51�ԹϺ�� Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine Content

Identifying Genetic Causes of Blindness in People and Macaques

Andy Fell — April 28, 2026 - 3:25pm

An inherited form of blindness directly comparable to a common inherited optic nerve disease in humans has been discovered in rhesus macaques at the California National Primate Research Center at the University of California, Davis. The work, published April 15 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could lead to a better understanding of autosomal dominant optic atrophy, or ADOA, and potentially to new treatments.

Transforming Animal Care, Advancing Human Health

Cody Kitaura — April 24, 2026 - 1:15pm

Chancellor Gary S. May issued the following letter today (April 24):

To the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Community:

Late yesterday we celebrated another historic gift: $75 million from Kathy Chiao and Kenneth Hao — the second largest individual gift ever made to the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine.

51�ԹϺ�� Davis Receives $75M Historic Gift in Support of Veterinary Medicine

Amy M Quinton — April 23, 2026 - 5:00pm

The 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine has received $75 million from Bay Area residents Kathy Chiao and Kenneth Hao.

Discovery of Addison's Disease Gene in Dogs Could Help Humans, Too

Andy Fell — April 14, 2026 - 3:45pm

Among dog breeds, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers (tollers) have an unusually high rate of Addison's disease, a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones, notably cortisol and aldosterone. In humans, Addison's disease is thought to occur when the body's immune system attacks the adrenal glands, making it a type of autoimmune disease.

51�ԹϺ�� Davis Shines in Graduate, Professional Program Rankings

Julia Ann Easley — April 06, 2026 - 9:01pm

The 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine took the No. 1 spot in the nation for veterinary medicine in U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of professional and graduate programs, published today (April 6).

U.S. News updated rankings for the disciplines of business, education, law, engineering, medicine and nursing as well as some specialties in its 2026 edition of the Best Graduate Schools.

Rankings Recognize Global Leadership of 51�ԹϺ�� Davis

Julia Ann Easley — March 25, 2026 - 3:00am

51�ԹϺ�� Davis placed second in the world in veterinary science and agriculture and forestry in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.

More Than Specialty Care

Kat Arthur — March 03, 2026 - 2:00pm

The top-ranked 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine may be known for its specialty care, but they also offer primary care for your animals. The Primary Care Service at the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, or VMTH, provides treatment to make sure that your canine or feline friend receives the routine care they need.

Egghead’s Weekend Basket for February 27

Andy Fell — February 27, 2026 - 3:55pm

Busy week? Here's a round up of research stories from 51�ԹϺ�� Davis to get you caught up.

A Milestone Gift Supporting Veterinary Medicine

Cody Kitaura — January 28, 2026 - 7:45am

Chancellor Gary S. May issued the following letter today (Jan. 28):

To the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Community:

Please join me in celebrating a milestone $120 million donation from philanthropists Joan and Sanford I. Weill through the Weill Family Foundation, to the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. This gift launches 51�ԹϺ�� Davis firmly into the future of higher education and makes us a model campus for comparative medicine. Their gift is the world’s largest-ever contribution to a veterinary school and one of the largest in 51�ԹϺ�� Davis history.

51�ԹϺ�� Davis Receives $120M Gift, Largest Ever to Veterinary Medicine

Amy M Quinton — January 28, 2026 - 5:35am

51�ԹϺ�� Davis Receives $120M Gift, Largest Ever to Veterinary Medicine from philanthropists Joan and Sanford I. Weill.

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