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C. difficile meeting
by Francisco Alejandro Uzal July 26, 2024

July 26, 2024

Dear colleagues There is meeting this fall in Slovenia devoted to all aspects of C. difficile. The International C. difficile symposium is a traditional venue for the C. difficile community and is organized since 2004. It is a great venue for diagnosticians to share findings and discussions. There is a session on One Health where we are trying to bring aspects of C. difficile infections in veterinary medicine. It would be great if we can have several participants from the international veterinary community attending. Please see the attached flyer or check out the website for the meeting (https://www.icds.si/) . Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. 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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University of Minnesota NIH T32 positions open
by Jey Koehler July 22, 2024

July 22, 2024

Goals: The goals of the CMP T32 biomedical research training program are to provide students with the broad-based knowledge, quality communication skills, and advanced research training essential for a career as veterinarian-scientists and independent investigators. Qualifications: Candidates must have a DVM degree. As this program is a 100% federally funded grant, due to federal restrictions, only U.S. citizens and those foreign nationals who possess a permanent residency visa (green card) may be supported by this program. Faculty and Training: The 34 faculty mentors in the program represent a diverse group of disciplines, including pharmacology, cell biology, infectious disease, pathology, neurobiology, physiology, genetics, and molecular biology. Trainees who do not already hold a PhD degree have the opportunity to pursue a PhD degree in either the Comparative Molecular Biosciences graduate program or the Veterinary Medicine graduate program within the CVM. Additional information on these programs is at: https://vetmed.umn.edu/graduate-programs . Stipends: Participating trainees are eligible for up to 3 years of training program support at the current NIH stipend levels. A childcare stipend is also available along with funds for training program-related travel, tuition, and fees. 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/> From: Alexandra Armstrong <rolan048(a)umn.edu> Sent: Monday, July 22, 2024 4:40 PM To: Jey Koehler <jaw0007(a)auburn.edu> Subject: [EXT] Fwd: T32 Recruitment Brochures CAUTION: Email Originated Outside of Auburn. Hi Jey! Would you be willing to share these flyers for our T32 training program in Comparative Medicine and Pathology with the Davis-Thompson listserv? Let me know if you need any other information. Thanks for all you do! Best, Alex ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Cathy Carlson <carls099(a)umn.edu<mailto:carls099@umn.edu>> Date: Mon, Jul 22, 2024 at 12:00 PM Subject: Fwd: T32 Recruitment Brochures To: Alexandra Armstrong <rolan048(a)umn.edu<mailto:rolan048@umn.edu>> Hi Alex, Is there a pathology listserv where these attached documents could be shared? Thanks! Cathy -- Cathy S. Carlson, DVM, PhD, DACVP Professor and Chair, Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department College of Veterinary Medicine 1352 Boyd Avenue<https://maps.google.com/?q=1352+Boyd+Avenue&entry=gmail&source=g> C339 Veterinary Medical Center Saint Paul, MN 55108 <https://maps.google.com/?q=1988+Fitch+Avenue%0D+St.+Paul,+MN%C2%A0+55108+%0…> 612-625-7717<tel:(612)%20625-7717> (Phone) 612-624-0751<tel:(612)%20624-3934> (Fax) [https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4wQPXNjNTRCvvdu5ItHCsGiAre4…]

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DTF Cover Image
by Images ＠ Davis-Thompson Foundation July 21, 2024

July 21, 2024

Have you captured an image you feel deserves to be shared with pathologists around the world? Every month is a new opportunity to submit images to be featured on an upcoming cover of the Davis-Thompson Foundation Newsletter. Are you worried about image copyrights? Have no fear, the foundation does not claim copyright for any material published by us. Submission information (see attached document for detailed information): - *Send your image and description by e-mail to: * - images(a)davisthompsonfoundation.org Figure Requirements (see examples below): · Do not exceed the maximum file size of 5 MB. · Width of the image should be 6.8 inches. · Acceptable formats are TIFF and JPEG. Figure Legend (attach as a word document separated 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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In memoriam - Mary Anna Thrall, 1944-2024
by Bruce Williams July 17, 2024

July 17, 2024

It is with the greatest of sadness that we pass on this news. In addition to the many wonderful things that Mary Anna accomplished in her life, she was a frequent and extremely popular lecturer for the Foundation over the years....she will be missed around the world. *From her daughter, Clarissa Freemyer...* Mary Anna Thrall July 4, 1944 - July 14, 2024 Dr. Mary Anna Thrall was a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, professor of clinical pathology, and a force to be reckoned with of Barnesville, Colorado and St Kitts, passed away at 80 years of age of ovarian cancer, on July 14, 2024. She was born in Montreal, Canada, on July 4th, 1944, to Mariella Godfrey Hull And John Hull. Mary Anna grew up in Patoka, IN. She knew she wanted to be a veterinarian from six years of age. Mary Anna obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Evansville, her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Purdue University, and her Master's Degree from Colorado State University. Dr. Mary Anna Thrall was a small animal practitioner for four years after receiving her DVM degree. Following her residency in clinical pathology, she was a faculty member in the Department of Pathology at Colorado State University. For 32 years, she helped train over 40 veterinary clinical pathologists at CSU. She joined Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2010 as a full time Professor of Veterinary Clinical Pathology. Dr. Mary Anna Thrall was actively teaching until just weeks ago. Teaching was her passion and she cared more for her students than they will ever know. Dr. Thrall was involved in continuing education to veterinarians and pathologists and has provided more than 300 scientific presentations and continuing education programs. She is author or co-author of numerous scientific publications, abstracts, proceedings, and book chapters, and is the primary author of a clinical pathology textbook, Veterinary Hematology and Clinical Chemistry. Dr. Thrall was a diplomate and former president of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists in Clinical Pathology and was a recipient of the ASVCP Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008. Mary Anna was also the recipient of the National Pfizer (Zoetis) AAVMC Distinguished Teaching Award, in 2013. Mary Anna was preceded in death by her mother Mariella Godfrey Hull, her father John Hull, and her half sister Shoan Finch. Dr. Mary Anna Thrall is survived by her half brother John Hull Jr., and her four children. She married her high-school sweetheart, Joe Paul Bammer Sr, and they had Joseph Bammer, her first born son, who is a successful sod farmer from Patoka, IN. Joseph is married to Pam Bammer, and they have three beautiful children: Emily, Katherine, and Grace. Emily has two children, Jack (6) and Finnley (4). Katherine is married to Zac Kempf and they also have two children: Braxton (10) and Fletcher (2 months). Dr. Mary Anna Thrall later married Dr. Francis Freemyer of Barnesville, CO and had three girls Anna, Sarah, and Clarissa. Anna is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Sterling, CO and is married to Josh Brown. Josh and Anna have three children: Evan (6), Nova (6), and Mari (1.5). Sarah is a devoted science teacher in Fort Collins, CO, and is married to Michael Waido. They also have three children: Lily (10), Iris (7), and Poppy (1.5). And lastly, Clarissa, of whom she was most proud as she is a veterinarian and recently completed a veterinarian radiation oncology residency. Clarissa is engaged to Sam O’Brien and they have one child, Willow Claire (3 weeks). Mary Anna had hoped to attend their wedding in September of this year. Dr. Donald Thrall, her significant other, was very close to her heart. They were married for four years prior to divorcing in the 70s. They rekindled their love over the past few years, and Don was there for her until the very end. Mary Anna is also survived by many pets. She had four dogs: Maddie, Puff, Coco, and Bruce. She also had two cats: Belly and Stubs. Mary Anna’s favorite thing to do was garden. She has two beautiful gardens that she spent countless hours perfecting. One is in Barnesville, CO (where she will be laid to rest) and the other is in St Kitts. We encourage you to visit both and pull a weed in her honor. There will be a private burial followed by a celebration of this incredible life on August 3rd at 4pm at her home in Barnesville, CO. She will always be remembered as a wonderful mother and teacher who taught us all to be the best versions of ourselves, to think critically, to have fun, and to not be held back by anything or anyone who gets in the way of our dreams and goals. May she live on in all of us. [image: Mary Anna Thrall.jpg] -- Bruce Williams Chief Financial Officer Davis-Thompson Foundation 301 467-4024 bruce.williams(a)davisthompsonfoundation.org www.davisthompsonfoundation.org

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University of Florida - Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor Anatomic Pathology
by Francisco Alejandro Uzal July 16, 2024

July 16, 2024

The College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine at the University of Florida (UF) invites applications for a faculty member to join our Anatomic Pathology service as a full time, clinical track faculty assistant/associate professor in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology. The individual will participate in and support the biopsy and necropsy services and teaching activities of the Anatomic Pathology Service in the UF Veterinary Hospitals and will be expected to develop and participate in collaborative research. 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 seventh 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 nine faculty and six residents, in addition to a robust necropsy and histology support staff. Opportunities also exist to make contributions to established veterinary specialty services, particularly the dermatopathology service. The University of Florida is proud to be part of only a few Veterinary Colleges in the country that offers a specialized veterinary dermatopathology service. This service has an outstanding caseload with a loyal clientele, working closely with dermatologists and general practitioners at UF and across the country. The goal is to continue expanding the service, attracting new clients and supporting our dermatology team in the diagnostic and research areas, fulfilling our mission to be leaders on this field. 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.  UF aspires to provide an exceptional academic environment that reflects the breadth of thought essential to preeminence and manifests through a community of students, faculty, and staff of diverse experiences and backgrounds. The university has a student body of over 60,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students, including over 16,000 minority students, and 6,000 international students. EXPECTED SALARY: Salary will be based upon the successful candidate’s professional qualifications and experience. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 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. ACVP or ECVP board eligibility or certification is required. Experience in diagnostic biopsy and necropsy, and the ability to independently sign out cases, is required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Interest and/or experience in dermatopathology is preferred. All applicants for job number 532362 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, and (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. These documents must be submitted online. Inquiries regarding the position should be directed towards Dr. Aline Rodrigues Hoffmann, Search Committee Chair (aline.hoffmann(a)ufl.edu<mailto:aline.hoffmann@ufl.edu> (mailto:aline.hoffmann@ufl.edu)). Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received and will continue until a suitable candidate has been identified. A starting date as soon as possible or by January 2025 is preferred, although this is negotiable for well qualified applicants. The final candidate will be required to provide official transcript 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 educational 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/ (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. Link to apply: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/532362/clinical-assistantassociate-p…

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Need info on progesterone and estrogen receptor immunohistochemistry
by Bruce Williams July 16, 2024

July 16, 2024

Dr. Michael Garner of Northwest ZooPath is looking for a laboratory that can do immunohistochemistry for progesterone and testosterone receptors on neoplastic cells. If you have information that may be helpful, please contact him directly at Zoopath1(a)gmail.com -- Bruce Williams Chief Financial Officer Davis-Thompson Foundation 301 467-4024 bruce.williams(a)davisthompsonfoundation.org www.davisthompsonfoundation.org

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DTF-LCPG # 240 – Answer Sheet
by claudio barros July 15, 2024

July 15, 2024

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DTF-LCPG # 241 – Question Sheet
by claudio barros July 15, 2024

July 15, 2024

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Invitation to DTF-HISA Race Horse Workshop
by Francisco Alejandro Uzal July 12, 2024

July 12, 2024

Dear colleagues If you do necropsies of race horses in your laboratory, please consider attending this workshop in California next September, that will provide advanced training on examination of musculoskeletal injuries and sudden death cases, and will help you complying with current HISA requirements. See letter of invitation attached. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this workshop. Kind 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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Forensic Veterinary Pathologist Position at the University of Florida
by Francisco Alejandro Uzal July 12, 2024

July 12, 2024

The College of Veterinary Medicine's Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine at the University of Florida (UF) invites applications to join our Veterinary Forensic Pathology service as a full time, clinical track faculty Assistant Professor in Forensic Pathology. The individual will participate in and support the teaching and service activities of the Veterinary Forensic Sciences Laboratory and will be expected to develop and participate in collaborative research. Teaching responsibilities will involve didactic and clinical training of professional students and residents, continuing education training, and graduate student/fellow mentorship and education. The Veterinary Forensic Sciences Laboratory is a vibrant service that provides clinical service to a multitude of governmental and non-governmental agencies/organizations. Required qualifications for this position is a DVM or equivalent degree from an approved institution, completion of a veterinary anatomic pathology residency training program or equivalent training, and ACVP board-certification (or ECVP) in anatomic pathology. Experience in veterinary forensic science and/or veterinary forensic pathology and the ability to independently sign out cases, are required. All applicants for job number 530527 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 diagnostic and forensic service, teaching and research experiences as well as your professional goals, (2) a current curriculum vitae, and (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 uploaded to your online application. Email inquiries to Dr. Adam W. Stern, Search Committee Chair (adamstern(a)ufl.edu<mailto:adamstern@ufl.edu>) are welcome. Review of applications will begin August 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript 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 educational 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. https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/530527/clinical-assistant-professor-…

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