Yamamoto named to Florida scientific academy
Dr. Janet Yamamoto
Dr. Janet Yamamoto, a professor of infectious diseases and viral immunology at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, was inducted Nov. 7 as a member of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida.
The group recognizes the work of individuals in the state who have made major achievements in science, engineering and medicine, and highlights the important research and education conducted in Florida’s universities, industries and other educational corporations.
In 1986, Yamamoto co-discovered the feline immunodeficiency virus, or FIV, the feline counterpart of HIV. She also invented the first commercial FIV vaccine, sold by Pfizer-Zoetis and Boehringer-Ingleheim. She currently is working to develop an effective T-cell-based HIV vaccine for humans. When used in combination with antiretroviral drugs, these vaccines have the potential to cure HIV and FIV infections in HIV-positive humans and infected cats, respectively.
December 2020
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People
- New podcast addresses lack of diversity in veterinary medicine
- Resident wins national group’s ultrasound abstract award
- Shelter medicine course wins UFIT award
- Yamamoto named to Florida scientific academy
News
- Existing antihistamine drugs show effectiveness against COVID-19 virus in cell testing
- In the news
- Gauntt Foundation gifts UF veterinary college with $3 million for equipment to treat cancer patients
- UF vets use novel treatment to save Louie, the trailblazing seahorse
Around the College
- Fall “Career Week” offered unexpected benefits to students seeking job connections
- UF drone team helping in manatee rescues
- Healthy Horses Conference, virtual this year, draws record number of attendees
- Veterinary pathologist seeks justice for animal abuse cases ending in death
- Veterinary technician event draws online participants from state, nation and beyond
