04-23-12
April 23, 2012
CVM NewsCalendar is a biweekly newsletter for faculty, staff, and students of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Please submit news and calendar items to Sue Kirchoff, editor, at kirchoff@umn.edu by noon the Friday before publication.
In this issue - College news
- Veterinary Medical Center to offer new treatment for cancer
- It's National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week
- A one-year anniversary for Duke
- One Health Partnerships Workshop is May 2; register before Wednesday to save
- Blood drive planned for April 27
- Education Day is May 30
- U of M Libraries offer new electronic resource
- Research news
- Research retreat set for May 22
- New project explores MRSA colonization and infection in swine veterinarians
- In the news
- Representatives of Raptor Center interviewed about bald eagles, peregrine falcons, and more
- Calendar
- Clinical Investigation Center
- Need a home
- Beulah, a spayed female cat
- Micetro, a feline blood donor
- Links
Veterinary Medical Center to offer new treatment for cancer
The Veterinary Medical Center will soon offer microwave ablation as another option for treating certain types of cancer in small and large animals. Microwave ablation uses a very thin microwave antenna, placed within the tumor using imaging guidance, to generate localized heat sufficient to kill cancerous cells. In humans, state-of-the-art thermal ablation therapy has shown promise in the treatment of single and multi-focal malignancies of the liver, lung, kidneys, prostate, and bone—cancers that are often difficult or impossible to treat with other modalities. This capability was made possible, in part, through a research grant attained by Dr. Chris Ober in Medical Imaging, in addition to other resources at the College. The unit is portable and will be available for use at the Piper Clinic as well as in the Small and Large Animal Hospitals. It's National Medical Laboratory Professionals WeekThe Clinical Pathology Lab is offering tours, a medallion hunt, and more in celebration of National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week April 22-28. The week is an annual celebration of the more than 300,000 medical laboratory professionals and pathologists who play a vital role in every aspect of health care, performing and interpreting more than 10 billion laboratory tests in the U.S. every year. To take part in the medallion hunt, look for clues across from the lab receiving window. Daily "microscopic challenges" will also be offered, as will a "guess-the-number-of-tube-caps" game, with prizes to be awarded to the winners. On Thursday, April 26, the lab will provide tours at 7:30 a.m., 7:45 a.m.. 3:00 p.m., 3:15 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. starting near the cytology room, with snacks provided after the tour.
A one-year anniversary for Duke
Dr. Chris Stauthammer examines Duke. | About a year ago, on April 11, 2011, a team from the College of Veterinary Medicine and University of Minnesota Medical School successfully performed heart surgery for tetralogy of Fallot on Duke, a 2-year-old American Staffordshire terrier, at the Veterinary Medical Center. The palliative procedure, which involved the use of a modified Blalock-Taussig shunt to direct blood flow to the lungs, had been performed on dogs before, but this was the first time it had been done at the Veterinary Medical Center or anywhere else in Minnesota. The surgical team was headed by Richard W. Bianco, associate professor of surgery and director of Experimental Surgical Services at the Medical School and adjunct associate professor of veterinary medicine, and Dr. Vicki Wilke, assistant clinical professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine. |
This past week, the team got a progress report from Duke's owners: Duke is doing great. "Duke’s exercise tolerance is still excellent; he can now walk (probably) indefinitely; I know that I get tired before he does," wrote Duke's owner. "He (we) enjoys his walks greatly. Every time I go out with him I am reminded of what a gift your operation is to us. He seems to enjoy his life. "Thank you all again for your respective roles in the care of our friend. (We) realize how lucky we are to have such a fine facility so close, and such an excellent team to care for our sweet dog." Read the story about Duke's tetralogy of Fallot surgery
One Health Partnerships Workshop is May 2; register before Wednesday to saveThe annual One Health Partnerships Workshop, "One Health Approaches to Food Policy and Action," is set for Wednesday, May 2, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in the A.J. Johnson Great Room at McNamara Alumni Center. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided, and a reception will follow the workshop. The fee is $35 for registrations received before April 25; $45 after April 25. For more information and to register, go to http://register.cce.umn.edu/Course.pl?sect_key=186133. Contact: Kelley Johnson, 612‐625‐8709 or joh09854@umn.edu. Blood drive planned for April 27A College blood drive is planned for Friday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine atrium. To sign up for an appointment time, go to http://allstarclub.mbc.org/mbc/mobilesch/sc.php and enter sponsor 3554. Complete your health history questionnaire online in the privacy of your home or office on the day of your donation at www.mbc.org/Donate-Blood/iDonate/Complete. Bridget Monson, director of customer service, is helping to coordinate the event. She can be reached at ocon0003@umn.edu or 4-1408. Education Day is May 30CVM Education Day is scheduled for Wednesday, May 30, at the Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center. The event will include a morning poster session. Short abstracts for posters or demonstrations are due May 4. U of M Libraries offer new electronic resourceA trial for Statista, the leading statistics portal, is currently available through University of Minnesota Libraries and will run through April 30. Statista.com is the first statistics portal in the world to integrate over 60,000 diverse topics of data and facts from over 10,000 sources onto a single professional platform. Categorized into over 20 market sectors, Statista provides business customers, researchers, and the academic community with direct access to relevant quantitative facts on agriculture, finance, politics, and many more areas of interest. Sources of information include market researchers, trade publications, scientific journals, and government databases. Access Statista from the libraries' electronic resources trials page at https://wiki.lib.umn.edu/CDM/ElectronicResourcesTrials.
Research news (top)Research retreat set for May 22The College’s Signature Program Annual Research Retreat will be held on May 22 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in room 105 in the Cargill Building. Keynote speakers will include Dr. David Haworth, president and chief executive officer of Morris Animal Foundation, and another speaker to be announced. The event will include a panel discussion on the CVM’s global land grant research mission, developing a successful “one health” research program. The retreat will also include five parallel breakout sessions: - The CVM’s international research programs
- How to build and strengthen internal and external partnerships
- Bridging "bench to bedside"
- Fundraising efforts to build a sustainable research future: envisioning a new financial model
- Research infrastructure (core resources; building successful research programs for new investigators, pre/postdoctoral fellows, and residents)
New project explores MRSA colonization and infection in swine veterinariansUniversity of Minnesota researchers hope to improve understanding of the frequency, duration, and risks of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonization and infection among swine veterinarians. Research will examine S. aureus colonization patterns in 70 U.S. swine veterinarians over 18 months, determine the incidence of occupation-related skin and soft-tissue infections, assess protective measures used by swine veterinarians, and quantify the associations between exposure to pigs and the risk that swine veterinarians will be colonized or infected with MRSA or methicillin-susceptible S. aureus strains, says CVM faculty member Dr. Peter Davies, principal investigator on the project. Drs. Claudia Munoz-Zanzi, assistant professor, School of Public Health and Srinand Sreevatsan, associate professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, are the project's co-investigators.
The project will provide the first longitudinal assessment of the risk of human colonization and infection with livestock-associated MRSA and its association with animal contact and personal protection practices. This information will be relevant to continuing education of veterinarians and farmers with respect to reducing occupational risk of zoonotic disease. The project is being conducted through the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center at the University of Minnesota. The center is funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more about the project at http://umash.umn.edu/projects/projects/mrsa.html.
In the news (top) Representatives of Raptor Center interviewed about bald eagles, peregrine falcons and more"Bald Eagle Sightings Increasing in Minneapolis, Suburbs," a story aired on WCCO TV on April 6, included a visit to The Raptor Center and an interview with Dr. Julia Ponder, executive director. The story is online at http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/04/06/bald-eagle-sightings-increasing-in-minneapolis-suburbs/. "Thirty Years Later: Peregrine Falcons Recovered, Thriving in Great Lakes States," an article in the Great Lakes Echo, quoted Dr. Patrick Redig, CVM professor and co-founder of The Raptor Center. "Raptor Center Visits Charter Schools," a story in the Hutchinson Leader, covered educational programs by interpretive naturalist Mike Billington. Chanhassen Villager published a photo taken at a program at Jordan Elementary School and also cited Mike.
Regular meetings, seminars, and rounds
New Employee Orientation: Mondays, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 458 Veterinary Medical Center CVM Research Seminar: Wednesdays, 3 p.m., 125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds: Thursdays, 8 a.m., 125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Comparative Oncology Seminar: Every two months on the second Thursday of the month, noon, 125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Large Animal Grand Rounds: Fridays, 8-9 a.m., Nutrena Conference Center, Leatherdale Equine Center Seminars on Teaching and Conversations on Teaching: Fridays, noon-12:50 p.m., 213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
Monday, April 23 Hills' Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:45 a.m., noon-12:45 p.m., 5:00-5:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Tuesday, April 24 Hills' Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:45 a.m., noon-12:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Wednesday, April 25 Hills' Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:45 a.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Lecture in the Consortium on Law and Values' Food Safety Series
Global Food Safety Regulatory and Policy Challenges
Presented by Jørgen Schlundt, Ph.D., deputy director, National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark
Moderator: Shaun Kennedy, director, National Center for Food Protection and Defense
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
St. Paul Student Center Theater
For more information and to register, visit www.lifesci.consortium.umn.edu/conferences/joergen_schlundt_2012. CVM Research Seminar
Stability and Resilience in the Human Microbiome
Presented by Dr. David Relman, Stanford University
Hosted by the Comparative and Molecular Biosciences graduate students
3 p.m.
135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Jaclyn Barnes at barne063@umn.edu or 612-624-2700. Thursday, April 26 Caffeinated Conversations on Research
Topics in research and grant preparation
3:15 p.m.: dessert and coffee
3:30 p.m.: presentations
215 Veterinary Science
For more information, contact the research office at 612-624-3025 or raine034@umn.edu. Friday, April 27 Blood Drive
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
To sign up for an appointment time, go to http://allstarclub.mbc.org/mbc/mobilesch/sc.php and enter sponsor 3554.
Complete your health history questionnaire online from the privacy of your home or office on the day of your donation at www.mbc.org/Donate-Blood/iDonate/Complete. Minnesota Horse Expo
Starts today and continues through April 29
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
For more information, visit www.mnhorseexpo.org/ Conversations on Teaching
Noon-12:50 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center CVM Scholarship Reception
By invitation only Saturday, April 28 World Veterinary Day
Learn more Monday, April 30 Avian Orthopedic Workshop
A pre-conference activity for the Basic Raptor Rehabilitation Workshop
Gabbert Raptor Center
For details and to register, go to www.raptor.cvm.umn.edu/MedicalServices/TrainingOpportunities/ClassesWorkshops/avianortho/home.html. May
Tuesday, May 1 Basic Raptor Rehabilitation Workshop
May 1-4
Gabbert Raptor Center
For details and to register, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/raptor/MedicalServices/TrainingOpportunities/ClassesWorkshops/basicrehab/home.html Center for Animal Health and Food Safety 10-Year Anniversary Reception
McNamara Alumni Center
Details to come Wednesday, May 2 One Health Partnerships Workshop
One Health Approaches to Food Policy and Action
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
A.J. Johnson Great Room, McNamara Alumni Center
A light breakfast and lunch will be provided, and a reception will follow the workshop.
Fee: $35 for registrations received before April 25; $45 after April 25.
For more information and to register, go to http://register.cce.umn.edu/Course.pl?sect_key=186133.
Contact: Kelley Johnson, 612‐625‐8709 or joh09854@umn.edu.
CVM Research Seminar
The Natural History and Pathogenesis of Canine Parvovirus and the Parvovirus Diseases in Multiple Hosts
Presented by Dr. Colin Parrish, Cornell University
Hosted by Dr. Michael Murtaugh
3 p.m.
135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Jaclyn Barnes at barne063@umn.edu or 612-624-2700. Thursday, May 3 PharmacoNeuroImmunology Seminar
Presented by Dr. Cornelia Bergmann, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
12:30-1:30 p.m.
11-157 Phillips Wangensteen Building Mather Lecture
Physical Rehabilitation: Safe Return to Work and Play
Presented by Dr. Liz LaFond
7:00-8:30 p.m. (complimentary light dinner begins at 6:30 p.m.)
215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
For more information and to register, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/vetmedce/events/mather/home.html. Friday, May 4 Conversations on Teaching
Academically Adrift
Presented by Rebecca Merica
Noon-12:50 p.m.
Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Saturday, May 5Spring Raptor Release
Hosted by The Raptor Center
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Bloomington, Minnesota
Learn more Thursday, May 10 Comparative Oncology Seminar
Presented by Dr. Catherine St. Hill
Noon
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Friday, May 11 Seminar on Teaching
But I'm Giving Up Lecture Time! Alternative Teaching Methods for Pathology
Presented by Rob Porter and Erik Olson
Noon-12:50 p.m.
Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Saturday, May 12 Commencement
2 p.m.
Ted Mann Concert Hall
By invitation only Tuesday, May 15 Hills' Pet Food Distribution
Noon-12:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Wednesday, May 16 Hills' Pet Food Distribution
Noon-12:45 p.m., 5:00-5:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Thursday, May 17 Hills' Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:45 a.m., noon-12:45 p.m., 5:00-5:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Dean's Spring Reception
TCF Bank Stadium
By invitation only Friday, May 18 Conversations on Teaching
Presented by Al Beitz and Tom Molitor
Noon-12:50 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Monday, May 21 Public Health Institute
Starts today and runs through June 8
For more information, visit www.sph.umn.edu/ce/institute/ Tuesday, May 22 Minnesota Dairy Health Conference
May 22-24, 2012
Minneapolis Airport Marriott
Learn more and register at www.cvm.umn.edu/vetmedce/events/MinnesotaDairyHealth/dairy/home.html. Signature Program Annual Research Retreat
Keynote speakers will include Dr. David Haworth, president and chief executive officer of Morris Animal Foundation. The event will include a panel discussion on the CVM’s global land grant research mission, developing a successful “one health” research program, and five parallel breakout sessions: - The CVM’s international research programs
- How to build and strengthen internal and external partnerships
- Bridging "bench to bedside"
- Fundraising efforts to build a sustainable research future: envisioning a new financial model
- Research infrastructure (core resources; building successful research programs for new investigators, pre/postdoctoral fellows, and residents)
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
105 Cargill Building Wednesday, May 23 CVM Research Seminar
Genome Projects Developing Mini Promoters for the Brain, Spinal Cord, and Eye: Toward Gene Therapy
Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Simpson, University of British Colombia
Hosted by Dr. Jane Armstrong
3 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Jaclyn Barnes at barne063@umn.edu or 612-624-2700. Friday, May 25Last day of spring classes and final exams Monday, May 28 Memorial Day holiday; University closed Wednesday, May 30 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum
Starts today; continues through June 2
New Orleans, Louisiana
For more information and to register, go to www.acvim.org/websites/forum2011/index.php?p=460. CVM Education Day
Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
Deadline for submission of short description or abstract for posters and demonstrations is May 4. June
Friday, June 1 Seminar on Teaching
Noon-12:50 p.m.
Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Thursday, June 7 Ensuring Food Safety: Whose Responsibility?
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cargill Building, St. Paul Campus, University of Minnesota
The challenges, complexities, and responsibilities of safe food will be looked at from multiple perspectives in this full-day forum. This event is part of the Finding Common Ground Forum Series, hosted by the Global Initiative for Food Systems Leadership and Center for Integrative Leadership.
Learn more and register at www.leadership.umn.edu/FoodSafety.html. Friday, June 8Conversations on Teaching
Curriculum Review/Revision Update
Presented by Curriculum Review Board
Noon-12:50 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
You can help important research efforts. For information about clinical studies currently enrolling in the Veterinary Medical Center, visit the Clinical Investigation Center Web site at www.cvm.umn.edu/cic/current.
Need a home (top)
Beulah, a spayed female cat
Beulah, a spayed female domestic shorthair cat, is black and completely declawed. A former blood donor, she would do best as a single, indoor cat. Contact Beth Olmstead at johns547@umn.edu.
 Micetro, a feline blood donor
Micetro, a 4-year-old neutered male feline blood donor, needs a foster home. An orange and white domestic shorthair, Micetro is friendly, outgoing, and has been around other cats. Contact Beth Olmstead at johns547@umn.edu.
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