In the news
- Stories about canine influenza and the recent H3N2 cases diagnosed and treated at UF appeared in numerous news outlets, including the Associated Press, Yahoo, Weather.com, Time Magazine, Miami Herald, Palm Beach Post, Fox8, Steve Dale Pet World, Veterinary Practice News, Healthline, WKNY.com, WIAT.com, WSUF News, Outbreak News Today, International Business Times, AVMA Animal Health Smart Brief newsletter and many other venues.
- A story about Dr. Jasenka Zubcevic and Chris Martyniuk and their research linking brain communication and gut bacteria response appeared in the Washington Post, Newsweek and The Ledger, as well as The Conversation.
- A story featuring Dr. Heather Walden’s research reporting that the rat lungworm parasite has spread to several parts of Florida was covered locally in the Gainesville Sun as well as statewide in various news outlets and nationally in outlets including Univision, Yahoo, Newsweek, WebMD and elsewhere.
- A story about the UFCVM receiving the 2017 Excellence in Communications Award from the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges appeared in the AAVMC newsletter, on the Association of Veterinary Advancement Professionals website and in the Gainesville Business Report.
- A story about UFCVM commiting $16 million in new funding for scholarships since 2015 appeared in the AVMA Animal Health Smart Brief newsletter.
July-August 2017
Hundreds attend Referring Veterinarian Appreciation Day
The college’s annual RDVM Day draws clinicians from all over the state.
Potentially lethal parasite rat lungworm found throughout Florida
UF researchers report that the dangerous rat lungworm parasite has been found in several Florida counties.
Faculty member receives UF Research Foundation Professorship
Dr. Julie Levy has received a UF Research Foundation professorship.
Administrator honored by alma mater
Dr. Tom Vickroy has received the 2017 Distinguished Alumnus Award from the graduate school at the University of Texas Medical Branch.
Samper named associate dean for students and instruction
A Ross University administrator has been named the college’s new associate dean for students and instruction.
Surgeon named college’s 2017 Zoetis Distinguished Teacher
A small animal surgeon has received the 2017 Zoetis Distinguished Teacher Award.
College communications efforts honored by national group
Sarah Carey led the college’s communications efforts to advance its national reputation.
UF plays key role in managing new dog flu emergence
The UF College of Veterinary Medicine has played a key leadership role in managing the emergence of a strain of dog flu new to the state of Florida.
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People
- Faculty member receives UF Research Foundation Professorship
- Administrator honored by alma mater
- Surgeon named college’s 2017 Zoetis Distinguished Teacher
News
- In the news
- Potentially lethal parasite rat lungworm found throughout Florida
- College communications efforts honored by national group
- UF plays key role in managing new dog flu emergence
