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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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Diagnostic Exercise #166, question sheet
by claudio barros June 1, 2021

June 1, 2021

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DE 165 ANSWER SHEET
by claudio barros June 1, 2021

June 1, 2021

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Davis-Thompson Foundation June 2021 webinar agenda.
by Rafaela De Negri May 25, 2021

May 25, 2021

Dear colleagues, We are awarding free registration to full-day webinars to our wonderful community! See below for details of how to participate in the drawing. 1. Use our Facebook frame on your profile picture (frame in white <https://www.facebook.com/profilepicframes/?selected_overlay_id=277543034092…>, frame in black <https://www.facebook.com/profilepicframes?selected_overlay_id=3583224701804…> ). 2. Respond to our webinar surveys provided after each webinar and leave your contact. Click on the webinar title to be directed to the registration page. Free Friday Webinar (9am-10:30am PST) *June 4*. “Viral diseases of old-world primates <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WhSZ16Z1TdCYtBQ-3MhAAQ>” with Dr. Andres Mejia. *June 11*. “Caring for the Caregivers: Self-Care and Self-Compassion in the Veterinary Profession <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XNppeMTqQkOt_Y8gg5BAVg>’ with Susan Harris. We might be adding an additional Free-Friday Webinar, stay tuned for an email update! Full-day webinar (7am-5pm PDT) *June 15*. “Diseases of the skeletal system <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8lRvJisPRsGSCdpkIV25Eg>” with Drs. Brian Murphy, Keren Dittmer, Sue Stover and Linden Craig. Spanish webinar series- presented in Spanish (8am-9:30am- PDT) *Junio 10*. “Lesiones comunes encontradas en bovinos en mataderos <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CZ7Wnx35T2KyCdczRcze1g>” con el Dr. Claudio Barros. Brazilian webinar series - presented in Portuguese. (6-7:30pm BRT) *Junho 16*. “Patologia bovina <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_USFPkLFLT8qcOdgrboU82g>” com Dr. Ricardo Lemos. Australian webinar series (USA: 8pm-10pm CDT, AUS: AWST 9am-11am; AEST and AEDT, 11mam-1pm) *USA, June 25. AUS, June 26.* “Aquatic animal diseases <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CabF9y5OQMSvb_HlB8lwAg>” with Dr. Sal Frasca Davis Thompson Foundation and Arab Association of Veterinary Pathologists (AAVP) *June 17-20*. First Regional Virtual Gross Seminar of Animal Diseases <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hR5rrXZSQ-qMChuUYddcgQ> with Drs. Tawfick Aboellail, Rob Moeller, Carmen Jerry, Aslı Mete, Francisco Uzal and Salah Mesalhy. Upcoming courses 2021: *June 21-25*. Virtual Descriptive Veterinary Pathology Course 2021 <https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/descriptive-path-course-2021?fbc…> with Dr. Jey Koehler, Linden Craig, Patty Pesavento, Paul Stromberg and Stephanie Shrader. Live session is sold out. You can still register to catch the rebroadcast. To apply for a scholarship follow the instructions in attached PDF. The deadline is June 1st. *July 31 to Aug 1*. CLASS (Current Lab Animal Science Seminar) and POLA (Pathology of Lab Animals) <https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/2021pola> . To apply for a scholarship follow the instructions in attached PDF. The deadline is July 1st. Stay in touch: - Google Calendar <https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=Y19mdWQ2c3Y4aG5qa3ExODRtdXByMG…> - FaceBook <https://www.facebook.com/groups/CLDavisFoundation/> - Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/davisthompsonfoundation/> - YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGM1s5wysXq-HGLAyZzClQ> If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to seeing you at a webinar soon. Kind regards, The Davis-Thompson Foundation Virtual Seminar Committee -- Rafaela De Negri, DVM, MSc Veterinary Pathologist/Assistant Professor Murray State University Breathitt Veterinary Center

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"Voices in Pathology: Asian Americans" - this Friday 28 May!
by Bruce Williams May 25, 2021

May 25, 2021

On this, the 1-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder, the Davis-Thompson Foundation remains steadfast in our belief that Black Lives Matter, and our pledge to continue to highlight the strong and influential voices of black pathologists every month, as well as the voices of other minority pathologists. As we plan Black Voices in Pathology 3, we have a number of other important seminars on the experience of other minorities in our field coming up, including women, LatinX, and LGBTQ+ veterinary pathologists. This coming Friday, May 28, from 12-2PM EDT (that's Philadelphia time, folks!) please join us for "Voices in Pathology: Asian Americans" for an eye-opening look at the Asian-American experience both in our field and our society. This two-hour seminar also comes with free RACE CE - don't miss out on this important conversation! Seats for this FREE seminar are still available - please register here and participate! If you can't attend live, AND you have registered - you can watch the video rebroadcast for 14 days following the seminar. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k2ylDyeHSOSxF1kSx5501w?fbclid=I… [image: asianvoices.jpg]

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