Face Masks Pose a Health Risk to Animals
Monday, November 23rd, 2020
Veterinarians warn pet owners to keep dogs away from masks—and urge all to properly dispose of used face coverings
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Improving the Odds of Surviving Lymphoma
Monday, October 26th, 2020
A clinical trial looks at whether combining immunotherapy with low doses of chemotherapy can improve outcomes and quality of life for dogs—and someday people.
Protecting Whales through Research and Public Policy
Friday, October 16th, 2020
Alicia Pensarosa, VG18, puts her M.S. in animals and public policy to work at Ocean Alliance as a whale researcher and educator.
A Push to Prevent the Next Pandemic
Wednesday, October 7th, 2020
Cummings School expertise is key to a global program headed by the university that aims to stop new viruses from becoming a widespread danger to humans.
Helping Veterinary Students Understand the Business Side of Practice
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020
Cummings School alum Glenn Kalick and veterinary students Katherine Olson and Kendall Leet-Otley host a conference for veterinary students Sept. 26 on how to start a practice and take control of their careers.
Understanding the Risks of Rodent Poisons to Birds of Prey
Wednesday, September 16th, 2020
A new study finds 100% of tested red-tailed hawks at Tufts Wildlife Clinic to be exposed to anticoagulant rodenticides
The Consequences of Spraying Fire Retardants on Wildfires
Friday, September 11th, 2020
A graduate of the M.S. in conservation medicine program shares what she learned during the program about the methods used to fight wildfires in California.
COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Prevents Severe Clinical Disease in Animals
Friday, September 4th, 2020
Cummings School researchers contribute to preclinical study that’s among first to report vaccine protection against severe COVID-19-related pneumonia and death.
The Quest for Justice: Improving Health
Tuesday, September 1st, 2020
In the second installment of Tufts’ “Quest for Justice” series, Cummings School alumna India Napier describes how outreach to children can help diversify the veterinary profession.
Helping Endangered Koalas’ Health—and Potentially Humans’ Too
Tuesday, August 25th, 2020
Veterinary student’s research in Australia helped improve care for hundreds of animals with chlamydia, while medical research at Tufts looks for vaccine
