Faculty member receives federal food safety grant
Dr. Subhashinie Kariyawasam has received a three-year grant from the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture aimed at improving food safety.
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Fibroblast cell isolation and expansion and iPSC derivation in purebred Maine Coon and Ragdoll cats
Inclusion criteria: Maine Coon or Ragdoll cats of any age, with or without previous diagnosis of heart disease. Exclusion criteria: Mixed breed cats Study procedures: At the initial visit you will be asked to give your cat a sedative pill (gabapentin) orally about 45 minutes prior to examination to relax…
Faculty member honored with prestigious Bergey’s Medal
The Bergey Medal is awarded to individuals who have made significant lifetime contributions to bacterial systematics.
Fall graduates receive M.S. degrees
A virtual commencement ceremony was held Dec. 18 to honor the new graduates.
Existing antihistamine drugs show effectiveness against COVID-19 virus in cell testing
Three common antihistamine medications have been found in preliminary tests to inhibit infection of cells by the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, University of Florida Health researchers have found.
New techniques for preserving RNA reported
Dr. Rowan Milner has a new publication in the Journal for Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology. He hopes his study results will lead to single-cell RNA sequencing to identify rare cell groups.
Virologist gets grant to study deadly virus that affects conservation animals
A two-year grant from the Morris Animal Foundation will support UFCVM faculty member’s research into an often fatal virus that affects elephants and other key conservation species.
Infectious diseases and viral immunology professor named to Florida scientific academy
Yamamoto co-discovered the feline immunodeficiency virus, or FIV, the feline counterpart of HIV. She also invented the first commercial FIV vaccine.
Veterinary oncologist who developed osteosarcoma vaccine technology is featured in article
Dr. Rowan Milner is working with UF Innovate | Ventures and UF's Office of Technology Licensing to commercialize a vaccine to treat osteosarcoma in dogs.
Professor of infectious diseases named associate dean for research
Dr. David Pascual filled the position on an interim basis for two years prior to his appointment.
