Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center to Add $94 Million State-of-the-Art Laboratory
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine is expanding its New Bolton Center in Kennett Square with a $94 million laboratory addition, consolidating critical veterinary diagnostic and research services under one roof.
This Silent Killer Has a Smell and Dogs Can Find It Before Vets Can
Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death in both people and pets. In dogs alone, studies suggest that up to half will develop cancer during their lifetime. Among the most devastating diagnoses is hemangiosarcoma, an aggressive cancer of blood vessel cells that often goes undetected until it is too late.
Veterinary Research Team Identifies Genes That Keep Cancer from Spreading
Research led by Christopher J. Lengner and M. Andrés Blanco of the School of Veterinary Medicine has identified two genes that suppress metastasis in preclinical models of colorectal cancer. The study is published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Veterinary Interns Sue Over Alleged Wage Suppression in Antitrust Lawsuit
A federal antitrust lawsuit filed in Virginia has sparked attention within the veterinary field, alleging that universities, animal hospitals, and a prominent veterinary trade association engaged in a conspiracy to suppress wages and restrict job mobility for veterinary interns and residents.
An artificial intelligence approach to predicting personality types in dogs
A multi-disciplinary research team specializing in canine behavior and Artificial Intelligence has developed an AI algorithm that automates the high-stakes process of evaluating potential working dogs’ personalities. They hope to help dog training agencies more quickly and accurately assess which animals are likely to succeed long term in careers such as aiding law enforcement and assisting persons with disabilities. The personality test could also be used for dog-human matchmaking, helping shelters with proper placement, thus reducing the number of animals returned for not being a good fit with their adoptive families.
Revolution in Lung Healing: Penn Vet Researchers' Breakthrough Technique to Repair Damage from Flu and COVID-19
A groundbreaking study by a team of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania has unveiled promising new techniques for repairing lung tissue damaged by illnesses such as the flu and COVID-19. This collaborative effort, crossing multiple disciplines within Penn, represents a significant stride in medical science, potentially changing the way we approach respiratory recovery.