The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine’s (CVM) Leatherdale Equine Center (LEC) has recently acquired a new equine standing computed tomography (CT) and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). These new additions, made possible by a generous gift from Louise Leatherdale, will elevate the level of care offered by LEC on multiple levels.
Sheila Torres, DVM, MS, ’90 PhD, DACVD, professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Services and vice chair of education and training, has been teaching at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) since 1993.
Since 2002, the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has held the BI Veterinary Scholars Program for students to conduct career-affirming research. After 10 weeks of research, participants present a poster at the CVM’s Points of Pride Research Day each October.
Jonathan Clayton, ’17 DVM, ’15 PhD, always knew his passions were primates and animal and human health, which is what led him to the University of Minnesota’s DVM/PhD program.
On June 14, Peggy Root Kustritz, DVM, PhD, was promoted to the role of associate dean of education. In her new role, Root serves as an adviser on academic matters with a focus on accreditation, faculty development of teaching, and the upcoming SDSU 2+2 program.
