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The Next Phase in Monitoring Wild Animals for COVID-19

Infectious disease researchers at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine are helping the USDA launch stronger surveillance testing of wild animals for SARS-CoV-2

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Reinventing the classic animal model

Cummings School research team uses guinea pig model to advance tick-borne disease research

Professor Sam Telford III held deer tick specimens in his office at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine.

Powassan Virus: What to Know about this Rare Tick-Borne Disease

A life-threatening illness that can cause severe neurological symptoms, Powassan cases are on the rise in parts of the U.S., says an expert at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

Health workers on the beaches of Lima, bird flu in Peru. Sick pelicans on the beach of Punta Hermosa.

Find viruses before they find us

Professor Jonathan Runstadler co-authors this Boston Globe opinion piece illustrating the critical role of field research and surveillance to detect viruses that are potential threats to domestic animals and humans.

2 technicians doing research in Galapagos. A juvenile red-footed boobie is spotted.

Deadly avian flu reaches Galápagos Islands

Scientist Wendy Puryear commented in Science Magazine about cases of avian flu found in some species of birds in Galapagos National Park.

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Human-Animal Interaction Advocate

Megan Mueller, Ph.D., researches and practices how humans and animals benefit from their interactions and companionship

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HSVMA Scholarship Recipient

Cummings School’s Aria Stewart, VG20, a second-year D.V.M. student, earns Compassionate Care Scholarship from Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association

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A Way to Bee

Join us for an inspection of Cummings School’s campus bee hives

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Veterinary Research Day Celebration

More than 50 projects presented at annual event