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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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Clinical Pathology Position - Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine
by Bruce Williams Oct. 8, 2021

Oct. 8, 2021

Posting Date: October 5, 2021 REPOSTING Posting End Date: December 5, 2021 Position: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Clinical Pathology Department: Pathobiology/College of Veterinary Medicine Status: Full-time Special Qualifications In keeping with the President's commitment to Tuskegee University becoming "One Tuskegee”, the ideal *Assistant/Associate/Full Professor* will possess the willingness to use their expertise in transforming Tuskegee into a leading 21st century living and learning environment. Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities - Participate in classroom, clinical and laboratory instruction of veterinary students, graduate students, interns and veterinarians. - Participate in the provision of clinical pathology laboratory services to the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital and external clients. - Supervise and train technicians and students as required. - Demonstrate creative scholarship through independent and/or collaborative research and publish the results of research findings in reputable scientific and/or professional journals. - Submit research and/or contract proposals to intramural and extramural funding sources. - Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the Department Head and Dean of the college. Qualifications - He/she should have the DVM or equivalent degree. - Completed a residency in Clinical Pathology. Board certification by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists is highly desired. Board-eligible applicants will be considered. - The PhD degree highly desirable. - Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team environment. Salary Commensurate with education, training and experience Additional Position Information: - This position require weekend and after work hours' job responsibilities. **The statements contained in this job announcement reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Applications are available at the following link: https://www.tuskegee.edu/Content/Uploads/Tuskegee/files/HR/Fillable-TU-EMPL… Each applicant, including all current/existing employees, must complete and submit a Tuskegee University employment application, resume/CV, a list of (3) letters of recommendation (with detailed contact information) and copies of unofficial transcripts (official transcript(s) will be required upon hire). Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for the position. The University reserves the right not to fill the position in the event of budgetary or operational constraints. Application packets with missing information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Human Resources Department Attn: Employment/Recruitment 101 Kresge Center Tuskegee University Tuskegee, Alabama 36088 Email Address: *employment(a)tuskegee.edu* <http://employment@tuskegee.edu/> Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Male/Female/Veteran/Disabled Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verifications on Form 1-9 within three (3) business days of employment. Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check. Link: https://www.tuskegee.edu/discover-tu/human-resources/faculty-positions/assi… -- Bruce Williams Chief Financial Officer Davis-Thompson Foundation 301 467-4024 bruce.williams(a)davisthompsonfoundation.org www.davisthompsonfoundation.org

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Submit images for the November Cover
by Francisco A. Uzal Oct. 8, 2021

Oct. 8, 2021

Dear all Please see below on behalf of Dr Kate Watson. Thanks Paco Wow! We had some spooktastic submissions for the October issue; it was quite challenging to pick just one. There were technical issues in getting a call out for the November DTF issue, but the window is now open! Dr. Donald McGavin and I review every submission and discuss each one in detail. For future submissions, we will also be providing feedback on each image so that the submitter can continue to improve their photographic skills. What a unique chance to learn directly from Dr. McGavin who is the author of Specimen Dissection and Photography: For the Pathologist, Anatomist and Biologist, as well as Pathologic Basis of Veterinary Disease. Submission information (detailed information in attached document): * Submission deadline: Friday October 15th, 2021 * Send your image and image description files by e-mail to: o Dr. Katherine Watson: images(a)davisthompsonfoundation.org<mailto:images@davisthompsonfoundation.org> Cheers, Kate Watson, DVM PhD DACVP California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory Assistant Professor of Anatomic Pathology "Mortui vivos docent" Publication List<http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=cGQfYQoAAAAJ&hl=en> "I know quite certainly that I myself have no special talent. Curiosity, obsession and dogged endurance, combined with self-criticism, have brought me to my ideas." - Albert Einstein

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Davis-Thompson Foundation October Free Friday Seminars
by Jey Koehler Oct. 6, 2021

Oct. 6, 2021

Don't miss these upcoming Free Friday Seminars in October! In honor of Halloween, we've got a couple of bloody webinars for you. Both are free, but require registration. Click these links to see more information and registration information, and don't forget to go frequently to the website to check out upcoming events! Click the EVENTS link on the front page to see the calendar. Pro tip: click on "month" next to the "Find Events" button and you will see the month calendar view, then you can click on any of them for more info. [Graphical user interface, website Description automatically generated] Friday, October 8, 11:00am-12:30pm CDT Dr. Pete Christopherson: Molecular Basis for Congenital Veterinary Hemostatic Disorders https://davisthompsonfoundation.org/event/molecular-basis-for-congenital-ve… Friday, October 22 11:00am-12:30pm CDT Dr. Tiffany Lyle: The Blood-Brain Barrier in Health and Disease https://davisthompsonfoundation.org/event/the-blood-brain-barrier-in-health… [cid:image002.png@01D7BAC8.A7389DD0]

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Looking Good: Better Slides, Better Photos...don't miss this one!
by Jey Koehler Oct. 5, 2021

Oct. 5, 2021

Have you ever wished you knew what was going on in that one not-quite-right H&E slide and how to fix it? How many ways can IHC go wrong? Should you even be using IHC or something else? Do you want to take gross images that make everyone go "Woweeeeeeee!" and help you win the Foundation's monthly image contest? What's the best way to prepare images for JVDI and Veterinary Pathology, as well as other journals? Join us Tuesday, October 12 from 9:00am to 4:00pm US CDT for this fantastic virtual day seminar where you will get answers to all of these technical questions and more. Nicole Leon, histotechnologist extraordinaire, will walk you through artifacts on H&E slides and how to fix them, Patty Pesavento will coach you on IHC, ISH, and other advanced diagnostic modalities, David Garnick will show you some real pro tips (from a real professional photographer!) on getting stunning gross shots, and Drs. Paco Uzal and Debbie Gillette will tell you how to make those journal image editors happy. This seminar is going to be one you won't want to miss!! Registration is $50, and this virtual full day seminar will be approved for 6 hours of RACE non-medical credits, as well as 4 ACVP MOC credits. As usual, registrants will get access to the recorded seminar for 14 days in case you can't watch it in real time. Click here to visit this event on the website and register: http://shorturl.at/vz568 [cid:image003.png@01D7B9EE.33D94130]

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Open fish pathologist position at AVC
by Bruce Williams Oct. 4, 2021

Oct. 4, 2021

POSTED August 20, 2021 UNIVERSITY OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ATLANTIC VETERINARY COLLEGE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES ELEVEN AND A HALF (11.5) MONTH TERM POSITION DIAGNOSTIC FISH PATHOLOGIST COMPETITION #31A21 The Diagnostic Services Laboratory, Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island, invites applicants for a contract term position in fish pathology. This is a full-time, term contract position starting immediately for eleven and one-half months, with the possibility of extension. The successful candidate will be working with and collaborating with the current diagnostic fish pathologist. The primary responsibility will be to perform and report on necropsy and histopathology examinations of fin-fish and shellfish samples submitted to the AVC Diagnostic Service Laboratory. The clients of this service include researchers, provincial and private aquaculture veterinarians in the four Atlantic Provinces as well as researchers and / or aquatic laboratories nationally and internationally. The successful candidate will consult with diagnostic services bacteriology, virology, clinical pathology, toxicology and parasitology units. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a DVM (or equivalent) degree and at least one year of experience in fish and shellfish pathology. Clinical aquaculture experience and ACVP board certification are assets, but board eligible individuals will be considered. Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience. Application Instructions: Please submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information (including e-mail addresses) of three referees to: Ms. Liz Dobbin, Director Diagnostic Services Laboratory Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PE Canada, C1A 4P3 Phone: 902-566-0831 E-mail: edobbin(a)upei.ca Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience. This appointment will be made at the Clinical Veterinary Professional (UPEIFA, BU2) level and is subject to budgetary approval. The AVC is located on the campus of UPEI in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (PEI). Nestled on the east coast of Canada, PEI is one of the world’s most beautiful islands, and is home to sandy beaches, championship golf courses, extensive bike and cross country ski trails and a vibrant arts community. Further details can be obtained at http://www.upei.ca/~avc and http://www.gov.pe.ca. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment. Applications will be received until September 30th, 2021, or until a suitable candidate is identified.

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Davis Thompson Newsletter. October 2021
by Francisco A. Uzal Oct. 2, 2021

Oct. 2, 2021

Dear colleagues Please find attached the October issue of the Davis-Thompson Foundation Newsletter. In addition to our two wonderful editors Stephanie Shrader and Javier Asin, this month we welcome Dr Jeann Leal, our colleague and long term visual artist, to the editorial team of the DTF newsletter. Welcome Jeann. Amongst the many training opportunities offered by the Foundation in October, we are particularly proud to announce our first hybrid seminar, which started yesterday and will conclude today in Galveston, Texas with a great turn out both in person and virtually. This first-time hybrid seminar will be followed soon (October 23) by the symposium on Pathology of transboundary diseases, during the annual meeting of the AAVLD, which will also be held in a hybrid format. We hope that as the pandemic recedes, we will be able to see more of each other face to face in the not too distant future. Enjoy Paco Uzal Davis/Thompson Foundation CEO

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LCPG DE 174 2021 Question Sheet
by claudio barros Oct. 1, 2021

Oct. 1, 2021

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