Lisa Shubitz, DVM (IMAGE) University of Arizona Health Sciences Caption Lisa Shubitz, DVM, has focused her research on developing a vaccine for Valley fever, along with studying the epidemiology of the disease in canines and the ecological distribution of the fungus in southern Arizona. She is pictured with her dog, Surf, who became sick with Valley fever in 2016 and received medication for 15 months to make her well. Credit University of Arizona Health Sciences/Noelle Haro-Gomez Usage Restrictions Editorial use only. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.