Aquaculture lab testing a photocatalyst for use as a tool for removal of pathogens Aug. 10, 2023 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. Read more Image
Betsy Greene receives 2023 CALS Outstanding Achiever Award Aug. 10, 2023 In recognition of 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 Betsy Greene with the CALS Outstanding Achiever Award. Read more Image
A green approach to food safety May 5, 2023 What Sadhana Ravishankar loves most is being able to give back to society and provide the public with safer and healthier alternatives to keep our food safe. Read more Image
Dr. D. Scott Merrell appointed ACBS Director March 30, 2023 ACBS is excited to announce that Dr. D. Scott Merrell has been appointed as the School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences Director. His first day will be April 3, 2023. Read more Image
Renovating the Food Products and Safety Laboratory March 30, 2023 The UArizona Food Product and Safety Lab will undergo renovations over the coming months to enhance animal processing, teaching, and research capacities, following the approval by the state legislature of $10.9 million for updating and renovating the facilities. Read more Image
ACBS Farm has a successful calving season March 30, 2023 Students in the Calving Management class were able to witness live births, help apply ear tags for identifying calves, give vaccinations and weigh calves for record keeping. Read more Image
Inaugural 4-H in Space project March 30, 2023 Twelve Arizona middle and high school students traveled to Florida’s Kennedy Space Center to participate in the first 4-H in Space Project. Read more Image
Recent ACBS grant funding highlights March 29, 2023 The hard work of ACBS Faculty has been recognized in recent grant funding, including a $1.9 million dollar grant for principal investigator, Koenraad Van Doorslaer, from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease. Read more
Tyson Foods Research and Development internship Nov. 17, 2022 ACBS Graduate Student, Bryanne Waller, spent the summer interning with the Tyson Foods Research and Development team in Chicago, Illinois. The opportunity included working on brands like Hillshire Farm, Ballpark, and Jimmy Dean. Read more Image
