The Medical Research Foundation of Oregon awarded Dr. Stephen Ramsey, Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, a grant for $37,051 to support his research on the different types of immune cells in plaque and how they affect the formation of atherosclerosis, (commonly known as hardening of the arteries) that can lead to heart […]
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Grant Expands Atherosclerosis Research
Friday, April 24th, 2015OSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital Offers Electrochemotherapy
Monday, April 20th, 2015When Dr. Katja Zellmer, large animal surgeon in the OSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH), read about electrochemotherapy in her journal club, she realized it might be a good treatment option for a client whose horse had a sarcoid that was unusually aggressive. Dr. Zellmer had resected most of the horse’s tumor surgically, and had injected […]
Clinical Trial for Miniature Breed Dogs with Radius-Ulna Fracture
Monday, April 20th, 2015The OSU College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking patients with Radius-Ulna Fracture to participate in a randomized, clinical trial of free autologous greater omental graft to stimulate healing of radius/ulna fractures in miniature breed dogs. Eligible dogs are miniature and toy breed dogs under six kilograms with confirmed diaphyseal to distal radius/ulna fractures who. Dogs […]
Connie White Brings A Passion for Evidence-Based Research to Veterinary Practice
Monday, April 20th, 2015In nearly twenty years of treating sick dogs, cats, and horses, OSU alumna Connie White has identified a need in veterinary medicine: There is very little research providing evidence-based knowledge to primary care veterinarians. Dr. White’s interest in research was cultivated in the OSU lab of Dr. Carol Rivin where she earned a Ph.D. in […]
Hospital Resident Nominated for Hero Award: You Can Vote For Her Online
Monday, April 20th, 2015Congratulations to surgery resident Dr. Sara Losinski who was nominated for the American Humane Society’s Veterinary Hero Award. Her name was submitted by hospital clients Joe and Kathleen Shepard in recognition for Dr. Losinski’s dedication and compassion in the care of their dog Kiko. He had a tumor removed near his elbow and the resulting […]
Zoo, Wildlife, and Exotic Animal Symposium at OSU
Thursday, April 9th, 2015Expand your knowledge of non-traditional animal medicine at the OSU Zoo, Wildlife, and Exotic Animal Symposium April 25 & 26, 2015 in Magruder Hall on the OSU campus. There will be talks on many different topics, including comparative anesthesia by Dr. Alcantar from Wildlife Safari, surgical repair of elbow luxation in raptors by Dr. Ackermann from […]
