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DISCOVERY INSIDERTransforming Lives
CVM Faculty Innovate Way to Help Koi
Page 4- Transforming Lives
Page 1- Koi Surgery Innovation
Koi fish are popular pets. Did you know that they can reach a mature size
of over 3 feet and they can live for more than 21 years! They can even
recognize their owner and can be trained to eat from an owner’s hand.
Although they can be an important and beloved member of the family,
medical care for Koi continues to lag behind what is available for many
other animals. In a new study published in the Journal of the American
Veterinary Medical Association, North Carolina State faculty, Drs. Lisa
Posner and Greg Lewbart described an innovative way to anesthetize Koi
for critical life saving procedures.
They discovered that immersing the Koi in a bath of anesthetic liquid
allowed the fish to be safely anesthetized for the procedure. The fish is
safely recovered from the anesthesia by returning it to its normal water
environment.
This new technique will help veterinarians provide better care for the Koi
in our lives!
NC State's College of Veterinary
Medicine provides economic,
societal and intellectual prosperity
for the veterinary profession and
the health and well-being of
people and their animals.
At NC State, we transform lives andimprove both the animal and humancondition through innovation and discovery!
Meet just a few of our world leading facultyand researchers who are leadingextraordinary research programs to solvethe world’s critical health challenges.
Learn how you can support and help us uncover significant advances in veterinary medicine with the promise to advance the health of both humans and animals. Contact:Kathryn M. Meurs, DVM, PhD Assoc. Dean of Research & Graduate Studies [email protected]
Spring/Summer 2015
Dr. Ke Cheng:Developing new stem cell treatments for dogs and
people with heart disease.
Transforming Lives,One Discoveryat a Time
NC State Veterinary Medicine1060 William Moore Dr.Raleigh, NC 27607www.cvm.ncsu.edu Kathryn M. Meurs, DVM, PhD 919-513-6213
Page 2- Immune Response
NC State College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Mark Papich:Developing new ways to provide medical care to ALL
animals.
Page 3- Urinary Incontinence
Dr. Megan Jacobs:Helping small farms have healthier chickens.
Help us improve animal health care!
Meet Brandywine!
She is 6 months post stem cell implant.She was brought to us by the DobermanRescue of the Triad where she was infoster care because of her incontinence.
She has now been adopted!
We work to discover better ways to prevent disease, and to developnew diagnostic tests and treatment to help all animals live longerhealthier lives! You can help us spread the word about our ongoingstudies, fund a new research project, or invite us to come speak to yourlocal group about our work! Join the team!
Please contact Kate [email protected] for more information.
New Investigations: Decoding the ImmuneResponse Genes in the Cat
Feline Infectious Peritonitis is a fatal disease in the cat. It is caused byan infection with coronavirus, a virus that in many cases just causes mildgastrointestinal upset.
Although the majority of cats simply get a mild form of intestinal upset,the virus causes a severe and fatal immune disease in others. In thisstudy, funded in part by two generous donors who want to impact felinehealth, Dr. Paul Hess will evaluate specific genes in the immune systemof the cat to identify important genetic differences between the cats whosuffer minor illness and those who die of the disease. This very crucialinformation may help us someday put an end to Feline InfectiousPeritonitis.
About Dr. Paul Hess, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVIMDr. Paul Hess has a veterinary degree from Mississippi State Universityand a PhD in Immunology from North Carolina State University. He is aboarded veterinary oncologist from the American College of VeterinaryInternal Medicine and when not seeing patients on a very busy oncologyservice he is advancing our understanding of feline and canineimmunology! We are fortunate to have Dr. Hess as part of the NorthCarolina State Veterinary research and clinical team!
Approaches to the Treatment ofUrinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence affects more than 20% ofspayed female dogs, with medium and largebreeds more commonly affected. In the majority of the cases urinary incontinenceis caused by dysfunction of the musclescontrolling the urethral sphincter. This results inuncontrolled loss of urine and can lead to seriousbladder and kidney infections, in addition toirritation and/or ulceration of the skin in contactwith the urine. In this research project funded in part by theAmerican Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation,dogs with this problem are being recruited toparticipate in a study that evaluates the ability ofstem cells to restore the function of the urethralsphincter in dogs with urinary incontinence. Participating dogs may be eligible for treatmentand follow up visits at no cost to the owner.Please contact Tonya Harris: [email protected] you think that your dog would like toparticipate!
Discovery Insider
Dr. Paul Hess, DVM, PhD
Diplomate ACVIM (oncology)
Help us improve animal health care!
Meet Brandywine!
She is 6 months post stem cell implant.She was brought to us by the DobermanRescue of the Triad where she was infoster care because of her incontinence.
She has now been adopted!
We work to discover better ways to prevent disease, and to developnew diagnostic tests and treatment to help all animals live longerhealthier lives! You can help us spread the word about our ongoingstudies, fund a new research project, or invite us to come speak to yourlocal group about our work! Join the team!
Please contact Kate [email protected] for more information.
New Investigations: Decoding the ImmuneResponse Genes in the Cat
Feline Infectious Peritonitis is a fatal disease in the cat. It is caused byan infection with coronavirus, a virus that in many cases just causes mildgastrointestinal upset.
Although the majority of cats simply get a mild form of intestinal upset,the virus causes a severe and fatal immune disease in others. In thisstudy, funded in part by two generous donors who want to impact felinehealth, Dr. Paul Hess will evaluate specific genes in the immune systemof the cat to identify important genetic differences between the cats whosuffer minor illness and those who die of the disease. This very crucialinformation may help us someday put an end to Feline InfectiousPeritonitis.
About Dr. Paul Hess, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVIMDr. Paul Hess has a veterinary degree from Mississippi State Universityand a PhD in Immunology from North Carolina State University. He is aboarded veterinary oncologist from the American College of VeterinaryInternal Medicine and when not seeing patients on a very busy oncologyservice he is advancing our understanding of feline and canineimmunology! We are fortunate to have Dr. Hess as part of the NorthCarolina State Veterinary research and clinical team!
Approaches to the Treatment ofUrinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence affects more than 20% ofspayed female dogs, with medium and largebreeds more commonly affected. In the majority of the cases urinary incontinenceis caused by dysfunction of the musclescontrolling the urethral sphincter. This results inuncontrolled loss of urine and can lead to seriousbladder and kidney infections, in addition toirritation and/or ulceration of the skin in contactwith the urine. In this research project funded in part by theAmerican Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation,dogs with this problem are being recruited toparticipate in a study that evaluates the ability ofstem cells to restore the function of the urethralsphincter in dogs with urinary incontinence. Participating dogs may be eligible for treatmentand follow up visits at no cost to the owner.Please contact Tonya Harris: [email protected] you think that your dog would like toparticipate!
Discovery Insider
Dr. Paul Hess, DVM, PhD
Diplomate ACVIM (oncology)
DISCOVERY INSIDERTransforming Lives
CVM Faculty Innovate Way to Help Koi
Page 4- Transforming Lives
Page 1- Koi Surgery Innovation
Koi fish are popular pets. Did you know that they can reach a mature size
of over 3 feet and they can live for more than 21 years! They can even
recognize their owner and can be trained to eat from an owner’s hand.
Although they can be an important and beloved member of the family,
medical care for Koi continues to lag behind what is available for many
other animals. In a new study published in the Journal of the American
Veterinary Medical Association, North Carolina State faculty, Drs. Lisa
Posner and Greg Lewbart described an innovative way to anesthetize Koi
for critical life saving procedures.
They discovered that immersing the Koi in a bath of anesthetic liquid
allowed the fish to be safely anesthetized for the procedure. The fish is
safely recovered from the anesthesia by returning it to its normal water
environment.
This new technique will help veterinarians provide better care for the Koi
in our lives!
NC State's College of Veterinary
Medicine provides economic,
societal and intellectual prosperity
for the veterinary profession and
the health and well-being of
people and their animals.
At NC State, we transform lives andimprove both the animal and humancondition through innovation and discovery!
Meet just a few of our world leading facultyand researchers who are leadingextraordinary research programs to solvethe world’s critical health challenges.
Learn how you can support and help us uncover significant advances in veterinary medicine with the promise to advance the health of both humans and animals. Contact:Kathryn M. Meurs, DVM, PhD Assoc. Dean of Research & Graduate Studies [email protected]
Spring/Summer 2015
Dr. Ke Cheng:Developing new stem cell treatments for dogs and
people with heart disease.
Transforming Lives,One Discoveryat a Time
NC State Veterinary Medicine1060 William Moore Dr.Raleigh, NC 27607www.cvm.ncsu.edu Kathryn M. Meurs, DVM, PhD 919-513-6213
Page 2- Immune Response
NC State College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Mark Papich:Developing new ways to provide medical care to ALL
animals.
Page 3- Urinary Incontinence
Dr. Megan Jacobs:Helping small farms have healthier chickens.