College of Veterinary Medicine

Sep 26, 2011

Dr. Paul Lunn Named Dean of NC State’s College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. D. Paul Lunn, professor of equine medicine and head of the Department of Clinical Sciences at Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, has been named dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University, effective Feb. 15, 2012. Provost Warwick Arden announced the appointment today. “I am… 

Sep 22, 2011

Showing Heart in Fighting Viruses

Dr. Barb Sherry studies the heart's protective mechanisms to find ways to help the whole body fight off viruses. 

Sep 1, 2011

NC State Dog Olympics Set For Sept. 10

What: North Carolina State University’s Dog Olympics is an annual charitable event organized by veterinary students. Dogs of all breeds, shapes, and sizes are invited to participate in athletic and non-athletic competitions including Musical Sit, Frisbee Toss, High Jump, Longest Tail, Look-a-Like, Best Beggar, Best Trick, and other contests. The Raleigh Police K-9 Unit, the… 

Aug 31, 2011

Leapin’ Lizards

If you live in the southeastern U.S., you see these little guys (and gals) everywhere – the ubiquitous green or brown Anole lizard known scientifically as Anolis carolinensis. But aside from being cute and able to regenerate part of its tail, this little lizard – and its newly sequenced genome – may help scientists solve… 

Aug 24, 2011

NC State Experts Can Discuss Hurricane, Disaster Issues

With Hurricane Irene churning toward the Southeastern United States, media looking for information on a variety of hurricane topics can contact the following North Carolina State University experts: Storm Surge and Flood Prediction Marine meteorologist Dr. Lian Xie can discuss research on hurricane formation. Specifically, Xie can talk about hurricane climatology and seasonal prediction; storm… 

Jun 29, 2011

Genetic “Conductor” Involved With New Brain Cell Production in Adults

A team of North Carolina State University researchers has discovered more about how a gene connected to the production of new brain cells in adults does its job. Their findings could pave the way to new therapies for brain injury or disease. Most areas of the brain do not generate new brain cells, or neurons,… 

May 23, 2011

Port City Java Open at Vet School

A new dining location is open in the Terry Center on the Centennial Biomedical Campus. 

May 4, 2011

NC State Will Dedicate Terry Center Animal Hospital May 6

North Carolina State University will dedicate the Randall B. Terry Jr., Companion Animal Veterinary Medical Center at 2 p.m. on May 6. The 110,000-square-foot addition will more than double the current size of NC State’s Small Animal Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH), making it one of the largest, most technologically advanced veterinary facilities in the country. Media… 

May 3, 2011

First Look at Terry Center

Be one of the first to see NC State’s new veterinary medical complex. From 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, faculty and staff can take a "sneak peek" inside the Randall B. Terry Jr. Companion Animal Veterinary Medical Center. 

Apr 29, 2011

Bringing Animal – and Human – Medicine into the 21st Century

Coming in at 110,000-square-feet, the NC State Terry Center will be one of the largest, most technologically advanced veterinary facilities in the country. 

Apr 21, 2011

NC State To Dedicate New Terry Center Animal Hospital May 6

North Carolina State University will dedicate the Randall B. Terry, Jr., Companion Animal Veterinary Medical Center on May 6. The 110,000-square-foot addition will more than double the current size of NC State’s Small Animal Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH), making it one of the largest, most technologically advanced veterinary facilities in the country. The $72 million  project… 

Apr 6, 2011

“Sniffing Out” Lymphoma Genes by Turning Dogs into Humans

Researchers at North Carolina State University are narrowing the search for genes involved in non-Hodgkin lymphoma – by turning dogs into humans. Humans and dogs don’t just share companionship and living space, they also share a similar genetic makeup. Additionally, they share the same types of cancer, including lymphoma. Dr. Matthew Breen, professor of genomics… 

Mar 31, 2011

Glad to the Bone

A Siberian husky with a missing foot will get his first chance to run in the snow thanks to a custom-made prosthetic from NC State. Dr. Denis Marcellin-Little, professor of orthopedic surgery, and a team of NC State engineers and surgeons are providing him a custom-made, osseointegrated implant that will replace a faulty wrist joint and front paw. 

Mar 31, 2011

Glad to the Bone

A Siberian husky with a missing foot will get his first chance to run in the snow thanks to a custom-made prosthetic from NC State. Find out how a veterinary and engineering team will restore Zeus' mobility. 

Mar 31, 2011

Nominations Sought for Veterinary Dean

A nomination committee is seeking qualified candidates for dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine. The group will begin meeting in April as part of a national search.