News from College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, CSU

The team is developing guidelines for reviewing the more than 100 proposals and ideas that the RBEI has received from CSU students, faculty and staff.

Urban green space can prevent premature deaths, study finds

Researchers said urban greening programs also make cities more sustainable and livable.

From rural roots to modern medicine: College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Take a look back at the history of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

CAC grads helped shape nation’s veterinary education

Thomas W. Stewart served a vitally important role in the history of what is now the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

All creatures great and small cared for by CSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Take a look back at some of our patients’ stories that made us smile.

President McConnell speaks from the heart at inauguration ceremony

As Joyce McConnell spoke Thursday, Nov. 14, during her investiture ceremony and saw her 93-year-old mother, Bessie, and 90-year-old father, Harvey, sitting in the audience, she couldn’t help but think about her journey to become CSU’s 15th president.

Japanese veterinarians learn specialized skills in CSU's residency program

Veterinary specialists in Japan are few and far between.

Impact Magazine

Village women lead rural health advances in Nepal

With the help of a smartphone app developed at Colorado State University, Nepalese women lead a life-saving public health initiative in their villages.

Day at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Have you ever wondered what goes on at the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital each day?

Good Karma: A daughter’s love lives on in miracle foals

The Equine Reproduction Laboratory helped equestrian Thea Cross preserve the linked legacies of her father, Dr. Robert Cross (D.V.M., ’64), and her mare, Excess Karma.

Man’s best friend: Translational Medicine Institute accelerates bench-to-bedside therapies for all species

"We deal with the same problems, just different species. If we can solve the problem in one species, it can be applied to the other." Dr. Dave Frisbie

To build a better student, build a better school

As public schools face an infrastructure crisis, researchers and students collaborate on a big question: Does your school help you learn? Or does it make you sick?

Dream Lab: Undergraduate research transforms students into scientists

Undergraduate research experiences ignite lifelong passion for science.

Under the goggles: Human Virtual Anatomy Project revolutionizes classroom and clinic

Virtual reality makes human anatomy more intuitive for students, patients, and clinicians.

People

Japanese veterinarians learn specialized skills in CSU's residency program

Veterinary specialists in Japan are few and far between.

One Health passport: Grad student studies prions and forges friendships in Japan

Kaityln Wagner studied prions and laid the groundwork for international collaborations during an externship at Hokkaido University in Japan.

GradShow award winners represent graduate programs throughout CSU

Presentations by nearly 300 graduate students at the 2019 GradShow included live performances, visual arts, and research posters.

Dr. VandeWoude named director of the One Health Initiative

The institute is focused on examining interconnected problems in health between humans, animals and the environment.

Going viral: Colorado State Magazine profile on Dr. Sue VandeWoude

“Understanding disease dynamics is part of our broader discussions about conservation because supporting a diversity of species creates a more balanced and healthy ecosystem.” -Dr. Sue VandeWoude

First Lady: Alumna is an enduring symbol of educational access and inclusion

Colorado State Magazine: Libbie Coy was the first woman to graduate from college in Colorado. She became a pillar on campus and in the community.

Joint Effort: Dr. Wayne McIlwraith profiled in Colorado State Magazine

McIlwraith’s research has contributed to insights and innovations in the prevention and rehabilitation of orthopaedic problems.

Animal Health

CSU vet students and partners host health clinic for Denver pets, families

For the fifth year, students and faculty from the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences brought free veterinary care, community education, and health resources to Denver’s Globeville and Elyria-Swansea neighborhoods.

Veterinary Innovation Summit set for Sept. 27-29

Launched at Texas A&M in 2017, the summit aims to provide attendees with a look at the future of veterinary medicine.

Colorado State University opens its Western Campus

The Western Campus in Orchard Mesa houses CSU Extension’s Western Regional Office and a 7,717-square-foot state-of-the-art veterinary diagnostic laboratory.

Veterinary hospital stray animal policy

The James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital asks that the public take healthy stray animals to the Larimer Humane Society, not the hospital.

In the News

American Angus Association: Pioneer in Pulmonary Arterial Pressure Research Recognized

Serving as a standard for researchers to follow, Dr. Tim Holt was named the recipient of the Tomhave Industry Achievement Award on Nov. 2 at the 2019 Angus Convention in Reno, Nevada.

Casper Star-Tribune: Scientist remembered for pioneering work on wildlife disease, saving black footed-ferret

Beth Williams exemplified how science should be accomplished, and now those lessons are being passed on to their students and their children, continuing to progress wildlife disease research around the globe.

JE Dunn wins construction award for Translational Medicine Institute

The C. Wayne McIlwraith Translational Medicine Institute at Colorado State University, built by the JE Dunn Construction Company, was named Best Building Project ($40- $70 Million – General Contractor) at the Associated General Contractors of Colorado Industry Gala and ACE Awards Nov. 1.

Higher Ed Experts: 36 inspiring higher education social media campaigns and ideas

"CSU’s video was incredible at turning a student’s work into a piece of visually compelling content that honed in on audience’s hope for a better, more equitable world." -Nitasha Maindiratta, Digital Marketing and Communications Manager – NYU Steinhardt School

JAVMA News: Zoetis opens laboratory at Colorado State

Zoetis Inc. researchers plan to develop immunotherapies for livestock in a 3,000-square-foot laboratory at Colorado State University's biological science research complex.

La Junta Tribune-Democrat: CSU-Arkansas Valley grand opening

Speakers expressed their thanks for the collaboration which resulted in the creation of this multi-purpose center, which serves as a veterinary and crop laboratory, an extension service and an experimental station.

Denver Post: “This is groundbreaking”: Canine clinical trial for potential cancer prevention vaccine underway at CSU

“This is the first trial ever conducted with the intent of trying to prevent a bunch of different kinds of cancer simultaneously,” said Dr. Douglas Thamm, director of clinical research at the Flint Animal Cancer at CSU’s James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital.