The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) Alumni Association has recognized two outstanding graduates with the 2025 Alumni Distinguished Service Awards for their exceptional contributions to veterinary medicine, biomedical science, and the broader …
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Passing the Torch: Lauren Trepanier retires as assistant dean for clinical and translational research; Starr Cameron assumes role in September 2025
Posted onBy Katie Ginder-Vogel Lauren Trepanier retires as Assistant Dean for Clinical and Translational Research As Lauren Trepanier prepares to retire after a 28-year career, she’s handing off duties confident that the School of Veterinary Medicine …
Clinical and translational research gets boost from Ryley Fund
Posted onBy Katie Ginder-Vogel When Roxy arrived in April 2025 at UW Veterinary Care’s (UWVC) emergency department, she had a history of coughing, decreased energy level, and lack of appetite. The King Charles Cavalier Spaniel was …
OnWard in veterinary medical education: UW School of Veterinary Medicine launches revised curriculum
Posted onBy Simran Khanuja A revised Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) curriculum will usher in a new era at the School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) this fall, offering students an education that is more clinically relevant, …
SVM graduate students harness AI to improve animal, human health
Posted onBy Jack Kelly Over the last few years, artificial intelligence (AI) tools have become ubiquitous as users explore how they can use the technology to do everything from mimic the style of Shakespeare to solve …
SVM researchers chart new path to detecting, fighting UTIs
Posted onBy Jack Kelly The number of urinary tract infections (UTIs) diagnosed worldwide each year has exploded in recent decades. In 1990, there were 250 million UTI cases across the world, according to a team of …
8-Year-Old Feline Fergus Benefits From Aggressive Chop-25 Protocol Thanks to Petco Love
Posted onWhen Leah Starr noticed her 8-year-old cat, Fergus, had lost his appetite and was vomiting frequently, she knew something was wrong. A visit to his primary care veterinarian revealed an abdominal mass, leading to …
8-Year-Old Hound, Blu, Pain-Free and Cancer-Free Thanks to Support of Petco Love
Posted onIn April of 2024, Wendy Sperloen of Stoughton noticed a bump on the shoulder of her 8-year-old hound, Blu, who is part Greyhound and part Pointer. She wasn’t too concerned because Blu was still …
Five-Year Partnership Between Petco Love and UW School of Veterinary Medicine Helps Advance Lifesaving Care for Pets With Cancer
Posted onMADISON, Wis. — March 31, 2025 — Marking the milestone of five years of partnership, the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) is honored to once again be one of the top veterinary …
WisCARES Receives $2 Million Grant from Maddie’s Fund to Expand Community Pet Resource Center and Veterinary Clinic
Posted onA WisCARES patient receiving an exam by a fourth-year UW School of Veterinary Medicine DVM student. MADISON, Wis. — March 31, 2025— Wisconsin Companion Animal Resources, Education, and Social Services (WisCARES), a program of the …