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Position available at the University of Florida
by Bruce Williams June 30, 2021

June 30, 2021

Assistant/Associate Professor of Veterinary Anatomic Pathology Faculty Jobs at UF (ufl.edu) <https://facultyjobs.hr.ufl.edu/posting/81213> JOB DESCRIPTION The College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine at the University of Florida (UF) invites applications for two faculty members to join our Anatomic Pathology service as a full time, tenure track or clinical track faculty assistant/associate professors in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology. The individuals will participate in and support the teaching and service activities of the Anatomic Pathology Service in the UF Veterinary Hospitals and will be expected to develop and maintain a productive research program and/or participate in collaborative research, depending on the track. Teaching responsibilities will involve didactic and clinical training of professional students and residents, and opportunities also exist for graduate student mentorship and education. The UF College of Veterinary Medicine is the ninth ranked College of Veterinary Medicine in the US and is the only one that is part of a top 10 public research university (UF is ranked #6 nationally). The College of Veterinary Medicine is located on campus in close proximity to the College of Medicine and numerous other Health Sciences units that provide ample opportunities for translational research and collaboration. The Veterinary Anatomic Pathology service is composed of ten faculty, six residents, three necropsy staff members and six histology staff members. Opportunities also exist to make contributions in established veterinary specialty services such as aquatic pathology, forensic pathology, ocular pathology and dermatopathology, or to form additional specialty areas. The Anatomic Pathology residency is a three-year program structured to prepare trainees for possible academic and diagnostic careers. The University of Florida Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories are comprised of dedicated individuals who strive for excellence in diagnostics to improve animal and human health. We are currently in the accreditation process of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians; experience in AAVLD-accredited laboratories is helpful. The successful candidates must be able to work with students, faculty and staff from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. The university has a student body of over 49,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students, including over 14,500 minority students, and 6,000 international students. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Required Qualifications for this position is a DVM or equivalent degree from an approved institution and completion of a veterinary anatomic pathology residency training program or equivalent training. Experience in diagnostic biopsy and necropsy, and the ability to independently sign out cases, is required. An MS and/or PhD is also required for a tenure track candidate prior to starting the position. INSTRUCTIONS All applicants for job number 67151 must apply online through Careers at UF in order to be considered for the position. For full consideration, applicants must submit the following items as a PDF file: (1) a letter outlining your clinical/diagnostic service, teaching and research experiences as well as your professional goals, (2) a current curriculum vitae, (3) the names and contact information for three professional references who are able to speak to all aspects of your abilities as they relate to the responsibilities of this position, and (4) a statement regarding how you would contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. Email inquiries to Dr. Adam W. Stern, Search Committee Chair ( adamstern(a)ufl.edu) are welcome. Final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/. The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. Applications must be submitted by the posting end date. *Adam W. Stern, DVM, Diplomate ACVP* Associate Professor of Forensic Pathology Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine College of Veterinary Medicine University of Florida 352-294-4077 adamstern(a)ufl.edu https://cdpm.vetmed.ufl.edu/research/forensic-pathology/ Primary Mailing Address: 2015 SW 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32610

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Tenure Track Position Available at UGA Poultry Disease Research Center
by Bruce Williams June 29, 2021

June 29, 2021

The University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Population Health invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the field of Avian Pathology. Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited college/school of veterinary medicine and a PhD degree. Board certification (or eligibility) from the American College of Veterinary Pathologists or the American College of Poultry Veterinarians is also required. At least 5 years post degree (Ph.D.) experience and board certification is required for appointment at the Associate Professor level. Tenure Track Assistant Professor Qualifications: Candidates must have a DVM from an accredited college/school of veterinary medicine, and a PhD in biological sciences, veterinary pathology or related field. To be considered at the rank of Assistant Professor, candidates must have board certification or be eligible for board certification from the American College of Veterinary Pathologists or the American College of Poultry Veterinarians Tenure Track Associate Professor Qualifications: Candidates must have a DVM from an accredited college/school of veterinary medicine, and a PhD in biological sciences, veterinary pathology, or a related field. To be considered at the rank of Associate Professor, candidates must have board certification from the American College of Veterinary Pathologists or the American College of Poultry Veterinarians and at least 5 full years in rank at the Assistant Professor level before the start date. Appointment, Promotion, & Tenure of Academic Rank Faculty can be found here: https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/UGA_Guidelines_for_APT_approved_2_2…. Discipline-specific criteria and procedures for promotion and tenure can be found at: https://provost.uga.edu/_resources/documents/Population_Health_2015.pdf Responsibilities include sharing diagnostic services in avian histopathology with another pathologist, collaborative and independent research in poultry diseases, and instruction in graduate programs including the Masters of Avian Medicine degree and online Masters of Animal Health and Medicine degree programs. In addition, the faculty member is expected to work well as a team member and collaborate within the department providing support to clinical faculty and field veterinarians with the aim of solving problems in the poultry industry. A laboratory will be provided. The Department of Population Health is a multi-disciplinary department composed of 4 units. The position is located at the Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center (PDRC) in Athens, Georgia. The PDRC is part of the diagnostic network for the poultry industry of Georgia. In addition, the PDRC actively provides support to the poultry industry throughout the United States and in many countries around the world. The environment is highly interactive and productive with close ties to all basic science departments, federal research facilities and other academic institutions nearby. Rank, salary, and terms of appointment will be dependent upon qualifications and experience of the applicant. Qualified applicants are invited to apply at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/202542. All application materials must be received by September 1, 2021, to ensure full consideration and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions regarding this position may be directed to either Dr. Susan Williams (smwillia(a)uga.edu) Search Committee Chairperson or Dr. Mark W. Jackwood (mjackwoo(a)uga.edu) Population Health Department Head. The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb(a)uga.edu)

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Only 5 presenter slots left for September's NEVPC course! Grab one today
by Bruce Williams June 25, 2021

June 25, 2021

[image: NEVPC2021.jpg] Calling everyone with interesting GI cases! The Northeastern Veterinary Pathology Conference 2021 will be held on SEPTEMBER 17 and 18. We have 5 slots available for presenters (international welcome) - presentations are 10 min long (in English). We are looking for GI cases (GI tube, not liver). Registration for presenters is free, participant registration is $50 and 16 hours of RACE-accredited CE. As it says on the flyer below - if you want to present, please contact Sarah Cudd by email at skcudddvm(a)gmail.com to see if there are slots left. Cases will be available online before the conference for all participants. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8EJaPl-rQ-aMEorkEXMhMg <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8EJaPl-rQ-aMEorkEXMhMg?fbclid=I…> Schedule: Friday, Sept 17th, 9am - 5pm (EST) Saturday, Sept 18th, 9:30am - 11am (EST)

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DE LCPG 167
by claudio barros June 17, 2021

June 17, 2021

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Postdoctoral position in Aquatic Animal Health available at Michigan State University
by Bruce Williams June 17, 2021

June 17, 2021

*Research Associate Position* *Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA* *Deadline for application: 29 June, 2021* (or until filled) A postdoctoral position is available in Dr. Gorgoglione's Aquatic Animal Health Laboratory at Michigan State University. The lab focuses on studying immunopathological processes in fish, comparing infection patterns in farmed and wild fish, and developing new diagnostic methods for fish pathogens. The lab is shared between the Dept. of Pathobiology & Diagnostic Investigation of the College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Dept. of Fisheries & Wildlife of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The candidate should have experience and interest for working with fish and *in vitro* techniques using fish cell lines, including: - Molecular biology techniques, sequencing - Bioinformatics and statistical analysis - Pathogen and cell culture techniques, basic virology methods - Collection and processing of tissue samples from fish - Histological analysis *Minimum Requirements* Ph.D. in microbiology, molecular biology, or other Biological or Veterinary Sciences field related to fish infectious diseases or fish immunology. A veterinary degree or equivalent is desired but not a requirement. Required at least one first-authored publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals (Q1). The candidate should have good ability to work independently on challenging and innovative research; excellent written and oral skills (as demonstrated by prior publications/meeting presentations); good time management skills; good organizational and interpersonal skills; positive attitude for interacting with students (either at undergraduate and postgraduate level) and collaborators; strong track record of scientific productivity. The candidate will have the primary responsibility of experimental design, performing experiments, data acquisition, analysis and interpretation, writing scientific publications and funding applications such as fellowships, and to present results at national and international scientific meetings. The candidate is expected to operate and maintain scientific instruments, maintaining lab notebook and protocols. *Required Application Materials* Applications should be submitted through MSU Careers website. Application materials should include: • Cover letter (max 500 words, describing your research interests and motivating why your expertise is appropriate for this position) • Curriculum vitae (full and with a complete list of scientific publications) • Doctoral degree (completed), and other relevant degree certificates (scanned; in English) • Names and contact details of 3 referees (preferably not from the same institution) *Special Instructions* Open until filled. This position is initially for one year, with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal. For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Bartolomeo Gorgoglione (BartGorg(a)msu.edu) To apply: https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/506923/research-associatefixed-term ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Bartolomeo Gorgoglione**, DVM, MSc, PhD, CertAqV* Assistant Professor *Aquatic Animal Health Laboratory* Dept. Pathobiology & Diagnostic Investigation (CVM) Dept. Fisheries & Wildlife (CANR) *Michigan State University* 1129 Farm Ln, FST Building, East Lansing, MI 48824 Room 344 ; +1-517-432-9517 EAFP Webmaster & Facebook Administrator <webmaster(a)eafp.org> Chair of WAVMA Education and Students Committee

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Diagnostic Exercise #166
by claudio barros June 17, 2021

June 17, 2021

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How about another FREE Foundation two day seminar this week? (spread out over four days)!
by Bruce Williams June 14, 2021

June 14, 2021

Davis-Thompson Foundation and Arab Association of Veterinary Pathologists (AAVP) First Regional Virtual Gross Seminar of Animal Diseases Don't miss this Thurs-Sun - 0730-200 (Pacific Daylight time) - that's Hollywood time, baby!) And we are happy to back in the Middle East (if only virtual!) But look out next year! Some of our best speakers (and a few new faces) his the airwaves for a wide-ranging seminar (fish, poultry, GI and derm). It's in English (or Dr. Moeller is in big trouble), and did I say it was FREE? And comes with 8 hours of ACVP maintenance of certification. Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hR5rrXZSQ-qMChuUYddcgQ?fbclid=I… Speakers: Tawfick Aboellail. Colorado State University Rob Moeller. UCDavis Carmen Jerry. UCDavis Aslı Mete. UCDavis Francisco Uzal. UCDavis Salah Mesalhy. Suez Canal University, Egypt. Day 1 (Thursday June 17) 7:00-7:30am: Welcome and introductions. T. Aboellail; F. Uzal 7:30-9:30am: Dermatopathology I. T. Aboellail 9:30-9:45am: Break 9:45-10:45am: Dermatopathology II. T. Aboellail 10:45-11:00am: Break 11:00am-12:00pm: Dermatopathology III. T. Aboellail Day 2 (Friday June 18) 6:30-7:25am: A review of fish diseases in Egyptian aquaculture: Working report. S. Mesalhy 7:30-9:30am: Diseases of fish I. R. Moeller 9:30-9:45am: Break 9:45-10:45am: Diseases of fish II. R. Moeller 10:45-11:00am: Break 11:00-12:00am: Diseases of fish III. R. Moeller Day 3 (Saturday June 19) 7:30-9:30am: Pathology of poultry I. A. Mete 9:30-9:45am: Break 9:45-10:45am: Pathology of poultry II. A. Mete 10:45-11:00am: Break 11:00am-12:00pm: Avian influenza. C. Jerry Day 4 (Sunday June 20) 7:30-9:30am: Introduction to digestive diseases and diseases of the equine gastrointestinal tract. F. Uzal 9:30-9:45am: Break 9:45-10:45am: Diseases of the ruminant gastrointestinal tract. F. Uzal 10:45-11:00am: Break 11:00am-12:00pm: Diseases of the porcine gastrointestinal tract. F. Uzal Time Jun 17, 2021 07:00 AM Jun 18, 2021 06:30 AM Jun 19, 2021 07:30 AM Jun 20, 2021 07:30 AM Time shows in Pacific Time (US and Canada) FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE [image: Animal diseases AAVP 2021 rmg JL.png]

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Clinical Instructor Position at COPLOW
by Bruce Williams June 3, 2021

June 3, 2021

The Comparative Ocular Pathology Laboratory of Wisconsin (COPLOW) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks applicants for a 1-year training position in comparative ocular pathology with a negotiable starting date of July 1, 2021. For additional information, please contact Dr. Leandro Teixeira at leandro.teixeira(a)wisc.edu

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Tomorrow's Free Friday Seminar - Viral Diseases of Old World Primates
by Bruce Williams June 3, 2021

June 3, 2021

Free Friday Seminar Viral diseases of old-world primates Dr. Andres Mejia - Pathology Unit Wisconsin National Primate Research Center University of Wisconsin Jun 4, 2021 11:00 AM in Central Time (That's Chicago Time!) Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WhSZ16Z1TdCYtBQ-3MhAAQ <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WhSZ16Z1TdCYtBQ-3MhAAQ?fbclid=I…> [image: mejia.jpg]

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Davis Thompson Newsletter. June 2021
by Francisco A. Uzal June 1, 2021

June 1, 2021

Dear all Welcome to the June issue of the Davis-Thompson Foundation Newsletter, brought to you with the compliments of our outstanding managing editors: Stephanie Shrader and Javier Asin. As promised, this edition brings to you the whole story of the Distinguished Member of the ACVP award given to our Treasurer, Dr Bruce Williams. Congratulations Bruce!! We are also very happy to announce the contest for pathology images for the newsletter cover; the first winner of this contest will be published in our July issue. And of course as usual the newsletter brings a huge variety of training opportunities at no cost or low cost and with great CE and MOC credits. Looking forward to seeing you at one or more of our upcoming seminars. Enjoy Paco Uzal Davis/Thompson Foundation CEO

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