Renovated dermatology lab marks unique new research collaboration With the cut of a bright blue ribbon, a newly renovated dermatology laboratory at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine officially opened its doors on Oct. 21, marking a new era and a possibly unprecedented level of collaboration between veterinarians and physicians who share a […]

Student research project examines hearing loss in dolphins and ways to diagnose deafness.

UF VBMA plans continuing education conference The University of Florida Veterinary Business Management Association will host its third annual business conference on Feb. 21, 2015, offering continuing education aimed at building and enhancing practice management within the veterinary profession. Attendees will receive five free continuing education credits by attending talks that will be offered by […]

Around the College

Panthers, tigers and bears – oh, my! College’s zoological medicine service sees them all.

Zoo medicine resident awarded for research at national meeting Dr. Jessica Emerson, a clinical instructor at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and former UF CVM zoological medicine resident, took second place in a recent award competition for her presentation evaluating a novel technique for evaluating passive transfer in non-domestic ruminants. Emerson presented her work during the American […]

In surprise presentation, UF small animal surgery resident is honored as rescue league’s Veterinarian of the Year.

International students honored for achievement Four international students who are pursuing graduate degrees from the UF College of Veterinary Medicine were honored for academic excellence during the annual campuswide International Student Awards Ceremony, held Nov. 17 in the Reitz Union auditorium. Honored were graduate students Tao Yang, from China (Dr. Mansour Mohamadzadeh, mentor); Dhani Prakoso, […]

Graduate student takes first place in science group competition Justine Nicholas, a graduate student in the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, recently won first place for her talk in the public health category of a competition held at the annual conference of the Society for Advancement of Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans in Science, held Oct. […]

Veterinary student honored with scholarship from Winn Feline and American Veterinary Medical foundations.