Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Background
Established in 1879, Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine (ISU CVM) is the nation's first public veterinary school. With a legacy of over 7,500 graduates, the college has been instrumental in advancing veterinary education, research, and service. It is fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education.
Key Strategic Focus
ISU CVM is dedicated to:
- Education: Training the next generation of veterinarians and biomedical scientists through a comprehensive curriculum.
- Research: Conducting innovative research in areas such as infectious diseases, food safety, and neuroscience.
- Service: Providing veterinary care and public health services to Iowa, the U.S., and globally.
The college emphasizes hands-on learning experiences, including clinical rotations at the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center and the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
Financials and Funding
As a public institution, ISU CVM's funding primarily comes from state appropriations, tuition, research grants, and private donations. In fiscal year 2023, the college's total research expenditures were $23.2 million, with a significant portion from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Pipeline Development
The college's research pipeline includes:
- Infectious Diseases: Developing vaccines and diagnostic tools for diseases like Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PEDv).
- Food Safety: Researching methods to improve food safety and security.
- Animal Diseases: Efforts to control and eradicate diseases affecting livestock and companion animals.
These initiatives aim to enhance animal and human health globally.
Technological Platform and Innovation
ISU CVM leverages several technological platforms:
- Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory: Iowa's only fully accredited, full-service veterinary laboratory, processing over 120,000 cases and performing more than 1.6 million tests annually.
- Swine Medicine Education Center: The nation's only center devoted to swine education, offering training resources used by students from 97 countries.
- Center for Food Security and Public Health: An international resource on diseases and emergency response, delivering training modules for the USDA’s National Veterinary Accreditation Program.
Leadership Team
- Dr. Dan Grooms: Dean of Veterinary Medicine, holding the Dr. Stephen G. Juelsgaard Dean’s Chair in Veterinary Medicine.
- Dr. Rachel Allbaugh: Lora and Russ Talbot Endowed Professor in Veterinary Medicine.
- Dr. Matt Brewer: Dr. Frank K. Ramsey Endowed Chair.
- Dr. Amanda Fales-Williams: Tyrone D. Artz, M.D. Chair for Teaching Excellence.
- Dr. Heather Greenlee: Lora and Russ Talbot Endowed Professor in Veterinary Medicine.
- Dr. Locke Karriker: Dr. Douglas and Ann Gustafson Professorship for Teaching Excellence in Veterinary Medicine.
- Dr. Karl Kraus: Hoefle Professorship in Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery.
- Dr. Daniel Linhares: Dr. Roy A. Schultz Professorship in Swine Medicine.
- Dr. Mark Lyte: W. Eugene Lloyd Chair in Toxicology.
- Dr. Richard Martin: Dr. E.A. Benbrook Endowed Chair in Pathology and Parasitology.
- Dr. Jodi McGill: John G. Salsbury Endowed Chair.
- Dr. Suzanne Millman: Scott and Nancy Armbrust Professorship in Veterinary Medicine.
- Dr. James Roth: Presidential Chair in Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine.
- Dr. Thimmasettappa Thippeswamy: W. Eugene and Linda R. Lloyd Endowed Professorship in Veterinary Medicine.
- Dr. Jessica Ward: Phyllis M. Clark Professorship.
- Dr. Jianqiang Zhang: Lora and Russ Talbot Endowed Professor in Veterinary Medicine.
- Dr. Qijing Zhang: Dr. Roger and Marilyn Mahr Chair in One Health.
