09-10-12
September 10, 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
- Kickoff: Pet of the Game
- Xcel Energy chooses The Raptor Center for Minnesota Day of Caring
- "Dakota's Brain" nominated for two Emmy Awards
- Minnesota selected to create Food Safety Center of Excellence
- Nominations sought for McKnight Land-Grant Professorships
- Biohazardous shipping training planned for October 31
- CVM Web traffic report: August 2012
- Research news
- Genetic mutation affects locomotion in horses
- Antimicrobials alter intestinal bacteria composition in swine
- Faculty and staff news
- Jeff Bender and Albert Rovira publish article on H3N2
- Northwest Dentistry publishes article by Gary Goldstein and Sara Wefel
- Frank Liu appointed to China Center Advisory Council
- Laura Molgaard discusses "Minnesota Experiment" at conference
- Robert Porter is AHC Gamechanger
- Congratulations: recent promotions
- Welcome to the College
- Student news
- Cesar Corzo and Aric Frantz defend PhD theses
- Maria Jose Clavijo and Tiffany Wolf pass prelim exams
- Catherine Rivara defends MS research
- In the news
- Rural veterinarians: too few, far between
- Trainer's Challenge event at Equine Center
- Food safety conference
- Alumni news
- Wendell Peden receives Distinguished Service Award
- Calendar
- Clinical Investigation Center
- Need a home
- Dawson, Micetro, and Mufasa
- Links
 Kickoff: Pet of the Game
The Veterinary Medical Center (VMC) has kicked off its second annual Pet-of-the-Game photo contest, which gives U of M Gopher Sports fans a chance to showcase their pets, express their Gopher spirit, vote for their favorite pictures, and win prizes. To enter photos and vote on Pet-of-the- Game entries, go to https://apps.facebook.com/petofthegame/contests/230062. The photo finalists and winners will be displayed on the scoreboard at each Gopher Football home game. Winners will receive a $150 VMC gift card and be entered in the grand prize contest for four tickets to the Minnesota-Michigan State game on Nov. 24, a VIP package, and a $500 VMC gift card. For the official rules and a Pet-of-the-Game video, visit www.cvm.umn.edu/vmc/pets.
Xcel Energy chooses The Raptor Center for Minnesota Day of CaringXcel Energy has chosen The Raptor Center (TRC) as one of 14 organizations that will benefit from its Minnesota Day of Caring. On Sept. 22, during TRC's annual Fall Raptor Release, Xcel volunteers will be at TRC laying down landscape fabric and pea gravel in TRC's housing mews for education birds. "Dakota's Brain" nominated for two Emmy Awards"Dakota's Brain," a heartfelt TV documentary in which Drs. Elizabeth Pluhar and John Ohlfest set out on a mission to help a dog with brain cancer, has been nominated for two Emmy Awards in the documentary category of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences' Upper Midwest Chapter competition. Taped at the College of Veterinary Medicine and Masonic Cancer Center, the 28-minute television show chronicled the story of 10-year-old Dakota, a rescue dog from Montrose, Minnesota, who is diagnosed with a deadly brain cancer. Read more Minnesota selected to create Food Safety Center of ExcellenceThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) selected the Minnesota Department of Health and the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health to create a regional center of excellence for food safety, Senator Amy Klobuchar announced on September 5. Minnesota's Food Safety Center of Excellence—created as part of the Food Safety Modernization Act, which calls for the designation of five centers of excellence—will provide resources for state and local officials to improve food safety through better detection and investigation of outbreaks of foodborne illness. Read more in Food Safety News. Nominations sought for McKnight Land-Grant ProfessorshipsThe Office of the Vice President for Research is seeking nominations for the 2013–15 McKnight Land-Grant Professorships, a program of career development awards for junior faculty. Faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate outstanding professors. Recipients of this endowed professorship will begin their appointments July 1, 2013, and be awarded a research grant in each of the following two years. Nominations are due Oct. 1. For more information, see McKnight nominations.
Biohazardous shipping training planned for October 31Biohazardous shipping training will be available on Wednesday, October 31, from 9 a.m. to noon in 125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine. Who should attend?
Staff and clinicians who ship diagnostic or research specimens. Biohazardous shipping training is required every two years to fullfill the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation and the shipping companies. To sign up and receive additional information, contact Kim Little at littl178@umn.edu by October 15.
CVM Web traffic report: August 2012Top 10 College of Veterinary Medicine Web sites
By number of visits
Data from Google Analytics - College of Veterinary Medicine: 24,344 visits
- Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory: 10,612 visits
- Veterinary Anatomy: 9,132 visits
- The Raptor Center: 7,256 visits
- Veterinary Medical Center: 6,914 visits
- Equine Center: 5,527 visits
- Education and Student Services: 5,695 visits
- Minnesota Urolith Center: 4,034 visits
- Veterinary Medical Library: 3,462 visits
- Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences: 2,483 visits
By the numbers
Visits to the CVM home page came from 9,193 people in 104 countries and territories. Ninety-five percent of those visitors were from the United States, and 74 percent of those were from Minnesota, mostly St. Paul. Of the total number of visitors, most (70 percent) were returning visitors; 30 percent were new visitors. Visitors viewed an average of 1.98 pages and spent an average of 3:51 minutes on the site. Most (58 percent) used Internet Explorer. The Veterinary Anatomy site had visitors from 111 countries and territories.
Research news (top)Published in Nature:
Genetic mutation affects locomotion in horsesDrs. Jim Mickelson, Molly McCue, and Jessica Petersen were among the authors of "Mutations in DMRT3 Affect Locomotion in Horses and Spinal Circuit Function in Mice," a paper published in Nature on August 30. "The paper details the discovery of a naturally occurring genetic mutation in the domestic horse that likely alters the transmission of nerve signals in the spinal cord," Dr. Molly McCue explains. "The result is that these horses no longer move their legs in the same pattern that is found in most domestic horses; they experience an altered pattern of locomotion or gait. As humans, we have capitalized on this mutation by breeding horses with altered locomotion because they are faster and/or more comfortable to ride. To our knowledge, horses are the only domestic species where humans have selected for altered locomotion. The other very interesting finding in this study is that it is shared by many horse breeds—even though the pattern of locomotion is different in each breed. In other words, the mutation allows you to alter your pattern of locomotion, but does not mandate the footfall pattern. Thus this mutation is permissive for altered gait, but other genetic modifiers likely control footfall pattern." Published in PNAS:
Antimicrobials alter intestinal bacteria composition in swineResearch by Richard Isaacson, Ph.D., professor in the Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department, and his team at the University of Minnesota and University of Illinois has found that antimicrobial growth promoters administered to swine can alter the kind of bacteria present in the animal's intestinal track, resulting in an accelerated rate of growth and development in the animals. Antibiotics are routinely administered to swine to treat illness and to promote larger, leaner animals. To arrive at their results, the researchers tracked the effects of the antimicrobial Tylosin. The effects were observed in the feces of commercial pigs on two farms in southwestern Minnesota. In young pigs receiving Tylosin, the intestinal bacterial composition changed and was similar to the composition naturally accredited to an older animal. These changes are linked to improved growth and stimulate an early maturation of the immune system. "Bacterial composition drives the ability of animals to grow and thrive by contributing to digestion and metabolism," Richard says. "Because the bacteria in more mature animals break down growth-promoting components in food more efficiently, younger animals are able to achieve adult size and an adult-like metabolic rate more quickly." The results of the study were published September 3 in the journal PNAS (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences).
Faculty and staff news (top)Jeff Bender and Albert Rovira publish article on H3N2"H3N2 Influenza Virus Raises New Concerns," by Dr. Jeff Bender and Bruce Alexander of the Upper Midwest Agriculture Safety and Health Center and Dr. Albert Rovira of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, was published in National Hog Farmer on September 4. The article, which included recommendations for producers about how to protect themselves, their staff, and their pigs, is online at http://nationalhogfarmer.com/health/h3n2-influenza-virus-raises-new-concerns. Northwest Dentistry publishes article by Gary Goldstein and Sara Wefel"A Natural Progression: Equine Dentistry at the University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center," by Drs. Gary M. Goldstein and Sara Wefel, was published in the July-August issue of Northwest Dentistry, which features a cover photo of Sara examining a horse's mouth. The article is online at www.mndental.org/features/2012/08/21/412/
a_natural_progression_equine_dentistry_at_the_university_of_minnesota_veterinary_medical_center. Gary is on scholarly leave until January 1. Frank Liu appointed to China Center Advisory CouncilFrank Liu, coordinator, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, has been appointed to a three-year term on the China Center Advisory Council (CCAC). The CCAC advises the China Center executive director on policy issues, program development, and advancing the University's engagement with China. Frank will be serving on the CCAC's campus advisory committee, the first meeting of which is September 25. Laura Molgaard discusses "Minnesota Experiment" at conferenceDr. Laura Molgaard, associate dean for academic and student affairs, discussed the "Minnesota Experiment" at the annual Pet Healthcare Industry Summit hosted by Banfield Pet Hospital in Portland, Oregon, August 14-15. In the Minnesota Experiment, veterinary students at the University of Minnesota participate in a veterinary leadership experience program and take 11.5 hours over three years to develop nontechnical competencies focused on relationship-building, autonomous action, strong communication, and innovative thinking. “While it’s difficult to measure the results of our program quantitatively, we can see anecdotally that students are more engaged—and faculty have had to adapt to a more active learning style,” she said. Robert Porter is AHC Gamechanger Dr. Robert Porter, clinical professor of systemic pathology, was the AHC Gamechanger for the week of August 27. Utilizing unusual techniques like decorating cookies, making models out of clay, and writing poetry, the Pfizer Distinguished Teacher Award recipient finds interesting ways to connect his students with systemic pathology. To read more, visit the Health Talk blog at www.health.umn.edu/healthtalk/2012/08/24/ahc-gamechangers-robert-porter/. Congratulations: recent promotionsCongratulations to these staff members on their recent promotions: - Amanda L. Anderson, promoted to student personnel coordinator
- Jaclyn Barnes, promoted to executive office and administrative specialist
- Elizabeth Wiedenman, promoted to assistant scientist supervisor
Welcome to the CollegeWelcome to the following employeers who joined the College of Veterinary Medicine in August: Advancement
Sadie M. Luetmer, resource herd coordinator, Equine Center Center for Animal Health and Food Safety
Jamie L. Slingluff, veterinary resident Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
Jing Du, research assistant
Liang Guo, research assistant
Xi Guo, research assistant
Hemant Kumar, post-doctoral associate
Yunfang Li, research associate Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Rebecca L. Pfluger, principal office and administrative specialist Veterinary Medical Center
Amanda R. Kuhrke, principal office and administrative specialist
Jacqueline R. Ziven LeCount, senior veterinary technician, anesthesia
Micaela R. Wallace, veterinary technician, Small Animal Hospital
Rachel Whitwam, veterinary technician, Small Animal Hospital
Veterinary Population Medicine
Mastura Akhtar, research associate
Natalie E. Barnes, senior laboratory technician, equine medicine
Mary K. Boyce, assistant clinical specialist
Joao Moraes, veterinary resident-dairy health, management, and food quality
Jisun Sun, research assistant
Jyotika Varshney, research assistant
Jon J. Waataja, post-doctoral fellow
Student news (top) Cesar Corzo and Aric Frantz defend PhD theses Cesar Corzo, a student in the veterinary medicine graduate program, has successfully defended his PhD thesis, “Epidemiology of Swine Influenza Virus: Surveillance, Airborne Detection, and Dissemination.” Cesar was advised by Drs. Bob Morrison and Marie Gramer. Aric Frantz, a student in the comparative and molecular biosciences graduate program, has also successfully defended his PhD thesis, “Comparative and Molecular Approaches to Improve Identification, Classification, and Therapeutic Options in Cancer.” Aric was advised by Drs. Jaime Modiano and Tim O’Brien. He has returned to the DVM curriculum and is completing his final two years, at which time he will be a dual DVM/PhD graduate. Maria Jose Clavijo and Tiffany Wolf pass prelim examsMaria Jose Clavijo, a PhD candidate in the veterinary medicine graduate program, has successfully completed her preliminary exams. She is advised by Drs. Bob Morrison and Albert Rovira. Tiffany Wolf, a student in the comparative and molecular biosciences graduate program, has also passed her prelim exams. Tiffany is advised by Drs. Randy Singer and Dominic Travis. Catherine Rivara defends MS researchCatherine Rivara successfully defended her MS research, “The Role of Urine Concentrations of Purine Metabolites as Markers of Disease.” Catherine was advised by Dr. Jody Lulich. She has accepted a position as a small animal internist at Sage Veterinary Specialty Clinic in Campbell, California.
In the news (top) Rural veterinarians
"Rural Veterinarians: Too Few, Far Between," an article in the August 27 issue of the Star Tribune, quoted John Fetrow, professor, and Joe Armstrong, a second-year veterinary student. Trainer's Challenge event at Equine Center
"Bidders to Vie for 5 Horses Seized in 2011," a story in the August 24 issue of the Star Tribune, reported on a trainer's challenge event held at the Equine Center on August 25. KMSP-TV (FOX9) covered the event and posted the story at www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/19378757/horses-rescued-from-farm-auctioned-to-new-homes. Food safety conference
"Global Reach of Food Industry Underscores Importance of Safety," an article in the September 6 issue of Willmar, Minnesota's West Central Tribune, quoted Dr. Scott Wells, director of academic programs at the Center for Animal Health and Food Safety.
Alumni news (top) Wendell Peden receives Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Wendell Peden, class of 1953, received the Distinguished Service Award from the South Dakota Veterinary Medical Association in August. His early practice years were spent in a large-animal practice in the eastern part of South Dakota. In the 1970s, he moved his family to Rapid City, where he went into a predominately small-animal practice. The Distinguished Service Award is a newly created award to honor an individual who has brought distinction to the veterinary profession through devotion to the care and well-being of animals, support for the profession, and contributions to the community.
Regular meetings, seminars, and rounds
New Employee Orientation: Mondays, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 458 Veterinary Medical Center CVM Research Seminars: Wednesdays, 3 p.m., 125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds: Thursdays, 8 a.m., 135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine or 145 Veterinary Science Comparative Oncology Seminar: Every second Thursday of the month, noon, 280 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Large Animal Grand Rounds: Fridays, 8-9 a.m., Nutrena Conference Center, Leatherdale Equine Center Seminars on Teaching/Conversations on Teaching: Fridays, noon-12:50 p.m., 202 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
Monday, September 10CVM Seminars on Ecohealth - "Anthrax Outbreak Investigation and Response in Queen Elizabeth Park in Uganda: A Stimulus to a Culture of One Health Disease Investigation Approach," presented by Dr. Rose A.O. Ademun, principal veterinary officer, National Animal Disease Diagnostics & Epidemiology Centre, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Uganda
- “Improving the Efficiency of the Dairy Value Chain through Utilization of Open Education Resources in Uganda,” presented by Dr. Paul Ssajjakambwe, veterinary pathologist/clinician, Makerere University, Uganda
Noon-1 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
Everyone is welcome to attend. Wednesday, September 12PhD Thesis Defense Seminar
Population Genetics Framework and Functional Genomics of Mycobacterium bovis
Presented by Deepti Joshi
Advisor: Dr. Srinand Sreevatsan
10 a.m.
215 Veterinary Science Building
Everyone is welcome to attend. CVM Research Seminar
The Use of Antigenic Cartography for Influenza Vaccination Decision-Making for Equine and Swine
Presented by Dr. Nicola Lewis, Cambridge Infectious Diseases, University of Cambridge
Hosted by Dr. Marie Gramer
3 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Contact: Jaclyn Barnes, barne063@umn.edu or 612-624-2700 Thursday, September 13Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds
Nonsurgical Contraception in Dogs and Cats: an Update
Presented by Dr. Peggy Root
8 a.m.
145 Veterinary Science Comparative Oncology Seminar
Comparative Studies in Osteosarcoma
Presented by Venugopal Thayanithy, PhD, postdoctoral fellow, Division of Basic and Translational Research, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota
Noon
280 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Pizza will be served. Please bring your own drinks. Friday, September 14Conversations on Teaching
Presented by Al Beitz and Tom Molitor
Noon-12:50 p.m.
202 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Saturday, September 15Hill's Feeding Program order window closes
For more information about the program, visit www.cvm.umn.edu/scavma/Hill's_Feeding_Program/. Saturday, September 15-Tuesday, September 18 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference
RiverCentre, St. Paul, Minnesota
Learn more at www.cvm.umn.edu/vetmedce/events/adl/. Tuesday, September 18-Friday, September 19 Minnesota Nutrition Conference
Presented by the Department of Animal Science and University of Minnesota Extension
Holiday Inn, Owatonna, Minnesota
Learn more and register at www.ansci.umn.edu/mnc.html. Wednesday, September 19 Veterinary Medical Center Town Hall Meeting
7:30-9:00 a.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine CVM Research Seminar
Gastric Ulcer Disease, from the Horse to the Benchtop and Back
Presented by Dr. Frank Andrews, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Louisiana State University
Hosted by Dr. Erin Malone
3 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Contact: Jaclyn Barnes, barne063@umn.edu or 612-624-2700 Thursday, September 20Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds
Presented by Dr. Liz LaFond
8 a.m.
145 Veterinary Science Friday, September 21Seminar on Teaching
Using Case-Based Teaching Format
Presented by Leslie Sharkey
Noon-12:50 p.m.
202 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Saturday, September 22 Fall Raptor Release
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Carpenter-St. Croix Valley Nature Center
Learn more at www.cvm.umn.edu/raptor/NewsandEvents/ Sunday, September 23 "Light the Night" CVM Volunteers Event
Learn more at www.cvm.umn.edu/facultystaff/cvmvolunteers/.
Contact: Erin at malon001@umn.edu Tuesday, September 25 Hill's Pet Food Distribution
5:00-5:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Wednesday, September 26 Hill's 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 Thursday, September 27 Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds
Presented by Dr. Carl Osborne
8 a.m.
135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Council of Senior Veterinarians Event
Training the Next Generation of Veterinary Public Health Professionals and Dangerous Diets: Feeding Fido Can Be Hazardous to Your Health
Presented by Dr. Larissa Minicucci
Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
Contact: 651-645-7533 or info@mvma.org. Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:45 a.m., noon-12:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Friday, September 28 Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:45 a.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Conversations on Teaching
Freeing Up Time for Active Learning: Videos and Active Learning
Presented by Frank Williams
Noon-12:50 p.m.
202 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center October
Monday, October 1-Tuesday, October 2 Minnesota Leaders in Food and Health
An annual research and practice symposium
Presented by the Healthy Foods, Healthy Lives Institute and Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
October 1: TCF Bank Stadium
October 2: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Learn more at www.hfhl.umn.edu/. Wednesday, October 3CVM Research Seminar
Norepinephrine Potentiates the Proinflammatory Immune Response of Human Vaginal Epithelial Cells to Staphylococcus Aureus Superantigens
Presented by Dr. Amanda Brosnahan, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, University of Minnesota
3 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Contact: Jaclyn Barnes, barne063@umn.edu or 612-624-2700 Thursday, October 4Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds
Presented by Dr. Jody Lulich
8 a.m.
135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Mather Lecture
Stay Up-to-Date: The Latest Guidelines for CPR
Presented by Dr. Kelly Tart, assistant clinical professor, Emergency and Critical Care Service
7:00-8:30 p.m. (complimentary light dinner 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, October 5 PharmacoNeuroImmunology Retreat
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Registration will be open the first week of September.
Contact: pni@umn.edu Seminar on Teaching
Podcasting: Learning on the Go
Presented by David Arendale
Noon-12:50 p.m.
202 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Wednesday, October 10 Points of Pride Research Day - Poster session and refreshments: 1:30-3:00 p.m., Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
- Seminars and award presentations: 3:00-4:30 p.m., Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
- Humanized Mice in Biomedical Research: Modeling Novel Therapeutic and Prevention Strategies for HIV/AIDS, presented by Dr. Ramesh Akkina, Distinguished Research Alumnus
- 30 Years of Being a Research Partner with the College of Veterinary Medicine, presented by Dr. Randy Simonson, Newport Laboratories, 2012 Distinguished Research Alumnus Partner
Friday, October 12 50-Year Class Reunion Conversations on Teaching
Course coordinator meeting
Presented by course coordinators/chairs
Noon-12:50 p.m.
202 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Duke Lecture
The Tree of Life
Presented by Scott Lanyon, head of the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior
4 p.m.
Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
Learn more and register Saturday, October 13Hill's Feeding Program order window closes
For more information about the program, visit www.cvm.umn.edu/scavma/Hill's_Feeding_Program/. Friday, October 19Seminar on Teaching
Preparing Clinical Laboratory Science Preceptors and Students for Clinical Experiences
Presented by Donna Spannaus-Martin, Patricia Brennecke, and Janice Conway-Klaassen
Noon-12:50 p.m.
202 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Tuesday, October 23Hill's Pet Food Distribution
Noon-12:45 p.m., 5:00-5:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Wednesday, October 24Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:45 a.m., 5:00-5:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital CVM Research Seminar
Gallibacterium anatis—from Baptism to Requiem
Presented by Dr. Miki Bojesen, Veterinary Disease Biology, Section of Microbiology, University of Copenhagen
Hosted by Dr. Tim Johnson
3 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Contact: Jaclyn Barnes, barne063@umn.edu or 612-624-2700 Thursday, October 25Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:45 a.m., Noon-12:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Friday, October 26Conversations on Teaching
Presented by Al Beitz and Tom Molitor
Noon-12:50 p.m.
202 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Wednesday, October 31CVM Research Seminar
Targeted Therapy in Companion Animal Cancers: Aurora Kinases and CK2
Presented by Drs. Claire Cannon and Vikram Verma
3 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Contact: Jaclyn Barnes, barne063@umn.edu or 612-624-2700
Spayed cats still needed
The Clinical Investigation Center (CIC) has a special need for female cats older than six months that have been spayed within the last six years. Contact Andrea Eckert at aleckert@umn.edu or 612-625-3157. For information about other 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) These Veterinary Medical Center blood donor dogs and cats need foster homes. For more information or to meet the animals, contact Beth Olmstead at johns547@umn.edu. Dawson, a red and white neutered male 2-year-old fox hound. He is a little shy, and staff are working on his leash skills. Very sweet boy.
Micetro, a 4-year-old neutered male feline blood donor. An orange and white domestic shorthair, Micetro is friendly, outgoing, and has been around other cats. Mufasa, a neutered male grey and white domestic longhair cat that came to the VMC after being found with a can of bacon grease stuck on his head. He is a character, very inquisitive, and needs a foster home. Mufasa is 3 1/2 years old.
Links (top) AVMA News Bytes and other news
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