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H1N1 Outbreak Puts College Experts in the News

With dozens of years of experience in research swine flu and avian flu, respectively, Dr. Mo Saif and Dr. Richards Slemons, both professors in the Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, were sought-after experts in explaining the recent outbreak of H1N1. Dr. Saif is also the director of the Food Animal Health Research Program at the Ohio Agriculture Research and Development Center in Wooster. Below is a summary of media coverage from late April to the middle of May, 2009.

New equine Online CE courses now available

The new Online Continuing Education (CE) web site became available last February, bringing versatility to CE in the fast-paced veterinary profession. The Office of Continuing Education has offered conventional CE courses on the Ohio State campus since 1926 and has been pleased with the new online option. All courses are about an hour to 90 minutes in length and range in cost from $40 to $60.

Students Learn Shelter Medicine at the Capital Area Humane Society

By Kristine McComis

In a perfect world, all animals would live in safe, loving homes and over-population issues would vanish. However, as the veterinary students at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine know all too well, this perfect balance does not exist. A Shelter Medicine rotation has traditionally made up part of the veterinary curriculum, and last year Ohio State improved the program by establishing a surgical partnership with the Capital Area Humane Society in Columbus, one of the most respected animal shelters in the state of Ohio.

Safe Summer program returns

The Safe Summer program offers solutions for college students who are leaving for the summer and may have a pet they cannot take with them. In past years, many pets were abandoned in empty apartments, or released to the street. Safe Summer was created by the Shelter Medicine Club of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and is run by students and volunteers. The service will be available from May 26 through June 19, 2009 with the goal of finding a safe home for any pets left behind.

Pink Week wrap-up

Last week's Pink Week was a great success, raising nearly $1,800 for breast cancer research! The Pink Week committee (Komen Race/Walk for the Cure Team) and SCAVMA hosted talks, bake sales, contests and auctions for charity at the College of Veterinary Medicine through Friday, May 15 to raise awareness about breast cancer and raise money for research. Proceeds benefited Komen Columbus ($975) and the Elizabeth Gee Fund for Breast Cancer Survivorship at The James ($807.78). The highlight of the week was a talk by Dr.

Dr. Richard Slemons participates in radio program

Professor in Veterinary Preventive Medicine discusses H1N1 flu virus

Join President Gee and Interim Dean Hubbell at rally against cancer

The Ohio State University President E. Gordon Gee, along with Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital Director and CEO Michael Caligiuri, and others will speak at the College of Veterinary Medicine's Wexner Auditorium on Monday, May 11 from 12 to 1 p.m. about the inaugural bike tour. The 2009 Pelotonia is a cycling event in which 100 percent of the proceeds go toward cancer research at the James Cancer Hospital. The Pelotonia has four ride routes, each starting in Columbus, from August 28 to 30.

Dr. Inpanbutr receives BETHA grant

Dr. Nong Inpanbutr of the Department of Veterinary Biosciences has received grant from the Battelle Endowment for Technology and Human Affairs (BETHA).

Board of Trustees recognizes Lisa Shriver

Lisa Shriver, senior veterinary student in the college, was recognized Friday, April 3 by The Ohio State University Board of Trustees with the Student Recognition Award. Lisa is the valedictorian of the 2009 graduating class with a 3.981 grade point average. She has been matched for a highly competitive internship at Michigan State University in Small Animal General Medicine.