November 2011 news at the College of Medicine

Osteoarthritis gene therapy being developed at UF could help people, animals

By • Nov 8th, 2011 • Category: News, November 2011

Collaborative research between the UF CVM and the College of Medicine could help both humans and horses fight osteoarthritis.

Researcher’s photo of sandhill crane published

By • Nov 8th, 2011 • Category: November 2011, People

Researcher’s crane photo published in magazine   Dr. Tom  Wronski may study bones at work, but at home he is fascinated by birds. An avid bird watcher, Wronski, by day a professor of anatomy and bone biology with the college’s department of physiological sciences,  subscribes to the magazine, Bird Watching. The magazine invites readers to […]

UF’s Jeremy Foley says CVM shares “culture of excellence” with athletics

By • Nov 8th, 2011 • Category: Around the College, November 2011

UF’s Jeremy Foley: CVM shares “culture of excellence” with athletics   To University of Florida Athletic Director Jeremy Foley, programmatic and institutional excellence are all about one thing – a culture of integrity, excellence and professionalism. It’s the reason UF sports programs have been so successful in the long term, and it’s not because of […]

Student says students, staff contributed to his recovery

By • Oct 31st, 2011 • Category: November 2011, People

Student thankful for support in health journey Seth Colman got by with a little help from his friends. In his case, his best friends were his veterinary school classmates. In September 2010, Colman’s six-year battle with ulcerative colitis came to a head. Despite trying numerous medical and drug therapies, Colman’s doctors recommended that he take […]

Rescue horse survives risky surgery at UF, on track for better life

By • Oct 28th, 2011 • Category: Features, News, November 2011

Rescued horse survives risky surgery at UF, now is back on track for a better life.

Technician appreciation dinner held

By • Oct 26th, 2011 • Category: Around the College, Features, November 2011

The UF Veterinary Hospitals hosted an appreciation dinner for veterinary technicians on Oct. 14.

Class of 2006 reunites at CVM

By • Oct 26th, 2011 • Category: Around the College, Features, November 2011

A good time was held by all during the Class of 2006’s five-year reunion.