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Tuesday, November 10 - a correction and a surprise!
by Rafaela De Negri Oct. 30, 2020

Oct. 30, 2020

Dear colleagues, We have a correction and a surprise for you. *CORRECTION* Tuesday, November 10 webinar "Pathology of the Equine and Bovine Ovary" with Dr. John Edwards is a 1/2 day webinar and therefore it is pre approved by the ACVP Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Committee for 2 credits (not 4h!). Please find attached the revised flyer. *SURPRISE* The Foundation's treasurer is feeling generous as we step into the Thanksgiving month. Please find attached the surprise we reserved for you! *Registration:* https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yKUnis7HQW-PB6mW4xRqbw -- Rafaela De Negri, DVM, MSc Veterinary Pathologist/Assistant Professor Murray State University Breathitt Veterinary Center

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Gen Path
by Rafaela De Negri Oct. 30, 2020

Oct. 30, 2020

Dear members, Are you taking the Phase I, veterinary general pathology exam? Here is your winter boot camp for it. One week immersion into general pathology with a MOC exam to help you train and gage your performance! Spots are limited (100 ppl). Register now and guarantee your spot. February 1-6 General Pathology Review course Cost: Live course: $ 250 (limited to 100 people) Rebroadcast: $100 (available Feb10-Mar20) Registration: https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/genpath2021 Topics: Cell adaptations, injury, and death; Tissue repair; Inflammation; Hemodynamics; Diagnostic tests; Microbial Pathogenesis; Immunity; Neoplasia; Mock exams (ONLY FOR LIVE COURSE)- see attached flyer for more details. Course directors: Patricia Pesavento and Jose G Vikches-Moure Attendees of the LIVE version will have access to rebroadcast materials as well. Links to both the live version and the rebroadcast version will be sent to registrants in advance of the start dates. Rebroadcast will be available to registrants on the Foundation's YouTube channel through the completion of the testing period of the ACVP's Phase 1 examination We anticipate that the rebroadcast videos will be available no later than 10 Feb, and will be available through the last day of the ACVP Phase 1 examination. Videos will no longer be available after 21 March 21. 32 Hours of RACE-accredited CE will be provided to registrants for both the LIVE and rebroadcast versions. -- Rafaela De Negri, DVM, MSc Veterinary Pathologist/Assistant Professor Murray State University Breathitt Veterinary Center

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The 2020 Davis - Thompson Foundation Awards Ceremony
by Rafaela De Negri Oct. 24, 2020

Oct. 24, 2020

Dear members, Please follow the link below to access the PDF file of the 2020 Davis-Thompson Foundation Awards Ceremony Program. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UHHEcnz528LgeJsNrrjUlJtcnDJO4IZn/view?usp=… You can register to watch it over Zoom via the link below or catch the livestream on our Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/CLDavisFoundation/) - there is no need to register for the Facebook livestream. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ak8TyDBRQA6wc41bt-WdJg -- Rafaela De Negri, DVM, MSc Veterinary Pathologist/Assistant Professor Murray State University Breathitt Veterinary Center

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November webinar Agenda
by Rafaela De Negri Oct. 22, 2020

Oct. 22, 2020

Dear members, We are ready for *November*! Below you’ll find our complete agenda for the month. Sign up early and guarantee your spot! *New this month*: We started implementing throughout October and we are now publishing the “*Learning Objectives*” for each webinar. These should give you a clearer benefit of what you are signing up for! You will find the learning objectives on the registration page and on our social media ads. *Free Friday webinars: 9am-10:30am (PST)* - *November 6* "Bias of 2D image analysis and what can be done to minimize it vs when stereology should be considered” with Dr. Danielle Brown, from Charles River. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uBS0q9lYSdaHNjgSteEhHg - *November 13* “Diagnostic series: Six favorite diseases” with Dr. Donal O’Toole, from Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D2s26tp_RZGOWDijtjm7rw <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D2s26tp_RZGOWDijtjm7rw?fbclid=I…> - *November 20* "Of parrots and brains: What do we know about the pathogenesis of proventricular dilatation disease in psittacine birds?” With Dr. Jeann Leal, from Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Brazil. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZjR1sO3TT8a2kQlhU8s1Bw <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZjR1sO3TT8a2kQlhU8s1Bw?fbclid=I…> - *November 27* "Breaking the “Glass” Ceiling: Digital Pathology in an Academic Core Laboratory and Experimental Pathology” with Dr. Yava Johnes-Hall from Texas A&M University. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_W553PJX8S7CCLnOCt8QgHQ <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_W553PJX8S7CCLnOCt8QgHQ?fbclid=I…> *Half day webinar* *- Nov 10, 7am-11:30am (PST)* "Pathology of the Equine and Bovine Ovary" with Dr. John Edwards, from Texas A&M University. An unprecedented 1/2-day webinar providing 4 credits for the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Committee for free. Yes! Free. You are welcome! (NO RACE CE credits will be provided). Cost: Free Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yKUnis7HQW-PB6mW4xRqbw <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yKUnis7HQW-PB6mW4xRqbw?fbclid=I…> *Full day webinar:* *- Nov 24, 7am-5pm (PST)* “Diseases of Non-Human Primates” with Drs. Amanda Johnson, Anne Lewis, Olga Gonzalez, Heather Simmons. This full day webinar provides 4 credits for the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Committee and 8h of RACE CE credits. Cost: 50 USD Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8c8zCjz5SKuMkFx85Oo6aA <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8c8zCjz5SKuMkFx85Oo6aA?fbclid=I…> *Australian Webinar Series* - *USA, November 13, 5-7pm (PST)- AUS, November 14, 9am (Perth), 11am (Brisbane), 12pm (Sydney). *“Ocular Pathology of Dogs and Cats” with Chris Reilly. Cost: Free Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iE1EBUK2T5SjqA9LESKvfw *Brazilian Webinar Series* *- Nov 27- These webinars are presented in Portuguese!* *6pm-7:30pm:* "Architectural Patterns and Cytology" with Dr. Breno Salgado from Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l0k4Td4rTPeneUhL2ZNYFQ *7:30-10pm:* "Cytohistological Correlation: Selected Cases in Dogs and Cats with Dr. Fabrizio Grandi from VetSchool São Paulo Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uU-yLrWhQaiPJKOiVQYknw *Keeping track of webinars* If you use *Google calendar*, please feel free to sync your calendar with the Davis-Thompson Webinar Calendar linked below. Make sure to save in your timezone, to set reminders to ON and never miss a webinar again! https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/1?cid=Y19mdWQ2c3Y4aG5qa3ExODRtdXByMG… For prompt information on upcoming webinars and for networking, join our *social media*: *Facebook*: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CLDavisFoundation/ *Instagram*: https://www.instagram.com/davisthompsonfdn/?hl=en (or *@davisthompsonfdn*) *YouTube*: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGM1s5wysXq-HGLAyZzClQ Happy Fall! -- Rafaela De Negri, DVM, MSc Veterinary Pathologist/Assistant Professor Murray State University Breathitt Veterinary Center

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Question Sheet for DE #152 October 2020
by claudio barros Oct. 15, 2020

Oct. 15, 2020

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LCPG Diagnostic Exercise #151 October A 2020
by claudio barros Oct. 15, 2020

Oct. 15, 2020

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2 days left to Register for Diseases of Wildlife Virtual Seminar!
by Bruce Williams Oct. 13, 2020

Oct. 13, 2020

[image: 118519903_10224557299624246_679676310678668739_o.jpg] The CL Davis/SW Thompson Foundation will be conducting an eight-hour continuing education virtual symposium entitled "Diagnostic Pathology of Wildlife Diseases” with Dr. Scott Fitzgerald and Dr. Robert Ossiboff. After an introduction by course Director Matti Kiupel (Michigan State University), lecturers Drs. Scott Fitzgerald (Michigan State University) and Robert Ossiboff (University of Florida) will cover the following topics: Pathology of wild mammals, pathology of wild birds, pathology of wild reptiles and pathology of wild amphibia. Don’t miss out on what promises to be another exciting CL Davis/SW Thompson/AAVLD co-sponsored symposium. This year only, you do NOT have to register for the AAVLD meeting to attend, and you can attend the entire day and receive 8 hours of RACE Accredited CE for only $50US. This Symposium will NOT be available on the Foundation's YouTube channel, and following this meeting, will only be available through the AAVLD's members only website. Register at: https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/2020aavld <https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/2020aavld?fbclid=IwAR32hexJXn3O-…>

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New Webinar for our October agenda
by Rafaela De Negri Oct. 6, 2020

Oct. 6, 2020

Dear Members, We have added a new webinar in October! “Productive veterinary pathology examination preparation: reflections of recently qualified pathologists (BSVP/DTF European Division/BSTP)” , will be broadcasted live via Zoom on Oct 21st. (16:00-17:30 BST ). Are you preparing for board exams? Do you know someone who is? The British Society of Veterinary Pathology in conjunction with the British Society of Toxicological Pathology and the European Division of the Davis-Thompson Foundation brings you a virtual seminar that takes a step back from the syllabus and focuses on the process of preparing for any veterinary pathology examination. We all know there is a lot to learn, but how do you go about it and how do you keep other aspects of your life in balance? Drs Katie Waine, Hannah Wong and Laura Setyo will discuss time management, managing personal relationships and mental wellbeing, during the big examination build up. Discussion will be followed by a live Q&A session with the speakers and additional panelists: Prof. Simon Priestnall and Dr Gareth Maglennon The audience will gain insight into the experiences from diverse personal situations, including: the revising parent, revising around a job and examination re-sits. This webinar is aimed at trainees, supervisors, and anyone interested in the mental wellbeing of our veterinary pathology community. “Productive veterinary pathology examination preparation: reflections of recently qualified pathologists (BSVP/DTF European Division/BSTP)” and Q&A panel. Wednesday 21st October, 2020 16:00-17:30 BST Cost: Free Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M6mmNSrCQTq9pYoUFzUeVA <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M6…> -- Rafaela De Negri, DVM, MSc Veterinary Pathologist/Assistant Professor Murray State University Breathitt Veterinary Center

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Dr. Leslie Woods on Avian Diseases in our Australian Seminar Series this Saturday Morning!
by Bruce Williams Oct. 3, 2020

Oct. 3, 2020

[image: 118158314_10158972116177873_8696887607330694112_o.jpg] We are thrilled to have Dr. Leslie Woods DVM, PhD, DACVP of the University of California at Davis, back with us again for her second lecture on diseases of poultry - this time "Diagnostic Challenges and Gifts". Her first Free Friday Lecture "My Favorite Avian Diseases" was a huge hit, and she has agreed to a followup lecture in our Australian Seminar Series (targeted for our friends Down Under) but free to everyone! This lecture takes place at 8AM Saturday in Sydney, 10AM Saturday in Perth, 8PM Friday evening in Philadelphia, and 5PM Friday Evening in San Francisco! Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RbPjmQCKQDWwqwz6B58l1A After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. All those in attendance will receive a certificate of attendance.

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October Special - All three fascicles for only $100 (excluding shipping)
by Bruce Williams Oct. 1, 2020

Oct. 1, 2020

Bit behind on your reading? Here's our October special - get all 3 fascicles for $100 (does not include shipping) and if you have a friend (we pathologists are a notoriously introverted group), 2 sets ship for the same price as 1, so save a little more! If you reside in North America, you may want to buy directly through our grumpy old online bookstore at: http://store.cldavis.org/ <http://store.cldavis.org/?fbclid=IwAR3GPpOmC7-dVaMUyUwUiBqx3pz6dGBMzbGGZo-U…> If you like outside North America, we recommend filling out this document and emailing it to our warehouse in Gurnee!

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Diagnostic Exercise #151. October
by claudio barros Oct. 1, 2020

Oct. 1, 2020

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Diagnostic Exercise #150 Answer sheet
by claudio barros Oct. 1, 2020

Oct. 1, 2020

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Davis Thompson Foundation October Newsletter
by Francisco A. Uzal Sept. 29, 2020

Sept. 29, 2020

Dear all Welcome to the October Newsletter of the Davis-Thompson Foundation. As you can see, the Foundation’s educational program continues to enjoy outstanding success! This month is very exciting for us as we are able to offer, amongst others, our Free Friday Seminars, two full day courses as part of the AAVLD and ACVP annual meetings and many others in the US, Australia, Mexico, Brazil and UK. Check out the newsletter for all the great activities the Foundation has to offer at no cost or at very affordable fees with great CE credits. Looking forward to seeing you at our upcoming seminars. _______________________________________________ Davis_members mailing list -- davis_members(a)list.cldavis.org<mailto:davis_members@list.cldavis.org> To unsubscribe send an email to davis_members-leave(a)list.cldavis.org<mailto:davis_members-leave@list.cldavis.org>

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Seats Still Available for this Friday and Saturday's Southcentral Meeting!
by Bruce Williams Sept. 29, 2020

Sept. 29, 2020

[image: unnamed.jpg] We are only THREE days away from our annual installment of what has been referred to as the "hidden gem" of the Foundation's yearly meeting schedule - the Southcentral Division's 30th Annual Conference and Slide Seminar (and its first virtual iteration - so you, wherever in the world you are can participate too!) The keynote speaker (Dr. Dominique Wiener of Texas A&M University is lined up to present on "Classical Skin Diseases and Hair Follicle Tumors"), all of the participants' cases are in for presentation, and registrants have received the links to the online cases! Sorry, we can't cram any more cases into this day and a half, but we are still registering attendees who want to see a great array of cases in a very laidback atmosphere and get 12(!!!) hours of RACE CE for only $50 (our deals just get better and better!) The conference runs from 9A-5p CDT on Friday October 2, and 9a-3p CDT on Saturday (that's Texas Time, y'all!) Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN__a1ruoM-QOCxM04snkiMqQ <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__a1ruoM-QOCxM04snkiMqQ?fbclid=I…> After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar

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Foundation's 30th annual Southcentral conference and slide seminar only a WEEK away!
by Bruce Williams Sept. 24, 2020

Sept. 24, 2020

[image: unnamed.jpg] We are a WEEK away from our annual installment of what has been referred to as the "hidden gem" of the Foundation's yearly meeting schedule - the Southcentral Division's 30th Annual Conference and Slide Seminar (and its first virtual iteration - so you, whereever in the world you are can participate too!) The keynote speaker (Dr. Dominique Wiener of Texas A&M University is lined up to present on "Classical Skin Diseases and Hair Follicle Tumors"), all of the participants' cases are in for presentation, and registrants have received the links to the online cases! Sorry, we can't cram any more cases into this day and a half, but we are still registering attendees who want to see a great array of cases in a very laidback atmosphere and get 12(!!!) hours of RACE CE for only $50 (our deals just get better and better!) The conference runs from 9A-5p CDT on Friday October 2, and 9a-3p CDT on Saturday (that's Texas Time, y'all!) Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN__a1ruoM-QOCxM04snkiMqQ <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__a1ruoM-QOCxM04snkiMqQ?fbclid=I…> After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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Sept 25-Oct 3rd Webinar Agenda
by Rafaela De Negri Sept. 22, 2020

Sept. 22, 2020

Dear members, These are going to be a busy couple of weeks over our Zoom app! *Friday, September 25th* we have 2 webinars. At *9am (EST)* Dr. Rachel Rech from Texas A&M, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences will give a free presentation entitled -Open your mind: Examine the "fresh" brain. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KfA-J-NzSHWWyxKa2tHYxg If you understand Spanish or want to practice your listening skills, the Foundation’s Latin Comparative Pathology Group is sponsoring a free lecture also on September 25th at *2pm* *(EST)* with Dr. Francisco Carvallo from Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. He will present on “Elementos de descripcion macroscopica y diagnostico morfologico” Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Pqu6zo5DTYiDcGcJ1bAbkQ?fbclid=I… The following week, on *September 30th and October 1st*, the Latin Comparative Pathology Group and the Sociedad Mexicana de Patologos Veterinarios is bringing the II Seminar of the Mexican Subdivision were Dr. Donald Meuten from North Carolina State University and Dr. Kevin Woolard from UC-Davis will present on pathology of the liver, kidney and central nervous system. Details and registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_slGgthEbQDKuc1cbFDUbLQ?fbclid=I… *October 2nd and 3rd* The Foundation will present a first of its kind. You will not want to miss it! The Southcentral Division's 30th Annual Conference and Slide Seminar. Keynote speaker Dr. Dominique Wiener of Texas A&M University will present on "Classical Skin Diseases and Hair Follicle Tumors" and ~20 participants will present their most interesting cases. Attendees will receive a link to an electronic website containing all of the case material to preview. Sign up early to give you time to look at the cases! This Conference costs 50 USD and provides 12 hours of RACE-Accredited CE Details and registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__a1ruoM-QOCxM04snkiMqQ For prompt information and networking, join our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CLDavisFoundation/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davisthompsonfdn/?hl=en (or @ davisthompsonfdn) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGM1s5wysXq-HGLAyZzClQ -- Rafaela De Negri, DVM, MSc Veterinary Pathologist/Assistant Professor Murray State University Breathitt Veterinary Center

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The Davis-Thompson Foundation has a new Tresurer!
by Francisco A. Uzal Sept. 21, 2020

Sept. 21, 2020

Dear all It is an immense honor and privilege to announce that Bruce Williams has been unanimously elected to the position of Treasurer of the Davis/Thompson Foundation. Bruce has worked tirelessly for many years as the CEO of the Foundation and before as its president. During this time, he has been the driving force behind providing workshops, seminars and training courses in Veterinary Pathology, both locally and globally, travelling extensively himself and championing other pathologists of all ages, genders and races. His outstanding leadership and organizational skills have been fundamental in solidifying the Foundation’s reputation as the number one organization promoting the teaching of Veterinary Pathology in the world. Under his direction, the Foundation has gone from strength to strength with each passing year and, in these very difficult times, reminded stronger than ever. As the realities of COVID hit, Bruce was swift to recognize not only the necessity but also the great potential of online delivery and very quickly figured out the best way to get it done. We are now able to offer an enormous number of webinars and courses worldwide, and reach a substantially increased audience as a consequence of his efforts. If you know Bruce at all, you will know that he works unremittingly and is available for the Foundation 24/7. Pathologists young and old look to him as a model of what hard work, a good heart and a strong vision for the future can achieve. I am proud to be his friend and colleague and look forward to many years of collaboration to come. Rest assured that Bruce will be working just as hard and resolutely as your Treasurer, even though he may not be quite as visible as before, and we remain in very good hands. Congratulations Bruce, we wish you the very best in your new role. Kind regards Paco Uzal

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The Davis-Thompson Foundation has a new Chief Executive Officer!
by Bruce Williams Sept. 21, 2020

Sept. 21, 2020

It is my great pleasure to announce for the third time in its 47 year history, the Charles Louis Davis and Samuel Wesley Thompson Foundation has a new Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Francisco (Paco) Uzal. A member of our Board of Directors for over fifteen years, Paco has risen through the ranks, being the architect of the Latin Comparative Pathology Group (LCPG, aka the Foundation’s Latin American Division), the first LCPG President, and ultimately, the Foundation’s first Vice-President for Latin American Affairs. His work, often self-funded, established Divisions in Argentina, Colombia, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, Peru, and held courses in many others. Three years ago, he was elected President of the Foundation by the Foundation's Board, and has excelled in that job, overseeing the Foundation's courses all over the world, (which have ranged up to 50 in some years), as well as being the primary architect in the Foundation's response to the 2020 pandemic, expertly and quickly pivoting from in-person to virtual seminars, while most organizations were still trying to figure whether they would even be capable of having meetings. He has also served twice during that time as the President of the Latin Comparative Pathology Group, not only establishing it, but also establishing it as one of the best-regarded pathology educational organizations throughout Latin America. During his entire time as a member of the Foundation's board and its president, he has lectured for us around the world many times on topics ranging from diseases of horse and ruminants, gastrointestinal disease, and descriptive pathology, and is most assuredly one of our most popular speakers. Superlatives fail to do justice to Paco’s contributions to the field of veterinary pathology, and to the education of all those who practice it, especially those who are in the early stages of their career. It has been my great pleasure to work side by side with him in a shared vision of pathology education for everyone around the world, and it is my great honor to call him a friend. As a friend, I am posting a short bio below (to his great chagrin, as one of the most humble men I know) for those few pathologists around the world who have not had the good fortune to meet him. The position of Foundation CEO and the Chairman of its Board is one that is a career in the making, and a position that is a second career in itself. It calls for men and women of vision, and provides years of service to fulfill that singular individual's vision. Those of us who do it don't do it as a career box check, but because we are driven to improve global education in veterinary pathology, and to give back far more than we have been given, all the while allowing others to collect the credit and accolades. It is a job conducted largely off the stage And so, to the members and friends of the Foundation, I present your new Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Paco Uzal. ********** Francisco A. Uzal, DVM, MSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVP, is a Professor of Diagnostic Pathology and Branch Chief of the San Bernardino Laboratory of the California Animal Health and Food Safety, UCDavis. He is a leading expert on clostridial diseases of animals with special emphasis in enteric diseases. Dr. Uzal has published ~ 250 articles in peer reviewed journals. He is the senior author of the chapter on “Alimentary Diseases”, for the 6th edition of “Jubb, Kennedy and Palmer’s Pathology of Domestic Animals” (2015, Elsevier), and the first author of the recently published textbook on Clostridial diseases of animals (2016, Wiley and Blackwell). He is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists and a member of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. Dr Uzal is an Associated Editor and Photo Editor of the Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation and Anaerobe and member of the editorial board of several other journals. He has been the coordinator of the Post-mortem Program for the California Horse Racing Board for the past 12 years. He is currently the Vice-President of the Davis/Thompson Foundation and president-elect of the Latin Comparative Pathology Group. Over the past 15+ years he has mentored a large number of Latinamerican veterinarians and vet students visiting his laboratory in California and lectured in many countries of Latin America, Europe, Asia and Oceania. He received the 2016 Life Achievement Award from HENAA for his contributors to education in science and technology.

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The Davis-Thompson Foundation has a new Chief Executive Officer!
by Bruce Williams Sept. 21, 2020

Sept. 21, 2020

- [image: 40496257_10156783661912873_1218630960887627776_n.jpg] [image: 45848219_10156968570812873_3898012451270033408_o.jpg] It is my great pleasure to announce for the third time in its 47 year history, the Charles Louis Davis and Samuel Wesley Thompson Foundation has a new Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Francisco (Paco) Uzal. A member of our Board of Directors for over fifteen years, Paco has risen through the ranks, being the architect of the Latin Comparative Pathology Group (LCPG, aka the Foundation’s Latin American Division), the first LCPG President, and ultimately, the Foundation’s first Vice-President for Latin American Affairs. His work, often self-funded, established Divisions in Argentina, Colombia, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, Peru, and held courses in many others. Three years ago, he was elected President of the Foundation by the Foundation's Board, and has excelled in that job, overseeing the Foundation's courses all over the world, (which have ranged up to 50 in some years), as well as being the primary architect in the Foundation's response to the 2020 pandemic, expertly and quickly pivoting from in-person to virtual seminars, while most organizations were still trying to figure whether they would even be capable of having meetings. He has also served twice during that time as the President of the Latin Comparative Pathology Group, not only establishing it, but also establishing it as one of the best-regarded pathology educational organizations throughout Latin America. During his entire time as a member of the Foundation's board and its president, he has lectured for us around the world many times on topics ranging from diseases of horse and ruminants, gastrointestinal disease, and descriptive pathology, and is most assuredly one of our most popular speakers. Superlatives fail to do justice to Paco’s contributions to the field of veterinary pathology, and to the education of all those who practice it, especially those who are in the early stages of their career. It has been my great pleasure to work side by side with him in a shared vision of pathology education for everyone around the world, and it is my great honor to call him a friend. As a friend, I am posting a short bio below (to his great chagrin, as one of the most humble men I know) for those few pathologists around the world who have not had the good fortune to meet him. The position of Foundation CEO and the Chairman of its Board is one that is a career in the making, and a position that is a second career in itself. It calls for men and women of vision, and provides years of service to fulfill that singular individual's vision. Those of us who do it don't do it as a career box check, but because we are driven to improve global education in veterinary pathology, and to give back far more than we have been given, all the while allowing others to collect the credit and accolades. It is a job conducted largely off the stage And so, to the members and friends of the Foundation, I present your new Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Paco Uzal. ********** Francisco A. Uzal, DVM, MSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVP, is a Professor of Diagnostic Pathology and Branch Chief of the San Bernardino Laboratory of the California Animal Health and Food Safety, UCDavis. He is a leading expert on clostridial diseases of animals with special emphasis in enteric diseases. Dr. Uzal has published ~ 250 articles in peer reviewed journals. He is the senior author of the chapter on “Alimentary Diseases”, for the 6th edition of “Jubb, Kennedy and Palmer’s Pathology of Domestic Animals” (2015, Elsevier), and the first author of the recently published textbook on Clostridial diseases of animals (2016, Wiley and Blackwell). He is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists and a member of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. Dr Uzal is an Associated Editor and Photo Editor of the Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation and Anaerobe and member of the editorial board of several other journals. He has been the coordinator of the Post-mortem Program for the California Horse Racing Board for the past 12 years. He is currently the Vice-President of the Davis/Thompson Foundation and president-elect of the Latin Comparative Pathology Group. Over the past 15+ years he has mentored a large number of Latinamerican veterinarians and vet students visiting his laboratory in California and lectured in many countries of Latin America, Europe, Asia and Oceania. He received the 2016 Life Achievement Award from HENAA for his contributors to education in science and technology. 8

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"Pathogen Discovery and Proof of Causality" - Next TUESDAY, Sept 22
by Bruce Williams Sept. 17, 2020

Sept. 17, 2020

[image: pathogendiscoveryB.jpg] Our technology workshops and seminars have been a huge hit with everyone from residents getting into the field to the old geezers like me who want to see what you young folks are up to! (Who remembers Koch's postulates? Ol' Bobby Koch is out like last weeks' newspapers - and he was miserable to start with!) Well, there's new, better, and faster way to identify pathogens and prove they are at the root of a new disease these days - and we are bringing you four speakers who are doing this on a regular basis - they've had the triumphs and made the mistakes, and they are going to share them with you, next Tuesday, September 22. Doesn't "(INSERT YOUR SURNAME HERE)'s Syndrome" sound great?!!!" (No, it doesn't because we are veterinary pathologists, and we don't do that! Grow up!) But you are still going to want to hear all about next generation sequencing, real-time PCR and other high tech ways to sort through potential pathogens in quick order! It's only $50 for a full day's worth of RACE-accredited CE, and this lecture is also good for 4 credits toward ACVP MOC. You are invited to a Zoom webinar on Sep 22, 2020 07:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada). Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5QtEqhxOTYavSWkyRRKqrg After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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Fridays Free Seminars from the Davis-Thompson Foundation - THIS FIDAY!
by Bruce Williams Sept. 16, 2020

Sept. 16, 2020

We have two exciting free seminars for you coming starting in 48 hours! Do you know what pain looks like? Hurts me to admit it, but I don't either. But our speaker at this Friday's Free Webinar does! This Friday at 1200PM EDT, Dr. LaTasha Crawford, VMD, PhD, DACVP of The Crawford Lab at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine will discuss "Anatomic Correlates of Pain - Advances and Opportunities in Sensory Pathology". Despite widespread prevalence of pain in patients of every species, there are still major gaps in our ability to diagnose or treat pain and sensory dysfunction. Building on her multifaceted background as a veterinary pathologist and neuroscientist, Dr. Crawford will share the wondrous heterogeneity of the sensory system that sets the landscape for her own research in pain mechanisms. This includes key findings that have emerged from mechanistic studies of rodent models of pain as well as the persisting gaps in our knowledge of sensory neuron pathology. Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eNADz8t5QSy0t9MZdp33OQ <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eNADz8t5QSy0t9MZdp33OQ?fbclid=I…> AND: Still confused about bone? Well, we can't fix that in one lecture, but this Friday evening/Saturday morning Australian Seminar Series lecture by Dr. Brian Murphy, DVM, PhD, DACVP and Associate Professor at the University of California at Davis - "In pursuit of a sense of bone", may fill in a few more pieces of the puzzle. This lecture is available at the following slew of times - 10AM Saturday in Perth/8AM Saturday in Sydney/8PM Friday in Los Angeles/5PM Washington DC. Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yr68ZY8sSYGmItiofM9xDA <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yr68ZY8sSYGmItiofM9xDA?fbclid=I…> After registering for either seminar, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance, and each seminar is worth 2 credits towards maintenance of certification in the ACVP.

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This Friday's Free Seminar is about the world of PAIN!
by Bruce Williams Sept. 15, 2020

Sept. 15, 2020

Do you know what pain looks like? Hurts me to admit it, but I don't either. But our speaker at this Friday's Free Webinar does! This Friday at 1200PM EDT, Dr. LaTasha Crawford, VMD, PhD, DACVP of The Crawford Lab at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine will discuss "Anatomic Correlates of Pain - Advances and Opportunities in Sensory Pathology". Despite widespread prevalence of pain in patients of every species, there are still major gaps in our ability to diagnose or treat pain and sensory dysfunction. Building on her multifaceted background as a veterinary pathologist and neuroscientist, Dr. Crawford will share the wondrous heterogeneity of the sensory system that sets the landscape for her own research in pain mechanisms. This includes key findings that have emerged from mechanistic studies of rodent models of pain as well as the persisting gaps in our knowledge of sensory neuron pathology. Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eNADz8t5QSy0t9MZdp33OQ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance, and this seminar is worth 2 credits towards maintenance of certification in the ACVP.

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GHPN Workshop on 15 October - plus 8 FREE hours of RACE-accredited CE
by Bruce Williams Sept. 15, 2020

Sept. 15, 2020

Don't miss this very special meeting on October 15th - in conjunction with the AAVLD and the Global Health Pathology Network, we are holding the first-of-its-kind "Global Animal Health and Working in Development" Workshop. It's a FREE full-day workshop led by the Empress of Outreach herself, Dr. Corrie Brown, and Tony Alves and Tanya Zabka of the GHPN, all experienced in teaching pathology in emerging countries. Their hard-won experience will prevent YOU from making the mistakes so many have before you which turn have turned best intentions into head-shaking disasters. Tuition is free but you must register at https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/global-animal-health-and-working… Several days before the event, a Zoom link will be sent to the email which you use to register by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. You do NOT have to be registered for the full AAVLD meeting to attend this event. 8 hours of RACE-accredited CME will be provided by the Davis-Thompson Foundaiton, and this workshop qualifies for 4 hours of MOC credit from the American College of Veterinary Pathologists.

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Diagnostic Exercise 150
by claudio barros Sept. 15, 2020

Sept. 15, 2020

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Diagnostic Exercise 149, answer sheet
by claudio barros Sept. 15, 2020

Sept. 15, 2020

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