Third-year veterinary students put on their own white coats at the Bailey Hall ceremony, which marks their transition from preclinical coursework to a year of clinical rotations.
In recent years, researchers in the lab of Hening Lin discovered enzymes that remove chemical modifications – “codes” used for cell signaling – from proteins.
Blue-green algae is returning to New York waterways and poses a deadly risk to humans as well as animals. Karyn Bischoff, toxicologist at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, explains the dangers and advises livestock and pet owners to be vigilant in avoiding contaminated areas.
One in 11 flowers carries disease-causing parasites known to contribute to bee declines, according to a Cornell study that identifies how flowers act as hubs for transmitting diseases to bees and other pollinators.
Cornell is partnering with New York state and Northwell Health System to develop and train the nation’s first state public health corps, which will support COVID-19 vaccination and improve long-term public health outcomes.
Changes make the curriculum easier for students to navigate, simplify the graduation requirements and expand student opportunities for interdisciplinary work and faculty opportunities for innovative teaching.
The College Scholar Program in the College of Arts & Sciences allows students to design their own interdisciplinary major, organized around a question or issue of interest, and pursue a course of study that cannot be found in an established major.
As you prepare for the holidays, it is important to keep your pet's health and safety top of mind. Dr. Leni Kaplan, a companion animal veterinarian at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, shares some preparation tips to help keep your furry friends safe and healthy this holiday season.
