Faculty Profile
VMBS Distinguished Professor Stephen Safe Recognized As 2026 SEC Faculty Achievement Award Winner
Safe, a leading figure in molecular toxicology whose influence stretches across institutions and disciplines, has traveled from the mines of Canada to the halls of Oxford and Harvard before reaching Texas A&M. One summer, during a job orientation at a uranium mine, the guide had a grim message for its geology trainees. “People were showing […]
New Equine Orthopedics Specialist Brings Cutting-Edge Regenerative Therapies, Research to Texas A&M
Texas is home to nearly 749,000 of the 6.7 million horses in the United States, housing significantly more horses than any other state in the country, according to the American Horse Council’s 2023 Equine Economic Impact Survey. Advancing musculoskeletal health for these animals is a top priority of Dr. Sushmitha Durgam, the newest equine orthopedic […]
Leading The Flock: Texas A&M Epidemiologist Studies Zoonotic Diseases’ Impact On Animals, People
A passionate researcher and educator, Dr. Sarah Hamer has established herself as a global leader in veterinary medicine, public health, and epidemiology. Her expertise centers around zoonotic diseases, or those that can spread between people and animals. By dedicating her career to studying West Nile virus, Lyme disease, emerging viruses, avian malaria, Chagas disease, and […]
VERO Researcher Recognized For Contributions To Food Animal Medicine
An internationally renowned epidemiologist and veterinary internal medicine specialist, Dr. Paul Morley has made numerous contributions to veterinary medicine through his research, mentorship, and service. As a professor and the Sally Rau McIntosh Endowed Chair in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Morley plays […]
Bridging Gaps In Veterinary Medicine: Texas A&M Gains New Food Animal Faculty Member
In his new role as a clinical assistant professor in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Dr. Jake Trautmann brings a passion for mentorship, a deep appreciation for livestock health, and a philosophy centered on critical thinking and adaptability. Through teaching, clinical service, and research, […]
Easterwood Begins New Leadership Role With Texas A&M Veterinary Continuing Education
Dr. Leslie Easterwood, a strong advocate for lifelong learning, has been named director of the Office of Continuing Education (CE) at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS). Easterwood, who also serves as a VMBS clinical associate professor, began her new role on Jan. 1 and is excited to expand the […]
New Texas A&M VERO Faculty Member Brings Passion For Rural Medicine, Mentoring Students
Dr. Audra Jones, a clinical assistant professor and experienced rural veterinary practitioner, has joined the faculty at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) Veterinary Education, Research, & Outreach (VERO) campus in Canyon. For her new position in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Jones will play a vital role […]
Texas A&M Gastrointestinal Laboratory Collaborates With Virologist To Prevent Liver Disease In Cats
The Texas A&M Gastrointestinal Laboratory (GI Lab) is partnering with feline virologist Dr. Julia A. Beatty to study viral causes of liver diseases, including cancer, in cats. Beatty, whose team recently discovered the feline “cousin” of hepatitis B virus, a major cause of liver cancer in humans, is the chair professor of veterinary medicine and […]
Texas A&M Researcher William Murphy Named 2025 SEC Professor Of The Year
Murphy, a National Academy of Sciences member and University System Regents Professor, is Texas A&M’s third recipient of the SEC’s highest faculty honor. Dr. William Murphy, a researcher at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), has been named the 2025 Southeastern Conference (SEC) Professor of the Year. Murphy is a […]
Advancing Reproductive Care: Specialist With A Global Perspective Joins Texas A&M’s VERO Program
Dr. Joanna Koilpillai, a dedicated theriogenologist, has joined the Texas A&M’s College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) Veterinary Education, Research, & Outreach (VERO) program in Canyon, Texas, as its newest assistant professor. With a career shaped by experiences in India and the United States, Koilpillai brings a unique global perspective to her teaching […]
