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Maura Pedersen

October 2025 Publications

Please see below for all October peer-reviewed publications by CDPM faculty and indexed through PubMed. Fasting improves oral bioavailability of mitragynine in healthy female Beagles. Ortiz A, Maxwell EA, Kuntz M, Gour A, Portela DA, Miscioscia E, Bertran J, Grewal M, McCurdy CR, Sharma A. Am J Vet Res.

Dr. Wellehan: Why do bats spread so many diseases?

According to University of Florida Emerging Pathogens Institute member Jim Wellehan, D.V.M., what sets bats apart isn’t black magic at all. But rather, it’s their long history of co-existing with viruses, the unique tradeoffs of flight and, perhaps most of all, a history of adapting to new pathogens.

September 2025 Publications

Please see below for all September peer-reviewed publications by CDPM faculty and indexed through PubMed.

August 2025 Publications

Please see below for all August peer-reviewed publications by CDPM faculty and indexed through PubMed.

Dr. Portela: Canine Osteoarthritis research

Osteoarthritis is a serious and growing problem in dogs. Although most often diagnosed in older pets, recent studies show it begins much earlier than many realize. In fact, 20% of dogs over one year old, 40% of those under four, and an astounding 80% of dogs over eight show signs of this chronic and progressive joint disease.

2025 Faculty Promotions

Congratulations to two, well-deserving, CDPM faculty members who were awarded tenure and/or promotion from President Fuchs during the 2024-25 UF Promotion and Tenure cycle.

July 2025 Publications

Please see below for all July peer-reviewed publications by CDPM faculty and indexed through PubMed.

June 2025 Publications

Please see below for all June peer-reviewed publications by CDPM faculty and indexed through PubMed.

May 2025 Publications

Please see below for all May peer-reviewed publications by CDPM faculty and indexed through PubMed.