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href="https://news.wsu.edu/news/2024/11/26/college-of-veterinary-medicine-grad-student-honored-at-national-stem-conference/"> College of Veterinary Medicine grad student honored at national STEM conference </a> </h2> <div class="wsu-meta-date"> <time>November 26, 2024</time> </div> </header> <div class="wsu-article__caption"> <p>Diane Ugwu was recently recognized with an Outstanding Research Presentation Award at the 2024 National Diversity in STEM Conference.</p> </div> <footer class="wsu-article__footer"> <address class="wsu-meta-byline"> <span class="wsu-meta-byline__text"> By </span> <span class="wsu-meta-byline__name"> <span>Devin Rokyta, College of Veterinary Medicine</span> </span> </address> <div class="wsu-meta-categories"> Categories: <a href="https://news.wsu.edu/category/achievements/" rel="category tag">Awards & Achievements</a>, <a href="https://news.wsu.edu/category/veterinary-medicine/" rel="category tag">Veterinary Medicine</a></div> </footer> </div> <div 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students </a> </h2> <div class="wsu-meta-date"> <time>November 21, 2024</time> </div> </header> <div class="wsu-article__caption"> <p>Dr. Sarah Calvin is one of the many WSU alumni who return to Pullman each year to help veterinary medicine students hone their skills during the annual Diagnostics Challenges.</p> </div> <footer class="wsu-article__footer"> <address class="wsu-meta-byline"> <span class="wsu-meta-byline__text"> By </span> <span class="wsu-meta-byline__name"> <span>Josh Babcock, College of Veterinary Medicine</span> </span> </address> <div class="wsu-meta-categories"> Categories: <a href="https://news.wsu.edu/category/veterinary-medicine/" rel="category tag">Veterinary Medicine</a></div> </footer> </div> <div class="wsu-article__thumbnail"> <a href="https://news.wsu.edu/news/2024/11/21/wsu-alumnus-returns-to-mentor-veterinary-students/" > <img width="1024" height="676" src="https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/11/diagnostics-challenge1-1024x676.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large" alt="Sarah Calvin, left, and Stephanie Byrne, second from left, veterinarians who graduated from WSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine, observe current DVM students through a one-way mirror as they take part in the Diagnostic Challenge on Tuesday, Nov. 19." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/11/diagnostics-challenge1-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/11/diagnostics-challenge1-300x198.jpg 300w, https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/11/diagnostics-challenge1.jpg 1212w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> </a></div> </article> <article class="wsu-article wsu-style--index"> <div class="wsu-article__inner-wrapper"> <header class="wsu-article__header"> <h2> <a href="https://news.wsu.edu/news/2024/11/08/wsu-wellness-clinic-offers-care-to-people-and-their-pets/"> WSU wellness clinic offers care to people and their pets </a> </h2> <div class="wsu-meta-date"> <time>November 8, 2024</time> </div> </header> <div class="wsu-article__caption"> <p>Serena Simmons not only got her dog, Sharon, all caught up on her vaccines but also is now one step closer to having a home to call her own–thanks in part to Washington State University’s Healthy People + Healthy Pets free clinic.</p> </div> <footer class="wsu-article__footer"> <address class="wsu-meta-byline"> <span class="wsu-meta-byline__text"> By </span> <span class="wsu-meta-byline__name"> <span>Josh Babcock, College of Veterinary Medicine</span> </span> </address> <div class="wsu-meta-categories"> Categories: <a href="https://news.wsu.edu/category/health-medicine/" rel="category tag">Health & Medicine</a>, <a href="https://news.wsu.edu/category/veterinary-medicine/" rel="category tag">Veterinary Medicine</a></div> </footer> </div> <div class="wsu-article__thumbnail"> <a href="https://news.wsu.edu/news/2024/11/08/wsu-wellness-clinic-offers-care-to-people-and-their-pets/" > <img width="1024" height="676" src="https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/11/healthypetspeople1-1024x676.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large" alt="Serena Simmons sitting at a table with her pug-chihuahua mix dog, Sharon." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/11/healthypetspeople1-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/11/healthypetspeople1-300x198.jpg 300w, https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/11/healthypetspeople1.jpg 1212w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> </a></div> </article> <article class="wsu-article wsu-style--index"> <div class="wsu-article__inner-wrapper"> <header class="wsu-article__header"> <h2> <a href="https://news.wsu.edu/news/2024/11/07/wsu-surgeons-save-dog-battling-rare-condition/"> WSU surgeons save dog battling rare condition </a> </h2> <div class="wsu-meta-date"> <time>November 7, 2024</time> </div> </header> <div class="wsu-article__caption"> <p>A team led by Dr. Boel Fransson at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital successfully treated a life-threatening lymphatic disorder in Wolfie, a rescued dog from Idaho.</p> </div> <footer class="wsu-article__footer"> <address class="wsu-meta-byline"> <span class="wsu-meta-byline__text"> By </span> <span class="wsu-meta-byline__name"> <span>Devin Rokyta, College of Veterinary Medicine</span> </span> </address> <div class="wsu-meta-categories"> Categories: <a href="https://news.wsu.edu/category/veterinary-medicine/" rel="category tag">Veterinary Medicine</a></div> </footer> </div> <div class="wsu-article__thumbnail"> <a href="https://news.wsu.edu/news/2024/11/07/wsu-surgeons-save-dog-battling-rare-condition/" > <img width="1024" height="676" src="https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/11/wolfie-1024x676.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large" alt="Closeup of Wolfie, a shepherd-lab mix." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/11/wolfie-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/11/wolfie-300x198.jpg 300w, https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/11/wolfie.jpg 1212w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> </a></div> </article> <article class="wsu-article wsu-style--index"> <div class="wsu-article__inner-wrapper"> <header class="wsu-article__header"> <h2> <a href="https://news.wsu.edu/news/2024/11/05/wsu-veterinarian-dr-michael-court-appointed-to-fda-science-board/"> WSU veterinarian Dr. Michael Court appointed to FDA Science Board </a> </h2> <div class="wsu-meta-date"> <time>November 5, 2024</time> </div> </header> <div class="wsu-article__caption"> <p>As part of Court’s four‑year board appointment, he will provide guidance and recommendations on complex scientific issues to the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration.</p> </div> <footer class="wsu-article__footer"> <address class="wsu-meta-byline"> <span class="wsu-meta-byline__text"> By </span> <span class="wsu-meta-byline__name"> <span>Devin Rokyta, College of Veterinary Medicine</span> </span> </address> <div class="wsu-meta-categories"> Categories: <a href="https://news.wsu.edu/category/achievements/" rel="category tag">Awards & Achievements</a>, <a href="https://news.wsu.edu/category/veterinary-medicine/" rel="category tag">Veterinary Medicine</a></div> </footer> </div> <div class="wsu-article__thumbnail"> <a href="https://news.wsu.edu/news/2024/11/05/wsu-veterinarian-dr-michael-court-appointed-to-fda-science-board/" > <img width="1024" height="676" src="https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/11/michaelcourt-1024x676.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large" alt="Closeup of Dr. Michael Court" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/11/michaelcourt-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/11/michaelcourt-300x198.jpg 300w, https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/11/michaelcourt.jpg 1212w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> </a></div> </article> <article class="wsu-article wsu-style--index"> <div class="wsu-article__inner-wrapper"> <header class="wsu-article__header"> <h2> <a href="https://news.wsu.edu/press-release/2024/11/04/wsu-led-initiative-focuses-on-veterinary-vaccines-to-combat-food-insecurity/"> WSU-led initiative focuses on veterinary vaccines to combat food insecurity </a> </h2> <div class="wsu-meta-date"> <time>November 4, 2024</time> </div> </header> <div class="wsu-article__caption"> <p>A new WSU-led program will receive up to $35 million in federal funding over the next five years to improve the development and adoption of effective veterinary vaccines to help combat global hunger and poverty.</p> </div> <footer class="wsu-article__footer"> <address class="wsu-meta-byline"> <span class="wsu-meta-byline__text"> By </span> <span class="wsu-meta-byline__name"> <span>Devin Rokyta, College of Veterinary Medicine</span> </span> </address> <div class="wsu-meta-categories"> Categories: <a href="https://news.wsu.edu/category/veterinary-medicine/" rel="category tag">Veterinary Medicine</a></div> </footer> </div> <div class="wsu-article__thumbnail"> <a href="https://news.wsu.edu/press-release/2024/11/04/wsu-led-initiative-focuses-on-veterinary-vaccines-to-combat-food-insecurity/" > <img width="1024" height="676" src="https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/11/goatvaccination-1024x676.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large" alt="Veterinary professionals vaccinate goats in Marsabit County, Kenya." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/11/goatvaccination-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/11/goatvaccination-300x198.jpg 300w, https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/11/goatvaccination.jpg 1212w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> </a></div> </article> <article class="wsu-article wsu-style--index"> <div class="wsu-article__inner-wrapper"> <header class="wsu-article__header"> <h2> <a href="https://news.wsu.edu/news/2024/10/15/anonymous-gift-elevates-veterinary-oncology-care-at-wsu/"> Anonymous gift elevates veterinary oncology care at WSU </a> </h2> <div class="wsu-meta-date"> <time>October 15, 2024</time> </div> </header> <div class="wsu-article__caption"> <p>A routine veterinary consultation ultimately led a western Washington couple to donate a $6 million gift to establish the Dr. Rance Sellon Endowed Chair in Veterinary Clinical Oncology.</p> </div> <footer class="wsu-article__footer"> <address class="wsu-meta-byline"> <span class="wsu-meta-byline__text"> By </span> <span class="wsu-meta-byline__name"> <span>Keith Powell, WSU Foundation</span> </span> </address> <div class="wsu-meta-categories"> Categories: <a href="https://news.wsu.edu/category/veterinary-medicine/" rel="category tag">Veterinary Medicine</a></div> </footer> </div> <div class="wsu-article__thumbnail"> <a href="https://news.wsu.edu/news/2024/10/15/anonymous-gift-elevates-veterinary-oncology-care-at-wsu/" > <img width="1024" height="676" src="https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/10/rancec-1024x676.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large" alt="Rubie, an Australian shepherd, sits with her owner, Lynnea Thibodaux, right, as they talk with Dr. Rance Sellon." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/10/rancec-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/10/rancec-300x198.jpg 300w, https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/10/rancec.jpg 1212w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> </a></div> </article> <article class="wsu-article wsu-style--index"> <div class="wsu-article__inner-wrapper"> <header class="wsu-article__header"> <h2> <a href="https://news.wsu.edu/news/2024/10/11/shire-foal-saved-from-deadly-infection-by-wsu-vets/"> Shire foal saved from deadly infection by WSU vets </a> </h2> <div class="wsu-meta-date"> <time>October 11, 2024</time> </div> </header> <div class="wsu-article__caption"> <p>After a five‑hour journey, a critically ill Shire filly named Vienna received life-saving care at the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital, making a recovery against the odds.</p> </div> <footer class="wsu-article__footer"> <address class="wsu-meta-byline"> <span class="wsu-meta-byline__text"> By </span> <span class="wsu-meta-byline__name"> <span>Devin Rokyta, College of Veterinary Medicine</span> </span> </address> <div class="wsu-meta-categories"> Categories: <a href="https://news.wsu.edu/category/veterinary-medicine/" rel="category tag">Veterinary Medicine</a></div> </footer> </div> <div class="wsu-article__thumbnail"> <a href="https://news.wsu.edu/news/2024/10/11/shire-foal-saved-from-deadly-infection-by-wsu-vets/" > <img width="1024" height="676" src="https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/10/horses2-1024x676.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large" alt="Two horses standing near a fence in a pasture." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/10/horses2-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/10/horses2-300x198.jpg 300w, https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/10/horses2.jpg 1212w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> </a></div> </article> <article class="wsu-article wsu-style--index"> <div class="wsu-article__inner-wrapper"> <header class="wsu-article__header"> <h2> <a href="https://news.wsu.edu/news/2024/10/04/spanish-for-veterinarians-their-clients-and-pets/"> Spanish for veterinarians, their clients, and pets </a> </h2> <div class="wsu-meta-date"> <time>October 4, 2024</time> </div> </header> <div class="wsu-article__caption"> <p>With Spanish as her first language, Sonia Lopez-Lopez’ own communication breakdowns were top of mind when she chose to teach the language to veterinary students.</p> </div> <footer class="wsu-article__footer"> <address class="wsu-meta-byline"> <span class="wsu-meta-byline__text"> By </span> <span class="wsu-meta-byline__name"> <span>Josh Babcock, College of Veterinary Medicine</span> </span> </address> <div class="wsu-meta-categories"> Categories: <a href="https://news.wsu.edu/category/veterinary-medicine/" rel="category tag">Veterinary Medicine</a></div> </footer> </div> <div class="wsu-article__thumbnail"> <a href="https://news.wsu.edu/news/2024/10/04/spanish-for-veterinarians-their-clients-and-pets/" > <img width="1024" height="676" src="https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/10/Sonia-Lopez-teaching-Spanish-in-classroom-1024x676.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large" alt="Sonia Lopez-Lopez points toward a projected image of dogs and cats while teaching a class." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/10/Sonia-Lopez-teaching-Spanish-in-classroom-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/10/Sonia-Lopez-teaching-Spanish-in-classroom-300x198.jpg 300w, https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/10/Sonia-Lopez-teaching-Spanish-in-classroom.jpg 1212w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> </a></div> </article> <article class="wsu-article wsu-style--index"> <div class="wsu-article__inner-wrapper"> <header class="wsu-article__header"> <h2> <a href="https://news.wsu.edu/news/2024/09/25/free-cake-games-movie-provided-at-wsu-college-of-veterinary-medicine-125th-anniversary/"> WSU College of Veterinary Medicine celebrates 125th anniversary </a> </h2> <div class="wsu-meta-date"> <time>September 25, 2024</time> </div> </header> <div class="wsu-article__caption"> <p>The entire community is invited to visit the Pullman campus for cake, an update from Dean Dori Borjesson, a variety of lawn games, and a showing of the award-winning international film <em>War Tails</em> on Friday, Oct. 4.</p> </div> <footer class="wsu-article__footer"> <address class="wsu-meta-byline"> <span class="wsu-meta-byline__text"> By </span> <span class="wsu-meta-byline__name"> <span>Josh Babcock, College of Veterinary Medicine</span> </span> </address> <div class="wsu-meta-categories"> Categories: <a href="https://news.wsu.edu/category/campus-community/events/" rel="category tag">Events</a>, <a href="https://news.wsu.edu/category/veterinary-medicine/" rel="category tag">Veterinary Medicine</a></div> </footer> </div> <div class="wsu-article__thumbnail"> <a href="https://news.wsu.edu/news/2024/09/25/free-cake-games-movie-provided-at-wsu-college-of-veterinary-medicine-125th-anniversary/" > <img width="1024" height="676" 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effective Dec. 1, 2024.</p>   <p>Kalcsits, an expert on how the environment influences apples, pears and other tree fruits, is currently a WSU associate professor and <a href="https://news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/new-industry-supported-professor-works-to-improve-tree-fruit-productivity-stress-defense/">Endowed Chair for Tree Fruit Environmental Physiology and Management</a>. He steps into a new leadership role at the center, replacing Interim Director Leslie Edgar, associate dean for research in the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS). Prior TFREC Director Chad Kruger stepped down in June 2024 after a four-year tenure.</p>   <p>Kalcsits' role is part of a new approach that splits director's duties at TFREC. A new facilities and operations manager, soon to be named, will handle administrative functions and industry engagement, while Kalcsits will oversee scientific endeavors and support outreach to growers, industry, and state and federal agencies.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized"><img src="https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/news/uploads/sites/2797/2024/11/Portrait_IMG_0896-copy.jpg" alt="A portrait of Lee Kalcsits" class="wp-image-248347" width="240" height="334" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Lee Kalcsits</figcaption></figure>   <p>"I will be an advocate for research and Extension programs at Wenatchee," he said. "This role allows me to maintain my work as Endowed Chair and support the center's goal of service and discovery.”</p>   <p>Since joining WSU in 2014, Kalcsits has partnered with growers and experts to solve the significant challenges that freezes, droughts and other environmental factors pose to the state's $2 billion-plus tree fruit industry.</p>   <p>Holding a doctorate in tree physiology from the University of British Columbia, Kalcsits grew up on a small u-pick orchard in Saskatchewan, Canada. There, his family grew small fruit in some of the world’s coldest winter conditions.</p>   <p>"My interest in environmental physiology was piqued early as my family sought different fruit cultivars and crops that would simply survive the winter," he said.</p>   <p>Throughout his career, Kalcsits has explored the physiological mechanisms surrounding cold hardiness, nutrient-use efficiencies, heat tolerance and water stress. His work has revealed that dense apples are less susceptible to bitter pit disorder, which can cause losses of 25% or more in some apple varieties. His discoveries of how deficit irrigation can address the disorder could save growers tens of millions of dollars statewide.</p>   <p>Most recently, Kalcsits launched a $6.7 million, <a href="https://news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/new-grant-will-help-researchers-protect-apples-pears-from-extreme-climate-events/">USDA-funded study</a> to protect apples and pears from extreme climate events.</p>   <p>"Lee's demonstrated leadership and continued industry collaboration will make him an outstanding program lead for TFREC," said Wendy Powers, Cashup Davis Family Endowed Dean of CAHNRS. <a>"</a>He'll continue to be a positive force in helping the center create a more resilient Washington tree fruit industry."</p>   <p>Powers thanked Edgar for her valuable interim support as well as Kruger for his four-year effort on behalf of Washington tree fruit.</p>   <p>"I wish Chad continuing success in his ongoing and important work as director of the Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources and at WSU's Institute for Northwest Energy Futures," she added.</p>   <p>Established in 1937, Wenatchee TFREC is home to WSU and USDA research that strengthens Washington’s tree fruit industry, promotes international competitiveness and provides safe and high-quality fresh fruit.</p>   <p>Discovery at the center focuses on apples, pears and cherries. WSU faculty, staff and students work alongside USDA scientists in fields like entomology, horticulture, plant physiology, plant pathology and soil biology.</p>   <p>TFREC includes a 30-acre main campus as well as the nearby Sunrise and Columbia View Research Orchards. This fall, the university launched a fundraising campaign to <a href="https://tfrec.cahnrs.wsu.edu/plant-growth/">build a state-of-the-art Plant Growth Facility</a> at the center.</p>   <p>“TFREC has a more than 80-year history of impact on Washington agriculture," Kalcsits said. "Through our efforts to create better infrastructure, including the future Plant Growth Facility, we now have momentum to ensure that impact is sustained far into the future. My goal is to keep building that momentum."</p>   <p>Learn more about WSU research and Extension outreach for tree fruit at <a href="treefruit.wsu.edu/">treefruit.wsu.edu</a></p> </script> </body> </html>