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Erratum for DE 160
by claudio barros March 1, 2021

March 1, 2021

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Only a week left to sign up for Diseases of Exotic Birds!
by Bruce Williams March 1, 2021

March 1, 2021

Join us next *Tuesday, March 9*, for a full-day seminar on the *diseases and pathology of exotic bird species* with two of our most popular speakers, *Drs. H.R. Shivaprasad of the University of Califonia at Davis, and Dr. Mike Garner, of Northwest Zoo Path. * You will be amazed at their vocabularies and their ability to sort colors and shapes!. (I meant the subject species, not the speakers!) Oh and please share the attached PDF (with clickable registration link, no less) with all of your tweety-bird-centric friends and colleagues, so they can join us for a fantastic day! Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7Bf0CAqPRDSRbBvlcAYsPw <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7Bf0CAqPRDSRbBvlcAYsPw?fbclid=I…> 7AM-11:30AM (Pacific Standard Time - that's Calfornia time, folks!) Dr. Garner - Diseases of passerine and zoo birds 3PM-5PM (PST). Dr. Shivaprasad - Diseases of psittacine birds Cost $50 USD This webinar was approved 8 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval and it's pre-approved for 4 credits by the ACVP Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Committee [image: dayseminarexoticbirds-submitted.jpg]

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Diagnostic Exercise #161 March QS 2021
by claudio barros March 1, 2021

March 1, 2021

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LCPG Diagnostic Exercise 160 February AS 2021
by claudio barros March 1, 2021

March 1, 2021

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Registration for rebroadcast of Gen Path Review Course CLOSES March 7!!!
by Bruce Williams March 1, 2021

March 1, 2021

If you were thinking of viewing the rebroadcast version of this year's* Gen Path Review Course*, *we will be closing this course to new registrations on 7 Mar. The final day that materials are available for viewing is March 21* (also the last day of the ACVP Phase 1 exam), and then the material from this course is no longer available. Due to the sheer volume of material, *we believe that a minimum of two weeks* is required to view it (and review the associated handouts), and we don't want anyone to be rushed or feel cheated - so if you haven't signed up to view the course online but 7 March, don't worry - we are already planning for the (continually updated) *2022 Gen Path Review Course*. If you would like to sign up, simply visit: https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/genpath2021 and sign up!

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Job Opportunity in the UK - Zoo, Wildlife, and Aquatic Pathologist
by Bruce Williams March 1, 2021

March 1, 2021

*Assistant Veterinary Pathologist: Aquatic, Zoo and Wildlife Species* *International Zoo Veterinary Group Pathology* *Keighley, United Kingdom* The International Zoo Veterinary Group (IZVG) was founded in 1976 and is the largest freelance zoo medicine practice in the world, working exclusively with non-domestic species. IZVG Pathology was established in 2003 and provides dedicated anatomic pathology services for the practice’s zoo, aquarium and wildlife conservation work. IZVG Pathology works from our own fully equipped post-mortem facility and histology laboratory situated within IZVG’s main building in Keighley, West Yorkshire. Keighley is on the edge of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales and within easy travelling distance of the Lake District, and close to the larger cities of Leeds and Bradford in the United Kingdom. *The role: *Working alongside our existing principal veterinary pathologist, who will be your direct line manager, with two histology technicians, and supported by zoological medicine clinical specialists, you will take immediate responsibility for a caseload that comprises significant numbers of marine aquarium fish, non-domestic mammalian (particularly primate), avian, and lower vertebrate species, as well as invertebrates. Diagnostic histopathology will be a major part of your daily work, for IZVG’s own clients and for external clients including veterinary surgeons and referral laboratories. Necropsy examinations are also a frequent and irreplaceable feature of our work, occasionally necessitating travel off-site. A network of external collaborators enables us to source additional diagnostic testing as necessary. Opportunities exist for input into conservation projects in association with field biologists and vets, and to publish and present your work nationally and internationally. *The person:* MRCVS (or immediate eligibility) and a postgraduate qualification in Veterinary Pathology are essential (FRCPath, DipACVP, DipECVP or equivalent), as are robust diagnostic and communication skills. We are particularly seeking experience and enthusiasm for fish pathology, and experience with other non-domestic animal pathology would also be an advantage. Whatever your prior experience you will be expected to demonstrate a genuine interest and enthusiasm for aquatic species pathology and a willingness to develop relevant expertise rapidly. You will have a commitment to providing the best quality diagnostic service to our clients. Experience of research methods and a track record of publication would also be desirable. *Remuneration:* The post carries a competitive salary along with additional benefits including medical insurance. Relevant CPD is encouraged and funded and there are considerable in-house training resources. *Contact:* Informal enquiries are welcomed to the Principal Veterinary Pathologist Dr Mark Stidworthy by email (M.Stidworthy(a)izvg.co.uk) or telephone (= 44 (0)1535 692000 (laboratory) or +44 (0)7771 567506 (mobile)). More information and application form at: http://www.izvg.co.uk/izvgnews.html Applications, including a letter briefly outlining past experience and future goals, a curriculum vitae, and a completed application form should be sent to: finance(a)izvg.co.uk, before 9 am on Monday March 15th 2021. The post is available immediately and applications will continue to be reviewed until a suitable applicant is found.

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Davis Thompson Foundation Newsletter -March 2021 issue
by Francisco A. Uzal Feb. 28, 2021

Feb. 28, 2021

Dear all Welcome to the March issue of the Davis-Thompson Foundation Newsletter, with the compliments, as usual, of our outstanding managing editors: Stephanie Shrader and Javier Asin. In this issue of the newsletter, you will find a message from the CEO, President and Treasurer of the Foundation strongly supporting diversity and rejecting all manifestations of discrimination, as stated in the tenets of our organization. The Newsletter is also packed with a huge variety of training opportunities for veterinarians all over the world, in a number of languages. As always, our courses and seminars come 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. Paco Uzal CEO, Davis-Thompson Foundation

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Job Opening, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, faculty veterinary anatomic pathologist
by Bruce Williams Feb. 26, 2021

Feb. 26, 2021

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine seeks a veterinary anatomic pathologist to join the faculty of the Department of Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology. He or she will join 4 ACVP-boarded anatomic pathology faculty and 6 post-doctoral pathology trainees to provide diagnostic and experimental pathology support for a wide variety of animal model-based research programs. The successful applicant will direct the comparative pathology service in support of JHU Research Animal Resources (RAR) and researchers at Johns Hopkins University campuses in Baltimore. The diagnostic pathology service provides necropsy and biopsy support to RAR for a wide variety of laboratory animal species, including rodents, nonhuman primates (SPF rhesus and pigtailed macaques, marmosets, and baboons), mini pigs, rabbits, dogs, ferrets, zebrafish, and amphibians. In this position, the faculty member will work closely with clinical laboratory animal veterinarians to coordinate communication and oversee diagnostic submissions. The successful applicant will also help direct our robust, longstanding anatomic and comparative pathology training program. The faculty member will provide experimental pathology support to JHU investigators. employing a wide range of translational animal models, including cutting edge vascularized composite allograft transplantation, novel interventional imaging, nanoparticle-mediated therapeutics, biomechanical implants, and infectious disease studies including those based in ABSL-3 facilities. He or she will closely collaborate with JHU investigators to contribute pathology expertise to multidisciplinary studies, applying innovative integrated molecular, digital, and computational pathology approaches. Independent research is also encouraged. Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills as well as teaching experience. Requirements include a license to practice veterinary medicine in the US. Applicants should have experience in laboratory animal diagnostic pathology, the ability to build and maintain positive collaborative relationships with investigators, and leadership experience. Preference will be given to candidates who hold ACVP or ECVP board certification in veterinary anatomic pathology and have completed PhD training. Faculty rank will be commensurate with applicant expertise and documented scholarship. The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved. Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, three professional references, and letter of application via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/83930 For further information regarding the position, contact: Mrs. Wendy Elza at welza1(a)jhmi.edu

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Virtual Northeast Vet Path Conference scheduled for Fri-Sat 17-18 2020
by Bruce Williams Feb. 26, 2021

Feb. 26, 2021

Following the great success of the virtual 2020 conference (rescheduled and held earlier this month), the date for the 2021 meeting is out and it is going to be *bigger, better, and hopefully more global *than ever! The 2021 meeting will be expanded to *2 FULL days* (which means *16 hours of RACE-*accredited CE for the same price of only *$50* - what a deal). This meeting will be focused on *pathology of the GI tract - the tube and pancreas* (no liver - that's another subject in itself for another meeting). Friday will focus on small animal GI, with *UGA Professor of Pathology Jesse Hostetter* giving our Friday Keynote on *Evaluating Endoscopic GI Biopsies* and being our expert commenter for the rest of the day, which will include small animal and non-avian exotic GI cases. On Saturday, Prof Paco Uzal will give a lecture on *large animal GI pathology* and be our commentator for large animal and poultry/avian cases. We now have *20 additional 10-minute slots for presenters *(in addition to those already reserved for our traditional presenters from the Joint Pathology Center, Cornell, UPenn, NCSU, and the National Zoo), and we are looking for presenters from around the world! The language for case presentation is in *English,* and all materials (glass slides and writeups) are due by *August 8th.* This year for the first time, We are also this year taking scanned slides as submissions in the following formats - *Aperio (.svs), Hamamatsu (.vms, .vmu, or .ndpi), Leica (.scn), MIRAX (.mrxs), Philips (.tiff), Sakura (.svslide), Trestle (.tif), Ventana (.bif or .tif), or generic tiled TIFF (.tif) format.* *Presenters will attend at no charge*, and attendees will receive two relaxing, informal and fun days of RACE-accredited CE for the incredibly low price of only $50. If you would like to present a case, these slots will fill up fast, so contact course director *Dr. Sarah Cudd* at skcudddvm(a)gmail.com for details and diamond-hard deadlines. If you would like to participate as a non-presenting attendee, you can register now at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8EJaPl-rQ-aMEorkEXMhMg <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8EJaPl-rQ-aMEorkEXMhMg?fbclid=I…> We look forward to seeing you in September! [image: NEVPC2021.jpg]

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RE: Tomorrow's Coral Disease meeting will NOT be rebroadcast - better catch it LIVE!
by Bruce Williams Feb. 22, 2021

Feb. 22, 2021

I represent the Davis-Thompson Formation, the sponsoring organization bruce On Feb 22, 2021, 1:55 PM -0500, Louise Mercier <louisemercier123(a)gmail.com>, wrote: > Can I know which organization you represent? > > De : Bruce Williams <bruce.h.williams.dvm(a)gmail.com> > Envoyé : 22 février 2021 12:36 > À : Foundation list serve <davis_members(a)list.cldavis.org> > Objet : Tomorrow's Coral Disease meeting will NOT be rebroadcast - better catch it LIVE! > > If you were planning to catch the rebroadcast of tomorrow's CORAL DISEASES seminar, unfortunately, we will be unable to rebroadcast it due to issues involving copyright and intellectual property issues. So the live version will be the only way to see this unique workshop. > > We regret any inconvenience that this poses, especially for those in difficult time zones. > > Because of the tremendous demand for this course, we recommend being on time for its broadcast. > > Bruce Williams, DVM > Foundation CFO

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Tomorrow's Coral Disease meeting will NOT be rebroadcast - better catch it LIVE!
by Bruce Williams Feb. 22, 2021

Feb. 22, 2021

If you were planning to catch the rebroadcast of tomorrow's CORAL DISEASES seminar, unfortunately, we will be unable to rebroadcast it due to issues involving copyright and intellectual property issues. So the live version will be the only way to see this unique workshop. We regret any inconvenience that this poses, especially for those in difficult time zones. Because of the tremendous demand for this course, we recommend being on time for its broadcast. Bruce Williams, DVM Foundation CFO

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2021 Descriptive Veterinary Pathology Course - Live seats going fast!
by Bruce Williams Feb. 20, 2021

Feb. 20, 2021

It's the third jewel in the Foundation's annual "Quadruple Crown" (yes, we are that special that we have a Quadruple Crown) - the Foundation's annual and sometimes several-times-an-annual Descriptive Veterinary Pathology Course. Our world-traveled team of Jey Koehler, Patty Pesavento, and Linden Craig are actually holding their breath until all 100 seats to the live session are filled (see, they are actually turning a bit purple, below) - although you can get access to the rebroadcasted lectures for a lesser price (but not the good bits like the graded exams and breakout sessions and the stuff they whisper under their breath (if they ever take one again!) This multimodal, interactive course is not to be missed! And it only comes around as often as we decide to put it on!

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Dr Angela Arenas-Gamboa seminar today postponed due to weather conditions
by Francisco A. Uzal Feb. 19, 2021

Feb. 19, 2021

Dear all The seminar by Dr Angela Arenas-Gamboa "Brucellosis: a neglected or re-emerging disease" scheduled for today at 9 am (PST), has been postponed due to weather conditions in Texas. A new date will be announced as soon as possible. Dr. Arenas-Gamboa is an instructor at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. We are hopeful that she and all of our colleagues in College Station are safe and coping well with the problems ongoing with weather and electrical outages in Texas at the moment. Stay safe Paco Uzal Davis-Thompson Foundation CEO Francisco A. Uzal, DVM, MSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVP Professor of Veterinary Diagnostic Pathology Branch Chief California Animal Health and Food Safety Lab School of Veterinary Medicine University of California, Davis 105 W Central Ave San Bernardino California 92408- USA Ph 909 383 4287 Fax 909 884 5980 E-mail fuzal(a)cahfs.ucdavis.edu<mailto:fuzal@cahfs.ucdavis.edu>

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Diseases of Exotic Birds
by Bruce Williams Feb. 18, 2021

Feb. 18, 2021

Spend *Tuesday the 9th of March* with two of our most popular speakers and learn all about the diseases of exotic birds. These are the ones you can't eat (the birds, not the speakers) - you can just look and listen to them. And some of these birds you can talk to. Actually, you could probably talk to all of them I suppose, but some might not talk back because they aren't feeling well, or maybe just because they can't talk. However, our speakers can talk. Boy, can they talk. Please feel free to share this event [image: dayseminarexoticbirds-submitted.jpg] with your colleagues! *Register here:* https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7Bf0CAqPRDSRbBvlcAYsPw?fbclid=I… *Schedule:* *7AM-11:30AM (Pacific Standard Time - Los Angeles). Dr. Michael Garner. Diseases of passerine and zoo birds* *3PM-5PM (PST). Dr. H.R. Shivaprasad. Diseases of psittacine birds* *Cost $50 USD* This webinar will provide 8 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval and it's pre-approved for 4 credits by the ACVP Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Committee.

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Gross Path Review Course
by Bruce Williams Feb. 17, 2021

Feb. 17, 2021

Hot on the heels of our wildly successful Gen Path Review Course, comes the second installment - the Gross Path Review Course from 17-21 May. FIVE WHOLE DAYS of nothing but gross pathology.... As this course begins its evolution over the next few years, the pathology faculty of The Ohio State University (and a few visitors), will begin the transition from species-based instruction (the modus operandi of this course for over 40 years), to an all systems-based approach. This year, domestic species get a systems-based review and the non-traditional (laboratory and zoo/wildlife/exotic) will be reviewed on a species-based approach. As we did with Gen Path - all of the didactic lectures will be recorded and available for a period of 3 weeks afterwards, (for a reduced price), but only attendees to the live version can participate in realtime discussions, grill the instructors with their questions, and participate in the mock exam and grading discussion at the end of the course. And of course, participants in the live event have access to rebroadcast materials as well. Additional flyers with speakers and schedules are forthcoming, but let's give this one with course director Krista LaPerle over a field of gastric bots (now I'm all itchy) one more run....the attached PDF has all the info you will need for now and enough to guarantee you a seat....

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LCPG Diagnostic Exercise 160 February QS 2021
by claudio barros Feb. 15, 2021

Feb. 15, 2021

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LCPG Diagnostic Exercise 159 February AS 2021
by claudio barros Feb. 15, 2021

Feb. 15, 2021

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Don't forget the FREE day-long Coral Disease seminar on 23 February (with Free CE, too)
by Bruce Williams Feb. 13, 2021

Feb. 13, 2021

They are the silent builders of ecosystems, of reefs that stand as monuments to time and tide, and sadly, the sentinels of the damage we are doing to our oceans and our planet. This unique and first-of-its-kind seminar will give you an insight into this fascinating invertebrate species and what we know about their anatomy and disease by the leaders in the field. Don't miss out on this FREE day of continuing education - we have less than 250 seats left. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JYkZrVM7QsSW-nKwvHXOVg <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JYkZrVM7QsSW-nKwvHXOVg?fbclid=I…> Learning objectives: 1) Attendees will be familiarized with basic coral anatomy, physiology gross and microscopic morphology 2) Attendees will learn about etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis of the most important diseases of corals 3) Attendees will be exposed to the importance of coral health and its relations to the ecosystem Cost: Free Tuesday, Feb 23. 7am-5pm (Pacific Standard Time - Los Angeles Time) Even more info on the attached (and very beautiful to look at) flyer!

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Open Positions (3) at Tuskegee Univ CVM
by Bruce Williams Feb. 13, 2021

Feb. 13, 2021

It's hiring time (it certainly appears from the flurry of advertisements I am getting)- here are THREE different positions at Tuskegee, two in the lab animal department, and one for a clinical pathologist.

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Bummed because you missed on on Gen Path this year?
by Bruce Williams Feb. 12, 2021

Feb. 12, 2021

You haven't - really!!! You can still get in on the video lectures and handouts until March 20th, (when it comes down so the info can be updated for the 2022 course!) Get immediate unlimited access to the lectures and a copy of the handouts for only $100 - register here: https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/genpath2021 [image: Gen Path schedule.jpg]

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Job Opening - Associate Vice President for Animal Resources and Attending Vet, Purdue University
by Bruce Williams Feb. 12, 2021

Feb. 12, 2021

Associate Vice President for Animal Resources and Attending Veterinarian at Purdue University The Office of the Executive Vice President for Research and Partnerships (EVPRP) at Purdue University seeks a motivated, resourceful, and visionary individual to join our senior leadership team as the new Associate Vice President for Animal Resources and Attending Veterinarian. The Associate Vice President for Animal Resources and Attending Veterinarian is charged with ensuing outstanding animal care and welfare in all of the university’s research and teaching programs and facilitating optimal relationships among affiliated entities at Purdue. The successful candidate reports directly to the Executive Vice President for Research and Partnerships, is a member of the EVPRP’s senior research leadership team, and would hold a clinical faculty appointment in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Purdue’s AAALAC-accredited animal facilities and animal care program is extensive and comprehensive. It encompasses 11 sites, including locations on campus and throughout Indiana, with approximately 75 buildings that house animals. The total space devoted to animal housing is approximately 700,000 square feet and 2,000 acres of pasture. The average daily animal census of laboratory and agricultural animals maintained in Purdue facilities, including on- and off-campus, totals more than 56,000. Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate will: ● Lead the university’s animal care program. ● Oversee the veterinary care and husbandry for a variety of vertebrate animal species (including fish, rodents, dogs, cats, large ruminants, horses, and swine) at all Purdue-associated facilities. ● Develop, update and implement processes, policies and standard operation procedures for animal facility functions and animal care as needed to ensure animal care meets or exceeds all federal animal welfare regulations and guidelines, Purdue policies, and accreditation standards. ● Ensure that Purdue maintains full accreditation with AAALAC. ● Serve as a member of Purdue's Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. ● Coordinate and optimize space availability/allocation, and equipment requirements based on research staff needs across Purdue. ● Monitor accounting for animal facilities ensuring that accurate census data and time logs are maintained by staff. Forecast budget for equipment and supply needs, including new equipment purchases, and system/facility expansions and upgrades, and take steps to keep facilities within budget. ● Supervise all laboratory animal veterinarians and the animal husbandry/facility assistant director. ● Ensure standard operating procedures and policies are fully communicated to staff, implemented and correctly followed. ● Evaluate and determine staffing requirements for the animal research program and the centralized animal care program. ● Develop and implement training programs for all animal care and research personnel. ● Manage staff performance through coaching and recommend personnel actions which include hiring, training, promotion, and discipline. Conduct performance reviews of direct reports and assist area supervisors as needed in their evaluation of assigned staff. ● As a clinical faculty member, contribute to the teaching of professional veterinary students and veterinary nursing students, and lead a laboratory animal residency training program in collaboration with the Indiana University School of Medicine and industrial partners. ● Have the opportunity to engage in collaborative research. Minimum Qualifications and Skills ● Earned D.V.M or V.M.D. degree or equivalent ● ACLAM board certified. ● Experience managing facilities for the care and use of large numbers of animals in diverse multidisciplinary research and instructional programs. ● Skill in understanding federal regulatory requirements in the use of animals in agriculture as well as research settings. ● Demonstrated ability to provide effective program leadership, including workforce management and budget oversight. ● Skilled supervisor and coach, able to motivate or inspire both junior and senior staff. ● Proven ability to effectively organize, prioritize and perform multiple job functions and conflicting priorities, meet deadlines, and manage changing situations. ● Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills to manage complex tasks and/or those that require balancing competing interests. ● Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. ● Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality with discretion. ● Result driven, accepts and acts on all forms of feedback to effect change. ● Demonstrated success working with and providing leadership for a diverse and geographically dispersed team. ● Adaptable and open to change. About EVPRP The Office of the Executive Vice President for Research and Partnerships (EVPRP) at Purdue University provides leadership and oversight for the $705+ million research enterprise of the university and supports holistic engagements with state, federal, industry, and global strategic partners. Together with the Purdue Research Foundation (PRF), the office serves as a catalyst for technology commercialization and economic growth. This position is key to Purdue’s ambitious agenda to drive discoveries and innovative solutions that have a critical impact on the nation and the world. About Purdue University Purdue University is a top public research institution developing practical solutions to today’s toughest challenges. Ranked the No. 5 Most Innovative University in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, Purdue delivers world-changing research and out-of-this-world discovery. Committed to hands-on and online, real-world learning, Purdue offers a transformative education to all. Committed to affordability and accessibility, Purdue has frozen tuition and most fees at 2012-13 levels, enabling more students than ever to graduate debt-free. See how Purdue never stops in the persistent pursuit of the next giant leap at purdue.edu. Purdue University is committed to advancing diversity. The University values, nurtures and respects all members of its community, and ensures an environment of inclusive excellence where all students, faculty, and staff are inspired and empowered to achieve their full potential. Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

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Only Four days until full-day seminar on Bovine Viral Diarrhea! Sign up now!
by Bruce Williams Feb. 12, 2021

Feb. 12, 2021

It's a disease that continues to be of major import to all forms of bovine practice, and whose epidemiology, pathogenesis, treatment and prevention continues to evolve rapidly over time. You don't want to miss this seminar! Full day webinar - 7AM-4PM Pacific Standard Time (Los Angeles Time) Registration fee: $50 USD Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z0x9ukUkTeOFNWv8Vvmx8g?fbclid=I… 7-9 am**: Bovine viral diarrhea virus. Frank van der Meer, University of Calgary 9-9:30 am: Break 9:30-10:30 am: Clinical aspect of bovine viral diarrhea. Eugene Janzen, University of Calgary 10:30-11:30 am: Pathology of bovine viral diarrhea. Part 1. Ted Clark, University of Calgary 11:30-12:30 pm: Long break 12:30-1:30 pm: Pathology of bovine viral diarrhea. Part 2. Ted Clark, University of Calgary 1:30-2:30 pm: Control of bovine viral diarrhea. Part 1. Paul Walz, Auburn University 2:30-3 pm: Break 3-4 pm: Control of bovine viral diarrhea. Part 2. Paul Walz, Auburn University 4-5 pm: General discussion. Frank van der Meer, Eugene Janzen, Ted Clark, Paul Walz Learning objectives: Frank van der Meer: What is Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus and how does it behave in its natural hosts What is the clinical presentation of BVD and discuss the diagnostic options What is the current status of BVDV eradication and what are the opportunities for North America Ted Clark: Learning objectives for my presentation on the pathologic findings of BVD: 1. Recognizing the lesions of primarily transient infections utilizing good herd histories, gross lesions and selection of tissues for histopathology and immunohistochemistry (IHC). 2. Stressing the importance of IHC relative to the histopathologic lesions to gain confidence in your final diagnosis and / or comments in your final reports. 3. If present, vasculitis and perivasculitis in select tissues are hallmark features of transient BVD infections, at least in beef feedlot cattle of Western Canada. Paul H. Walz At the completion of this program, the learner will be able to: 1. Identify optimal testing methods for BVDV persistent infection and interpret test results. 2. Explain the merits of modified-live and killed viral vaccines in BVDV control and determine where these vaccines can provide the optimal response. 3. Discuss biocontainment and biosecurity principles as they relate to disease and infection control for BVDV. *-This seminar is preapproved by the ACVP Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Committee for 4 credits -This program has been approved for 8 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. **: all times in PST

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Job Opening - Anatomic Pathologist, Arkansas Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
by Bruce Williams Feb. 11, 2021

Feb. 11, 2021

*ANATOMIC PATHOLOGIST* The Arkansas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory announces an opening for an Anatomic Pathologist. The lab is part of the Arkansas Livestock & Poultry Commission (ALPC), a division of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture. *Position Description* The Veterinary Pathologist conducts comprehensive histopathological examinations on all species of animals to diagnose disease, with a distinct emphasis on proximate causation. The caseload includes a wide variety of species including livestock, pets, poultry, wildlife, and exotic animals, but priority is placed on production animals. The incumbent is expected to contribute to general lab functions such as purchasing, safety, and quality management. Interaction with veterinarians and other professionals, animal owners, livestock producers, and animal disease regulatory officials is an integral part of this position. This position requires expertise in both individual and population medicine. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy. *Requirements* Extensive knowledge of veterinary pathology is required. The applicant should also have broad knowledge of veterinary clinical pathology, microbiology, immunology, and toxicology as well as the ability to analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals. The applicant must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere. *Minimum Qualifications* Applicants must possess a DVM or equivalent degree and must have completed a three-year residency program in veterinary anatomic pathology at an AVMA-accredited institution. *Preferred Qualifications* The preferred candidate will bring a diagnostic perspective geared to efficient management of casework coupled with a strong emphasis on veterinary medical outcomes consistent with the mission of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture. There is also a strong regulatory component associated with this position, and the incumbent is expected to align with programmatic requirements of the State Animal Health Official and the coordinator of the National Poultry Improvement Plan. *Application Process* Please submit a letter of interest, complete CV, and contact information of three references to Dr. K. Denise Apperson, at Denise.Apperson(a)agriculture.arkansas.gov . This position is a grade MP-04, which has a starting salary of $89,368 per year. This position offers an excellent work-life balance. The lab’s location in Little Rock, in central Arkansas, puts you only 2-3 hours from hiking, camping, canoeing, rock climbing, caving, hang gliding, and numerous other outdoor activities. Cost of living in Little Rock is competitive for a city of this size (about 200,000 population). Little Rock is the state capital of Arkansas and home of campuses for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. There are award-winning craft brewers and wineries in Arkansas as well as a thriving food culture. Although not affiliated with a school of veterinary medicine, this laboratory has a strong track record of assisting qualified individuals in preparing for the ACVP Phase II board exam and in sponsoring recent graduates for the Veterinary Medical Loan Repayment Program. E*xpenses from interviewing and/or relocation will not be reimbursed and will therefore be borne by the applicant.*

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Job Opening, Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Director, Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
by Bruce Williams Feb. 11, 2021

Feb. 11, 2021

*Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Director* Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University is seeking a motivated, experienced anatomic pathologist to lead the development of Cummings Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (CVDL). The CVDL is being created from the current pathology service ( https://vetmed.tufts.edu/pathology-service/) This will include necropsy service, biopsy service, histopathology service, and the histology laboratory. We are establishing a comparative pathology core service to support research and are expanding into molecular diagnostics. The combined service units provide diagnostic testing for the clinicians and patients in the hospitals and clinics that make up the Cummings Veterinary Medical Center (https://vetmed.tufts.edu/) as well as in support of research activities for internal and external clients. The CVDL is supported by four anatomic pathologists, three clinical pathologists, three anatomic pathology residents, and 13 – 15 technical staff. The CVDL processes approximately 2,300 biopsies per year and 550 necropsies per year. The Clinical Pathology Laboratory performs hematology and clinical chemistry tests, urinalysis, fecal tests, cytology/fluid analysis, coagulation tests and a variety of other miscellaneous diagnostic tests serving over 50,000 clinical cases per year. Microbiology and most serology and endocrinology tests are sent to outside diagnostic laboratories. The services see a rich diversity of cases, both common and unique, providing ample teaching and research resources. The Director, reporting to the dean, will be responsible for all aspects of CVDL operations including strategic planning, and personnel, material, and fiscal management. The CVDL director will supervise staff and work with the clinical pathology faculty to oversee the activities of the clinical pathology service. The successful applicant will hold an academic appointment as professor/associate professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences (being re-named Department of Comparative Pathobiology). In addition to administrative responsibilities, the individual will contribute to diagnostic services, will participate in the DVM teaching, mentor anatomic pathology residents and contribute to the academic program of small and large animal house officers. Opportunities to engage in independent and collaborative research and scholarly activity are available. See https://vet.tufts.edu/research/ . Tufts University is dedicated to the work needed to become an anti-racist institution. At the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, we are committed to building a community that is diverse, inclusive, and welcoming to all groups. Faculty, staff, and students work together to promote a culture where all are empowered to reach their full potential. We are actively seeking a leader who will contribute to these important efforts. *QUALIFICATIONS:* Candidates must possess a DVM or equivalent degree and be certified by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists or European College of Veterinary Pathologists in veterinary anatomic pathology. A minimum of 5 years of experience, with expertise in diagnostic biopsy and necropsy service are required. The Director must possess proven leadership, administrative, and management skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A demonstrated ability to work with others and build a collegial team atmosphere is essential. For candidates with a strong interest in research, a PhD would be considered an asset. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. *Application Procedure: * Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter describing their qualifications, diagnostic experience, teaching experience, research interests, and interest in the position. Please address your strengths/experiences in promoting diversity and inclusion as it relates to leadership, teaching, research, and/or service. The names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of five potential references should be provided. Application materials should be submitted electronically through Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/84009) Application review will begin March 1st, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. The position start date is negotiable, but as this is a new position, it is available immediately. Please direct any questions to department chair Dr. Joyce Knoll at joyce.knoll(a)tufts.edu. Cummings is situated in Grafton, Massachusetts on a 600-acre pastoral campus, forty-five minutes west of Boston and next door to Worcester, the second largest city in Massachusetts, Worcester. There is easy access to cultural and sporting events. The campus is a short drive from beautiful beaches, mountains, and other unique features of New England. The area is a hub of biotechnology and higher education. The K – 12 education system is excellent. Housing is readily available close to campus or in any number of surrounding towns. The regional rail service stop is adjacent to campus. Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling Johny Laine in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617.627.3298 or at Johny.Laine(a)tufts.edu. Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at http://oeo.tufts.edu <http://www.oeo.tufts.edu/>.

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Job opening, Lab Animal Veterinarian, St. Louis, MO
by Bruce Williams Feb. 10, 2021

Feb. 10, 2021

Assistant Director, Diagnostic Services (Veterinarian) Washington University in St. Louis seeks nominations and recommendations for a qualified veterinarian to take charge of our Diagnostic Laboratory. *Please see job req #50454 at Jobs.wustl.edu <http://Jobs.wustl.edu> for more details.* This is a career defining opportunity for an experienced Laboratory Animal Veterinarian to join our staff of 9 veterinarians in providing laboratory animal services to the research staff at Washington University’s AAALAC-accredited program. The Division of Comparative Medicine is embarking on an exciting growth phase, with the construction of a new animal facility, and further development of its existing programs in gnotobiotics, large animal surgery, non-human primate medicine, and laboratory diagnostics. The new facility will have a state-of-the-art vertical vivarium design with one floor dedicated to NHPs and the capacity to hold 40,000 cages of rodents. Consistently ranked among the top medical schools by *U.S. News and World Report*, Washington University School of Medicine is one of the largest recipients of funding for research and training from the National Institutes of Health with more than $624 million supporting faculty research efforts; currently ranked 4th among all academic research institutions. *POSITION SUMMARY: * This position is for an experienced laboratory animal veterinary medical specialist, responsible for the operation of the DCM Diagnostic Laboratory and the preventative, emergency and clinical veterinary medical care of the wide variety of laboratory animals used in the Washington University research program. Give care in compliance with all federal, state, University and laboratory animal science-specific regulations. Consults with principal investigators regarding research protocols and animal model development and use and reviews animal study protocols after their submission to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. Directs DCM Diagnostic Services, which is responsible for carrying out the rodent sentinel program, providing clinical and research diagnostic services, such as hematology, clinical chemistry, and microbiology, and providing anatomic pathology and histopathology services. *PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* · Directs the operations of the DCM Diagnostic lab, including supervision of four laboratory technicians, and support of export, import, and quarantine services for rodents. · Consults with investigators regarding animal models, including spontaneous health problems, phenotyping, and, design, conduct and interpretation of pathology endpoints for animal model development. · Provides veterinary medical care to research animals. · Serves as responsible for regulatory compliance, protocol review and IACUC participation. · Performs other duties as assigned. *REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS* · DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA Council on Education accredited veterinary college or school. · Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine(ACLAM) or be board-eligible and have an equivalent five years of experience *PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS* · Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine(ACLAM). · Three to ten years of relevant experience in a research setting. · Proficient computer skills. · Eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Missouri. · Accreditation by the USDA. · Broad knowledge of laboratory animal health/medicine, diagnostics, pathology, treatment, surgical procedures, and clinical care of a wide variety of research animal species. · Anatomic pathology skills sufficient to conduct gross and histopathological exams of a wide variety of research animals. · Demonstrated decision making skills with the ability to work meeting goals and deadlines. · Ability to work collaboratively with principal investigators, research staff, veterinary staff, veterinary technicians and husbandry staff. · Strong knowledge of all applicable federal regulations, standards, and guidelines for all vertebrate animals used in teaching and research, including familiarity with AAALAC-International accreditation standards, as demonstrated in work history and credentials · Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication and organization skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the DCM and research staff. · Proficiency, knowledge and experience with computers and Microsoft Office Suite tools, including Outlook, Excel, Access, etc *Pre-employment Screening:* All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. Current employees applying for a new position within the university may be subject to this requirement. The screenings will include a criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening *Benefits: *This position is eligible for full-time benefits. See job posting for details. *EOE Statement:* Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. About St. Louis: Situated at the confluence of two great North American rivers — the Mississippi and the Missouri — the St. Louis region has been a favored destination since Lewis and Clark began their historic westward "Corps of Discovery" from the City in 1804. Consistently ranked among the nation's most affordable and best places to live and raise a family, the St. Louis region offers many opportunities to watch or participate in a wide range of sports, recreational activities, and cultural events. Today, the pioneers of St. Louis are the engineers, scientists, business leaders, educators, artists, and other innovative and creative professionals who are working at the forefront of a multitude of fields and endeavors. Thanks in large part to Washington University, other regional universities, and key Fortune 500 corporations, St. Louis has become a national hub for important research and business development, especially in the fields of biotechnology and plant science. Washington University is a sponsor institution of the Cortex District, the Midwest’s premier innovation hub of bioscience and technology research, development, and commercialization, serving as the anchor of St. Louis’ growing ecosystem for innovative startup programs and established companies. Since its founding in 2002, $500 million has been invested in developing the district and another $2 billion has been committed to its full build out. Once complete, Cortex will offer 4 million square feet of facilities.

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A special Valentine's day book offer from The Foundation!
by Bruce Williams Feb. 10, 2021

Feb. 10, 2021

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One week left to sign up for next Tuesday's virtual day-seminar on Bovine Viral Diarrhea!
by Bruce Williams Feb. 9, 2021

Feb. 9, 2021

It's a disease that continues to be of major import to all forms of bovine practice, and whose epidemiology, pathogenesis, treatment and prevention continues to evolve rapidly over time. You don't want to miss this seminar! Full day webinar Registration fee: $50 USD Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z0x9ukUkTeOFNWv8Vvmx8g?fbclid=I… 7-9 am**: Bovine viral diarrhea virus. Frank van der Meer, University of Calgary 9-9:30 am: Break 9:30-10:30 am: Clinical aspect of bovine viral diarrhea. Eugene Janzen, University of Calgary 10:30-11:30 am: Pathology of bovine viral diarrhea. Part 1. Ted Clark, University of Calgary 11:30-12:30 pm: Long break 12:30-1:30 pm: Pathology of bovine viral diarrhea. Part 2. Ted Clark, University of Calgary 1:30-2:30 pm: Control of bovine viral diarrhea. Part 1. Paul Walz, Auburn University 2:30-3 pm: Break 3-4 pm: Control of bovine viral diarrhea. Part 2. Paul Walz, Auburn University 4-5 pm: General discussion. Frank van der Meer, Eugene Janzen, Ted Clark, Paul Walz Learning objectives: Frank van der Meer: What is Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus and how does it behave in its natural hosts What is the clinical presentation of BVD and discuss the diagnostic options What is the current status of BVDV eradication and what are the opportunities for North America Ted Clark: Learning objectives for my presentation on the pathologic findings of BVD: 1. Recognizing the lesions of primarily transient infections utilizing good herd histories, gross lesions and selection of tissues for histopathology and immunohistochemistry (IHC). 2. Stressing the importance of IHC relative to the histopathologic lesions to gain confidence in your final diagnosis and / or comments in your final reports. 3. If present, vasculitis and perivasculitis in select tissues are hallmark features of transient BVD infections, at least in beef feedlot cattle of Western Canada. Paul H. Walz At the completion of this program, the learner will be able to: 1. Identify optimal testing methods for BVDV persistent infection and interpret test results. 2. Explain the merits of modified-live and killed viral vaccines in BVDV control and determine where these vaccines can provide the optimal response. 3. Discuss biocontainment and biosecurity principles as they relate to disease and infection control for BVDV. *-This seminar is preapproved by the ACVP Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Committee for 4 credits -This program has been approved for 8 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. **: all times in PST

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Davis Thompson Foundation Newsletter -February 2021 issue
by Francisco A. Uzal Feb. 2, 2021

Feb. 2, 2021

Dear all Welcome to the February issue of the Davis-Thompson Foundation newsletter, with the compliments of our great managing editors: Stephanie Shrader and Javier Asin. In this issue of the newsletter, you will find a heartfelt welcome to our incoming President, Dr Jey Koehler. Jey will take over her role as president officially on March 2001, but she is, and has been for a while, already hard at work helping with countless activities in the Foundation. While COVID vaccination is starting everywhere, and we hope that we can go back to offering at least some of our teaching activities on a face-to-face mode, we are still planning and offering our regular virtual activities. In this issue, you will also find the Foundation's new calendar for the first semester of 2021 (and a bit more). As always, our courses and seminars are reaching thousands of colleagues around the world, and they come at no cost or low cost and with great CE credits. Our General Pathology Review Course is been given this week to an unusually large audience by an outstanding group of organizers and faculty. If you missed it this week, you can always watch, for a reduced fee, the rebroadcasted version for several weeks to come. Looking forward to seeing you at one or more of our upcoming seminars. Paco Uzal Davis/Thompson Foundation CEO Francisco A. Uzal, DVM, MSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVP Professor of Veterinary Diagnostic Pathology Branch Chief California Animal Health and Food Safety Lab School of Veterinary Medicine University of California, Davis 105 W Central Ave. San Bernardino, CA 92408 Ph 909-383-4287 Fax 909-884-5980 E-mail fauzal(a)ucdavis.edu<mailto:fauzal@ucdavis.edu>

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Diagnostic Exercise #159 January AS 2021
by claudio barros Feb. 1, 2021

Feb. 1, 2021

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Diagnostic Exercise #159 February QS 2021
by claudio barros Feb. 1, 2021

Feb. 1, 2021

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Seats still available for next Friday and Saturday's Northeast Vet Path Conference!
by Bruce Williams Jan. 29, 2021

Jan. 29, 2021

Looking for a great, informal, and RELAXING way to pick up some CE next week (and the next week's Gen Path Review course is just too much, too fast?) How about next week's rescheduled 2020 Northeast Veterinary Pathology Conference on Friday and Saturday? - 24 case presentations and a three-hour keynote lecture by UC Davis' Dr. Brian Murphy on "Diagnosing Odontogenic Neoplasia - a Pragmatic Approach". Seats are still available for this and you get 16 hours of RACE-accredited CE while kicking back and enjoying a lot of diverse cases (with a focuson , but not limited to, oral and musculoskeletal pathology). It's fun, it's easy, and only $50 for a screen-side seat access to the virtual slides and cases on the Foundation's super-secret slide server! Slide seminars are the best! Registration: https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/2020nevpc <https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/2020nevpc?fbclid=IwAR2CeTyF4qPCx…> TIMES: Friday, February 5, 9am to 5pm EST Saturday, February 6, 9:30am to 11:00am EST Cost: $50 USD 16 Hours RACE-Accredited CE Case presentations with emphasis on oral and maxillofacial/musculoskeletal cases. Special Guest Lecturer: Brian Murphy, DVM, Ph.D, DACVP Case Presentations Slots are now full! Participants are welcome. All participants will receive a link (via email) for the Zoom-based meeting (as well as links to the online slides) in the days preceding the event. [image: NeVPC 2021.jpg]

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Gen Path Review Course only a week away!
by Bruce Williams Jan. 25, 2021

Jan. 25, 2021

Well, you've procrastinated long enough - we are down to only 15 seats left on the LIVE (interact with the faculty and students!) version. Don't miss out! General Pathology Review course February 1-6 (LIMITED SPOTS TO ONLY 100, GUARANTEE YOURS!) Course directors: Patricia Pesavento Jose G Vilches-Moure Faculty: J. Stanton E. Ball K. Sakamoto P. Pesavento J. Vilches Moure J. Nunes D. Imai K. Woolard M. Camus Topics: Cell adaptations, injury, and death; Tissue repair; Inflammation; Hemodynamics; Diagnostic tests; Microbial Pathogenesis; Immunity; Neoplasia; Mock exams (ONLY FOR LIVE COURSE) Registration: https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/genpath2021 <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdavisthompsonfoundation.regfox…> Feb 1-6 Live course: $ 250 (limited to 100 people) Feb 10-Mar 20 Re-broadcasting: $ 100 (available through the end of ACVP Phase I examination) Attendees of the LIVE version will have access to rebroadcast materials as well. Links to both the live version and the rebroadcast version (which will be rebroadcast on the Foundation's YouTube channel through the completion of the testing period of the ACVP's Phase 1 examination) will be sent to registrants in advance of the start dates. 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.

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Davis-Thompson Foundation February webinar agenda
by Rafaela De Negri Jan. 21, 2021

Jan. 21, 2021

Dear colleagues, February will start with a very busy week followed by our regular schedule of webinars, but before we get into that, here is some information you need to know. *News and housekeeping::* - On our registration webpage, you will note that we are now asking for your license state/providence and license number if applicable. This information will be submitted to RACE as requested after the meeting, in order to validate our programs and your continuing education. RACE also recommends that you register for a free account at https://cebroker.com/ so your state board can track your attendance. - This month we will start our *membership drive*. Stay tuned for an upcoming email with additional information. Meanwhile, if you agree that we bring you valuable information, please consider renewing or starting a membership. Members receive many benefits, some of which you can find listed via link: https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/individual-membership - There is always the option to make a *donation* to the foundation here: https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/donation - *Joining a webinar.* Please remember that you need to register for a webinar with the same email that you are registered on Zoom. You will not need a passcode to get in a webinar. For a step by step instructions please see the info chart in the attachments. If you don't know how to log into your zoom account, follow this video tutorial: https://youtu.be/N54rrH4HU5o *Schedule:* - *Feb 1-6.* *General Pathology Review Course.* Up to 100 participants will be able to enjoy the live sessions and mock exams from Feb 1-6, and will have access to the recorded sessions until March, 21, 2021. The cost is $250 USD. Only a few spots remain. Register today! Also available for an unlimited number of registrants for a discounted price ($100 USD), is the option to watch the recorded lectures only (no mock exam). Live and rebroadcast options will provide 32 hours of RACE-accredited CE. To see the full schedule and list of presenters, please refer to the attachments. Topics included: cell adaptations, injury, and death; Tissue repair; Inflammation; Hemodynamics; Diagnostic tests; Microbial Pathogenesis; Immunity; Neoplasia. Registration: https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/genpath2021 - *Feb 5-6. Northeast Veterinary Pathology Conference.* Friday, February 5, 9am to 5pm EST and Saturday, February 6, 9:30am to 11:00am EST The rescheduled "2020 Northeast Veterinary Pathology Conference" is now happening Feb 5-6, 2021. Case presentations have emphasis on oral & maxillofacial/musculoskeletal cases. Special Guest Lecturer is Dr. Brian Murphy, DVM, Ph.D, DACVP Case Presentations Slots are now full but participants are welcomed. All participants will receive a link to the online slides before the event. Registration: https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/2020nevpc <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/202…> Cost: $50 USD 16 Hours RACE-Accredited CE *Free Friday Webinars (9-10:30 am (PST):* - *Feb 5. Diagnostic series: Deductive logic and pathological diagnosis, part 2*. This is the second portion of the highly praised presentation from Dr. Roger Kelly from October 23, 2020. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U6Q5U2kWSdSpFtOyVdVWlQ?fbclid=I… - *Feb 12. Diagnostic poultry pathology: from the necropsy room to the microscope, part 2.* The much requested second portion of Dr. Tahseen Aziz lecture from October 2, 2020. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z1jvah5cTwyb92iG-2HuKw?fbclid=I… - *Feb 19. Dr. Angela Arenas-Gamboa "Brucellosis a neglected or re-emerging disease"* Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XOm84sJiQeCqr5o7_FxGXQ?fbclid=I… - *Feb 26. Dr. Jennifer Brazzell, "Diagnostic series: Test your Hematology IQ"* Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Lb8rJ_HTTHauDyxlqwuZEA?fbclid=I… *Full day webinars (Tuesday, 7am-5pm PST):* - *Feb 16. Bovine viral diarrhea. * Presented by Drs. Frank van der Meer, Eugene Janzen, Ted Clark and Paul Walz. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z0x9ukUkTeOFNWv8Vvmx8g?fbclid=I… Cost: $50 USD - *Feb 23. Coral diseases*. Presented by Drs. Thierry Work, Esther C. Peters , Matti Kiupel, Aine Campbell Hawthorn, Michelle Dennis and Jan Landsberg. This webinar is a part of a special series the Davis-Thompson foundation is promoting on pathology related topics with environmental impact. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JYkZrVM7QsSW-nKwvHXOVg?fbclid=I… Cost: Free *International webinars:* - Australian webinar series. *USA: Feb 19. 4-6pm (PST)* *AUS: Feb 20. 8am AWST), 10am (AEST), 11am (AEDT)* Equine reproductive pathology: Failure of pregnancy. With Dr. Rob Foster. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8giIt8GFR9WqZnDigwf4Rw - Spanish webinar series. *Feb 11. 8am (PST). Introducción a la dermatopatología y reconocimiento de patrones histopatológicos* con el Dr Joaquin Ortega. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3mi8Ca6SRtGDRgnJh4CD0A ***These series are presented in Spanish. You can also find our webinar schedule via: - *Google calendar*: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/1?cid=Y19mdWQ2c3Y4aG5qa3ExODRtdXByMG… - *Facebook*: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CLDavisFoundation/ - *Instagram*: https://www.instagram.com/davisthompsonfdn/?hl=en (or @davisthompsonfdn) Rebroadcasts, when available, can be found on Facebook and YouTube *YouTube*: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGM1s5wysXq-HGLAyZzClQ Send us your *suggestions*: To make your experience as personal as possible, we've created a place where you can communicate your suggestions for future topics directly to our team. Suggestions are periodically analyzed by our volunteers and top requests are pursued for future webinars. Make as many suggestions as you want, please keep it as succinct and possible via this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DTFFuturetopics You will be able to visualize all suggestions in real time through the link below https://www.surveymonkey.com/stories/SM-B7D6V93Y/ If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind regards, -- Rafaela De Negri, DVM, MSc Veterinary Pathologist/Assistant Professor Murray State University Breathitt Veterinary Center

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There MUST be a great seminar for you in the next 3 weeks!
by Bruce Williams Jan. 17, 2021

Jan. 17, 2021

The next 3 weeks will have three very different and very popular all day (or two-day) seminars all with RACE-accredited CE. On 26 January, we have a fantastic wide-ranging seminar on Toxicologic Pathology which will cover everything from basic principles of toxicology, environmental toxicologic pathology, techniques beeyond morphology used in pharma, and an introduction to the food safety and drug development process. There is something here for everyone thinking about, starting in, or with years of experience in toxicologic pathology. Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h6NYMva1TvCQH7WM6MCMyQ Cost: $50 USD 8 Hours RACE-Accredited CE On Feb 1-6, we have our annual General Pathology Review Course . Attendees will have TWO options for 2021 - attend the live broadcasts, interact with the instructors, and participate in the panel discussions, or view lecture rebroadcasts for a limited period following the course. Both options come with course materials and RACE credits. Interactive participation in the live broadcast is strongly recommended for those taking the ACVP phase 1 certification examination, and seating is limited to 100 to ensure a beneficial experience, while the rebroadcasted lectures will be sufficient for those who are looking for general knowledge, a refresher, or for whom the time zone (Pacific Standard Time) poes an insurmountable problem. Register at: https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/genpath2021 <https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/genpath2021?fbclid=IwAR0WP_R449h…> Live version: $250 Rebroadcast: $100 And finally on 5-6 February, the rescheduled "2020 Northeast Veterinary Pathology Conference" will be happening VIRTUALLY! (We have to get it done, because the 2021 is in the planning stages!) A very informal one and a half-day session, we have Dr., Brian Murphy as our keynote speaker on Oral and Maxillofacial pathology and then a slate of 24 brief case presentations focusing on similar issues (since we have the expert in the house!) It's a GREAT way to see a range of interesting cases, some classic and some unique! Registration: https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/2020nevpc <https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/2020nevpc?fbclid=IwAR3q8rjCtt8fr…> TIMES: Friday, February 5, 9am to 5pm EST Saturday, February 6, 9:30am to 11:00am EST Cost: $50 USD 16 Hours RACE-Accredited CE

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LCPG Diagnostic Exercise #157, AS, 2021
by claudio barros Jan. 15, 2021

Jan. 15, 2021

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Diagnostic Exercise #158 Question Sheet
by claudio barros Jan. 15, 2021

Jan. 15, 2021

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Black Voices In Pathology - this Friday - there will be no rebroadcast
by Bruce Williams Jan. 4, 2021

Jan. 4, 2021

If you were planning to catch the rebroadcast of this week's Black Voices in Pathology: A Panel Discussion on Diversity and Inclusion, you'd better clear your schedule for Friday, January 8 from 12P-2P EST. At the request of some of our speakers, in order to promote candor, frankness, and universal and whole-hearted participation in the discussion, WE WILL NOT BE RECORDING THIS SEMINAR. So sign up (URL below), juggle your schedule, drink some coffee, and be there!!! And of course, you will receive CE for this like for all other Foundation webinars. Sign up here, and we will see you on Friday! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Lvb_l0dSSgKmt8rpYyh6bw

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Day Seminar on Toxicologic Pathology, Tuesday 26 January
by Bruce Williams Jan. 4, 2021

Jan. 4, 2021

Did you know that over 65% of pathologists will end up working in some form of toxicologic pathology - pharma or CRO? And which of us in diagnostic pathology do not field potential toxicology cases at every turn. We have assembled a full day of some of our best and most experienced speakers in various areas of tox path - from basic principles of toxicologic pathology, to environmental pathology, to an introduction to regulatory pathology - topics that will bring new knowledge to those looking to enter the field as well as experienced toxicologic pathologists. This webinar has a new format with a town hall session at the end where speakers will answer pre-submitted questions from registered participants.. All this and 8 hours of RACE-accredited CE for only $50. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h6NYMva1TvCQH7WM6MCMyQ · 7:00-8:30 am: “Pathology in Pharma: morphology and beyond” with Dr. Hibret Adissu, Covance Laboratories Inc. · 8:30-10:00 am: “Basic toxicology principles” with Dr. Brad Bolon, GEMpath, Inc., · 10:30-11:30 am: “Perspectives on regulatory toxicology studies for the toxicologic pathologist” with Dr. Deepa Rao, Tox Path Specialists, a Stage Bio Company · 12:30-1:30 pm: “Drug modalities” with Dr. David Hutto, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Learning objectives: · 1:30-2:30 pm: Target animal safety, general toxicology for human food safety, and user safety/genotoxicity. Denise Schwahn, Zoetis · 3:00-4:00 pm: “Environmental toxicologic pathology” with Dr. Jeff Wolf, Experimental Pathology Laboratories, Inc., Sterling, Virginia · 4:00-5:00 pm: Town hall discussion. All speakers Please, submit a list of topics of interest or specific questions related to toxicologic pathology for inclusion in the town hall discussion via Survey Monkey link provided via the registration website.

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Update on the Joint Pathology Center's VSPO and WSC virtual slides
by Bruce Williams Jan. 2, 2021

Jan. 2, 2021

Information from the Joint Pathology Center: The JPC IT department is working on replacing the old Flash-containing Aperio Imagescope with an upgraded product which is not based on Flash (Leica's Eslide). At this juncture, not all slides are back online, and it may be a long slog as each case at this point has to be updated manually in the database. We have identified the urinary system (currently the system being reviewing int he JPC curriculum) and this year's WSC as the priorities, and other systems and years of WSC will follow. In addition, the current configuration requires a username ("guest") to enter, but leave the password blank. Our IT staff is currently working in this issue and we will provide periodic updates. b

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Sorry for the repetitive Foundation emails!
by Bruce Williams Jan. 1, 2021

Jan. 1, 2021

We had a glitch with the listserv over the last several days (everything was disappearing without a trace), and had to go to the codewriters for the solution. "Oh yeah, we know what the problem is, and it should be fixed now." (Thanks guys!) Well, all of the backed up emails appear to be coming through now (you may make whatever analogy you like - you are all vets!) While I like to think that my emails are worth reading over and over - I will certainly understand deleting all but one copy! Bruce

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Davis Thompson Foundation Newsletter -January 2021 issue
by Francisco A. Uzal Jan. 1, 2021

Jan. 1, 2021

Dear all Happy New year and welcome to the January issue of the Davis-Thompson Foundation newsletter, put together by our great managing editors: Stephanie Shrader and Javier Asin. Thank you! As we enter 2021, I want to start by thanking you our speakers, moderators, committee members and everybody that in one way or another contributed to the teaching activities of the Foundation, for your hard work and generous donations of time and resources. We couldn't have done it without your commitment and dedication. This issue of the newsletter includes an emotional farewell to Dr. Linda Kassebaum Johnson, who passed away recently. She was one of our previous Board members, a member of our Faculty, and one of our greatest champions and most ardent supporters of the Foundation. Linda: you will be missed! In this issue you will find the Foundation's calendar for the first semester of 2021, which is already full with an an amazing variety of educational activities for a most diverse audience, in several different languages (English, Portuguese and Spanish). We are also offering some of our seminars time-zone friendly for many countries around the world. All our educational offerings come at no cost or low cost and with great CE credits, and are also announced in social media (Facebook, Instagram and YouTube) where you can find details about our seminars and also watch most of our past-seminars. Last but no least: In January and February, we are offering two free day-long seminars, on Diseases of honeybees and Diseases of coral, respectively. Both seminars will provide RACE and MOC credits, which are offered to our participants at no cost. Enjoy! Looking forward to seeing you at one or more of our upcoming seminars. Paco Uzal Davis/Thompson Foundation CEO Francisco A. Uzal, DVM, MSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVP Professor of Veterinary Diagnostic Pathology Branch Chief California Animal Health and Food Safety Lab School of Veterinary Medicine University of California, Davis 105 W Central Ave. San Bernardino, CA 92408 Ph 909-383-4287 Fax 909-884-5980 E-mail fauzal(a)ucdavis.edu<mailto:fauzal@ucdavis.edu>

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Davis Thompson Foundation Newsletter -January 2021 issue
by Francisco A. Uzal Jan. 1, 2021

Jan. 1, 2021

Dear all Happy New year and welcome to the January issue of the Davis-Thompson Foundation newsletter, put together by our great managing editors: Stephanie Shrader and Javier Asin. Thank you! As we enter 2021, I want to start by thanking you our speakers, moderators, committee members and everybody that in one way or another contributed to the teaching activities of the Foundation, for your hard work and generous donations of time and resources. We couldn't have done it without your commitment and dedication. This issue of the newsletter includes an emotional farewell to Dr. Linda Kassebaum Johnson, who passed away recently. She was one of our previous Board members, a member of our Faculty, and one of our greatest champions and most ardent supporters of the Foundation. Linda: you will be missed! In this issue you will find the Foundation's calendar for the first semester of 2021, which is already full with an an amazing variety of educational activities for a most diverse audience, in several different languages (English, Portuguese and Spanish). We are also offering some of our seminars time-zone friendly for many countries around the world. All our educational offerings come at no cost or low cost and with great CE credits, and are also announced in social media (Facebook, Instagram and YouTube) where you can find details about our seminars and also watch most of our past-seminars. Last but no least: In January and February, we are offering two free day-long seminars, on Diseases of honeybees and Diseases of coral, respectively. Both seminars will provide RACE and MOC credits, which are offered to our participants at no cost. Enjoy! Looking forward to seeing you at one or more of our upcoming seminars. Paco Uzal Davis/Thompson Foundation CEO Francisco A. Uzal, DVM, MSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVP Professor of Veterinary Diagnostic Pathology Branch Chief California Animal Health and Food Safety Lab School of Veterinary Medicine University of California, Davis 105 W Central Ave. San Bernardino, CA 92408 Ph 909-383-4287 Fax 909-884-5980 E-mail fauzal(a)ucdavis.edu<mailto:fauzal@ucdavis.edu>

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The Foundation CARES!!!
by Bruce Williams Jan. 1, 2021

Jan. 1, 2021

In the next two months, the Davis-Thompson Foundation will provide over 25 hours of tuition-free RACE accredited CE for veterinarians, pathologists, and our colleagues in related disciplines. But what we are even more excited about are the subjects of these free programs in January and February, addressing a range of environmental and social issues that we feel very strongly about - so strongly that we are offering free seats and free CE to anyone who is interested, be they veterinarian, scientist, or other.. On 8 January, join us for a 2+ hour discussion on diversity and inclusion in our second installment of *Black Voices in Pathology* (and look forward to additional interactive programs addressing the personal journeys and issues of other minority groups in coming months). On 12 January - join us for a full day of FREE CE on *Honeybee Diseases* - as we try to raise awareness (and share knowledge) of this environmental crisis that looms in front of all of us... On 23 February, we are proud to announce a full day on *Coral Diseases - * one of the first workshops of its kind and a subject that should be of interest to all of us. These free seminars are in addition to our Free Friday Seminars and free Spanish-language and Australian Seminar series which will also kick off in January. Yes, your Foundation truly CARES - we care about your education, about the world we live in and the people we share it with. Be part of the veterinary community AND the Foundation community, and join us in upcoming months as we kick off an exciting and invigorating slate of new educational programs. Sincerely, Bruce Williams, DVM CFO, Davis-Thompson Foundation P.S. Even if you don't make the seminars, enjoy the beautiful flyers from our artist/pathologist in residence, Dr. Jeann Leal!

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The Foundation CARES
by Bruce Williams Jan. 1, 2021

Jan. 1, 2021

In the next two months, the Davis-Thompson Foundation will provide over 25 hours of tuition-free RACE accredited CE for veterinarians, pathologists, and our colleagues in related disciplines. But what we are even more excited about are the subjects of these free programs in January and February, addressing a range of environmental and social issues that we feel very strongly about - so strongly that we are offering free seats and free CE to anyone who is interested, be they veterinarian, scientist, or other.. On 8 January, join us for a 2+ hour discussion on diversity and inclusion in our second installment of *Black Voices in Pathology* (and look forward to additional interactive programs addressing the personal journeys and issues of other minority groups in coming months). On 12 January - join us for a full day of FREE CE on *Honeybee Diseases* - as we try to raise awareness (and share knowledge) of this environmental crisis that looms in front of all of us... On 23 February, we are proud to announce a full day on *Coral Diseases - * one of the first workshops of its kind and a subject that should be of interest to all of us. These free seminars are in addition to our Free Friday Seminars and free Spanish-language and Australian Seminar series which will also kick off in January. Yes, your Foundation truly CARES - we care about your education, about the world we live in and the people we share it with. Be part of the veterinary community AND the Foundation community, and join us in upcoming months as we kick off an exciting and invigorating slate of new educational programs. Sincerely, Bruce Williams, DVM CFO, Davis-Thompson Foundation P.S. Even if you don't make the seminars, enjoy the beautiful flyers from our artist/pathologist in residence, Dr. Jeann Leal!

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The Foundation CARES!
by Bruce Williams Jan. 1, 2021

Jan. 1, 2021

i n the next two months, the Davis-Thompson Foundation will provide over 25 hours of tuition-free RACE accredited CE for veterinarians, pathologists, and our colleagues in related disciplines. But what we are even more excited about are the subjects of these free programs in January and February, addressing a range of environmental and social issues that we feel very strongly about - so strongly that we are offering free seats and free CE to anyone who is interested, be they veterinarian, scientist, or other.. On 8 January, join us for a 2+ hour discussion on diversity and inclusion in our second installment of *Black Voices in Pathology* (and look forward to additional interactive programs addressing the personal journeys and issues of other minority groups in coming months). On 12 January - join us for a full day of FREE CE on *Honeybee Diseases* - as we try to raise awareness (and share knowledge) of this environmental crisis that looms in front of all of us... On 23 February, we are proud to announce a full day on *Coral Diseases - * one of the first workshops of its kind and a subject that should be of interest to all of us. These free seminars are in addition to our Free Friday Seminars and free Spanish-language and Australian Seminar series which will also kick off in January. Yes, your Foundation truly CARES - we care about your education, about the world we live in and the people we share it with. Be part of the veterinary community AND the Foundation community, and join us in upcoming months as we kick off an exciting and invigorating slate of new educational programs. Sincerely, Bruce Williams, DVM CFO, Davis-Thompson Foundation P.S. Even if you don't make the seminars, enjoy the beautiful flyers from our artist/pathologist in residence, Dr. Jeann Leal!

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The Foundation CARES! Seminar on Coral Disease - Tuesday 23 February
by Bruce Williams Jan. 1, 2021

Jan. 1, 2021

As further proof that the Foundation cares about the world we share, we are excited to announce another FREE full-day seminar with 8 hours of RACE credits on Coral Diseases - 23 February 2021 from 7AM-5PM Pacific Standard time. Possibly the first full-day workshop targeting pathologists and scientists in related specialties - join us for a day of anatomy, biology, and the disease processes affecting this barometer species of the ocean's (and the world's) health. To register for this course and your free 8 hours of CE, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JYkZrVM7QsSW-nKwvHXOVg

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The Foundation CARES....
by Bruce Williams Jan. 1, 2021

Jan. 1, 2021

In the next two months, the Davis-Thompson Foundation will provide over 25 hours of tuition-free RACE accredited CE for veterinarians, pathologists, and our colleagues in related disciplines. But what we are even more excited about are the subjects of these free programs in January and February, addressing a range of environmental and social issues that we feel very strongly about - so strongly that we are offering free seats and free CE to anyone who is interested, be they veterinarian, scientist, or other.. On 8 January, join us for a 2+ hour discussion on diversity and inclusion in our second installment of *Black Voices in Pathology* (and look forward to additional interactive programs addressing the personal journeys and issues of other minority groups in coming months). On 12 January - join us for a full day of FREE CE on *Honeybee Diseases* - as we try to raise awareness (and share knowledge) of this environmental crisis that looms in front of all of us... On 23 February, we are proud to announce a full day on *Coral Diseases - * one of the first workshops of its kind and a subject that should be of interest to all of us. These free seminars are in addition to our Free Friday Seminars and free Spanish-language and Australian Seminar series which will also kick off in January. Yes, your Foundation truly CARES - we care about your education, about the world we live in and the people we share it with. Be part of the veterinary community AND the Foundation community, and join us in upcoming months as we kick off an exciting and invigorating slate of new educational programs. Sincerely, Bruce Williams, DVM CFO, Davis-Thompson Foundation P.S. Even if you don't make the seminars, enjoy the beautiful flyers from our artist/pathologist in residence, Dr. Jeann Leal!

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LCPG Diagnostic Exercise #157 Question Sheet
by claudio barros Jan. 1, 2021

Jan. 1, 2021

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Diagnostic Exercise #156 - Answer Sheet
by claudio barros Jan. 1, 2021

Jan. 1, 2021

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Dr. Linda Kassebaum Johnson (1958-2020)
by Bruce Williams Dec. 29, 2020

Dec. 29, 2020

It is with an incredibly heavy heart that we announce the passing of one of our previous Board members, a member of our Faculty (speaking most recently only four years ago at the Gross Course at Kansas State University), and one of our greatest champions and most ardent supporters, Dr. Linda Kassebaum Johnson. As one who had the incredible luck to work with her early in our careers at the Armed Forces of Pathology, and then for many years later with the (then) C.L. Davis Foundation, she will forever live in my fondest memories. No one who knew her would forget so many things about her - the constant twinkle in her eye, her ever-present smile, or the way all conversation in the room would stop when she would speak in her very soft-spoken way,. Linda never failed to bring out our better angels, and I, like so many others I am sure, walked away from our every encounter resolved to be a better person. Her passing once again reveals the cruelty of the year, and the randomness of the universe, and we are all lessened by the lack of her company. "Death, be not proud, though some have called thee mghty and dreadful, for thou art not so; For those whom thou think'st thou dost overthrow die not." ....*John Donne* Linda, we will miss you and always will remember you. bhw [image: 133310934_10159396028932873_7047909159132195753_o.jpg] DR. LINDA JOHNSON 1958-2020 Linda Josephine Kassebaum Johnson, daughter of John Philip Kassebaum and former Kansas Sen. Nancy Landon Kassebaum, died early on Sunday morning from the effects of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy at her home in Buena Vista, Colorado. She was born in Wichita, Kansas in 1958 and was a graduate of Holton-Arms School, Kansas State University (B.S., D.V.M. *1979*, M.Sc.), and The Johns Hopkins University (1987-1990 post doc/residency and M.P.H.). While always a mother first to her children, Linda had a life-long passion for veterinary medicine and comparative pathology. After earning her D.V.M., Linda joined the Peace Corps as a veterinarian, and was stationed in Togo, where she met her former husband, Maurice Johnson. Her career included the position as Chief Pathologist for the Registry of Comparative Pathology (1991-1995) at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology in Washington DC where she wrote and edited many publications, facilitated research, and coordinated symposia related to comparative pathology. Her leadership managing the Registry contributed significantly to the elucidation of a number of animal models of human disease, ensured the preservation of pathologic material from many species of exotic animals, and resulted in the archival of invaluable reference material related to comparative medicine. From 1996-98 Linda was an Assistant Clinical Professor of Comparative Pathology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and from 2001 to 2003 at Yale University Division of Comparative Medicine. In 2003 she moved with her family to England where she was a consultant pathologist with the Veterinary Laboratories Agency in Weybridge, England; returning to the US and the Yale University Division of Comparative Pathology in 2008. In 2009 Linda joined the Tri-Institutional Laboratory of Comparative Pathology (MSKCC/Cornell and Rockefeller), Center of Comparative Medicine and Pathology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Manhattan, NY. She was associated with the Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and was Chief Anatomic Pathologist at the Weill Cornell Medical College. In this position, she was responsible for the Genetically Modified Animal Phenotyping Service where she provided phenotyping assessment for potential animal models of human disease and anatomic and clinical pathology assessment for safety and biologic studies required for FDA submission. In October 2011 Linda took a position in Australia as the Head of Anatomy and Pathology at the James Cook University Veterinary School in Townsville, Queensland, Australia where she oversaw the departments of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Comparative Anatomy, Histology and Pathology as well as supervised the services of the university diagnostic laboratory and provided guidance to research students. Here she identified and initiated scientific collaborations with university researchers. Her collaborations included work in C57BL/6 mice deficient in MyD8 developing *E. coli* peritonitis and investigation of gill aneurysms in reef-caught Damselfish related to chronically elevated water temperature. After returning to the States she accepted a position in 2015 developing the Comparative Medicine and Pathology group at the Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Colorado-Denver. She retired from there when her disease progressed. She was a member of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, American Veterinary Medical Association, Kansas Veterinary Medical Association, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists and was on the Board of Directors of the C.L. Davis and S.W. Thompson DVM Foundation for Comparative and Veterinary Pathology. Over her career, Linda co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed scientific articles, served on the editorial board for several journals, and received the KSU College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Recognition Award. She was highly respected by her colleagues in veterinary medicine and pathology for her professional skills, character and contributions. She was also a warm and compassionate friend., and few who knew her were not touched by the twinkle in her eye, her constant smile, and even fewer left her presence without an involuntary resolve to be a better person moving forward. Linda loved spending time with her family, but was never far from an animal, whether it be a dog, cat, or a tree kangaroo. She loved to watch the Palm Cockatoos by her office in Australia. Unsurprisingly, she was a volunteer at the Denver Zoo. She also enjoyed rooting for Arsenal F.C., bird watching, travel, and adventure (as long as an animal was involved). She is survived by her mother, two brothers, Bill and John, three children, Kristian, Margot, and Elsa, as well as a large family including step-siblings and cousins, nephews and nieces. A private funeral will be held in Kansas. In lieu of flowers, a memorial for Linda has been established at the Kansas State University Foundation to support veterinary students. Contributions may be sent to: KSU Foundation, 1800 Kimball Ave., Ste 200, Manhattan, KS 66502, please indicate fund M47334. To make a gift online, go to www.ksufoundation.org/give/memorials <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ksufoundation.org%2Fgive%2…> .

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