New oncology professor brings cancer genetics expertise to Illinois veterinary medicine

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Dr. Sam Beeson, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, has joined the University of Illinois Veterinary Medicine oncology service as an assistant professor, bringing expertise in cancer genetics and precision medicine. Beeson earned his bachelor’s, DVM, and PhD from the University of Minnesota, then completed a rotating internship at North Carolina State and an oncology residency at Colorado State. He discovered his specialty during a COVID-era oncology rotation in 2020. His research focuses on improving patient care through cancer genetics, while outside work he trains for marathons, reads, and enjoys hiking, camping, and scuba diving with his partner.


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