS. Dr. Evelyn Tiffany-Castiglioni, professor and head of the Department of Veterinary Integrative […]
Texas A&M Project Hoping To End Alarming Decline Of The Bobwhite Quail
COLLEGE STATION – The iconic bobwhite quail, a favorite among hunters and wildlife enthusiasts alike throughout the United States, has literally flown the coop – its numbers have been decreasing alarmingly for decades, but a groundbreaking project led by a team of Texas A&M University researchers could prove to be a big move toward understanding […]
March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
COLLEGE STATION, TX – The 19th Annual English Tea benefiting members of the Brazos Valley Multiple Sclerosis Patient’s Support Group (BVMSPSG) was held in the Mark Francis Room at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) on Feb. 8, 2014. Dr. Jane Welsh and Dr. Jianrong Li-who are both professors in […]
SEF Awards $15,000 to Texas A&M Veterinary Medicine Student
St. Simons Island, Georgia – February 7, 2014 – Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences student, Daniel Brown, has been selected to receive the Simmons Educational Fund (SEF) National Business Aptitude Award. The award is given to senior students to bring attention to the importance of business education in veterinary practice. […]
Smithsonian Mobile Exhibit Explores the Human–Animal Bond
“Animal Connections” Comes to College Station From the cows that provide the milk for a bowl of cereal to the deer nibbling on a shrub in the park, and from sea lions working with their trainers at the zoo to puppies chasing balls in the yard, the connections humans have with animals are vast. This […]
Dr. Doris Taylor Appears on 60 Minutes
Dr. Doris Taylor, Director of the Center for Cell and Organ Biotechnology and Adjunct Professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, appeared on CBS’s 60 Minutes on Sunday, February 9, 2014. In the episode, Dr. Taylor discussed the brave new world of regenerative medicine and stem cell therapies that hold much promise […]
