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Big George Strait fan? See "Amarillo by Morning" with your new Anatomic Pathology job at Texas Tech!
by Bruce Williams Oct. 27, 2021

Oct. 27, 2021

Assistant or Associate Professor of Anatomic Pathology Texas Tech College of Veterinary Medicine Position location: Amarillo 26134BR Veterinary Medicine Position Description Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit. About the Department and/or College The Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine (TTU SVM) is seeking to fill a faculty position to provide instruction, scholarship, and outreach/service needs of our exciting, and innovative veterinary education program located in Amarillo, TX. Texas is a rapidly growing and prosperous state. The TTU SVM is the first veterinary medical program established in Texas in a century and focuses on serving the unique needs of rural and regional communities of Texas. Applications are welcomed beginning October 28, 2021 (see below for instructions on how to apply). Application packages will be reviewed semi-weekly and candidates will be invited for interviews when the review of packages indicates that an adequate pool of candidates has applied. All faculty and staff are expected to foster the Core Values of the School. Contribution to fostering the School’s values will be evaluated as part of your annual performance review. The School and the focus of its comprehensive veterinary medical education program are founded on the following objectives: Graduate practice-ready, competent and confident veterinarians who will serve rural and regional communities across Texas. Provide access to affordable, high-quality veterinary medical education for Texans. Develop a research-intensive School that enhances and complements the strengths of TTU and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), and addresses the needs for research and expertise in veterinary medicine, food- and fiber-animal production, and the health sciences. Provide opportunities for graduate education and research, and advanced clinical training in internships and residencies. Support sustainability of livestock industries as they feed growing state, national, and global populations. Improve human, animal, and ecosystem health by integrating innovative One Health activities into our educational, scholarship, and service activities. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education (COE) granted the TTU SVM provisional accreditation in 2021. The School enrolled its inaugural class of 64 students in August 2021 and classs began 16th of August, 2021. Admissions are underway for the second class of 80 students. The TTU SVM is adjacent the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) regional campus in Amarillo. The state-of-the-art 260,000 square-feet of buildings support all aspects of the School and include approximately 26,000 square-feet of dedicated research laboratories. In addition, teaching laboratories and classrooms may serve as research sites when conducting scholarships. The TTUHSC also maintains a vivarium on their campus as well as other core facilities in Amarillo in addition to the numerous core facilities across the institutions that comprise the Texas Tech University System. The TTU SVM will maintain populations of domestic animals, and the region is home to large numbers of production animals and wildlife providing further opportunities for field-based research. Amarillo is a vibrant and growing community in the Texas Panhandle. With a metropolitan statistical area population approaching 270,000, it offers attractions of a larger city while holding true to its agricultural roots ( https://www.visitamarillo.com <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.visitamarillo.com%2F%3Ffbc…>). Amarillo serves as a center of services for a large, multi-state area and is home to many agricultural associations such as the Texas Cattle Feeders Association and the American Quarter Horse Association Major/Essential Functions Responsibilities of the Positions Contribute to the TTU SVM’s instruction, scholarship, and service activities. The distribution of effort toward each activity will be individualized for each faculty member and outlined in the letter of appointment. I t is expected that tenure-track faculty members will establish extramural support of their scholarship and this will include support for graduate students and opportunities for involvement of professional students. This expectation is proportional to percentage of effort assigned to scholarship in the letter of appointment. Contribute to activities necessary for accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education, other regulatory or accreditation approvals, and admit and deliver the curriculum to the students of the professional degree program. Development and participation in the School’s research enterprise and PhD program Curricular development and related activities. Most curricular development will focus on the Clinical and Professional Skills laboratories, the pathology courses, and the clinical rotations related to pathology services. The curricular framework has been developed based on Competency Based Veterinary Education (CBVE; see www.AAVMC.org <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.AAVMC.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwA…>), and is designed to be vertically and horizontally integrated. Curricular development will require teamwork to effectively develop course syllabi and content relative to this integration, and to accomplish desired outcomes. Curricular mapping of course-specific learning objectives with curricular outcomes. Delivery of the curriculum within the professional program. This might include serving as instructor of record for various courses, contributing lectures to other courses, or participating in laboratories. Participation in instructional delivery of Clinical Skills Laboratories. Participation and delivery of Clinical Case Presentations courses. Clinical service, for the purpose of veterinary student clinical instruction, may be provided through in house necropsy facilities or through specific private practice sites that serve as clinical learning centers for students. Effort may be directed towards developing the site in anticipation of instructing students in their clinical year such as expanding the clinical caseload; supporting the practice consultation services; advancing the education of veterinary practitioners; and supervision of clinical year students. The TTU SVM does not have a teaching hospital and thus clinical service will be limited as per above. The successful candidates will report to the Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, until such time that it is necessary to create departments (or department-like structures) within the School. Participation on various School committees. Additional comments: The curriculum is grounded on general veterinary practice in rural agricultural and regional communities. A central function of subject-matter experts is to provide instruction such that graduates can competently and confidently practice veterinary medicine at a distance from referral hospitals. Those with experience in rural and regional community practices will provide important feedback that will inform the admission process, instruction, and continuing education. Candidates who have very strong records of scholarship supported by extramural funding and who have the proven capacity or clear potential to bring externally sponsored research to Texas Tech University are encouraged to apply. Service duties include program-building, as well as a commitment to extra-curricular activities. Service to the department, college, university, and community is expected. Organization Texas Tech University Required Qualifications Academic degree as defined by the academic unit and as appropriate for the position held. Demonstrated record of effectiveness as a teacher, a record of peer reviewed publication and/or peer-reviewed creative activity which has contributed to the discipline or field of study, to the candidate's intellectual and artistic development, and to the quality of the academic enterprise; a record of professional service appropriate to the discipline; promise of growth in teaching and research or artistic and creative activity. Preferred Qualifications A DVM (or equivalent) is required, with training in anatomic pathology. Candidates who have a successful track record of or show promise in future teamwork, curricular development, instruction, scholarship, and service. Candidates boarded or board eligible in the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, or a PhD in a related field. Candidates with experience in both large and companion animals. Does this position work in a research laboratory? No Special Instructions to Applicants Texas Tech is a Hispanic Serving Institution and has a long history of serving first-generation students. A commitment to working with diverse student populations and first-generation students is required on the cover letter. Please upload a cover letter and complete curriculum vita that includes a list of publications and any other information reflecting qualifications and professional activities related to academic scholarship, teaching, and service to stakeholders. In the cover letter, please clearly indicate the clinical and/or professional skill discipline that aligns best with your expertise; while expertise that cross disciplinary boundaries is preferred, please select a primary discipline. Please provide the names of three individuals who can provide an evaluation of your qualifications and can be contacted for a reference letter if needed. Contact the search committee chair with questions: Michael Cruz Penn (mcruzpen(a)ttu.edu) Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine 7671 Evans Dr Amarillo, TX 79119 Apply at: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home... <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsjobs.brassring.com%2FTGnewUI%…> Required Attachments Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV Job Type Full Time Pay Basis Monthly Pay Statement Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage. Travel Required None Shift Day Grant Funded? No Job Group Assistant Professor EEO Statement As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. Salary Grade 800 -- Bruce Williams Chief Financial Officer Davis-Thompson Foundation 301 467-4024 bruce.williams(a)davisthompsonfoundation.org www.davisthompsonfoundation.org

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Upcoming can't-miss seminar! Not Just Glass: Getting More From Our Samples
by Jey Koehler Oct. 26, 2021

Oct. 26, 2021

If you are interested in the future of pathology, especially with regard to tumors in companion animals, please join us on November 16, 2021 from 9am to 4pm US Central Standard time for a full-day seminar on what lies beyond our routine glass slides. This seminar will introduce participants to the revolution of cancer genomics and its application in veterinary medicine, as well as discuss the approaches available beyond routine histopathology including the technology of cancer genomic profiling, correlative biomarkers for immunotherapeutics, and the growing technology of image analysis and artificial intelligence. Some truly stellar speakers are lined up for this event, and they will share content pertinent to academia, research, and diagnostics. As usual, registrants will get access to the recorded seminar for 14 days in case you can't watch it in real time! Schedule (all times US CST) 9:00-10:30am: William Hendricks, MD, PhD (Translational Genomics Research Institute) - Canine Cancer Genome Landscapes and Actionability Horizons 10:30am-12:00pm: Jen Grenier, PhD (Cornell University) - Genomic profiling technologies for FFPE samples 12:00-1:00pm: LUNCH 1:00-2:30pm: Nicola Mason, BVetMed, PhD (University of Pennsylvania) - The hunt for correlative biomarkers of immunotherapeutic response 2:30-4:00pm: Gregory Krane, DVM PhD DACVP (Charles River Laboratories) and Michael Staup, PhD (Charles River Laboratories) - Applications of Image Analysis in Veterinary Pathology & Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Quantitative Pathology Registration is $50, and this webinar is approved for 6 hours of RACE credits and 4 AVMA MOC credits. Register here: https://bit.ly/3b53rAC [cid:image003.png@01D7CA7D.6B817D10]

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Davis Thompson Foundation Award ceremony
by Francisco A. Uzal Oct. 21, 2021

Oct. 21, 2021

Dear colleagues Please join us (virtually) at the Foundation’s Award Ceremony during the Annual Meeting of ACVP, where we will honor some of our outstanding trainees and colleagues. Information in attached flyer and on the Foundation’s website at: https://davisthompsonfoundation.org/event/davis-thompson-foundation-award-c… Registration is required (at the website above) but free. More to follow soon. Best regards Francisco Uzal, DVM, MSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVP Chief Executive Officer Davis-Thompson Foundation Ph: 951 751 0027 E-mail: fauzal(a)ucdavis.edu<mailto:fauzal@ucdavis.edu> www.davisthompsonfoundation.org<https://www.davisthompsonfoundation.org/> [https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1oticUQZYjDPU-1vMA4wHKvLb2SScHV-J]

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LCPG DE 175 2021 Question Sheet
by claudio barros Oct. 15, 2021

Oct. 15, 2021

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LCPG DE 174 2021 Answer Sheet
by claudio barros Oct. 15, 2021

Oct. 15, 2021

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LCPG DE 174 2021 Answer Sheet
by claudio barros Oct. 15, 2021

Oct. 15, 2021

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LCPG session at ACVP annual meeting
by Francisco A. Uzal Oct. 13, 2021

Oct. 13, 2021

Dear colleagues Please find attached the program for the exciting session of the Latin Comparative Pathology Group (the Latinamerican Division of the Davis-Thompson Foundation), at the upcoming ACVP annual meeting. Hoping to see you there. Kind regards Paco Francisco Uzal, DVM, MSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVP Chief Executive Officer Davis-Thompson Foundation Ph: 951 751 0027 E-mail: fauzal(a)ucdavis.edu<mailto:fauzal@ucdavis.edu> www.davisthompsonfoundation.org<https://www.davisthompsonfoundation.org/> [https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1oticUQZYjDPU-1vMA4wHKvLb2SScHV-J]

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Assistant or Associate Professor, Veterinary Pathology, Oregon National Primate Research Center
by Bruce Williams Oct. 13, 2021

Oct. 13, 2021

*Anatomic Veterinary Pathologist - ONPRC* *Department Overview* The Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC) <https://www.ohsu.edu/xd/research/centers-institutes/onprc/> is located 12 miles west of the OHSU main campus, and sits on 162 acres of land featuring forested areas, research and administration buildings, indoor and outdoor animal housing, a pond, and 2-mile perimeter walking path. Our mission is to improve human health and the quality of life through the support of nonhuman primate research programs that advance our knowledge of the causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of debilitating diseases. *Function/Duties of Position* This position is for a veterinary pathologist at the assistant or associate professor level within the Pathology Services Unit (PSU) of the Division of Comparative Medicine <https://www.ohsu.edu/onprc/division-comparative-medicine> which provides advanced comparative pathology services to ONPRC core scientists, veterinarians, and OHSU affiliate, and external investigators. The veterinary pathologist provides diagnostic services and reports, in support of research studies and clinical cases, through post mortem examinations (gross and microscopic), interpretation of clinical pathology, microbiology, and other ancillary test results. The veterinary pathologist must communicate clearly with end users – research staff and veterinarians. This position serves the ONPRC research mission through research-directed post mortem examinations, aid in study design, provision of tissues through the Tissue Distribution Program, identification of new disease entities, and further characterization of well-recognized diseases in NHPs. The veterinary pathologist provides training for pre and post graduate veterinarians through participation in on campus externships and residency programs as well as the support of a post graduate training position in NHP pathology. The veterinary pathologist serves as a local and national resource for expertise in NHP pathology and participates in dissemination of findings through publications in peer-reviewed journals, scientific meeting presentations, and innovative resources such as the Primate Pathology Image Database. *Required Qualifications* - D.V.M./V.M.D. degree from a veterinary school accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association - Three years diagnostic pathology experience (may be part of post-DVM residency training) - Ability to communicate effectively in English, in written and oral formats - Strong organizational and interpersonal skills - ACVP or ECVP board eligibility in Anatomic Pathology - Perform work in a laboratory setting, with potential risk of exposure to hazardous chemicals, human and monkey tissue potentially containing agents infectious to humans including *Macacine herpesvirus 1*, other biohazardous agents, and dry ice - Some work conducted at Animal Biosafety Level 3 - Ability to carry and lift up to 20 lbs - Ability to stand for up to four hours per day - Adequate manual dexterity and visual acuity to perform tissue dissections, gross and microscopic evaluations, and operate a microscope - Ability to wear required personal protective equipment including powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) - Able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation *Preferred Qualifications* - Ph.D. in pathology-related area of study - NHP pathology experience - Six months or more post DVM clinical experience - Six months or more of research experience - Management experience - ACVP or ECVP board certification in Anatomic Pathology *Additional Details* Apply online at https://facultycareers-ohsu.icims.com/jobs/12638/veterinary-pathologist/job . Please be sure to upload a cover letter, CV/resume and references. *All are welcome* Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo(a)ohsu.edu. -- Bruce Williams Chief Financial Officer Davis-Thompson Foundation 301 467-4024 bruce.williams(a)davisthompsonfoundation.org www.davisthompsonfoundation.org

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Clinical Pathologist and Director, Animal Diagnostic Lab - Stanford University
by Bruce Williams Oct. 10, 2021

Oct. 10, 2021

DIRECTOR, VETERINARY SERVICE CENTER ANIMAL DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY DEPARTMENT OF COMPARATIVE MEDICINE STANFORD UNIVERSITY The Department of Comparative Medicine at Stanford University is currently seeking a veterinary clinical pathologist to serve as the Director for the Veterinary Service Center (VSC) Animal Diagnostic Laboratory. A DVM/VMD degree and ACVP or ECVP board certification or board eligibility is required. Academic rank (Assistant, Associate, Full Professor) and line (University Medical Line, Clinician Educator) will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. • The major criteria for appointment in the University Medical Line shall be excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine, and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill. • The major criterion for appointment as Clinician Educators is excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, teaching, administrative and/or scholarship appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill. Applicants should have a working knowledge of veterinary clinical pathology for a variety of species, including common laboratory animal species, especially rodents, swine and sheep, nonhuman primates and aquatics. Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, rodent strain-related idiosyncrasies, testing and interpretation, molecular diagnostics, bacteriology, biosafety and quality assurance, and health surveillance protocols in a laboratory animal setting is highly desirable. Additional responsibilities include outreach and consultation with research laboratories, assistance with study design, and working one-on-one with researchers (principal investigators, post-doctoral students, graduate students, and research laboratory staff). There are ample opportunities for collaborative, translational research. To learn more about the services offered by the VSC Animal Diagnostic Laboratory, see: https://animaldiagnosticlab.com/ The successful candidate will also provide laboratory animal clinical pathology training for trainees participating in the Department’s American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine Residency and the Master of Laboratory Animal Science program. Development of Instructional hands-on workshops, in-person classes and/or online training modules related to laboratory animal clinical pathology is expected. To apply, please submit in one pdf file: a curriculum vitae (CV), a brief letter (statement of research and/or scholarly activity, and teaching accomplishments including future plans in these areas). You will also be expected to provide the names and email addresses of 3 references in the application. All materials should be submitted online at http://apply.interfolio.com/95049. Applications will be reviewed beginning December 1, 2021 and accepted until the position is filled. The Department of Comparative Medicine, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value candidates who are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants may optionally include as part of their research or teaching statement a brief discussion of how their work will further these ideals. Interested applicants from academic centers, including veterinary schools and research-intensive medical schools, and from pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors are encouraged to apply. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions. -- Bruce Williams Chief Financial Officer Davis-Thompson Foundation 301 467-4024 bruce.williams(a)davisthompsonfoundation.org www.davisthompsonfoundation.org

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Modification Australian seminars 2022 (December seminar postponed)
by Francisco A. Uzal Oct. 9, 2021

Oct. 9, 2021

Dear all The seminar (Australian series): Bugs, pugs and drugs: an overview of inflammatory neurologic disorders, by Dr Jey Koehler originally scheduled for December the 4th (Australian time), has been postponed for a time to be determined during the first semester of 2022. Please stay tune for a new announcement with the new date. Thanks Francisco Uzal, DVM, MSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVP Chief Executive Officer Davis-Thompson Foundation Ph: 951 751 0027 E-mail: fauzal(a)ucdavis.edu<mailto:fauzal@ucdavis.edu> www.davisthompsonfoundation.org<https://www.davisthompsonfoundation.org/> [https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1oticUQZYjDPU-1vMA4wHKvLb2SScHV-J]

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