In our spring issue, we brought you some of the top clinical and research accomplishments from the past 75 years. Here, we delve into the most current and advanced technologies that will take us into the future.
After pioneering veterinary medicine for three quarters of a century, UC Davis is poised to take ambitious leaps forward. From artificial intelligence (AI) to precision medicine, technological advances are shaping the future of research discoveries, patient diagnosis and treatment, and the learning environment.
As we reach the halfway mark of our school’s 75th anniversary year, I’ve been envisioning the future. Until recently, the pace of change in veterinary medicine has been mostly incremental. Entire careers could be spent grinding away on single diseases or scientific insights. Discoveries were hard won and served as building blocks for further innovation.
Researchers at the school’s One Health Institute have been awarded $28 million to lead a novel human vaccine trial against Rift Valley fever virus in Africa. The project aims to work with partners in African countries affected by the virus to assess the safety and immune response of the vaccine in people most at risk. It is funded by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations and the European Union’s Horizon Europe program.
It's no secret that the veterinary field lacks diversity. According to 2022 data from the bureau of labor statistics, approximately 91.4% of DVMs nationwide are White, 4.3% are Asian, 2.2% are Black and 0.5% are Hispanic/Latinx.
Increasing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in this career path starts with attracting a diverse pool of applicants to veterinary school. Nationally, more than 70% of the total DVM student population is white. All other ethnic and racial backgrounds are considered underrepresented in veterinary medicine (URVM).
Advanced Veterinary Surgery Center to Open When your dog is uncomfortable and needs an orthopedic surgery, the last thing you want to deal with is a significant wait time for an appointment.
Dr. Jackie Gai has worked with PAWS for more than 20 years, starting shortly after graduating from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. During a short post-grad stint at a small animal practice in Marin County, Gai got a call out of the blue from Pat Derby, PAWS’ beloved late founder. “She was looking for a veterinarian with elephant experience who was concerned about their welfare,” said Gai, who now serves as director of veterinary services for PAWS. “It was the perfect match.”
