2008 College of Veterinary Medicine News Archive
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Item 2008 CVM News: Leaders among us [in the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP)]Office of Communications (Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, 2008-10-14)This news item is about: At the recent annual convention for the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP), several Cornellians were recognized for their leadership in the profession.Item 2008 CVM News: Excellence in research recognized: Robert Weiss earns 2008 Pfizer Animal Health awardOffice of Communications (Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, 2008-09-30)This news item is about: Robert S. Weiss, PhD, associate professor for molecular genetics, earned the 2008 Pfizer Animal Health Award for Research Excellence, which comes with $1,000 prize. He will present his research findings at a College of Veterinary Medicine seminar on Tuesday, December 9, 2008, during which time he will be presented with his award. The award has been provided to schools of veterinary medicine since 1985, promoting the accomplishments and research productivity of faculty in the early stages of their career. Weiss's long-term goal is to improve cancer prevention, detection, and treatment in animals and humans. His particular research interest focuses on genome maintenance mechanisms and how the cells behave to preserve the DNA sequence.Item 2008 CVM News: [Robert F.] Gilmour appointed for second termOffice of Communications (Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, 2008-10-23)This news item is about: Research is a collaborative enterprise, said Robert Gilmour. With rare exceptions, the days of the lone ranger are gone. Over the past decade there has been a reawakening of research at the Vet College, with new leadership and a new philosophy. I've been fortunate to have been a part of that. Gilmour accepted his current position in 2003 and was recently reappointed for another five-year term as associate dean for research and graduate education. Explaining that research at Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine is roots-driven and faculty-inspired, Gilmour added, faculty approaches the administration looking for support and partnership, not a prescription.Item 2008 CVM News: [Suzanne] Snedeker to give talk on environmental estrogensOffice of Communications (Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, 2008-10-14)This news item is about: On October 19, Dr. Suzanne Snedeker, associate director of translational research for Cornell's Program on Breast Cancer and Environmental Risk Factors (BCERF), will present information on the link between environmental estrogens that are found in everyday products and increased breast cancer risk at a meeting of the Sigma Alpha - Alpha Psi sorority. This professional agriculture sorority includes undergraduate members interested in the veterinary sciences.Item 2008 CVM News: Commencement 2008, includes Next Steps by Dean Michael I. Kotlikoff and Delivering the charge to the Class of 2008 by Dr. Dan FletcherOffice of Communications (Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, 2008-05-13)This news item is about: in his first hooding ceremony as the Austin O. Hooey Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Dean Kotlikoff opened the 2008 ceremony with congratulations and an introduction to the Cornell Covenant.Item 2008 CVM News: Research opportunity for specialty-trained veterinariansOffice of Communications (Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, 2008-11-11)This news item is about: Applications are currently being accepted for the 2009 Clinical Fellows Program of the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. The anticipated starting date is August 1, 2009.Item 2008 CVM News: Samantha the sheep gets a leg up, thanks to the work of CU veterinarians and sanctuaryOffice of Communications (Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, 2008-11-03)This news item from the Cornell Chronicle is about: Several disabled goats and sheep--rescued by the Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen, NY--have a new lease on life: They have been given artificial legs, thanks to the work of several Cornell veterinarians working with Ithaca's Hangar Orthotics and Prosthetics.Item 2008 CVM News: Julio Lopez and student diversityOffice of Communications (Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, 2008-05-27)This news item from the Cornell Chronicle is about: A passing encounter in a Los Angeles barbershop changed how veterinary student Julio Lopez '08 thinks about his heritage. While waiting for a haircut, a Latino middle school student noticed Lopez's undergraduate biology textbook peeking out of his bag and asked what school he attended. When Lopez, a Mexican-American, replied University of California-Los Angeles, the boy said, Wow, you made it.Item 2008 CVM News: Quality milk requires quality veterinariansOffice of Communications (Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, 2008-11-04)This news item from Voice of America is about: Voice of America's Veronique LaCapra discusses the production of safe milk and the shortage of large animal veterinarians.Item 2008 CVM News: Internationally known scientist recognized by College of Veterinary Medicine [Alexander Sandy deLahunta]Office of Communications (Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, 2008-10-01)This news item is about: Dr. Alexander (Sandy) de Lahunta will be recognized with the College of Veterinary Medicine's Alumni Association's Daniel Elmer Salmon Award for Distinguished Alumni Service. To be presented at the New York State Veterinary Conference, on October 4, 2008, the award recognizes and honors Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine graduates who have distinguished themselves in service to the profession, their communities or to the College.