Based on the latest COVID-19 developments and best practices recommended by state and federal authorities, Auburn University transitioned to an alternate operations model on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. The university is continuing normal operations to the extent possible while practicing social distancing through remote instruction and remote work for many employees.
All College of Veterinary Medicine employees are available via email or phone. At this time, visitors are not allowed inside campus facilities, including restrooms and vending areas. Additional information regarding teaching hospital operations and academics is available through the buttons above.
This page will be updated as additional information is available. For latest information regarding Auburn University operations, visit https://ahealthieru.auburn.edu/.
COVID-19 News
Dr. Robert Judd, chair of the Boshell Diabetes and Metabolic Disease Research Program and professor of pharmacology, discusses the importance of preventative measures for diabetics and how COVID-19 increases the risk of serious complications for these patients.
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CytoViva Inc., a subsidiary company of the Auburn Research Park-based firm Aetos Technologies Inc.—and the registered name for the patented microscope technology developed by Professor Vitaly Vodyanoy of Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine—has partnered with Joanna Sztuba-Solinska, an assistant professor of biological sciences in the College of Sciences and Mathematics, to aid in her research efforts.
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Veterinarian Dr. Constantinos Kyriakis discusses the role of vaccines in protecting against COVID-19 and helping prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, as well as the unique challenges scientists are facing in developing safe, effective vaccine candidates.
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An Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine assistant professor, Dr. Constantinos Kyriakis, will soon commence testing of new vaccine candidates that could offer protection against COVID-19 and help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
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An Auburn University research team is racing against the clock to get a device they’ve built into production. The innovative unit — which turns a CPAP machine into an emergency ventilator — was successfully tested on a live goat last Friday.
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Veterinarian Dr. Ellen Behrend breaks down recent news about pets infected with COVID-19 and offers best practices for keeping pets and yourself healthy during the pandemic.
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On Sunday, three ventilators and associated disposable supplies were transferred from the College of Veterinary Medicine to EAMC. These ventilators are critical in the treatment of COVID-19’s serious respiratory symptoms.
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