Research could lead to more effective Q fever therapeutics
A WSU study exploring how the human immune system mounts a defense against Q fever could pave the way to better treatments for the disease and others like it.
A WSU study exploring how the human immune system mounts a defense against Q fever could pave the way to better treatments for the disease and others like it.
Meet Mackenzie Waller, a recent graduate from the College of Veterinary Medicine with aspirations of a career in medicine. From Eatonville, Washington, the outdoor enthusiast graduated from WSU after majoring in biochemistry and minoring in biology and chemistry.
The injured California condor was brought to the Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in 2021.
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WSU researchers are recruiting for a study they hope will lead to the development of a test to determine if a dog is at risk of significant adverse reactions to commonly used veterinary drugs. The Drugs Optimized by Genomics (D.O.G.) study is focused on a group of liver enzymes, the cytochrome P450, responsible for metabolizing drugs, chemicals and even contaminants from the environment.
From Snoqualmie, Washington, Mount Si High School alum Mariah Landon is set to graduate from WSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry. While Mariah, an avid gamer, plans to take a year or two off to travel, she hopes to eventually have a career in science.
The DVM Class of 2024 voted for the recipients of the Zoetis Distinguished Teaching Award, the Wescott Awards for Excellence in Clinical Teaching, the Pre-Clinical Teaching Awards, and the Outstanding House Officer Award.