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VMCVM Alumni/Student Spotlight: Carley Elliott , articleMeet Carley Elliott, Ph.D. candidate and Master of Public Health alum in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Carley has "become increasingly passionate about the health and well-being of both humans and animals and the ways diseases like cancer impact us all." Carley cares for a feral cat colony, has a personal cat named Cheech, a 4-foot ball python named Noodle, and wishes she had the ability to talk and listen to each of them.
Date: Sep 03, 2026 - -
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For 20 years, this program has been turning veterinarians into biomedical researchers , articleMitchell Caudill's new job as a lab director is the latest proof it works. The program's federal funding was just renewed for another five years.
Date: Jul 15, 2026 - -
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Busy as a bee: Insect researcher Brad Ohlinger becomes new grants specialist at veterinary college , articleThe challenge of writing grant proposals is a puzzle that intrigues Ohlinger in his new role assisting researchers seeking funds to support their work.
Date: May 19, 2026 - -
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Researchers aim to fight aggressive cancer with a virus , articleScientists are engineering viruses to carry a cancer-killing molecule directly to brain tumors — a novel approach to treating glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant cancers.
Date: May 05, 2026 - -
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Bradley Klein honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 34 years, Klein made significant research contributions to the study of neuroscience.
Date: May 01, 2026 - -
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Jessica Walters never expected to love the lab — now she runs all four of them , articleJessica Walters, a 2016 DVM graduate who now oversees all four of Virginia’s veterinary diagnostic laboratories, is the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Recent Alumni Award from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
Date: Apr 28, 2026 - -
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One Health, many perspectives: Veterinary college marks 35th Annual Research Symposium , articleGraduate and postgraduate students put their research on display, make connections for collaboration.
Date: Apr 09, 2026 - -
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Veterinary college nearly doubles National Institutes of Health funding, climbs to No. 13 nationally , articleStrategic investment in faculty, infrastructure, and research culture produced the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine's strongest year of federal funding on record.
Date: Apr 08, 2026 - -
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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Jessica Walters , articleMeet Jessica Walters '09, PhD '14, DVM '16, program manager for the Office of Laboratory Services at the VDACS. Originally focused on poultry medicine, she found her calling in diagnostics and lab leadership. She values the connections and skills she built at VMCVM and now gives back as a mentor, adjunct instructor, and advocate for agricultural communities—all while managing a lively menagerie at home.
Date: Nov 24, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Jacob Kocher , articleMeet Jacob Kocher Ph.D. ’14, a VMCVM alum working in biotech to fight respiratory infections with light and nitric oxide. At VMCVM, he gained hands-on lab skills and learned the value of collaboration and communication. He’s passionate about public health, scientific innovation, and the strong sense of community that continues to guide his journey.
Date: Oct 23, 2025 - -
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The veterinary student hunting invisible enemies , articleFor Charlotte Nyblade, breakthrough moments happen not when an animal walks out healthy, but when a virus glows bright green under specialized light.
Date: Oct 06, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Student Spotlight: Rana Estaleen , articleMeet Rana Estaleen, a Ph.D. student in the BMVS program at VMCVM. With a background in biology and chemistry, she’s passionate about advancing science to help others. Inspired by her sister and fueled by faith, Rana is currently researching arthritis and hopes to one day publish her work.
Date: Oct 01, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Student Spotlight: Greyson Moore , articleMeet Greyson Moore, a Class of 2028, PhD/DVM student in the Public/Corporate track. He’s passionate about infectious disease research and the broader role of veterinary medicine in public health. Greyson values the diverse support system at VMCVM and enjoys winding down with a good book and tea. He shares his home with O’Malley, the leash-loving cat, and Cinnamon Bun, a grape-obsessed rabbit.
Date: Jul 01, 2025 - -
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From lab coats to life paths, a day of career discovery , articleThe day after showcasing groundbreaking research, Virginia Tech's veterinary graduate students swapped microscopes for mentors at their first-ever Professional Development Day. Alumni who started in the same program shared wildly different career journeys — from Google to NIH to specialty practice — while teaching essential skills academic training doesn't cover: personal branding, networking, and translating scientific precision into career resilience.
Date: Jun 04, 2025 - -
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Veterinary college's 2025 research symposium highlights science that serves , articleThe veterinary college showcased 70-plus research projects that go far beyond the lab, helping communities, animals, and the people who care for them.
Date: Jun 04, 2025 - -
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Exchange program opens doors for Chilean student veterinary researchers , articleTwo veterinary students from Chile’s Universidad Austral participated in a three-month exchange at Virginia Tech, strengthening international collaboration and advancing studies in canine infections and cancer.
Date: Apr 08, 2025 - -
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Toxicology pioneer Marion Ehrich wins career-defining award , articleMarion F. Ehrich, professor emerita at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, has received the 2025 Society of Toxicology Founders Award for Outstanding Leadership.
Date: Apr 02, 2025 - -
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Alessandra Franchini honored with Bente Flatland Resident Award , articleThe award honors a Veterinary Teaching Hospital resident who demonstrates exemplary scientific knowledge and special compassion in caring for patients and pet owners.
Date: Mar 11, 2025 - -
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Ira Blader among 65 fellows elected to American Academy of Microbiology , articleBlader, head of the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine researches how parasites interact with their hosts.
Date: Feb 27, 2025 - -
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Veterinary college researcher Kylene Kehn-Hall receives 2024 Zoetis Research Excellence Award , articleKehn-Hall's lab uses artificial intelligence to unlock the secrets of hemorrhagic fever viruses.
Date: Feb 11, 2025 -
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