February 2025 - Davis_members

Department Head, Pathobiology and Population Medicine, Mississippi State University
by Jey Koehler Feb. 27, 2025

Feb. 27, 2025

Please see the attached information for information and application instructions. Jey Koehler, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVP Professor and Tyler & Frances Young Endowed Chair in Pathology Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine President, Davis-Thompson Foundation www.davisthompsonfoundation.org<http://www.davisthompsonfoundation.org/>

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Racehorse Necropsy Workshop 2025
by Francisco Alejandro Uzal Feb. 25, 2025

Feb. 25, 2025

2025 DTF Racehorse Necropsy Workshop, September 18th to 20th Join us in beautiful Lexington, KY this September for the third annual Davis Thompson Foundation Racehorse Necropsy Workshop. Over the two and one-half days of the workshop participants will gain both didactic and hands-on instruction in all facets of racehorse pathology from industry experts ranging from racing industry professionals to anatomic pathologists to researchers and surgeons. The workshop is meant to provide a strong foundation for the performance of racehorse postmortem exams, with opportunities for great networking to yield a strong support network. Our goal is to answer the one question that everyone has: what do they need from me? Thursday and Friday didactic sessions are open to veterinarians, veterinary students, and laboratory support staff. The Saturday wet lab is limited to 20 participants, with preference given to pathologists and pathology residents. Registration is free thanks to the generous support of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority. Registration details to follow.

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Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor of Pathology (Anatomic) - Oklahoma State University
by Bruce Williams Feb. 20, 2025

Feb. 20, 2025

Imagine a career in academia where you can inspire and educate the next generation of veterinarians while enjoying flexibility, autonomy, and a collaborative work environment. Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a passionate *Anatomic Pathologist* to join our team as a *Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor (career track, non-tenure)*. In this role, you will thrive in a collegial team dedicated to exceptional client service, student education, and residency training. Share your enthusiasm for pathology on the necropsy floor, the classroom, or around the microscope. The position also offers the opportunity to develop innovative electives with support from a team of educational professionals in our Office of Curriculum and Educational Support. If you are interested in research or scholarly collaborations, we welcome your participation. Additionally, consultation work and ongoing professional development are encouraged, with funding support provided. *Qualifications:* - *DVM or equivalent veterinary degree* with residency training in veterinary anatomic pathology. - Certification or eligibility for certification by the *American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP)* or *European College of Veterinary Pathologists (ECVP)*. This full-time position includes a comprehensive benefits package, including childcare on campus, tuition waivers for dependents, public service loan forgiveness, mental health resources, and free access to campus wellness facilities https://wellness.okstate.edu/recreation/facilities/. Stillwater, Oklahoma, offers an excellent quality of life with cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities and proximity to major cities like Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Stillwater has outstanding public schools and is an excellent place to live. The city has been recognized by numerous organizations for providing a high quality of life ( http://stillwater.org/page/home/community <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstillwater…> ). *Apply Now:* Submit your letter of intent with statement of professional goals, curriculum vitae, and three references to https://okstate.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/8/home/requisition/19216?c=oksta…. For inquiries, contact Dr. Theresa Rizzi at *405.744.6769* or *theresa.rizzi(a)okstate.edu* <theresa.rizzi(a)okstate.edu>. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until the position is filled. Join us to reimagine what academia can look like! *Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status regarding employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit **https:///eeo.okstate.edu* <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feeo.oksta…>

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DTF-LCPG # 254 – Answer Sheet
by Claudio Barros Feb. 15, 2025

Feb. 15, 2025

Dear All, This is the Answer Sheet for Diagnostic Exercise *#254*, which was contributed by Renata Brizzio, Cecilia Degiovanni, and Ana Maria Martin. Patologia Animal Cordoba, Cordoba, Argentina. . Corresponding author: cecidegiovanni28(a)gmail.com Best Regards Claudio The Diagnostic Exercises are an initiative of the Latin Comparative Pathology Group (LCPG), the Latin American subdivision of The Davis-Thompson Foundation. Members and non-members from any country of residence may contribute to these exercises. Please consider contributing a case to this initiative. It does not have to be unusual, and all pathology sub-specialties are welcome! Please consult instructions on how to format and submit your DE at https://davisthompsonfoundation.org/diagnostic-exercises-instructions/ Previous cases are available at https://davisthompsonfoundation.org/diagnostic-exercise/.

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DTF-LCPG # 255 – Question Sheet
by Claudio Barros Feb. 15, 2025

Feb. 15, 2025

Dear All, Attached is the Question Sheet for Diagnostic Exercise #255 contributed by Estefania Montero*1, Eileen Henderson2, Javier Asín2, and Francisco A. Uzal2. 1Veterinary Pathology Service. School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Animal Production and Health, Public Veterinary Health and Food Science and Technology, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU, CEU Universities, Valencia, Spain. 2California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System, San Bernardino Branch, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, San Bernardino, CA, USA. Best Regards Claudio The Diagnostic Exercises are an initiative of the Latin Comparative Pathology Group (LCPG), the Latin American subdivision of The Davis-Thompson Foundation. Members and non-members from any country of residence may contribute to these exercises. Please consider contributing a case to this initiative. It does not have to be unusual, and all pathology sub-specialties are welcome! Please consult instructions on how to format and submit your DE at https://davisthompsonfoundation.org/diagnostic-exercises-instructions/ Previous cases are available at https://davisthompsonfoundation.org/diagnostic-exercise/

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Open position - Assistant or Associate Professor in Veterinary Anatomic Pahtology, university of Montreal
by Bruce Williams Feb. 8, 2025

Feb. 8, 2025

The job posting is attached, and may also be found here : https://fmv.umontreal.ca/vie-facultaire/offres-demploi/fiche/udemportraits/…

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Tenure Track Avian Pathologist, University of Georgia
by Bruce Williams Feb. 5, 2025

Feb. 5, 2025

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. *Tenure Track Assistant Professor* Qualifications: Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA recognized college/school of veterinary medicine. 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 with the expectation of certification within 3 years. *Tenure Track Associate Professor* Qualifications: Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA recognized college/school of veterinary medicine. 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_Health2015.pdf. Responsibilities include sharing diagnostic services in avian histopathology with another pathologist, collaborative research in poultry diseases, and instruction focusing on avian histopathology in graduate programs including the Masters of Avian Medicine degree and online Masters of Avian 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 or 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 apply at: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/413843. <https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/413843> All application materials must be received by May 1, 2025, to ensure full consideration; 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. Roy Berghaus (berghaus(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, ethnicity, age, genetic information, 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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Share Your Vision: Submit Pathology Images for Our Cover Spotlight!
by Images ＠ Davis-Thompson Foundation Feb. 3, 2025

Feb. 3, 2025

The Davis-Thomson Foundation invites you to submit digital gross, microscopic, or ultrastructural images depicting a lesion, to be featured on the front page of the monthly newsletter. Each month a new image will take pride of place in the issue. Worried about image copyrights? Have no fear, the foundation does not claim copyright for any material published by us. Submission information: · Submission deadline: submit anytime; all submissions roll over to be considered for future covers if we have already selected an image for the upcoming newsletter. · *Send your image by e-mail to: * o Dr. Kate Watson and Dr. Donald McGavin: images(a)davisthompsonfoundation.org Figure Requirements (see examples below): · Do not exceed the maximum file size of 5 MB. · Acceptable formats are TIFF and JPEG. o *Minimum acceptable resolution is 300 pixels/inch* (120 pixels/cm) for half-tones (i.e., photographs, histology images). § When you are saving a file such as a TIFF from any package such as Photoshop, you are given the option of compressing the file. LZW compression will speed up the upload and download times and will not affect your image in a negative way. Figure Legend provided within the email or as a word document attachment separate from the image file: · Name/names of contributors and their affiliated institutions. · Brief (no longer than 2 sentence) description of the lesion including: o Signalment o Diagnosis o Any other pertinent information you want to share Cheers, Drs. Kate Watson and Donald McGavin

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February issue of DTF Newsletter
by Francisco Alejandro Uzal Feb. 1, 2025

Feb. 1, 2025

Dear colleagues, Welcome to the February issue of the Davis-Thompson Foundation newsletter, brilliantly prepared, as always, by our great managing editors, Javier Asin and Jeann Leal. Thank you, Javier and Jeann! This issue is full of great training opportunities all over the world and in several languages. Amongst these, I want to highlight POLA, CLIIC (both in the US and in the UK), the Australian Descriptive Veterinary Pathology Course, the Latin American Roadshow and our free virtual seminars in Spanish. New this year are the General Pathology Course in Spanish and the Spanish version of Introduction to Veterinary Histopathology Course. Stay tuned for the announcement of great virtual seminars in English throughout the year. Our YouTube videos are, as always, very popular. This month, in an effort to broaden the reach of our material, we are proud to announce the inclusion of Portuguese close captions to some of our YouTube videos. This is a great ongoing effort put in motion by Alexandre Arenales and Maria Eduarda Cordeiro, and coordinated by Rafaela de Negri. Thank you, Alexandre, Maria Eduarda and Rafaela. Last, but not least, we are grateful to Dr Roger Kelly, who contributed a great article for our Expert's corner. Thank you, Roger!! Looking forward to seeing you in one of our training activities. Warm 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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DTF-LCPG # 253 – Answer Sheet
by Claudio Barros Feb. 1, 2025

Feb. 1, 2025

Dear All, Attached is the Answer Sheet for Diagnostic Exercise #253 contributed by Ticiana Brasil Ervedosa¹, Stephanie Shaw3, Paul Canfield2, Viviana Gonzalez Astudillo¹*, 1The University of Queensland, School of Veterinary Science, Queensland, Australia. 2The University of Sydney, School of Veterinary Science, New South Wales, Australia. 3Department of Environment and Science, Queensland, Australia. **Corresponding author*: E-mail: v.gonzalez(a)uq.edu.au Best Regards Claudio The Diagnostic Exercises are an initiative of the Latin Comparative Pathology Group (LCPG), the Latin American subdivision of The Davis-Thompson Foundation. Members and non-members from any country of residence may contribute to these exercises. Please consider contributing a case to this initiative. It does not have to be unusual, and all pathology sub-specialties are welcome! Please consult instructions on how to format and submit your DE at https://davisthompsonfoundation.org/diagnostic-exercises-instructions/ Previous cases are available at https://davisthompsonfoundation.org/diagnostic-exercise/

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