May-June 2023 news at the College of Medicine

A message from our dean

By • Jun 20th, 2023 • Category: Features, May-June 2023

A message from the college’s dean, Dr. Dana Zimmel.

In the news

By • Jun 8th, 2023 • Category: May-June 2023, News

In the news Dr. Julie Levy, the Fran Marino Distinguished Professor of Shelter Medicine Education at UF, was quoted in The Atlantic, the New York Times and elsewhere, about gene therapy contraception for cats. A story about a young goat that recovered from a rare bone infection thanks to treatment at UF’s Large Animal Hospital […]

College names 2023 Distinguished Award winners

By • Jun 8th, 2023 • Category: Features, May-June 2023, News

The winners were honored during commencement exercises for the Class of 2023 at UF’s Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

Multiple UFCVM students win coveted Army scholarship

By • Jun 8th, 2023 • Category: Around the College, May-June 2023

Four Doctor of Veterinary Medicine candidates from the college’s Class of 2026 have received scholarships from the U.S. Army’s F. Edward Hebert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program.

Congratulations to new M.S., Ph.D. recipients

By • Jun 6th, 2023 • Category: May-June 2023, People

Several students in the college’s graduate studies program received their degrees May 4-5 in two separate ceremonies held on campus.

Faculty member honored by national dairy group

By • May 25th, 2023 • Category: Features, May-June 2023, People

The award is given annually to recognize outstanding research in dairy cattle physiology.

Tick surveillance key to tracking emerging disease babesiosis

By • May 25th, 2023 • Category: Around the College, May-June 2023

As part of Dr. Jeff Gruntmeir’s work with the CDC’s Southeastern Center of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases, he analyzes ticks for disease-causing agents.

College welcomes new faculty

By • May 22nd, 2023 • Category: Around the College, Features, May-June 2023

The college has welcomed several new faculty members to the UF College of Veterinary Medicine community this past year. Additionally, some faculty have transferred into college departments from other UF departments or moved into new administrative roles.

Young goat survives rare bone infection thanks to treatment at UF Large Animal Hospital

By • May 18th, 2023 • Category: May-June 2023, News

Daisy Mae received a combination of antibiotic and extensive physical therapy over six-and-a-half weeks.

Garcia receives FVMA awards for service

By • May 17th, 2023 • Category: May-June 2023, People

Dr. Larry Garcia led the UF VETS disaster response team during the groups deployment to Fort Myers in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

Staff member honored with campuswide Superior Accomplishment Award

By • May 17th, 2023 • Category: Features, May-June 2023, People

Bliss-Dodd played a key role in managing purchasing for the new UF Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center.

Researcher named UFRF Professor

By • May 17th, 2023 • Category: Around the College, Features, May-June 2023

The recognition goes to faculty who have a distinguished current record of research and a strong research agenda likely to lead to continuing distinction in their fields.