Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences

VBS Key Players take on the fight against COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 (Coronavirus)

Four Research Lab teams in the Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences are aiding in the worldwide mission to find a cure for COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 (Coronavirus).
VBS Prion Team Proposes to Develop Rapid Testing Device for CWD in Deer

Follow the journey of VBS faculty members Pam Skinner and Peter Larsen through the State Legislature as they discuss solutions to Chronic Wasting Disease.
Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in a Time of Social Change

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Hinh Ly appointed CMB Director of Graduate Studies

September 2, 2020

VBS Professor Hinh Ly was appointed as CMB Director of Graduate Studies and will assume his role beginning this September.

Sizzling Summer Science Snapshot (S4) Seminar Recap

September 1, 2020

Recap of the Summer 2020 VBS Sizzling Summer Science Spotlight (S⁴) seminar series presenters.

Emily Walz Leads Community Veterinary Medicine Progams

August 28, 2020

Dr. Emily Walz was recently featured by the UMN Campus Public Health Office to discuss her work with the Community Veterinary Medicine programs, VeTOUCH and SIRVS.

Three VBS Researchers Highlighted for COVID-19 Response

August 19, 2020

VBS Professors Fang Li, Yuying Liang, and Hinh Ly are highlighted by the UMN Campus Public Health Office for their COVID-19 Research contributions.

The VBS Department Goes Virtual

July 31, 2020

The VBS Department has created a virtual video tour to provide an overview of the Research, Teaching, and Outreach missions of the department.

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Remembering Dr. Kakambi Nagaraja: Mentor, Colleague, Leader, and Friend

We are saddened to announce the passing of VBS Professor, Kakambi Nagaraja. Dr. Nagaraja worked at the University of Minnesota as an esteemed colleague, mentor, teacher, and researcher for 46 years. He was vital to moving poultry research forward at the University of Minnesota. Please read more to learn about Dr. Nagaraja's remarkable life and career.