August 2024

Q&A with genetics and cell biology student Sam Kindl

When he isn’t summiting the tallest peaks in the Pacific Northwest, Sam Kindl is working toward earning a degree in genetics and cell biology in the School of Molecular Biosciences, with minors in math and computer science. When the Spokane native wraps up his undergraduate studies in the College of Veterinary Medicine, he plans pursue a doctorate degree.

Sam Kindl poses.

WSU to develop advanced vaccine for costly tick-borne pathogen

Veterinary medicine researchers received an $800,000 grant to develop a safer, more effective vaccine to combat a tick-borne pathogen plaguing the cattle industry.

Ticks used in research are shown in the lab of Jason Park,.

Welcome Todd Sabato, co-director of our new public health program

Prior to his appointment as co-director of Washington State University’s new Bachelor of Science in Public Health program, Todd Sabato spent 11 years as director of the public health program at the University of North Dakota.

Dr. Todd Sabato

WADDL prepares for increased chronic wasting disease surveillance

The Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory recently detected the state’s first case of the disease and is now gearing up for increased surveillance and testing of deer populations.

An immature white-tail doe deer grazes in an orchard.