August-September 2020
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.
Goldendoodle survives rare tumor after treatment by UF veterinarians
Veterinarians said the dog could have had only weeks to live without intervention.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
College receives funding to create new residency in theriogenology
The AKC Canine Health Foundation will support a new theriogenology residency at UFCVM.
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.
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.
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- Faculty members help find lost dog belonging to family of retired UF CVM professor
- Professor named associate dean for research and graduate studies
- Virologist gets grant to study deadly virus that affects conservation animals
- Couple creates professorship honoring UF veterinary college faculty member