Initiatives
Graduate Training Programs
Open to U.S. citizen and permanent resident veterinarians and supports them in the completion of a PhD, with training in cutting-edge biomedical research skills to adapt to emerging technologies and solve complex, health-related problems.
Introduces veterinary students (from Texas A&M and other veterinary colleges and schools) to research to stimulate career interest and enhance relationships during a summer experience with a biomedical or veterinary faculty mentor.
University-Wide Programs
Making the world safe and secure from emerging infectious and neglected tropical diseases by applying the One Health approach to improve health and security.
Fosters collaborations at Texas A&M to find innovative solutions for addressing exposure stressor interactions with a focus on urban and urbanizing areas in Texas.
Understanding and mitigating the health and environmental consequences of exposure to hazardous chemical mixtures following disaster events.
Collaborative Research Programs
The Canine Chagas Collaborative is a multidisciplinary, translational research program using a One Health approach to detect, treat, and manage infections caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi in dogs.
VMBS researchers are members of the Dog Aging Project, which aims to understand how genes, lifestyle, and environment influence canine health and aging, using innovative approaches and technologies.
The Office of Veterinary Clinical Investigation serves as the administrative home of VMBS clinical trials. These studies evaluate how effective new treatments are by comparing them to standard practices in animals with disease.
The Schubot Center for Avian Health is a multidisciplinary group dedicated to solving health problems affecting pet, wild, and exotic birds by examining health and habitats, and supporting laboratory and field studies.
The GI Lab performs diagnostic tests, researches gastrointestinal disorders in companion animals, develops new tests that may be useful in diagnosing gastrointestinal disorders, and studies new therapeutic strategies.
VERO Research focuses on developing methods to prevent and control diseases, studies the interactions between microorganisms and environments, promotes responsible use of antibiotics, and explores alternative treatments.
Want to interview one of our researchers?
Please email VMBS Marketing & Communications Director Jennifer Gauntt.
jgauntt@tamu.edu