With help from a UF veterinary student, a local author and alumna fulfills her dream

UF veterinary student Kaitlyn Lystad and Lenora McGowan are shown at UF’s Harn Museum of Art with a copy of McGowan’s book, “Butterfly Dreams.” (Photo by Sarah Carey)
November-December 2024

UF Researchers to study pain, with help from horses
Dr. Adam Biedrzycki is involved in a $5.4 million NIH grant to study osteoarthritis pain and its progression in people and in horses.

UF International Center honors faculty member, students
Three graduate students and one faculty member were recognized for their achievements during the UF International Center’s 30th annual award ceremony.

During hurricane season and beyond, UF VETS teams offer statewide help with animal emergencies
One of only three veterinary college-based disaster response teams in the United States, UF VETS has served the state for more than 20 years.

With help from a UF veterinary student, a local author and alumna fulfills her lifelong dream
The Putting Families First course pairs small groups of students with community volunteers, aiming to teach person-centered care and interprofessional teamwork.

Scientists trained AI to detect faces in pain. In goats.
With data on more goats and other animal species, these kinds of AI models may help clinicians treat pain effectively in their patients.

Pioneering small animal orthopedic surgeon Dr. Dan Lewis reflects on 34 years at UF
Lewis influenced hundreds of small animal surgery residents and was responsible for numerous innovations in his field. He leaves behind a transformed small animal surgery program at UF.