The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) Alumni Association has recognized two graduates with 2022 alumni awards for achievements in advancing the veterinary medical profession, animal and human health, and humanity. The awards …
Graduate Program News
Four Honored With School of Veterinary Medicine 2021 Alumni Awards
Posted onThe University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) Alumni Advisory Board has recognized four graduates with 2021 alumni awards for achievements in advancing the veterinary medical profession, animal health and humanity. The awards were …
Summer Scholars Present Research Virtually at 2021 National Veterinary Symposium
Posted onThe UW School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) was well represented at the 2021 Virtual National Veterinary Scholars Symposium and DVM/PhD Student Colloquium in August, held online this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and hosted …
Micro-Molded ‘Ice Cube Tray’ Scaffold Is Next Step in Returning Sight To Injured Retinas
Posted onTens of millions of people worldwide are affected by diseases like macular degeneration or have had accidents that permanently damage the light-sensitive photoreceptors within their retinas that enable vision. The human body is not capable …
Combining Veterinary Research and Computer Vision for Early Disease Detection
Posted onPreston Andrew Cernek DVMx’21 stumbled across an opportunity he wasn’t anticipating the summer before last. “I was looking for a summer job and I literally just started knocking on people’s doors down at the production …
Inaugural UW School of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Award Recipients
Posted onIn 2019 the UW School of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Advisory Board launched an alumni awards program to recognize graduates who have made significant contributions to society and whose accomplishments, affiliations, and careers have honored the …
Committed to Inclusion
Posted onFrom the perspective of Richard Barajas, diversity, equity, and inclusion are crucial for both the current and long-term success of the School of Veterinary Medicine. “Ultimately, we are preparing students to go out and be …
New Vaccine Strategy Harnesses ‘Foot Soldier’ T-Cells To Provide Protection Against Influenza
Posted onAs Americans begin pulling up their sleeves for an annual flu vaccine, researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have provided new insights into an alternative vaccine approach that provides broader protection against seasonal influenza. In a …
Summer Scholars Present Research Virtually at 2020 National Veterinary Symposium
Posted onThe UW School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) was well represented at the 2020 Virtual Veterinary Student Scholars Symposium in August, held online this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Seventeen doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) …
School of Veterinary Medicine Alumna Konkle Named Wisconsin State Veterinarian
Posted onDarlene Konkle DVM’93, MS’97 has been appointed Wisconsin State Veterinarian, Secretary-designee Brad Pfaff, of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, announced Sept. 16. Konkle has been with the department’s Division of Animal …