Students who were engaged in research in the College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009 presented a poster session on October 14 detailing their work. The Student Research Symposium is sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health.

A major purpose of this event is to recognize (and learn from) the efforts of students and trainees–veterinary students, undergraduate students, graduate students, and residents/interns – who contribute to the research mission of the college and profession.

http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/StudentResearch/symposium09/index.aspx

Dr. Joshua A. Stern of Washington State University was  selected to participate in the Pfizer Animal Health-Morris Animal Foundation Veterinary Fellowship for Advanced Study. Fellows are provided with mentored research activities, focusing on basic or applied research to benefit companion animals, horses, or wildlife.

http://www.avma.org/onlnews/javma/oct09/091015k.asp

 

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1. Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine's Cardiology Department is participating in a multicenter clinical trial evaluating a new medical therapy for symptom-free dogs with chronic valve disease.   The aim of the new medication is to delay the onset of congestive heart failure in dogs with advanced but compensated chronic valve disease. Enrolled patients will be randomized to placebo or the new cardiac medication and followed for up to 4 years. Details

2. The College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University is currently studying the genetics of familial subaortic stenosis (SAS) in the Golden Retriever Dog.  This study aims to identify a possible genetic defect responsible for this devastating cause of heart disease in Goldens.  We are currently seeking normal Golden Retrievers and Golden Retrievers diagnosed with Subaortic Stenosis (SAS) by a veterinary cardiologist. Details

Two CVM faculty members were among six elected from WSU as new Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in 2008.  Nationally, only 486 scientists received this award last year.  The new AAAS Fellows are Guy Palmer and Bryan Slinker.