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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: 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: academics VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Flori Bliss , articleMeet Florence Bliss, a dedicated faculty member who’s passionate about hands-on learning and helping dogs thrive. Inspired by her students and her dad, she values persistence, patience, and growth through experience. When she’s not teaching, she’s outside adventuring—whether hiking, mountain biking, or planning her dream trek on the Pacific Crest Trail!
Date: Apr 11, 2025 - -
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Category: academics VMCVM Alumni and Faculty Spotlight: Sierra Guynn , articleMeet Sierra Guynn, a proud VMCVM alumna and faculty member since 2012. Inspired by her students, she is passionate about veterinary education, food animal medicine, and industry advocacy. She values resilience, problem-solving, and the power of people skills in veterinary practice. When she’s not teaching, she’s off exploring—because her travel list never stops growing!
Date: Mar 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: academics VMCVM Alumni and Faculty Spotlight: Virginia Edwards , articleMeet Virginia Edwards '07, DVM '12, a VMCVM alumna turned faculty member since 2016. Passionate about teaching, she thrives on mentoring students and celebrating their "lightbulb moments." A talented baker and singer, who enjoys time with her family and two dogs, Maggie and Shadow. Her favorite advice? "You belong here, and you can do this."
Date: Jan 27, 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: 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: academics VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Rebecca Persons , articleRebecca Persons DVM '20, a faculty member since 2020, finds joy in mentoring students and witnessing their growth, especially in clinical settings. She is passionate about palliative care, ensuring pets experience comfort and dignity in their final moments. Inspired by her mentor Jenny Marin, Rebecca also values self-care and wellness within the veterinary field. At home, she enjoys cooking adventurous meals and spending time with her husband and beloved pets.
Date: Nov 25, 2024 - -
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Category: academics VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Lijuan Yuan , articleLijuan Yuan has been with the veterinary college since 2007. She enjoys conducting impactful research, mentoring future researchers, and exploring new places. Specializing in human rotavirus and norovirus, her goal is to develop effective vaccines. An avid nature photographer, she also aims to travel to 100 countries.
Date: Oct 09, 2024 - -
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Category: academics VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Carla Phillips Savage , articleCarla Savage finds the most rewarding part of being a faculty member is helping students believe in their dreams. Inspired by her mom and passionate about kindness, she reminds students to pursue their unique visions. Outside of work, she enjoys ending the day with ice cream, dreams of owning a boat, and considers local wildlife her "free pets."
Date: Sep 13, 2024 - -
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Category: academics VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Elaine Claffey DVM '14 , articleElaine Claffey DVM '14, an alumnus and current faculty member, loves working with experts, is passionate about mentorship, and encourages students to explore large animal practice. She advises finding perspective through rest and enjoys baking, and hanging out with her cat, four chickens, a kitten named Clifford, a puppy named Hazel, and a Thoroughbred.
Date: Aug 08, 2024 - -
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Category: academics VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Jessica Black , articleJessica Black, Director of Student Success for the DVM Program, loves being part of students' journeys, offering encouragement and support to help them achieve their goals. Jessica is passionate about destigmatizing mental health and promoting holistic student success while enjoying time with her family, creative pursuits, and dreams of visiting Ireland.
Date: Jul 12, 2024 - -
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Category: academics VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Augusta O'Reilly , articleAugusta O'Reilly, supports the humans behind our pets and champions different cultural practices for euthanasia and cremation, making her a valuable asset to our community.
Date: Jun 11, 2024 - -
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Category: news directly from around campus Nadia Rogers’ career highlighted by the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants , articleNadia Rogers, the Robert M. Brown Faculty Fellow in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems, is featured in the spring 2024 edition of Disclosures, the official magazine of the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA).
Date: May 31, 2024 - -
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Category: academics VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Kiri DeBose , articleKiri DeBose, has a multifaceted career embracing teaching, research, and outreach and thrives on the variety and impact of her work. An advocate for personal authenticity and respectful interactions, she continually seeks to make a positive difference. Alongside her dynamic career, Kiri is passionate about animal welfare and enjoys unwinding at home with her extensive menagerie of pets and farm animals.
Date: May 10, 2024 - -
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Category: academics VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Margie Christianson , articleMargie Christianson, excels in spotlighting the veterinary community's endeavors. Despite shifting from her early veterinary aspirations due to her squeamish nature, she effectively contributes through her roles in design, social media, and branding. Margie's passion extends into dog agility competitions with her corgis and pet photography.
Date: Apr 12, 2024 - -
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Category: academics VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Sharon Dunn '94 , articleSharon Dunn, an employee at the veterinary college since 1994, embodies the spirit of dedication and service, having transitioned from an emergency hire position upon graduating from Virginia Tech to playing a pivotal role across various divisions within the college.
Date: Mar 15, 2024 - -
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Category: academics Faculty Spotlight: Erin Phoenix '11, DVM '17 , articleErin Phoenix, a VMCVM alum and faculty member who is excited for the opportunity to grow and support future veterinarians to give back to her profession and alma mater.
Date: Feb 09, 2024 - -
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Category: academics Faculty Spotlight: Jacquelyn Pelzer DVM '97 , articleJacquelyn Pelzer, a VMCVM alum and committed faculty member since 2009, delights in nurturing veterinary students through their transformative journey. A former professional surfer turned veterinarian, she effortlessly balances diverse roles with style.
Date: Jan 12, 2024 -