A conversation about a livestock virus led Megin Nichols ’08 to pursue veterinary medicine and public health. Now she helps track some of the nation's most significant disease threats at the CDC.
While pursuing her Master of Public Health after earning a veterinary degree, Kristen Clark’s capstone project created her first of several One Health jobs that have since made an impact across multiple Midwest states.
From disease surveillance to food safety, University of Minnesota alumni and students are building a healthier world with their veterinary public health training.
A University of Minnesota residency program is equipping veterinarians with vital training to tackle threats to public health in the U.S. and across the globe.
New World screwworm has returned to North America after decades of eradication. The University of Minnesota is working with veterinarians and ranchers in Mexico and Central America to strengthen preparedness for future cases.
Associate Professor Perle Zhitnitskiy uses virtual reality and AI to immerse veterinary students in real-world experiences—and give them the freedom to fail and try again.
After 14 years coordinating patient care for the VMC Shelter & Rescue Animal Fund, Deb Armstead-Haak is getting ready to retire. She’ll leave behind a growing legacy for future shelter animals.
