10-24-11
October 24, 2011
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.
Editor's note: CVM NewsCalendar will be taking a brief hiatus. The next issue is planned for December 5. Please continue to send your news and calendar items to Sue Kirchoff at kirchoff@umn.edu.
In this issue - College news
- College celebrates Research Day
- Community Fund Drive continues for one more week
- Conference to explore international research
- Global Spotlight announces grants competition
- Registration open for 2012 Engaging Intergovernmental Organizations program
- Faculty and staff news
- VMC team to receive Minnesota Public Safety Service Awards
- Annette McCoy honored as AAEP Foundation's Past Presidents' Research Fellow
- Student news
- Student Council seeks pet photos for calendar
- Alumni news
- Madson and Rademacher among winners of Pfizer '10 under 40' program
- In the news
- KMSP-TV cites Raptor Center; Star Tribune mentions VDL
- Calendar
- Clinical Investigation Center
- Links
College celebrates Research DayOn October 19, the College’s annual Points of Pride Research Day celebrated research programs, researchers, and the partners who make much of the research possible. The day included a poster competition, award presentations, seminars, and a reception. Dr. Srinand Sreevatsan, Pfizer Research Excellence Award recipient, presented “Mycobacterial Covert Operations–Pretense, Persistence, and Strategic Programming” and Dr. John Kaneene, Distinguished Research Alumnus, presented “Comparative Studies of Antimicrobial Resistance in Animals and Humans.” Davis Family Dairies was named Distinguished Research Partner, and the award was accepted by Mitch Davis, vice president, research and development. | 
Dr. Srirama Rao, associate dean for research, and Dr. Tom Molitor, chair of the Veterinary Population Medicine Department, presented the Pfizer Research Excellence Award to Dr. Srinand Sreevatsan, associate professor of infectious disease. |
Poster competition winners were― - Summer Scholar: Dane Goede
- Post-doc: Dr. Xiaona Ge, Dr. Srirama Rao’s lab
- Graduate students
- Emerging and Zoonotic Diseases Signature Program: Ahmend Abdallah, a Ph.D. student in the veterinary medicine graduate program who works in Dr. Sri Sreevatsan’s lab
- Population Systems Signature Program: Carmen Alonso, an M.S. student in the veterinary medicine graduate program whose advisors are Drs. Peter Davies and Scott Dee
- Comparative Medicine Signature Program: Aric Frantz, a Ph.D. student in the comparative and molecular biosciences graduate program whose advisors are Drs. Jaime Modiano and Timothy O’Brien, and Chunmei Long, a Ph.D. student in the comparative and molecular biosciences graduate program whose advisor is Dr. Bruce Walcheck
Community Fund Drive continues for one more week The 2011 Community Fund Drive continues through October 31. As of week two, the College's participation rate was already 17.55 percent—higher than last year's 16-percent participation rate for the entire month. Even a one-time donation of $5 can make a difference. You can give to any one of the more than 400 organizations that are part of the seven federations featured every year, or any charity of your choice. Your pledge enters you in weekly and grand prize drawings to win a variety of prizes, including an iPad 2. At least one CVM employee is already a winner: Devi Patnayak of the Veterinary Population Medicine Department won a membership in the Weisman Art Museum. Make your donation by completing the pledge form you received by campus mail or by going to the Community Fund Drive Web site at www1.umn.edu/cfd/ to complete it online.
Conference to explore international researchFaculty, researchers, and graduate students from across the University of Minnesota system are invited to submit conference proposals or concept papers for panels, symposia, roundtable discussions, and poster sessions for the inaugural international research conference "Addressing Global Challenges through International Research." Scheduled for February 17, 2012, from 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in Coffman Memorial Union, the conference will highlight global research by University of Minnesota faculty, researchers, and graduate students and encourage discussion on the diverse global challenges, with focus on building collaboration across disciplines, shared learning, and exploring the essentials of conducting research abroad. - Deadline for proposals (extended): November 15
- Notification of proposal acceptances: December 5
For more information, including a presentation proposal form, go to global.umn.edu/spotlight/conference. Global Spotlight announces grants competitionThe Global Spotlight is offering an all-University grant program for faculty and graduate/professional students to promote major international research and scholarly initiatives with global visibility. The focus of the program in the 2010-2012 biennium is the region of Latin America and the Caribbean and/or the issue of the Impact of Urbanization in a global context. The two themes need not be related. Proposal due date: December 2. Grants will be announced in April 2012. Learn more at http://global.umn.edu/spotlight/conference/index.html. Registration open for 2012 Engaging Intergovernmental Organizations program Registration for the "Engaging Intergovernmental Organizations" program in Geneva, Paris, and Rome is now open. In this week-long program, to be held March 3-9, 2012, participants will increase effectiveness for contributing to global program development, access a global network of leaders with backgrounds in animal health and food systems, and improve awareness of international policy-making and its role on food systems and animal health though visits to the World Trade Organization, World Health Organization, Food and Agriculture Organization, and World Organization for Animal Health.
Faculty and staff news (top) VMC team to receive Minnesota Public Safety Service AwardsDr. Lisa Powell, Dr. Nate Rose, Dr. Andrea Johnston, and Kim Barrett, rehabilitation specialist, will receive Minnesota Public Safety Service Awards for their efforts to help Major, the police dog who was stabbed in the line of duty last November. The annual award ceremony will take place at Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center on November 10. Annette McCoy honored as AAEP Foundation's Past Presidents' Research Fellow Dr. Annette McCoy, post-doctoral fellow, is this year's AAEP (American Association of Equine Practitioners) Foundation Past Presidents' Research Fellow. She will be officially recognized at the annual AAEP convention in November.
Student news (top) Student Council seeks pet photos for calendar The CVM Student Council is seeking photos of pets owned by faculty, staff, and students for a calendar they plan to sell as a fundraiser during the holiday season. Photos should be high quality and not include people. Submit photos with the pet's name to cvmstudentcouncil@gmail.com. Deadline: 5 p.m. Monday, October 31.
Alumni news (top) Madson and Rademacher among winners of Pfizer '10 under 40' program CVM alumni Dr. Darin Madson and Dr. Chris Rademacher were among 10 veterinarians recently honored by Pfizer Animal Health's "10 under 40" program. The program honors 10 swine veterinarians under the age of 40 who are making significant contributions to swine medicine. Dr. Madson, now an assistant professor at Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostics Laboratory in Ames, Iowa, received his D.V.M. at the University of Minnesota and his Ph.D. at Iowa State University. Dr. Rademacher, class of 1998, is now director of production improvement at Murphy-Brown Western Operations in Ames, Iowa. "The 10 under 40 program recognizes the success and dedication of young swine veterinarians, and we are privileged to work with and recognize these leaders who are doing their part to help pave the way for the future of our industry," says Steve Sornsen, D.V.M., M.S., senior director, pork technical services at Pfizer Animal Health. An independent panel of judges selected 10 veterinarians out of nearly 60 nominees. The award was open to American Association of Swine Veterinarians members under 40 years of age who live in the United States, in practice, academic, or consulting capacities. Nominees were to devote a minimum of 60 percent of their time to swine medicine. Winners received a trip to the Allen D. Leman Swine Conference in September. See all the winners and learn more about the 10 under 40 program at https://animalhealth.pfizer.com/sites/pahweb/US/EN/Pages/2011-Winners.aspx.
In the news (top) KMSP-TV cites Raptor Center; Star Tribune mentions VDL KMSP-TV (FOX9) mentioned The Raptor Center in an October 16 story about an injured tundra peregrine falcon rescued by a Minnesota family. The story is online at www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/minnesota/minn-rescue-family-aids-injured-falcon-oct-16-2011. In a story about the need to vaccinate dogs for distemper, the Star Tribune mentioned that dead racoons believed to be carrying the disease had been sent to the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory for analysis.
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., 125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
- Comparative Oncology Seminar: Every two months on the 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 and Conversations on Teaching: Fridays, noon-12:50 p.m., 202 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
Monday, October 24 Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:45 a.m. and noon-12:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue Dock, Large Animal Hospital Food Day
9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Hosted by the Healthy Food, Healthy Lives Initiative
Coffman Memorial Union
The event is open to everyone at no charge.
Learn more at www.hfhl.umn.edu/NewsEvents/HFHLEvents/FoodDay/index.htm. Tuesday, October 25 Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:45 a.m., noon-12:45 p.m., and 5:00-5:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue Dock, Large Animal Hospital Wednesday, October 26 Hill's Pet Food Distribution
Noon-12:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue Dock, Large Animal Hospital CVM Research Seminar
Cross Talk Between Progesterone Receptors and Proliferative Signaling Pathways in Breast Cancer
Presented by Dr. Carol Lange, Masonic Cancer Center
Hosted by Elise Lamont and CMB graduate students
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. Thursday, October 27 Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds
Novel Approaches for Treating Canine Hemangiosarcoma: Getting to the Heart (Spleen and Subcutis) or at Least the Stem of the Matter
Presented by Dr. Erin Dickerson
8 a.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Tissue Reactions to Medical Devices Workshop
8 a.m.-noon
Carlson School of Management Building, 3M Auditorium, Room 1-115, Minneapolis West Bank Campus
For more information and to register, go to http://blog.lib.umn.edu/itcomm/iprime/2011/10/tissue_reactions_to_medical_im.html. Friday, October 28 Conversations on Teaching
Curriculum Review/Revision Update
Presented by Curriculum Review Board
Noon-12:50 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Sunday, October 30Community Fund Drive Pancake Breakfast
8 a.m.-noon
McNamara Alumni Center-Memorial Hall
Those signing up for the breakfast are automatically entered to win prizes from local sponsors such as Chipotle, Noodles & Company, Leaning Tower of Pizza, Mesa Pizza, Vics, Tuggs Tavern, Gopher Athletics Ticket Packages, Rec Sports/Outdoor Adventure package, and more
Students $10 - Adults $15 - Kids eat for free
$5 of each ticket is donated to the Community Fund Drive's local charities.
November
Wednesday, November 2 CVM Research Seminar
Coordinate Regulation by Type I and Type II Interferons in Autoimmune Neuroinflammation
Presented by Dr. Chandler Raman, Department of Microbiology and Medicine, University of Alabama
Hosted by Dr. Jimmy Wu
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. Thursday, November 3 American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium
November 3-5
Chicago, Illinois
For details, visit www.acvs.org/Symposium/ Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds
Genetic Medical Mystery: the Various Forms of Leonberger Dog Polyneuropathy
Presented by Dr. Ned Patterson
8 a.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine PharmacoNeuroImmunology Seminar
Presented by Dr. Barry Rouse, University of Tennessee
12:30-1:30 p.m.
11-157 Surgery Conference Room, Phillips Wangensteen Building Mather Lecture
Anesthesia Ventilators: How They Work and When to Use Them
Presented by Dr. Mike Barletta
7:00-8:30 p.m. (complimentary light dinner begins at 6:30 p.m.)
215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
For details and to register, visit www.cvm.umn.edu/vetmedce/events/mather/home.html. Friday, November 4 Veterinary Cancer Society Annual Meeting
November 4-7
Albuquerque, New Mexico
For more information and to register, go to www.vetcancersociety.org/conferences-proceedings.html. Seminar on Teaching
Enhancing Learning of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology with Academic Technology
Presented by David Brown
Noon-12:50 p.m.
215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Wednesday, November 9 CVM Research Seminar
Industrial and Health-Care Perspectives on Biotechnology
Presented by Dr. Jeremy Yarwood, technical manager, biomaterials, 3M
Hosted by veterinary medicine graduate students
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. Thursday, November 10 Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Immunity and the Microbial Community
Presented by Dr. Michelle Ritt
8 a.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Dental Forum
November 10-13
Boston
For more information and to register, go to www.veterinarydentalforum.com/displayconvention.cfm. Friday, November 11 Conversations on Teaching
Presented by Al Beitz and Tom Molitor
Noon-12:50 p.m.
215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Tuesday, November 15 PharmacoNeuroImmunology Seminar
Presented by Dr. Patricia Molina, Louisiana State University
Time and location to be announced Wednesday, November 16 CVM Research Seminar
Gene-Based Influenza Vaccines: Case for How Human Vaccine Development Helps Veterinary Vaccine Research
Presented by Dr. Srinivas Rao, National Institutes of Health Vaccine Research Center
Hosted by Dr. Srinand Sreevatsan
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. Thursday, November 17Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds
Presented by Dr. Dan Feeney
8 a.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine MVMA Fall Staff Seminar
What Happy Veterinary Professionals Know: Finding Balance, Maximizing Satisfaction, and Transforming Fatigue
Presented by Jeannine Moga, MA, MSW, LICSW, director of the Social Services program
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Continuing Education and Conference Center
For more information and to register, go to www.mvma.org/Fall%20StaffSeminar2011.asp. Friday, November 18 American Association of Equine Practitioners Annual Convention
November 18-22
San Antonio, Texas
For more information and to register, visit www.aaep.org/convention.htm. Seminar on Teaching
How Do We Know If Course Changes Are Effective? Student Survey Data Used to Inform Course Design
Presented by Tina Clarkson
Noon-12:50 p.m.
215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Monday, November 21 Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:45 a.m., noon-12:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue Dock, Large Animal Hospital Tuesday, November 22 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 Wednesday, November 23 Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:45 a.m.
Gortner Avenue Dock, Large Animal Hospital Thursday, November 24-Friday, November 25 University closed for Thanksgiving holiday Wednesday, November 30CVM Research Seminar
Towards an Understanding of Salmonella Persistence in Pigs
Presented by Dr. Richard Isaacson, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department
Hosted by Dr. Alvin Betiz
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.
December
Thursday, December 1PharmacoNeuroImmunology Seminar
Presented by Dr. Cornelia Bergmann, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Veterinary Medicine
12:30-1:30 p.m.
11-157 Surgery Conference Room, Phillips Wangensteen Building Mather Lecture
Tick-Borne Disease and Proteinuric Kidney Disease in Dogs
Presented by Dr. David Polzin
7:00-8:30 p.m. (complimentary light dinner begins at 6:30 p.m.)
215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
For details and to register, visit www.cvm.umn.edu/vetmedce/events/mather/home.html. Friday. December 2Conversations on Teaching
Curriculum Review/Revision Update
Presented by Curriculum Review Board
Noon-12:50 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Wednesday, December 7CVM Research Seminar
Presented by Dr. Rike Sorge, Veterinary Population Medicine Department
Hosted by Dr. Scott Wells
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, December 9Seminar on Teaching
Making the Grade(s)
Presented by Jane O'Brien
Noon-12:50 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Wednesday, December 14CVM Research Seminar
Transmission of Itch and Pain in the Spinal Cord
Presented by Dr. Glenn Giesler, Department of Neuroscience
Hosted by Dr. David Brown
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. Thursday, December 15PharmacoNeuroImmunology Seminar
Presented by Gavin Bart
12:30-1:30 p.m.
11-157 Surgery Conference Room, Phillips Wangensteen Building Friday. December 16Conversations on Teaching
Presented by Al Beitz and Tom Molitor
Noon-12:50 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Monday, December 26-Tuesday, December 27University closed for Christmas holiday
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.
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