CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF 2021! |
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Reflections on Leadership and Change (2011-2021)
When Dr. Michael Lairmore was recruited as dean of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2011, he was struck with the enormity of the job and the remarkable people and programs he would lead. Under his leadership, the school has reached new heights that have brought global recognition. Read more and RSVP for his retirement celebration. |
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State of the School 2021
In Dean Michael Lairmore’s annual State of the School address on May 20, he emphasized the role that each member of the school’s community plays in its collective mission. This was the last State of the School as Dean Lairmore is stepping down in June after a decade of leadership. Read more and watch the address. |
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Scientists say it’s only a matter of time before another deadly virus jumps from animal to human and goes viral. A new global database launched by UC Davis researchers attempts to rank the risk from wildlife. By flagging so-called “viruses of concern,” the publicly available database is intended to create a watchlist for scientists and policymakers.
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Researchers at UC Davis have found a link between traffic-related air pollution and an increased risk for age-related dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Their study, based on rodent models, corroborates previous epidemiological evidence showing this association.
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UC Davis has welcomed the latest standing equine PET scanner, the MILEPET, into clinical use, less than six years after performing the world’s first PET scan on a horse. This newest instrument at UC Davis will provide the most innovative equine imaging technique using only standing sedation to the Northern California horse population.
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Unique Surgical Solutions Help Heal Dog’s Injured Wrists
Starlit Sky, a 7-year-old golden retriever, has not had it easy since an initial injury to her front left carpus (wrist). Several failed surgeries and a similar injury to her right leg left Starlit Sky in a constant state of pain. The injury was so severe that one veterinarian suggested amputation. Determined to not have this be her fate in life, Starlit Sky’s owner Patricia Chiara brought her to the UC Davis veterinary hospital for an evaluation. Read more. |
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Novel Veterinary Procedure Helps Pave Way for World’s First Spina Bifida Clinical Trial in Humans
Thanks to a university-wide collaboration, a groundbreaking clinical trial has been approved in human medicine to treat spina bifida with stem cells. Prior to this new clinical trial, UC Davis Health worked with the School of Veterinary Medicine to test the stem cell patch and surgical repair technique in dogs born with naturally occurring spina bifida. Read more. |
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POD OF ORCAS: A SOUTHERN RESIDENT KILLER WHALE PODCAST |
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There are only 75 Southern Resident Killer Whales remaining in the wild and they’re looking directly at extinction if things don’t change. They are emotionally intelligent animals with complex family dynamics and a deep spiritual connection to the tribes and first nations who’ve been in the Salish Sea since time immemorial.
In this limited podcast series, the SeaDoc Society explores issues related to salmon, noise, contaminants, culture, history and more, with special guests joining along the way. Learn more. |
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Following Six Months of Recovery at UC Davis, Severely Burned Cat Gets Adopted
In the fall of 2020, thousands of animals were affected by the North Complex Fire, and Jam, an approximately 2-year-old male cat, suffered some of the most horrific injuries of any of them. Read more. |
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UC Davis Performs First 3D Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy in Veterinary Medicine
As a pioneer in minimally invasive procedures, UC Davis has been performing laparoscopic surgeries for many years, including adrenalectomies. While this technology has been used in human surgeries for several years, it is new technology for veterinary medicine. Read more. |
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UC DAVIS PRESENTS NATIONAL VETERINARY ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACADEMY |
The UC Davis Veterinary Entrepreneurship Academy has been designed to help anyone evaluate what research discoveries or innovations are candidates for commercialization and how the commercialization process works. Researchers, veterinary and pet care professionals, and government personnel can all benefit from this program. Learn more and register. |
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A Champion for Aquatic Health
Being near water has always held a strong attraction for Dr. Esteban Soto – whether that’s the ocean, a lake, or a river. Born and raised in Costa Rica, he grew up fishing, surfing, and diving. You could say he took to pursuing a career in aquatic health like a fish takes to water. Read more. |
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Training Future Leaders
UC Davis prepares the next generation of veterinary researchers with help from prestigious grants such as the NIH Medical Scientist Training Program award and the NCI T-32 Comparative Oncology Training Program grant. This is the first year for UC Davis to receive both of these multi-year sources of funding. Read more. |
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A Beer Named Floyd
Floyd, a Boston terrier, was a ball fanatic with the heart of a retriever who sadly passed away in April 2015 from hemangiosarcoma. To honor Floyd and the memories he gave them, Ananda and Chuck Nettnins created a new American strong ale, A Beer Named Floyd, which is sold at their brewery. For each pint sold, the Nettnins generously donate $1 to the Companion Animal Memorial Fund. Read more. |
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Paying it Forward
Deep friendships developed among veterinary students tend to be long-lasting. Those close relationships inspired the Class of 1992 to leave a lasting legacy at UC Davis through their class gift. They are leading the future of veterinary medicine as the first class to support the construction of the Veterinary Medical Center. Read more. |
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UC DAVIS LAUNCHES SECOND SEASON OF 'DEANS DISCUSS' PODCAST SERIES |
What do human and veterinary medicine have in common? More than just a global pandemic, as UC Davis School of Medicine Dean Allison Brashear and UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Dean Michael Lairmore explore in the second season of their podcast. Brashear and Lairmore reunite to explore how human and veterinary medicine are becoming more connected in ways that benefit our everyday lives. Learn more. |
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