Welcome to the January 2009 edition of E-Insight, the monthly on-line magazine for faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends of the College. Below is a list of articles and links to read more about what is happening at the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Colorado State University.
Message from the Dean
In the Dean’s Update, Dr. Perryman talks about the Annual Conference for Veterinarians, fiscal concerns for the University as Colorado faces budget deficits, and more. Full story...
Donation of Tetanus Vaccines Helps Working Horses and Donkeys in Ethiopia
A donation of tetanus vaccines from Fort Dodge, coordinated by a faculty member at CVMBS, helps saves the lives or horses and donkeys in Ethiopia. Full story...
CVMBS Distinguished Professor Named to Global Health Research Society
Dr. Barry Beaty, University Distinguished Professor, has been asked to serve on a select committee charged with increasing support for global infectious disease research. Full story...
Colorado State University Breaks Ground on Research Innovation Center
The Research Innovation Center on the Foothills Research Campus brings together private and public enterprises to enhance human and animal medicine. Full story...
ERHS Students Study Health Impacts of Cleaner-Burning Cookstoves
Undergraduate students in the Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences are conducting a multi-year study to determine the health benefits of modern cookstoves. Full story....
Center Hosts Workshop on Back Pain in Small Animals
The Center for Comparative and Integrative Pain Medicine is offering a seminar to pet owners concerned about back pain in their pets. Full story...
Dental Service Open (Wide) for Business at Veterinary Teaching Hospital
The James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital welcomes animal patients to its new dentistry service. Full story...
NeoTREX Enters into Agreement to Develop Canine Hemangiosarcoma Test
NeoTREX, the entrepreneurial arm of the Cancer Supercluster, is partnering with a private company to bring a new hemangiosarcoma diagnostic test to veterinarians. Full story...
Animal Behavior Club Hosts Seminar on Low-Stress Animal Handling
The Animal Behavior Club at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital is offering a seminar on low-stress animal handling, including techniques helpful for bringing your pet to the veterinarian, to the groomer, or to administer medication. Full story...
CVMBS Welcomes New Faculty, Staff and Postdoctoral Fellows
The Department of Clinical Sciences and the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology welcome new members to their faculty and staff. Full story...
Departmental Seminars
Departmental and program seminar schedule. Full story...