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Some Previous Recipients of the School of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Achievement Award

The Alumni Achievement Award recipients, 2008.

Recipients of the 2008 Alumni Achievement Award: (Standing, from left) Roger Newton, Randy Scagliotti, John Madigan and Gregory Ferraro; (seated) Bill Lasley, Michael Kotlikoff.

Gregory L. Ferraro (DVM, 1971), director of the Center for Equine Health, UC Davis, was recognized for leadership and dedication to the advancement of equine health and welfare.

Michael Kotlikoff (PhD, physiology, 1984), professor of biomedical sciences and the Austin O. Hooey Dean of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, was recognized for contributions to cardiovascular research and accomplishments as a leader in academic veterinary medicine.

Bill Lee Lasley (PhD, physiology, 1972), professor emeritus and associate director of the Center for Health and the Environment, UC Davis, was recognized for contributions to research and education in the field of comparative endocrinology.

John E. Madigan (DVM 1975), professor of medicine in the Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, UC Davis, was recognized for contributions to equine medicine, neonatal care, and animal welfare and rescue.

Roger S. Newton (PhD, nutrition, 1980), founder, president and CEO of Esperion Therapeutics, Inc., was recognized for contributions as a pioneer in atherosclerosis and cardiovascular pharmacology research.

Randall H. Scagliotti (DVM 1973), co-medical director and ophthalmologist, Eye Care for Animals, Inc., a national referral hospital for veterinary ophthalmology, was recognized for leadership in specialty practice and devotion as a mentor in the field of veterinary ophthalmology.

 

 

Five alumni achievers

Recipients of the 2007 Alumni Achievement Award: (Back row, from left) Michael J. McCloskey, Bradford P. Smith, N. James MacLachlan; (front row) Alice Wolf, Denny Constantine.

Five Honored with 2007 Alumni Achievement Award

 


 
James Moore Marguerite Pappioanou John Pascoe

Dean Bennie Osburn congratulates the 2006 Alumni Achievement Award recipients during the school's commencement ceremony. Photos, from left:

James Moore, distinguished research professor, University of Georgia Department of Large Animal Medicine (DVM, UC Davis, 1974) for his contribution to understanding the pathophysiology of equine colic, endotoxemia and laminitis;

Marguerite Pappaioanou, professor of infectious disease epidemiology, University of Minnesota School of Public Health and College of Veterinary Medicine (MPVM, UC Davis, 1976; PhD, comparative pathology, UC Davis, 1982) for her outstanding contributions to epidemiology and public health;

John Pascoe, executive associate dean, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (residency, equine surgery, UC Davis, 1979; PhD, comparative pathology, UC Davis, 1986) for his vision, energy and passion as architect of the future of the world's leading veterinary school and academic program.

 

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