Dr. Craig Webb earns AVMF award for feline research

How Dr. Webb’s work has contributed to improving veterinary care for cats, ensuring they receive the clinical innovation to live longer and healthier lives  

Colorado State University Department Clinical Sciences associate professor of internal medicine Craig Webb talks over cases with veterinary students and residence in small animal medicine rounds
Department of Clinical Sciences Associate Professor of Internal Medicine Dr. Craig Webb talks over cases with veterinary students and residents in small animal medicine rounds. (CSU photo)

Dr. Craig Webb has been chosen as the winner of the 2026 American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) Career Achievement in Feline Research Award. 

We are incredibly proud of Dr. Webb’s contributions to advancing feline health.  

Dr. Webb has been part of the clinical team at the CSU Veterinary Health System over the past two decades working with D.V.M. students, interns, and residents.  

In addition to teaching, his research has focused on helping veterinarians better diagnose and treat chronic intestinal diseases in cats, specifically inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and low-grade intestinal lymphoma. His career has been a commitment to improving veterinary care for cats, ensuring they receive the attention and clinical innovation they deserve.  

“Dr. Webb has transformed feline gastrointestinal medicine through pioneering research that has expanded treatment possibilities for cats suffering from inflammatory bowel disease. Rather than accepting the limitations of conventional therapies, he has been a leader in exploring regenerative medicine approaches, including stem cell therapy, to improve outcomes for feline patients that have exhausted standard treatment options,” said Dr. Gabriele Landolt, assistant professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences and member of the Equine Internal Medicine team. 

“The contributions he has made over the years are invaluable and has helped hundreds of cats go on to live a longer and better life,” said Dr. Sarah Shropshire, assistant professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences. 

Dr. Webb’s research has improved the lives of many feline patients while providing resources to veterinarians around the world. Learn more about Dr. Webb’s contributions.