09-24-12
September 24, 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
- College hosts annual Leman Swine Conference
- Renovations completed in 135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
- Technology transfer to be topic of Wednesday's Caffeinated Conservations
- New! RESPOND project update
- Join the U of M Homecoming Parade
- Copyright information sessions scheduled
- Update: CVM Volunteers
- Research news
- Michelson Prize & Grants offers research funding
- Faculty and staff news
- New board-certified diplomates
- Randy Singer is among authors of CAST Commentary
- Laura Molgaard to receive Access Achievement Award
- Sylvia Wanzala receives Fogarty Global Health Fellowship
- Veterinary public health residents make presentations at international conference
- Student news
- Deepti Joshi successfully defends PhD thesis
- In the news
- WCCO-TV cites Jeff Bender on pasteurization
- Vets and physicians find research parallels
- Veterinary Medical Center patient from South Dakota featured
- Alumni news
- Calendar
- Clinical Investigation Center
- Need a home
- Dawson, Micetro, and Mufasa
- Links
College hosts annual Leman Swine Conference The College hosted the 2012 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference at RiverCentre in St. Paul, Minnesota, September 15-18. One of the international swine community’s premier events, the Leman conference draws nearly 900 swine veterinarians, producers, research scientists, industry experts, and government officials from around the world. In addition to two full days of presentations and seminars on topics ranging from swine diseases to production to consumer issues, the conference included a two-day pre-conference program, trade show exhibits, keynote sessions, lectures, and scientific poster presentations. A video tribute to Al Leman was shown, and the Allen D. Leman Science in Practice Award was presented to Dr. Julie Ménard, a swine practitioner consultant from Quebec. Learn more Renovations completed in 135 Animal Science/Veterinary MedicineRenovations have been completed in 135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine. Improvements include tiered seating with new tables and chairs, new carpet, updated electrical service, and a new projector screen. The room was officially open and back in use on September 13. Technology transfer to be topic of Wednesday's Caffeinated Conservations"Moving University Innovations From the Lab and Clinic to the Animal Health Market" will be the topic of the Caffeinated Conversations on Research discussion on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. in 213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center. Sue Patow and Chad Kieper from the Office of Technology Commercialization will discuss how technology transfer works at the U, why researchers should care about commercialization, and how to best work with the Office for Technology Commercialization to promote innovations. Coffee and cookies will be served at 3:15 p.m. and the discussion will begin at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
New!
RESPOND project updateThis is the first in a series of regular updates on the RESPOND project. In 2009, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded the University of Minnesota a five-year cooperative agreement for the RESPOND project, largely because of Minnesota's demonstrated ability to address global disease challenges through collaboration across health disciplines and academic, government, and private sectors. Now, a team from the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), School of Nursing, School of Public Health (SPH), and Medical School have a lead role in USAID's Emerging Pandemic Threats RESPOND project, building One Health capacity in emerging disease hotspots around the globe. Current efforts are focused on developing One Health university networks in Africa and Southeast Asia by bringing together schools of veterinary medicine, public health, nursing, and human medicine from different universities to address complex challenges like emerging diseases in human and animal populations. This past week in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, faculty from the CVM, SPH, and School of Nursing joined counterparts from schools of veterinary medicine and public health from Ethiopia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Uganda to develop regional and national activities for the One Health Central and Eastern Africa network. As One Health networks are developed, other strengths are also being shared: faculty experience and expertise in collaborating across health disciplines, schools, and universities, as well as linking university service to government and private sectors. Benefits to the University include partnerships with individual faculty, schools, and universities to address global health challenges. Together, these collaborative efforts are focusing on the development of One Health demonstration sites, training in risk analysis and experiential learning approaches, integrating disease surveillance across human and animal populations, synergizing One Health core competencies, developing One Health leadership skills, and more, with an eye toward long-term sustainable partnerships between universities and across countries. Stay tuned to learn more about exciting developments in One Health here at home and around the globe!
Join the U of M Homecoming ParadeCollege of Veterinary Medicine faculty, staff, students, alumni, and their dogs are invited to take part in this year's University of Minnesota Homecoming Parade on October 12. The parade route begins at 15th and University (Folwell Hall) and ends at Walnut Street and University Avenue (McNamara Alumni Center). Lineup is at 6:30 p.m. at 12th and University, and the parade runs from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Participants are asked to wear maroon and gold CVM or U of M apparel and to make sure their pets are on a leash. For a map and other information about the parade, visit http://homecoming.umn.edu/parade/. If you'd like to participate, contact Brian Graves at grave237@umn.edu before October 8. Copyright information sessions scheduled Three in-person copyright information sessions have been scheduled for this semester at Magrath Library on the St. Paul campus. Though primarily intended for faculty, the sessions are open to everyone at the University. - Copyright in the Classroom (and Online): Wednesday, September 26, 10 a.m.-noon, Magrath Library, room 81. Learn more at http://z.umn.edu/copyrightinclassroom
- Know Your Rights: Copyright Essentials for Authors and Creators: Monday, October 8, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Magrath Library, room 81. Learn more at http://z.umn.edu/knowyourrights
- Can I Use That? Dealing with Copyright in Everyday Life: Thursday, November 1, 1-3 p.m., Magrath Library, room 81. Learn more at http://z.umn.edu/caniusethat
Update: CVM VolunteersNew volunteer opportunity
Harvest Horse Show: October 2-7. For more information about the event, visit www.minnesotaharvesthorseshow.com/. To sign up to volunteer, go to https://secure.ahc.umn.edu/vetmed/vce/ustar/index.cfm?event_id=5756. Contact: Kelly Vallandingham at valla020@umn.edu. Next VMC-sponsored event
The winter volunteer event will likely be “Cooks for Kids,” assisting with dinner preparation at Ronald McDonald House in January. Volunteer hours
Current volunteer hours have already surpassed the 1,000-hour goal, in large part due to Joan Johnson's scout leader work. CVM Volunteers hours are at 1,678 and counting. Send your volunteer hours to Erin at malon001@umn.edu. CVM Volunteers organizers are also trying to match prospective volunteers with volunteer groups, so let them know if they can highlight your group. Contact Erin at malon001@umn.edu. Visit the CVM Volunteers Web page
Research news (top) Michelson Prize & Grants offers research funding Did you know that there’s $40 million in funding up for grabs as part of the prize and grant program Michelson Prize & Grants, where the ultimate goal of developing a single-dose, permanent, non-surgical sterilant for cats and dogs is currently underway? The foundation, based in Los Angeles, is seeking scientists of all disciplines to apply for these grants—and have a shot at earning the $25 million prize for developing the product. Found Animals Foundation will be holding a webinar on September 27 with the University-Industry Demonstration Partnership to give scientists and other representatives of academic institutions and biotechs the opportunity to learn about the available research funding. So far, 22 grants totaling over $9 million have been approved. Learn more at http://michelson.foundanimals.org/.
Faculty and staff news (top) New board-certified diplomatesCongratulations to the following DVMs who have passed the certification exams in their specialty colleges and are now board-certified diplomates in their disciplines: - Anesthesia – Dr. Michele Barletta
- Cardiology – Dr. Damon Leeder
- Imaging - Dr. Chris Warrington
- Internal Medicine – Drs. Catherine Rivara and Kristin Schafgans
- Surgery – Drs. Chas McBrien and Nate Rose
Randy Singer is among authors of CAST Commentary Dr. Randy Singer, associate professor in the Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department, was one of a team of authors from several universities of the CAST (Council for Agricultural Science and Technology) Commentary "The Direct Relationship between Animal Health and Food Safety Outcomes." Based partially upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute for Food and Agriculture, the paper addresses many topics, including antibiotic use in animals, animal housing, organic production, and One Health. Download the commentary
Laura Molgaard to receive Access Achievement AwardOn October 12, the University will present Dr. Laura Molgaard, associate dean for academic affairs, a 2012 Access Achievement Award for making significant contributions to improving access on campus for students, faculty, staff, and guests with disabilities. The award presentation will be held from 2-4 p.m. in the Mississippi Room at Coffman Memorial Union, with the program beginning at 2:30 p.m. Sylvia Wanzala receives Fogarty Global Health FellowshipVeterinary resident Sylvia Wanzala completed her time at the University of Minnesota on September 21 and returned to Uganda to begin her work as a recipient of a Fogarty Global Health Fellowship. Starting in October, Sylvia will mentor one of the incoming One Health residents at Makerere University and provide administrative expertise for the residency program. The Fogarty Fellowship will support research on brucellosis in humans and livestock in two pastoral communities. Sylvia will be back in Minnesota in May to defend her MPH and attend the Public Health Institute. Veterinary public health residents make presentations at international conferenceVeterinary public health residents Jeein Chung, Sue Gale, and Joäo Lima made presentations at the Conference of the Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics in Maastricht, Netherlands, August 20-24. The meeting, which convenes every three years, featured 300 oral and 500 poster presentations by colleagues from 70 countries.
Student news (top) Deepti Joshi successfully defends PhD thesis Deepti Joshi, a student in the Veterinary Medicine graduate program, has successfully defended her PhD thesis, “Population Genetics Framework and Functional Genomics of Mycobacterium bovis.” She was advised by Dr. Srinand Sreevatsan. Deepti is reuniting with her husband in Iowa and considering post-doc positions at Iowa State University.
In the news (top) WCCO-TV cites Jeff Bender on pasteurization
"Raw Milk Trial Underway in Minneapolis," a September 17 story on WCCO-TV, cited Dr. Jeff Bender, veterinary public health professor, on the process of pasteurization. Vets and physicians find research parallels
An article in the New York Times explored the increasing number of ways that veterinarians are working with physicians to study health problems and quoted Dr. John Ohlfest, an immunotherapist at the Masonic Cancer Center, who began working with the College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005 to study canine brain cancers. Veterinary Medical Center patient from South Dakota featured
"Happy Go Lucky One Again: Golden Retriever Back to Healthy," an article in the September 9 issue of Aberdeen News, told the story of Charlie, a golden retriever treated for cancer at the Veterinary Medical Center.
Alumni news (top) In memory: Ralph Johnson
Dr. Ralph Johnson, class of 1961, died September 9 at the Veterans Home in Luverne, Minnesota. From the mid-1970s until his retirement in 2005, while practicing in Fairmont and Waconia, his success with acupuncture left a legacy of solving various health puzzles. In addition to horses, he treated family pets and cattle. Services were held on September 15. The full obituary is online at www.startribune.com/local/169564206.html?refer=y.
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
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 Caffeinated Conversations on Research
Moving University Innovations From the Lab and Clinic to the Animal Health Market
Presented by Sue Patow and Chad Kieper, Office of Technology Commercialization
3:15 p.m. refreshments, 3:30 p.m. discussion
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
Coffee and cookies will be served. Everyone is welcome to attend. 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 World Rabies Day
For more information, visit the World Rabies Day website. 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 PharmacoNeuroImmunology Seminar
Design and Construction of DNA-Scaffolded Immune Modulators
Presented by Dr. Yung Chang, Arizona State University
Noon-1 p.m.
1-110 McGuire Translational Research Facility
Everyone is welcome to attend. 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 3 CVM 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 4 Veterinary 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 Homecoming Parade
7 p.m.
This annual tradition runs down University Avenue from Dinkytown to TCF Bank Stadium. To join the group from the College of Veterinary Medicine, contact Brian Graves at at grave237@umn.edu before October 8. Saturday, October 13 Hill's Feeding Program order window closes
For more information about the program, visit www.cvm.umn.edu/scavma/Hill's_Feeding_Program/. Sunday, October 14-Saturday, October 20National Veterinary Technician Week
Thursday, October 18PharmacoNeuroImmunology Seminar
12:30-1:30 p.m.
1-110 McGuire Translational Research Facility Friday, October 19 Seminar 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 23 Hill's Pet Food Distribution
Noon-12:45 p.m., 5:00-5:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Wednesday, October 24 Hill'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 25 Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:45 a.m., Noon-12:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Friday, October 26 Conversations on Teaching
Presented by Al Beitz and Tom Molitor
Noon-12:50 p.m.
202 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Wednesday, October 31 CVM 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
Dogs are needed for a variety of Clinical Investigation Center studies in cancer, dentistry, dermatology, internal medicine, neurology, and orthopedics/surgery, some of which cover part of the cost of care. For information about current studies, visit the Clinical Investigation Center website at www.cvm.umn.edu/cic/current.
Need a home (top) Blood donors need foster homes
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.
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Job openings
For information about positions available at the College, visit www.cvm.umn.edu/employment/. For detailed information about current job openings, how to apply, and application materials, go to the University of Minnesota Office of Human Resources at www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/index.html.
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