Faculty, researchers and students from the UGA SMART Lab represented the CVM at the European Association for Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology International Congress in Thessaloniki, Greece this summer. They delivered 11 oral presentations—the most of any institution at the conference. Dr. Yana Zavros delivered the keynote address highlighting the importance of a One Medicine approach connecting veterinary and human health. Graduate student Hannah Nicholson received the Best Oral Presentation Award in the graduate student and resident category.  

UGA VetMed hosts second annual gathering of multi-disciplinary researchers CVM faculty and leadership listen in to Provost Ben Ayers’ welcome. Findings in human, animal and environmental health were the talk of the second Precision One Health Initiative Symposium hosted by the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. “Converge: Building a Smarter, Healthier Future at the Intersection of one Health, Precision Medicine and AI” was held Nov. 7 at the Georgia Center. Ben Ayers, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, opened the conference by expressing his pride in […]

A single disease is rare in humans but common in dogs. How do we find solutions to help both? A new approach to health research is looking for solutions to Cushing’s disease and other health challenges.

“Through the Precision One Health initiative, we are not only driving research but leading the charge in shaping the future of health care,” said Dr. Lisa K. Nolan, dean of the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine. “The path ahead is bright, and I have no doubt that the work we do together will leave a lasting legacy.”

Richard and Kim Stamper love dogs and the Dawgs. Pet parents to Golden Retrievers named for two Atlanta Braves icons – Hank Aaron and Chipper Jones – they are both graduates of the Terry College of Business, fans of Bulldog athletics, and avid benefactors across the University of Georgia. Recently, they’ve found common ground with researchers in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Richard Stamper’s battle with melanoma introduced the couple to Georgia-based cancer research initiatives. Richard participated in a successful immunotherapy trial at Emory University, and the pair are establishing […]

Researchers from various colleges and schools across the University of Georgia gathered for the inaugural Precision One Health Symposium to hear updates on collaborative research performed under the umbrella of the POH Initiative.