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Racing Medication & Testing Consortium to Fund Postdoctoral Fellowship and Research Proposal

by Trina J Wood
October 31, 2023

Dr. Camilo Jaramillo-Morales with the Pharmacology and Toxicology Graduate group at the University of California, Davis recently received prestigious funding from The Racing Medication & Testing Consortium (RMTC) for a 3-year postdoctoral fellowship research project “Micro RNAs as Sensitive Biomarkers for Detection of Drug Administration in Horses.”

Dr. Julie Dechant (left) receives her award from Dr. Joie Watson.

Julie Dechant Recognized With the 2023 Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award

by Trina J Wood
October 31, 2023

Dr. Julie Dechant was recognized with the 2023 Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award for excellence in teaching in the classroom and the clinic.

Dr. Hugues Beaufrère receives award from Dr. Joie Watson

Hugues Beaufrere Honored With the School’s 2023 SVM Innovation in Teaching Award

by Trina J Wood
October 31, 2023

Dr. Hugues Beaufrere, associate professor in the Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, was recognized with the school’s 2023 SVM Innovation in Teaching Award.

Dr. Heather Knych (left) receives her award from Dr. Joie Watson

Heather Knych Recognized With the School’s 2023 Faculty Distinguished Teaching Award

by Trina J Wood
October 31, 2023

Dr. Heather Knych was recognized with the school’s 2023 Faculty Distinguished Teaching Award for excellence in teaching pharmacology at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.

Lynelle Johnson Honored With the 2023 Boehringer-Ingelheim Research Mentoring Award

by Trina J Wood
October 31, 2023

Dr. Lynelle Johnson, professor in the Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, was honored with the 2023 Boehringer-Ingelheim Research Mentoring Award.

As Featured in Comstock's

October 31, 2023

A special Comstocks Magazine supplement highlighting the school’s rich heritage and bright future as a leader in veterinary medicine. Featured stories: 75 Years of Excellence, Transforming the Future, Innovative Care, Our Philanthropic Supporters, Local Impact and more!

Stephen McSorley receives award from Danika Bannasch

Stephen McSorley Honored with Zoetis Research Award

by Trina J Wood
October 31, 2023

Research

Dr. Stephen McSorley, professor in the Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Cell Biology, was honored with the 2023 Zoetis Award for Research Excellence

veterinarian receiving award at conference

Dentistry Team Receives National Awards

by Rob Warren
October 31, 2023

Small Animal

Faculty and residents from the Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service received several awards and certificates at the Veterinary Dental Forum.

USDA Awards $2 Million to Study Livestock Grazing in Organic Orchards

by Pamela Kan-Rice
October 30, 2023

Food & Agriculture

The University of California and The Organic Center are collaborating on research to help organic orchard growers safely incorporate livestock grazing into their farming practices.

Alumni Spotlight - Karen Whala

October 29, 2023

Alumni

Dr. Karen Whala stands as a testament to the enduring spirit and the transformative power of passion. Born in Pasadena, California, to a modest African American family, Karen's humble beginnings never deterred her dreams. With early fascinations with animals, ranging from reptiles to goats, her childhood was filled with visits to petting zoos and memorable appearances at children’s birthday parties with her menagerie.