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Congratulations to Dr. Gayatri Vedantam for her inclusion in the 2023 cohort of UArizona Women of Impact which recognizes exceptional women in research and innovation.

‘Brain and Barn’ Experiences for ACBS160 Students

ACBS160 Human and Animal Interrelationships, co-taught by Drs. Dieter and Netzin Steklis, invites students to consider how the mind, behavior, and biology of both humans and domestic animals was changed by the domestication process.

Dr. Dieter Steklis shows human brain to group of students

2023 KEYS Research Internship

The BIO5 Institute’s annual KEYS program is one of Arizona’s premier training programs for high school students interested in developing STEM skills. During the summer of 2023, Dr. Ravishankar and her team, mentored and worked with KEYS Research Intern, Nyreek Thompson, from Palo Verde High Magnet School.

Student stands in front of poster while three attendees read poster

Meet Assistant Professor Dr. Lili Salvador

Dr. Salvador's research in developing models to predict how pathogens travel across the landscape by incorporating animal species specific transmission characteristics has taken her around the globe.

Fall 2023 ACBS Newsletter

The next issue of the ACBS newsletter if now available. Check out the highlights and full pdf for the latest on ACBS research, teaching, and extension.

ACBS Creates Food Safety Undergraduate Certificate Program to Address Growing Need for Food Safety Professionals

The School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences has developed a new 13-unit Food Safety Undergraduate Certificate Program which began this Fall 2023 at UArizona Tucson and Yuma campuses and will be available to students across the United States through AZ Online starting in Fall 2024.

Dr. Margie Sanchez-Vega presents certificate to Jessica Torres

Dr. Betsy Greene Receives 2023 CALS Outstanding Achiever Award

In recognition of Dr. Greene’s tireless commitment to Arizona Extension programs and her proven ability to lead, teach, and inspire, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences presented Dr. Betsy Greene with the CALS Outstanding Achiever Award.

Dr. Ed Martin, Dr. Betsy Greene, and Dr. Ron Allen

Aquaculture Lab Testing a Photocatalyst for Use as a Tool for Removal of Pathogens

The Aquaculture Pathology Laboratory (APL) is working with a company to test a new design of photocatalyst. The goal will be to determine whether this device can be used in commercial applications to maintain water quality, remove pollutants, and aid in pathogen control.

2023 Gila County Ag Daze

Gila County Ag Daze provides biosecurity lessons to youth and a fun wrap-up for the 4th and 5th grade participants.

Battle of the Brats

The UArizona Food Product and Safety Lab takes first place in the Battle of the Brats at the national American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) Meetings in Albuquerque, NM, on July 17, 2023.