April 2016 news at the College of Medicine

Million Cat Challenge reaches landmark

By • Apr 15th, 2016 • Category: April 2016, Features, News

The Million Cat Challenge celebrates reaching halfway mark on April 11, noting 500,000 cats have been saved

Open House draws huge crowds to college

By • Apr 14th, 2016 • Category: April 2016, Around the College

Hallways and grounds were packed with attendees during the college’s annual Open House on April 9.

Faculty honored for research accomplishments

By • Apr 14th, 2016 • Category: April 2016, Features, People

Select members of the college’s faculty were honored for their research accomplishments during Phi Zeta Day.

UF team rescues calf from sinkhole in Newberry

By • Apr 14th, 2016 • Category: April 2016, Around the College, Features

The college’s Large Animal Technical Rescue Team successfully hoisted a calf from a sinkhole, saving its life.

In the news

By • Apr 14th, 2016 • Category: April 2016, News

In the news Dr. Julie Levy was featured in stories about the Million Cat Challenge that appeared in The Alligator, WUFT News and on TV-20 News. The original press release about the initiative meeting its halfway milestone of saving 500,000 cats with nearly 400 shelters across the country that are taking part was written by […]

Faculty member honored as “Inventor of the Year”

By • Apr 14th, 2016 • Category: April 2016, People

Faculty member honored as “Inventor of the Year” The University of Florida has recognized Dr. Janet Yamamoto, a professor in the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, as “Inventor of the Year” for her achievements. Yamamoto received the honor on March 8 during the university’s 2016 Celebration of Innovation, an event sponsored by UF’s Office of […]

Hospital seeks dogs with bloat for new study

By • Apr 14th, 2016 • Category: April 2016, News

UF Small Animal Hospital seeks dogs with GDV, also known as bloat, for a study focusing on new treatment technique.

Events promote mental, physical health, children’s cause

By • Apr 14th, 2016 • Category: April 2016, Around the College, Features

A variety of student events held in late March were aimed at enhancing wellness awareness while raising funds for a good cause.

President Kent Fuchs visits college, veterinary hospitals

By • Apr 14th, 2016 • Category: April 2016, People

UF President Kent Fuchs visited the college on April 6 for a tour of the UF Veterinary Hospitals and a brief presentation during a faculty assembly.