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to discovery  \nThe adaptive brain  \nHokie all-star Caitlin Cossaboom  \nIN THIS ISSUE  \nFeatures  \n4 Committed to discovery  \nGraduate students play a pivotal role in the veterinary college’s signature research programs to advance animal and human health with a One Health focus  \n8 The adaptive brain  \nGraduate student Benjamin Okyere sets his sights on fifth leading cause of death  \n10 Hokie all-star  \nCaitlin Cossaboom to pursue dream job as “disease detective”  \nAround the college  \n3 Veterinary college holds No. 2 admissions spot in North America for third year in row  \n12  Student Profiles  \nMary Weatherman named Class of 2017 valedictorian Sarah Bye receives 2017 Outstanding  \nGraduating Student Award  \n13 Rist, Clarke set seeds for future college partnership in Tanzania  \n14 Success Story  \nEmergency colic treatment saves Salvador  \n20 Alumni Corner  \nMessage from the Alumni Society President  \nWhere are they now?  \nRecent alumni/college events  \n22 Awards 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Clarke  \nAssistant Dean for Advancement:  \nAlison Wainwright Davitt Editor: Michael Sutphin  \nAssistant Editors: Alison Elward, Kelsey Foster Contributing Writers: Lynn Blevins, Carrie Cousins, Kelsey Foster, Lindsay Key, Michael Sutphin Production and Design: Megan Quesenberry  \nPhotography: Lynn Blevins, Dean Cyril Clarke, Alison Wainwright Davitt, Alison Elward, Jud Froelich, Getty Images, HappyPlaceArt, David Hungate, Beth Jones, Doug Margulies, NC State, Althea Olinger, Megan Quesenberry, Michael Sutphin, Michelle Turek, Logan Wallace, Nathaniel A. White, II  \nTRACKS magazine is published bi-annually. We also send monthly updates to our alumni, students, faculty, staff, donors, and friends via our popular e-newsletter, Vital Signs.  \nSubscribe to Vital Signs at:  \n[www.vetmed.vt.edu/news/vs/](www.vetmed.vt.edu/news/vs/)  \n[Connect with us:](Connect with us:)  \nFacebook, Instagram & Twitter: /VaMdVetMed LinkedIn Group: VA-MD Vet Med  \nFlickr: /photos/VA-MD-VetMed/  \nContact us:  \nPlease send your feedback, comments, and [story ideas to: vamdvetmed@vt.edu](story ideas to: vamdvetmed@vt.edu)  \nVirginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicantson the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the executive director for Equity and Access at 540-231-8771 or Virginia Tech, North End Center, Suite 2300 (0318), 300 Turner St. NW, Blacksburg, VA 24061.  \nCopyright © Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be utilized or reproduced without prior written consent of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.  \nVA-MD College of Veterinary Medicine  \n205 Duck Pond Drive • Blacksburg, VA 24061 [540-231-7666 /](540-231-7666 / www.vetmed.vt.edu)[ www.vetmed.vt.edu](540-231-7666 / www.vetmed.vt.edu)  \n 2 TRACKS —Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine   \nDean Clarke and his golden retriever, Dudley  \nMessage from the Dean  \nStudents atthe veterinary college are not only expanding their own knowledge—they are also making exciting research discoveries related to veterinary medicine, biomedical research, and public health. 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