Gators helping a gator: Bob, a 660-pound alligator treated at UF, goes viral

August-September 2020

Dr. Dinglasan

Smartphone-based saliva test that can detect COVID-19 earns UF professor honors in national contest

The test developed by Dr. Rhoel Dinglasan and his Luminostics collaborators can also be used to diagnose malaria and anemia.

Cello with animal family members

Goldendoodle survives rare tumor after treatment by UF veterinarians

Veterinarians said the dog could have had only weeks to live without intervention.

The AAA rescue team

Faculty members help find lost dog belonging to family of retired UF CVM professor

Thanks to a network of dog lovers, including two current UFCVM faculty members, a lab mix missing nearly two weeks was found and returned to his grateful owners.

Sea turtle in Cedar Key

Aquatic Animal Health adds new graduate certificate

The college’s Aquatic Animal Health program has added to its educational offerings with a new graduate certificate.

Dr. David Pascual

Professor named associate dean for research and graduate studies

Dr. David Pascual previously fulfilled the administrative role on an interim basis. His appointment is effective immediately.

Alligator Bob

Gators helping Gators: Bob, a 660-pound alligator treated at UF, goes viral

Radiographs taken at UF indicate the 38-year-old alligator has a bone infection, in his right hind leg. He is currently being treated with antibiotics.

Dr. Andrew Allison

Virologist gets grant to study deadly virus that affects conservation animals

A two-year grant from the Morris Animal Foundation will support UFCVM faculty member’s research into an often fatal virus that affects elephants and other key conservation species.

Audrey Kelleman and "Audrey"

College receives funding to create new residency in theriogenology

The AKC Canine Health Foundation will support a new theriogenology residency at UFCVM.

Dr. Schaer

Couple creates professorship honoring UF veterinary college faculty member

The Michael Schaer Professorship in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine is the first professorship established at the college dedicated to the support of a clinical faculty member.

Dr. Zhou and Joe Dean talking

Researchers: Molecular “address system” may aid gut health

A molecular address system regulated by a key protein may help further treatment for inflammatory bowel disease and other gut disorders.