NASA Twins Study offers new insight on how a human's body responds to spaceflight
Professor Susan Bailey's project was one of 10 investigations supported by 84 researchers across 12 universities.
CVMBS News
Smoothing ruffled feathers: Long-acting antibiotic could reduce stress for sick bald eagles
Dr. Miranda Sadar is exploring the use of a long-acting antibiotic on raptors to see if it would remain active in the bloodstream longer, reducing the need to restrain birds as often over the course of treatment.
World TB Day inspires students to join fight against tuberculosis
Danara Flores is a tuberculosis survivor and was the keynote speaker at Colorado State University’s annual celebration of World Tuberculosis Day, which promotes tuberculosis research by engaging high school students looking for a future in disease research.
Dr. David Van Metre celebration of life planned for April 24
The College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences will host a celebration of Dr. David Van Metre's life for colleagues, students, friends and family at 3:30 p.m. April 24, at the C. Wayne McIlwraith Translational Medicine Institute, 2350 Gillette Drive, Fort Collins.
CSU researchers discover new technique to test for viral infections
A team of researchers has developed technology that can detect small amounts of antibodies in a person's blood.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at animal care at Veterinary Teaching Hospital Open House April 13
Learn how we care for animals at the 40th annual James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital Open House from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday April 13.
Rams Remember Rams ceremony April 9
All members of our campus community, along with family and friends, are invited to a candlelight remembrance ceremony 5-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, to honor Colorado State University students, faculty, staff, and former or retired employees who passed away this academic year.
People
Infectious Disease Research Center named 2019 Bioscience/Medical Manufacturer of the Year
The Center was honored for its work to support the development and manufacturing of diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccine products.
CSU hires first chief medical research officer
CSU has named its first chief medical research officer and Translational Medicine Institute associate director of research.
World TB Day inspires students to join fight against tuberculosis
Danara Flores is a tuberculosis survivor and was the keynote speaker at Colorado State University’s annual celebration of World Tuberculosis Day, which promotes tuberculosis research by engaging high school students looking for a future in disease research.
In memory: David Van Metre
David Copley Van Metre, age 55, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Monday, April 1.
One Health grants spur research collaboration
Four CSU research teams have received grants through the One Health Research and Development program, a campus-wide funding opportunity that aims to create collaborations between human, animal and environmental health research.
National Needs Fellowship students awarded opportunity to collaborate with international scientists
National Needs Fellowship PhD students were awarded a unique travel grant to learn from experts in Australia and New Zealand.
Dr. Ross Palmer named president-elect of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society
The Veterinary Orthopedic Society named Dr. Ross Palmer, professor of orthopedic surgery at Colorado State University, president-elect of the organization at the 46th Annual Veterinary Orthopedic Society conference in February.
Animal Health
Smoothing ruffled feathers: Long-acting antibiotic could reduce stress for sick bald eagles
Dr. Miranda Sadar is exploring the use of a long-acting antibiotic on raptors to see if it would remain active in the bloodstream longer, reducing the need to restrain birds as often over the course of treatment.
CBD clinical trial seeks dogs with epilepsy
Dr. Stephanie McGrath and her neurology team are seeking to enroll 60 dogs in a clinical trial investigating the safety and efficacy of CBD in dogs with epilepsy.
Feline superheroes assemble to investigate tummy trouble
The Feline Cancer Core, a multidisciplinary CSU team has joined forces to find answers to a question that has vexed animal owners and clinicians alike: Is it cancer or is it IBD?
Annie the orphaned kitten gets life-saving heart surgery
A nine-month-old kitten with a congenital heart defect was given a new lease on life when veterinarians from Colorado State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital performed corrective surgery.
In the News
Reddit: We are experts working on The Twins Study to learn how NASA spaceflight affects the human body. Ask Us Anything!
The Twins Study encompassed 10 separate investigators (including CSU's Susan Bailey) who coordinated and shared all data and analysis as one large, integrated research team. Retired NASA astronaut Scott Kelly spent 340 days in low-Earth orbit aboard the International Space Station while retired NASA astronaut Mark Kelly, his identical twin, remained on Earth.
Reporter-Herald: Man drives across country to Larimer Humane to adopt dog he found in the Poudre Canyon
Matthew Glatz took Amelia to the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. There, veterinarians handled her immediate medical needs and scanned her for a microchip, which they found, and then called the Larimer Humane Society.
Bovine Veterinarian: Hard Calvings Mean a Difficult Start in Life for Calves
Calves born requiring any kind of assistance should automatically be considered “at-risk,” even if they appear healthy, according to Colorado State University Professor of Veterinary Medicine Franklyn Garry.
Coloradoan: Check out Colorado State University’s vet hospital at annual open house
Colorado State University is opening its doors again to provide an up-close look at its veterinary teaching hospital Saturday. The James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, 300 W. Drake Road in Fort Collins, will host its 40th annual open house, complete with educational demonstrations, lectures, hospital tours and even a "teddy bear clinic" for kids.
JAVMA News: American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians awards
The AAVLD award for Distinguished Service Award went to Dr. Kristy Pabilonia (Colorado State '02), Fort Collins, Colorado, for volunteering time, energy, and professionalism to substantially enrich and advance the AAVLD and the field of veterinary diagnostic medicine.
The Horse: How Veterinarians Evaluate Saddle Fit
Dr. Kevin Haussler of Colorado State University describes how a saddle should fit horses and how he investigates saddle-fit issues that might cause back pain.
KWWL News: Iowa Farm Sanctuary travels to Nebraska to help pigs after flooding
VIDEO: Love, the rescued pig, is currently being treated at the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital and is recovering.
JAVMA News: 2+2 programs add up
Josh Link, a Pennsylvania native, found his home in Alaska's veterinary community. Link will be one of the first to graduate from a 2+2 program that connects the University of Alaska-Fairbanks and the CSU College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in May.
Events
Dr. David Van Metre celebration of life planned for April 24
The College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences will host a celebration of Dr. David Van Metre's life for colleagues, students, friends and family at 3:30 p.m. April 24, at the C. Wayne McIlwraith Translational Medicine Institute, 2350 Gillette Drive, Fort Collins.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at animal care at Veterinary Teaching Hospital Open House April 13
Learn how we care for animals at the 40th annual James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital Open House from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday April 13.
Rams Remember Rams ceremony April 9
All members of our campus community, along with family and friends, are invited to a candlelight remembrance ceremony 5-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, to honor Colorado State University students, faculty, staff, and former or retired employees who passed away this academic year.
Colorado Influencers event features impact of women March 7
CSU researchers and community members will talk about innovative women who have served as an inspiration in their lives.