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Ussery brings global genomics expertise to OSU College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Dave Ussery, a leading bioinformatician with more than three decades of experience in microbial genomics, joined the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2025. Ussery serves as a professor in the Department of Physiological Sciences and as director of the Interdisciplinary Network for Tracking Emerging Risks, Analytics, and Comparative Translational genomics (INTERACT). In this role, he helps advance OSU’s One Health mission by connecting clinicians, scientists and industry partners to address complex biological and medical challenges.
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Advancing Coronavirus Research: Dr. Xufang Deng’s mission to protect human and animal health

Thu, Nov 06, 2025

When the SARS outbreak shut down his college campus in China over twenty years ago, Dr. Xufang Deng found himself intrigued — not only by the disruption the virus caused, but by the astonishing power of a microscopic pathogen.

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OSU College of Veterinary Medicine Honors 2025 Distinguished Alumni

Wed, Nov 05, 2025

The Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine recognizes four exceptional alumni: Dr. David VonTungeln, Class of 1983; Dr. Jeffery Hall, Class of 1987; and Dr. Meredyth Jones-Cook, Class of 2002. Dr. Trey Kraft, Class of 2020, received the Recent Graduate Award.

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OSU College of Veterinary Medicine hosts 2025 INTERACT Symposium, showcasing global collaboration in translational research

Mon, Oct 27, 2025

The Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine hosted the 2025 INTERACT Symposium from Oct. 22-24 at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center, welcoming more than 150 participants from five countries and six U.S. states.

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From Stress to Serenity: OSU expertise helps Lucy the dog thrive again

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

With the help of Dr. Leticia Fanucchi, an OSU expert in animal behavior, Dr. Courtney Bir found the key to helping her 12-year-old dog, Lucy, overcome severe anxiety. Through personalized behavioral strategies, medication adjustments and innovative technologies, Lucy has regained her confidence and calm.

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Rural Roots, Strong Future: Advancing Veterinary Medicine in Oklahoma

Tue, Oct 07, 2025

In rural America, veterinarians are more than just doctors — they are the backbone of thriving animal agriculture communities and essential partners in local economies. They care for livestock that sustain our agricultural industry, keep beloved pets healthy, detect and control diseases that can spread from animals to people, and stand on the front lines of disease surveillance to protect U.S. agriculture.

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Ophthalmology pioneer, OSU alumnus supports CVM with $2M gift

Fri, Sep 19, 2025

This donation will help ensure that animals receive top-tier eye care while supporting CVM’s innovative research and development of prepared veterinarians.

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