News from College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, CSU

The funding will allow Ghosh and his research group to further investigate what causes tissue degeneration when cells and genes are stretched beyond their physiological limit, and how the process can be intervened through medicine.

Pack the park: CSU friends welcome to attend July 30 Rams at the Rockies

On Sunday, July 30, all CSU fans are invited to see the Colorado Rockies hopefully light up the Oakland A’s at Coors Field during the 2023 Rams at the Rockies game.

Photo slideshow: Spring 2023 commencement ceremonies

More than 5,000 Colorado State University graduates received their degrees May 12-14 during CSU's spring commencement ceremonies.

Undergraduate researchers end the semester real-world ready

In the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, CURE labs immerse students in hands-on, relevant research and learning lab skills needed to pursue their own professional paths in science.

Outstanding Graduates: Spring 2023

Commitment. Persistence. Resiliency. The Class of 2023 represents the very best of Colorado State University, displaying courage in the face of adversity in the pursuit of their degrees. Meet just a few of the outstanding students from CSU’s eight colleges who are graduating this spring.

CSU Magazine: At CSU, even the labs are going green

“The amount of water and energy used by a research lab is astronomical,” said Rebecca Staudenmaier, lab manager and research associate with the Dobos Lab. “If we can be sustainable, it lowers costs, it can leverage grants, and it’s just the right thing to do. The support of the University makes it easier.”

The college in the news

CBS Colorado: Bison population, with Yellowstone National Park roots, explodes in Colorado

VIDEO: In 2015 researchers at Colorado State University, in conjunction with the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County, released a small herd of bison onto the 2,700-acre Soapstone Prairie north of Fort Collins. The herd originally included just 10 bison, but thanks to advanced assisted reproductive technologies at CSU, the herd has grown significantly and has been kept as close to genetically pure as possible and free of brucellosis.

Greeley Tribune: Colorado State’s veterinary medicine program ranked 2nd by U.S. News and World Report for 2023-24

University of California-Davis (average rating of 4.5) was ranked first, Cornell University in Ithaca, New York was third, Ohio State ranked fourth and North Carolina State and the University of Pennsylvania tied for fifth.

KDVR: CSU vet school ranked 2nd in nation

VIDEO: Colorado State University's veterinary medicine program has been ranked as one of the top grad schools in the whole U.S.

Ag Daily: Equine infectious anemia reported in horse brought to Colorado

The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s State Veterinarians Office was notified on March 28, 2023 that a horse residing in Garfield County had tested presumptive positive for Equine Infectious Anemia. The initial test was completed at Colorado State University’s Western Slope Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory with the confirmatory test completed at the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa, on April 4, 2023.

Coloradoan: Fort Collins 2nd-graders’ best questions about space, answered by a real astronaut

CSU alum astronaut Kjell Lindgren visited the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery on Thursday morning to speak to second-graders from Putnam and Laurel elementary schools, along with dozens of community members who showed up to watch.

New York Times: Why Dead Birds Are Falling From the Sky

CSU alum Dr. Nicole Nemeth, a wildlife pathologist at the University of Georgia and her colleagues found a high rate of bald eagle nest failure (no surviving chicks) and adult deaths, with dead birds brought to the lab and confirmed to be ravaged by the H.P.A.I. virus. “It was very sad and alarming,” Dr. Nemeth said.

Knowable Magazine: Inside the brains of aging dogs

Veterinary neurologist Stephanie McGrath at Colorado State University performs MRI scans on participants in the Dog Aging Project, looking for features that may connect brain shrinkage and other physical changes to dementia in older dogs. Most exciting, she says, is that her work suggests MRI might one day be used as an early detection tool.

Denver7: Moose at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo recovering after toe amputation

Zoo staff and Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital members operated on Atka on Tuesday to remove the toe. As of 4:30 p.m., Atka was doing well and had even stood up.

Biodiversity Blog: Equity, Inclusion, and Justice in Science

Neurodiversity

Better understanding neurodiversity allows us to create a more inclusive community and to build a more diverse and innovative field of scientists, veterinarians, and other biomedical professionals of tomorrow.

MURALS 2023

We celebrated our students' research at MURALS and were especially excited for our student winners.

Equity-minded well-being

Well-being is an essential component of building a thriving community, but to reach it, we must center justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The end of affirmative action is a call to action

The Supreme Court is poised to end Affirmative Action. It's important to understand what that means for us in higher education.

People

The Legacy of Dr. Rodney Page

The One Medicine for pets and people approach has guided Dr. Rodney Page’s career. After a lifetime of achievements, Page has announced his plans to retire as the longtime director of the Robert H. and Mary G. Flint Animal Cancer Center and the Stephen J. Withrow Presidential Chair in Oncology.

Celebrate Undergraduate Research and Creativity winners announced

Colorado State University undergraduates recently showcased a range of scholarly work across disciplines at the annual Celebrate Undergraduate Research and Creativity showcase hosted by CSU’s Office for Undergraduate Research and Artistry.

CSU students receive Udall Undergraduate Scholarships

Several Colorado State University students were recently honored by one of the country’s top public service scholarship programs.

PSD, other students receive message of hope during Climate Leadership Summit at CSU

More than 250 high school students from Northern Colorado heard Colorado State University and Fort Collins experts talk during the 2023 Climate Leadership Summit organized by Poudre School District students, some of whom are enrolled at Futures Lab. The event drew participants from at least 10 districts.

Five classified staff, Technician Advisory Council receive annual CPC awards

President Amy Parsons presented awards to five employees and one advisory council at the April 20 Classified Personnel Council meeting in the Lory Student Center.

CVMBS colleagues honored at Celebrate! Colorado State Awards

Congratulations, colleagues! Each year, Colorado State University celebrates the teaching, research and service achievements of CSU students, alumni and friends, academic faculty, administrative professionals and classified staff as part of the Celebrate! Colorado State Awards.

In Memory: Dr. John Martin Colburn

Kremmling native and long-time veterinarian, John Martin Colburn passed away on March 31, 2023. He earned a bachelor's in animal production in 1962 and a DVM in 1967 from CSU.

Animal Health

New MRI advances CSU’s diagnostic imaging capabilities

"The technological advances mean that the new images are much better in detail. We can also run different types of sequences, which allow us to gain more information about any conditions we may find.” -Dr. Camilla Cooper, associate professor of neurology

PhD student recognized for groundbreaking research on cattle disease

Biomedical Sciences PhD student Jessica Kincade's award-winning, novel research aims to help the cattle industry develop better management techniques, therapeutics, and improved vaccines in the future.

Puerto Rican pup receives the gift of a healthy future thanks to minimally invasive heart procedure at CSU

The puppy, Will, made the long journey from Puerto Rico to receive the rare cardiac procedure at CSU's veterinary teaching hospital.

Your healthy dog can help vets understand how dogs breathe in emergencies

The Arterial Blood Gas at Altitude Study at the Colorado State University James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital is looking for healthy dogs, especially brachycephalic (short-muzzled, flat-faced) breeds⁠ — English bulldogs, French bulldogs, and pugs ⁠— to participate in this research that will show veterinarians if dogs breathe differently in high altitude environments.