Penn State funds first round of COVID-19 research proposals

March 25, 2020

One week after launching a rapid-fire call for proposals, awards are granted to six projects that address the global pandemic, with more to follow. Faculty members from the department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences working on these projects are: *************************************************************** Suresh Kuchipudi, Clinical Professor of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, is working to better understand the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in the local region and to develop rapid therapeutic options. *************************************************************** Troy Sutton, Assistant Professor of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, is evaluating a unique, alternative model of transmission and vaccine-mediated protection against SARS-Co-V-2.

Dr. John S. Shenk and Dr. J.D. Harrington Graduate Scholarship Award

March 23, 2020

Extension Veterinarian and Research Associate Hayley Springer receives scholarship award.

Look Our Department Up on "LinkedIn"

March 19, 2020

Our department is now on "LinkedIn" check us out.

VBS Facebook Page

March 19, 2020

Look us up and like our page at "Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences at Penn State"

Immunology and Infectious Disease student offers a new vision of agriculture

March 12, 2020

With an eye on her future, Marissa Moran, a junior majoring in Immunology and Infectious Disease in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, plans to become an optometrist.

Dairy Bull Calf Permanent Identification

March 10, 2020

To ensure continual access to bob veal buyers, it is critical for Pennsylvania dairy bull calf sellers to assure their calves have official ID before leaving the farm.

Our Department is now on Twitter!

March 9, 2020

Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences is on Twitter! Handle: VBSatPennState

Biosecurity on Farms

March 5, 2020

Biosecurity procedures, such as vaccinating animals and routinely monitoring their health, are of utmost importance in preventing the spread of disease. Through research dissemination, laboratory services, and extension courses, faculty and staff in the college support farmers to reduce their risks.

Minority Alumni Inspire

March 5, 2020

Students learn about career pathways and receive advice from alumni at open forum.

Environmental Chemicals

March 5, 2020

Question: How do environmental chemicals influence our gut microbiome? Impact: Environmental chemicals, including those obtained via the diet, are known to modulate the gut microbiome community as well as its metabolic function. Recent studies report that environmental chemicals can directly impact the gut microbiome, can be modified by the gut microbiome, or can have their metabolic fate altered. Research supports that similar to antibiotics, environmental chemical exposure may alter the composition and function of the gut microbiome, which can influence host health. Studies are underway to evaluate how low-level, chronic exposure to these chemicals may alter the interaction between the host and the gut microbiome

Enduring Legacy

March 5, 2020

Lester Griel retires after 54 years of teaching and mentoring in the college.

Why so many epidemics originate in Asia and Africa – and why we can expect more

March 4, 2020

The coronavirus disease, known as COVID-19, is a frightening reminder of the imminent global threat posed by emerging infectious diseases. Although epidemics have arisen during all of human history, they now seem to be on the rise. In just the past 20 years, coronaviruses alone have caused three major outbreaks worldwide. Even more troubling, the duration between these three pandemics has gotten shorter.

2020 PA Game Breeders Award

February 26, 2020

At the Pennsylvania Game Bird Breeders Conference and Short Course, held February 24, 2020 in State College, Dr. Eva Wallner-Pendleton received an award for 20 years of service to this industry. Pictured with Dr. Wallner-Pendleton are the directors of this industry association and Ms. Emily Lhamon, Extension educator and short course coordinator (far left).