CAHF Research Fellow
Veterinary surgery life-long calling
July 06th, 2017
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Like many veterinarians, Dr. Koji Aoki always knew what career path he wanted to follow. However, unlike most other vets, he had two very important mentors throughout his entire life – his mother and father, who are both veterinarians in Fukuoka, Japan. He grew up surrounded by pets – up to six Chihuahuas at a time – and Aoki’s older …
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Vet Topics (Winter 2012) now online
The Winter 2012 issue of Vet Topics — news publication for the WCVM’s Companion Animal Health Fund — is now available online. Click here to view Vet Topics. This issue’s highlights include: • A Splash of Prevention: WCVM assistant professor Dr. Candace Grier-Lowe investigated the effectiveness of a water additive in reducing plaque and calculus in pets’ mouths. • Anything …
November 24th, 2011 Full story »
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Vet Topics (Winter 2011) now online
The Winter 2011 issue of Vet Topics — publication for the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s Companion Animal Health Fund — is now online in a new, easy-to-navigate format. View the Winter 2011 issue of Vet Topics: • Dogs Key to Understanding Congenital Disease in Humans: A unique muscle disorder not previously seen in Labrador retrievers is helping human researchers …
January 12th, 2011 Full story »
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Vet Topics (Spring 2010) now online
The Spring 2010 issue of Vet Topics — publication for the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s Companion Animal Health Fund — is now online in a new, easy-to-navigate format. View the Spring 2010 issue of Vet Topics. Here’s a quick view of the stories that you’ll find inside: • New Season of Research Begins: The CAHF awards more than $103,000 to …
May 29th, 2010 Full story »
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Vet Topics (Winter 2009) now online
A new study about the microbial community in cats’ intestines, management tips on dental health care for pets and a profile of a family that fosters pets undergoing radiation therapy are all part of the Winter 2009 issue of Vet Topics — publication for the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s Companion Animal Health Fund. Click here to download a copy …
December 08th, 2008 Full story »
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Vet Topics (Summer 2008) now on line
Canine rehabilitation, new research projects, and pet-hazardous foods and products are among the story subjects that you’ll find in the Summer 2008 issue of Vet Topics. Click here to download your own copy of the Companion Animal health Fund’s news publication. • Feline Study Puts PCR to the Test: A researcher’s investigation of hemotrophic Mycoplasma in cat populations led to …
July 24th, 2008 Full story »
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Vet Topics (Fall 2007) now on line
Click here to download your copy of Vet Topics (Fall 2007). Inside this issue: • Dogged Determination: Seven WCVM-led research teams receive more than $77,000 to conduct studies in companion animal health care. • Purrfect Pain Relief: A WCVM team of scientists looks at the effectiveness of treating pain in cats with epidurally-administered analegics. • A Healthy Addition: WCVM’s health …
September 23rd, 2007 Full story »
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Vet Topics (Spring 2007)
Click here to download your copy of Vet Topics (Spring 2007). Here are some highlights from the Companion Animal Health Fund’s news publication: • The Ultimate Variety Show: WCVM veterinary students are making the final preparations for VETAVISION 2007 — the largest veterinary exposition in Western Canada. • Major Donation Benefits Companion Animal Health: WCVM’s programs for companion animal-focused health …
February 06th, 2007 Full story »
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CAHF Fellow: Dr. Connie Stevenson
With three generations of veterinarians in her family tree, Dr. Connie Stevenson’s career selection was a natural. “My great-grandfather and my grandfather and my uncles were veterinarians. It’s something that I grew up with, and it’s always been in the family.” Her Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry from Simon Fraser University was also a major motivator and piqued her …
October 18th, 2006 Full story »
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CAHF Fellow: Dr. Cheryl Vargo
Dr. Cheryl Vargo’s enthusiastic energy and commitment to her job are two of the reasons why her residency supervisor, Dr. Sue Taylor, nominated the graduate student for the Companion Animal Health Fund’s annual research fellowship. This spring, Vargo became one of the two CAHF Fellows for 2006-07 — an honour that pays for half of her annual salary. Originally from Ontario, …
October 18th, 2006 Full story »
