Success Of Texas A&M-Led Clinical Trial Offers New Hope For Dogs With Herniated Discs
A new non-invasive treatment — developed by a Texas A&M faculty member and offered only at Texas A&M — appears to be as effective as surgery in helping small dogs walk again after paralysis from a herniated disc. Small breed dogs — including dachshunds and French bulldogs — have a high risk of developing a […]
Kerwin Appointed Small Animal Clinical Sciences Department Head
Dr. Sharon Kerwin, a professor and the Tom & Joan Read Chair in veterinary surgery, has been named the head of the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (VSCS) at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS). Kerwin has served as the interim VSCS department head since July 2024 while continuing […]
Research Collaboration Takes ‘One Health’ Approach To Study Chagas Disease Exposure, Treatment Effectiveness
Supported by almost $4 million in new funding, researchers in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and University of Georgia are working to develop interventions that will impact both canine and human health. A team of researchers at Texas A&M University and the University of Georgia (UGA) has received more than […]
VMBS Professors Named EDGES Fellows For High-Impact Contributions
Drs. Sarah Hamer and Jan Suchodolski, faculty members at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), are among 17 individuals across the university who have been named 2025 Chancellor Enhancing Development and Generating Excellence in Scholarship (EDGES) Fellows by The Texas A&M University System. Launched in 2019, EDGES Fellowships were developed […]
Dogs With Meningiomas Live Longer With Radiation Therapy Than Surgery, Texas A&M Researchers Find
Researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have discovered that dogs with meningiomas — the most common type of brain tumor in dogs — live longer if they receive radiation therapy rather than surgery. Together with collaborators at clinics in the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan, the researchers […]
Texas A&M Researchers Explore Telehealth Options for Diagnosing Canine Respiratory Conditions
The Respiratory Function Grading scheme offers a safe diagnostic for brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome. French bulldogs, English bulldogs, pugs, and other brachycephalic dog breeds have seen a rise in popularity in recent years. However, these breeds are also prone to health problems, including brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), which occurs when soft tissue in the […]
More Than 99% Of U.S. Dogs Have A Behavior Problem, Texas A&M Researcher Finds
While most owners report behavior problems as relatively minor or not worth addressing, Dr. Bonnie Beaver’s study finds that behavior problems are a common part of dog ownership. A researcher at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has found that more than 99% of dogs in the United States show […]
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 […]
Dog Aging Project Receives $7 Million NIH Grant To Expand Clinical Trial Of Anti-Aging Drug
The study seeks to determine whether rapamycin increases the lifespan of dogs, with the hope that it may also help extend human lives. Researchers led by the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have received $7 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to expand a clinical trial studying rapamycin’s […]
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering Welcome Joint Faculty
In a collaborative effort, the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M University have welcomed Dr. Kenneth Hoyt and Dr. Elaheh Rahbar ’11 to their faculty cohort. Strengthening the partnership between the two groups is a pillar in biomedical engineering’s strategic plan and is […]
