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Elizabeth Fiechter and Samantha Norris

March 10, 2026

Elizabeth Fiechter and Samantha Norris win awards at the AALAS National Meeting

CVM Comparative Medicine residents brought home top awards for their presentations.

Daniel Davis, phd

March 9, 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.

Frank Booth, PhD

March 5, 2026

Moving research forward one step at a time

This Mizzou Giving Day, learn how Frank Booth’s generosity is helping the next generation of scientists keep research, and themselves, moving.

Annabelle Burnum

Feb. 18, 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.

Caroline the dog

Feb. 16, 2026

Minimally invasive surgery, maximum impact

Caroline, an 11-year-old dog from the Kansas City area, was referred to the Mizzou College of Veterinary Medicine after a mass was discovered in her chest. Her treatment illustrates the role of advanced surgical care paired with compassionate support for families.

Leaders from the University of Missouri, MU Health Care, the School of Medicine and ABK Biomedical celebrate the first clinical trial using a leading-edge therapy manufactured at MURR.

Feb. 10, 2026

University of Missouri conducts first in-person clinical trial for nuclear medicine breakthrough device

The clinical trial marks the latest human trial at Mizzou involving radioisotopes to treat cancer.

Roman Ganta, PhD, a Curators' Distinguished Professor and the McKee Endowed Professor of Pathobiology and Integrative Biomedical Sciences

Feb. 6, 2026

Roman Ganta selected as ACVM Honorary Member

The American College of Veterinary Microbiologists has honored Ganta for his groundbreaking contributions to understanding and combating tick-borne rickettsial diseases.

Dan Cook at Foremost Dairy farm

Feb. 5, 2026

Where food safety meets veterinary medicine

After nearly a decade in the food safety and regulatory field, Dan Cook returned to the classroom to pursue veterinary medicine, a decision shaped by experience, responsibility and a sense that his work was not yet finished. Drawing on his USDA background, the soon-to-be graduate is preparing for a career that blends animal health, public service and food system oversight.

Dodam, Keegan and Evans headshots

Feb. 2, 2026

Mizzou CVM faculty earn top honors at 2026 MVMA Convention

Mizzou College of Veterinary Medicine faculty earned multiple honors at the 2026 Missouri Veterinary Medical Association Conference, including John Dodam being named Veterinarian of the Year.

composite of event photo

Feb. 2, 2026

Photo gallery: 2026 MVMA Convention

Mizzou College of Veterinary Medicine faculty, staff and alumni gathered with colleagues from across the state at the 2026 Missouri Veterinary Medical Association Convention, celebrating connection, recognition and shared commitment to the profession. See photos from this year's event.