PIBS News

Shawn Bender, PhD

July 20, 2026

Shawn Bender elected chair of the Cardiovascular Section of the American Physiological Society

Recognized for his leadership and contributions to the field, Bender will help guide the largest section of the American Physiological Society.

Michelle DeCourcey, DVM, MS, DACVP (Clinical)

July 15, 2026

Turning complex cases into clear thinking 

By blending creativity, innovation and practical experience, Michelle DeCourcey is helping future veterinarians develop the skills and confidence to tackle diagnostic challenges and deliver better patient care.

American Dog Tick on leaf

June 16, 2026

Mizzou leads the charge to protect Missouri’s $4 billion cattle industry from tick threats

Researchers in the College of Veterinary Medicine are leading a multi-state effort to better understand and combat the spread of invasive ticks that threaten cattle health. By tracking emerging tick populations and the diseases they carry, the team is developing tools to help producers identify risks earlier and respond more effectively, protecting animal health and strengthening Missouri's livestock industry.

Tamara Hancock, DVM, MS, PhD

May 19, 2026

Tamara Hancock receives Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award

The national teaching award highlight’s Hancock’s leadership and lasting influence on veterinary education at Mizzou.

Wenjun Ma

May 12, 2026

Wenjun Ma receives Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence

Recognized for his impactful research and recent federal funding success, Ma is advancing innovative approaches to combat emerging infectious diseases and improve animal and public health.

Ravi Barabote

May 5, 2026

Ravi Barabote recognized by Mizzou Advisors Forum and Office of the Provost

Honored for his continued commitment to student success, Barabote’s advising focuses on personalized guidance, strong mentorship and helping undergraduates navigate clear paths toward their academic and career goals.

Craig Franklin

April 23, 2026

Craig Franklin receives James Russell Lindsey Distinguished Lectureship Award

A leading figure in comparative and laboratory animal medicine, Franklin is being recognized for more than 40 years of research, innovation and mentorship that have helped advance animal models, biomedical discovery and training for future scientists.

Sandy Saunders, PhD, and Yoko Wang, PhD

April 22, 2026

Sandy Saunders and Yoko Wang receive American Heart Association Career Development Awards

The award provides critical funding and reflects a rigorous peer-review process evaluating both scientific merit and long-term potential.

Daniel Davis, phd

March 8, 2026

How one researcher is pushing rare disease science forward

Daniel Davis is advancing rare neurological disease research by developing patient-driven genetic models and therapies that bring hope and progress to communities often left behind.

Annabelle Burnum

Feb. 17, 2026

Where curiosity leads to diagnosis

Mizzou’s state-of-the-art Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory is built for discovery — a place where future veterinarians learn to investigate, analyze and uncover answers. For faculty member Annabelle Burnum, it’s the ideal environment to teach students how to read clues, recognize patterns and build a diagnosis one piece of evidence at a time.