May 2023

Dean’s message: May 2023

Whispering so as not to change our good luck … the Palouse has gifted us a gorgeous spring. I think she is making up for, well, last spring — when, quite frankly, she was a bit disappointing. One of those years where July 4 was truly the first week that hit 70 degrees. Not this […]

Dean Dori Borjesson standing outside Bustad Hall on the WSU campus.

WADDL plays important summer role screening fish for emerging diseases

A federally funded project at WSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine could be pivotal in detecting emerging viruses that may threaten important and at‑risk aquatic species like salmon.

Chrissy Eckstrand in a WADDL lab.

Ambassador spotlight: Henry Clinger

Are you considering WSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine? Our student ambassadors are available to provide insight into our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program. Henry Clinger says he chose the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine for the abundance of hands-on opportunities the program provides for its students. “There is more happening between labs, classes, clubs, and […]

WSU lab joins network identifying new pathogens

As part of the $1.7 billion Pathogen Genomics Center of Excellence, the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory will play a key role preventing the spread of disease-causing pathogens, including new COVID-19 variants.

Covid pandemic, 3d illustration.

WSU cardiologist ensures chimps have healthy hearts

As the lead cardiologist at WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Dr. Lynne Nelson recently visited the Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest in Cle Elum to perform cardiac exams on three newer residents.

Dr. Lynne Nelson, lead cardiologist at WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, visited Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest in Cle Elum to perform cardiac exams on three of its newer residents.