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This Veterinary Technician Week, we’re thrilled to celebrate the heart of our lab — April Hardison, CVT, our tireless research assistant and lab manager. April keeps the Pain Innovations Research Laboratory running seamlessly, ensuring that every study is executed with precision and care. Her dedication extends far beyond organization and…
We are proud to share the outstanding accomplishments of our Pain Innovation and Research Laboratory (PIRL) team at this year’s Phi Zeta Research Day! All PIRL members were well represented, with Dr. Manraj Grewal, Dr. Raiane Moura, and research assistant April Hardison all competing in poster presentations. In addition, second-year…
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Manraj Grewal has won first place in her graduate course Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition! Dr. Grewal presented her thesis project evaluating the efficacy of kratom in managing postoperative pain — an innovative study that could help pave the way for new options…
We are thrilled to celebrate Dr. Manraj Grewal for presenting her research at the Pain Research and Intervention Center of Excellence (PRICE) Research Data Blitz! Dr. Grewal shared exciting early findings from her work evaluating the use of kratom in beagles undergoing a spay procedure — a project that explores…
The PIRL group showed up strong at the Inaugural Pain Research and Integrated Neuroscience Symposium! Dr. Elizabeth Maxwell took the stage as an invited speaker, delivering a dynamic talk on bridging the gap between preclinical rodent models and human studies through veterinary collaborations — a powerful reminder of how…
The “Beagle People” made a strong impact at the 4th Annual Kratom Symposium in Orlando, Florida! Mentees Roman Mirra and Dr. Manraj Grewal delivered outstanding presentations, while Drs. Erin Miscioscia and Elizabeth Maxwell represented the College of Veterinary Medicine with excellence. We couldn’t be prouder of this incredible group and…
On this show, Dr. Erin Miscioscia, a clinical assistant professor of integrative and mobility medicine, will discuss the pros and cons of veterinary supplements and how to choose safe and effective supplements for your pets. “Safe Use of Veterinary Supplements: What Pet Owners Should Know”…
On this show, Dr. Ludovica Chiavaccini, a specialist in anesthesia and analgesia, will discuss an exciting new research project that uses deep learning modeling and video technology to analyze facial expression as a predictor of pain in domestic goats, and how such a tool could potentially benefit patient care for…
Has your pet shown abnormal behavior lately, such as hiding or growling? Our animals can’t tell us when they’re hurting, and assessing pain in our pets can be difficult. It’s important that pet owners be tuned in to any changes in behavior, the way your pet stands, walks or even…
