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Category: academics VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Natalia Strandberg , articleMeet Natalia Strandberg, a clinical pathologist who loves balancing microscopy with teaching and finds joy in helping students grow and gain confidence in interpreting clinical data. She is passionate about mental health in veterinary medicine and advocates for a healthier, more sustainable culture in the profession. In her downtime, she crochets whimsical stuffed animals and relaxes with her husband and two cats.
Date: Jun 20, 2025 - -
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Category: research From lab coats to life paths, a day of career discovery , articleThe day after showcasing groundbreaking research, Virginia Tech's veterinary graduate students swapped microscopes for mentors at their first-ever Professional Development Day. Alumni who started in the same program shared wildly different career journeys — from Google to NIH to specialty practice — while teaching essential skills academic training doesn't cover: personal branding, networking, and translating scientific precision into career resilience.
Date: Jun 04, 2025 - -
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Category: research Veterinary college's 2025 research symposium highlights science that serves , articleThe veterinary college showcased 70-plus research projects that go far beyond the lab, helping communities, animals, and the people who care for them.
Date: Jun 04, 2025 - -
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Category: academics VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Jia-Ray Yu , articleMeet Jia-Ray Yu, assistant professor and passionate researcher driven by bold ideas and student success. Since joining the college in 2021, he’s found the greatest reward in mentoring trainees and watching their work come to life. His dream? Discover a breakthrough drug for childhood brain cancer and celebrate with a mojito in the Maldives.
Date: May 14, 2025 - -
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Category: research 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Bryan Hsu talks about the role of bacteriophages in the gut , articleHsu explained the role of bacteriophages, commonly called phages, in the gut microbiome as well as their potential in phage therapy and the potential as a tool against antibiotic resistance.
Date: May 12, 2025 - -
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Category: academics Tom Cecere to deliver commencement address to veterinary college Class of 2025 , articleCecere joined the veterinary college faculty in 2012 and has become known for his passion for teaching and mentorship.
Date: May 07, 2025 - -
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Category: research Inaugural winners of new research awards named , articleEstablished by the Office of Research and Innovation and Office of Faculty Affairs and funded by the Virginia Tech Alumni Association, the new awards were created to complement the Jacob A Lutz Award for Eminent Scholars.
Date: May 05, 2025 - -
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Category: academics Celebrating the art of veterinary excellence, faculty honored at VMCVM awards , articleThe ceremony showcased not just what these veterinary professionals achieve but who they are at heart.
Date: Apr 30, 2025 - -
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Category: research Bacteria’s mysterious viruses can fan flames of antibiotic damage, according to new model , articleVirginia Tech biologists developed a mouse model that allows researchers to eliminate and revive bacteria-eating virus communities without affecting the gut bacteria. Using the model, researchers discovered that the viruses can exacerbate collateral damage from antibiotics.
Date: Apr 28, 2025 - -
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Category: research A new perspective on parasites — Gustavo Baptista joins veterinary college research team , articleBaptista hopes his fascination with these microscopic invaders will drive innovative research that could one day lead to better treatments for animals and humans.
Date: Apr 14, 2025 - -
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Category: academics VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Clay Caswell , articleClay Caswell, who joined the veterinary college in 2013, cherishes mentoring trainees in the lab by witnessing emerging scientists develop innovative projects and fall in love with science. Guided by the simple advice to "listen", he finds fulfillment in every breakthrough while unwinding with puzzles and a cold beer.
Date: Feb 24, 2025 - -
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Category: research Genomics Sequencing Center offers personalized research resources , articleOne of several research infrastructure facilities supported by the Fralin Life Sciences Institute, the Genomics Sequencing Center hosts a team of molecular biologists and uses next-generation sequencing technologies that will save researchers time, money, and risk.
Date: Feb 21, 2025 - -
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Biologists transform gut bacteria into tiny protein pharmacies , articleBiologists converted gut bacteria into miniature protein factories that manufacture and release a sustained flow of targeted proteins inside the lower intestines. This technique solves one of the longstanding problems surrounding gastrointestinal drug delivery.
Date: Feb 18, 2025 - -
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Category: research John Rossmeisl receives Virginia’s top faculty honor , articleRossmeisl, whose research focuses on developing treatment options for brain cancers that are difficult to treat in dogs and humans, received a 2025 Outstanding Faculty Award from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.
Date: Jan 29, 2025 - -
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Category: academics VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Jessica Gilbertie , articleJessica Gilbertie is a passionate faculty member dedicated to mentoring veterinary students as they grow into confident doctors. Inspired by Marie Curie, she leads groundbreaking antimicrobial research while finding joy in cooking, reading, and spending time with her rescue Greyhound, Dolly. Her advice: embrace your journey, seek support, and enjoy every step toward your goals.
Date: Jan 16, 2025 - -
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Category: research Study maps key stages of immune response to deadly fungal infection , articleKirsten Nielsen's latest research as part of the Center for One Health Research reveals a precise timeline of immune responses that could reshape treatment strategies.
Date: Jan 15, 2025 - -
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Category: research New Virginia Tech cancer researcher seeks to understand and predict deadly tumor metastasis , articleShenglin Mei, the newest principal investigator of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute Cancer Research Center in Washington, D.C., applies computational biology, genetics, and immunology to study cancer’s spread away from the primary tumor.
Date: Dec 17, 2024 - -
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Category: academics VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Fawzy Elnady , articleFawzy Elnady, excels in teaching anatomy innovatively and is passionate about education and animal welfare. He draws inspiration from his veterinarian wife, Asmaa. In his free time, he enjoys their cats, Tama and Yarni, and hopes to visit Makkah for pilgrimage.
Date: Dec 10, 2024 - -
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Category: research Study assesses virulence of Cryptococcus strains, laying groundwork for improved treatment , articleThe laboratory of Kirsten Nielsen in the Center for One Health Research has completed a six-year study to examine the virulence of 38 clinical isolates from various strains of Cryptococcus.
Date: Dec 09, 2024 - -
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Category: research In memoriam: Bernard Jortner, professor emeritus of biomedical sciences and pathobiology , articleJortner joined the veterinary college at its opening in 1980. He later became co-director of the Laboratory for Neurotoxicity Studies.
Date: Oct 13, 2024 -
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