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Dr. Clay Mathews

Diabetes researcher is new chair of Department of Infectious Diseases and Immunology

In Awards & Appointments, Faculty News, News
Dr. Clay Mathews' appointment was effective Sept. 1.
Dr. Jake Wolf examines a puppy in the UF Small Animal Hospital’s emergency room. (Photo by Sarah Carey)

UF veterinarian plays key role in new pet CPR guidelines

In Faculty News, News
Dr. Jake Wolf served as the first author of the Advanced Life Support section.
By Sarah Carey
From left to right: Samantha Brooks, Ph.D.; Adam Biedrzycki, BV.Sc, Ph.D.; Yenisel Cruz-Almeida, MSPH, Ph.D.; and Kyle D. Allen, Ph.D., are coming together to study osteoarthritic pain in horses — and better understand how pain manifests in both humans and animals. Photo by Cat Wofford.

UF researchers to study pain, with help from horses

In News, Research
Dr. Adam Biedrzycki is involved in a $5.4 million NIH grant to study osteoarthritis pain in horses.
By Dorothy Hagmajer
Student with cats in Roatan.

UF team treats over 300 animals in need during summer trip to Roatan, Honduras

In News, Student News
Faculty, staff, students and alumni from UF participated in the trip, which has taken place since 2007.
By Sarah Carey
Dr. Dan Lewis

Pioneering small animal orthopaedic surgeon reflects on 34 years at UF

In Faculty News, News, Retirements
Dr. Dan Lewis leaves behind a transformed small animal surgery program at UF.
By Sarah Carey
Dr. Leah Ackerman, right, and Dr. Victoria Cicchirillo hold George during one of his treatment sessions at the UF Small Animal Hospital. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Leah Ackerman)

Groundbreaking canine cancer case highlights precision medicine at UF

In News, Patient Care
UF veterinary oncologists treat a rare, aggressive tumor for the first time in a living dog and extend his life.
By Sarah Carey
UF veterinary student Kaitlyn Lystad with local author Lenora McGowan inside the Harn museum.

With help from a UF veterinary student, a local author fulfills her lifelong dream

In News, Student News
The Putting Families First course aims to teach person-centered care and interprofessional teamwork.
By Sarah Carey
White goats, copyright free image.

Scientists trained AI to detect faces in pain. In goats.

In News, Research
With data on more goats & other animal species, these kinds of AI models may help clinicians better treat pain.
By Eric Hamilton
Dr. Maite De Maria holds a blood sample collected during manatee health assessments conducted in December 2024.

Herbicide threatens manatee immune systems, UF study finds

In News
The researchers found that glyphosate can reduce immune cell activity by more than 27.3%.
By Sarah Carey
Dr. Donghee Lee and Dr. Jon Kim stand outside Kim's laboratory.

Study of deadly dog cancer reveals clues for improved treatment

In News, Research
The research focuses on hemangiosarcoma, which forms malignant blood vessels in dogs.
By Sarah Carey