Topics of articles in this issue of 'Scopes include: A Message from the Dean (M. I. Kotlikoff); A Note from the Council (P. Reilly); To Break the Grip of Preeclampsia (R. Davisson); Preserving the Best Traits and Health (S. Center); Challenging the Status Quo (R. Bicalho); Injured Bobcat Treated at Cornell (S. Bliss); Champion Mare's Legacy Lives on with Birth of a Filly (S. Bedford-Guaus); Sustaining Quality of Life (T. Page); Hands-on for Happiness (D. Shillito); Realizing a Life-long Goal (L. Rath); Estate Planning Benefits Feline Research and CUHA Patients (Ann Holt Research Fund for Feline Health); Creative Ways to Give; A Relationship Built on Trust (A. Nixon); News Briefs; Fiscal 2009 Financial Report; Report of Giving; Grants and Contracts; Volunteer Leadership; [In memoriam], George Abbott.