Net Vet Weekly Week in Review:
Week Ahead:
CVHS Receives Funding
Plan Ahead for Mandatory Leave Days
The Bernice Barbour Foundation gave the CVHS a $50,000 gift as the second part of their $100,000 commitment to our community spay-neuter program for shelter animals. The funding supports surgical training experience for veterinary students and is conducted through the Teaching Hospital and at distant sites in neighboring communities.
While it is a year away, administration wants to be sure you have ample time to plan. Please note that the 2008 holiday break will require employees to take two mandatory leave days—Wednesday, Dec. 31 and Friday, Jan. 2. Be sure to save 16 hours of annual leave when planning your time off.
Publication Kapil S, Cooper E, Lamm C, Murray B, Rezabek G, Johnston III L, Campbell G, and Johnson B. Canine Parvovirus Types 2c and 2b Circulating in North American Dogs in 2006 and 2007. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, Dec. 2007, p. 4004-4047. Duggan VE, Holyoak GR, Macallister CG, Cooper SR, Confer AW. Amyloid A in equine colostrum and early milk. Vet Immunol Immunopathol. 2008 Jan 15;121(1-2):150-5.
Alumni Endowed Scholarships Dr. and Mrs. Mike Podolin (Class of 1961) gave a $50,000 gift to endow a scholarship. The recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student with preference given to students with financial need. Dr. and Mrs. Harold Miller (Class of 1960) gave a $25,000 stock gift to endow a food animal production medicine award. The recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student. Funds generated from this endowment support a national/international education experience for students with interest in food animals, preferably dairy. Preference will be given to a third year veterinary medicine student interested in food animal medicine and production. Awardees will receive a an estimated award of $1,000 to help defray costs associated with visiting private veterinary practices and educational institutions in various parts of the world or U.S. that best meet the student’s educational goals for up to two weeks. Upon their return, recipients will report their findings in a seminar to fellow students and faculty.
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Distinguished Scientist Lecture Philip Wood, DVM, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Genetics with the Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alabama-Birmingham, will present “Dissecting Insulin Resistance Using the Genetics of Fatty Acid Oxidation” today, Jan. 14. Sponsored by the Physiological Sciences Department, Dr. Wood’s lecture will begin at 3:30 p.m. in Room 259 McElroy Hall.
Generator Testing Here is the emergency generator test schedule: • • • •
Vet Med Annex – Monday, Jan. 14, 5:00 p.m. McElroy Hall – Tuesday, Jan. 15, 7:00 a.m. Teaching Hospital – Wednesday, Jan. 16, 7:00 a.m. OADDL – Wednesday, Jan. 16, 5:00 p.m.
Veterinary Biomedical Sciences Seminar Trenna Blagden, OSU Biological Safety Officer, will present “Principles of Biosafety at Oklahoma State University” on Thursday, Jan. 17. The seminar will be held in Room 263 McElroy Hall at 3:30 p.m. Refreshments will be available.
North American Veterinary Conference Dr. and Mrs. Michael Lorenz will host an alumni reception at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20, at the Orlando World Center Marriott Convention Center in the Crystal Ballroom, Salon J1. All staff, faculty and alumni attending the North American Veterinary Conference are invited to attend.
Vet Cetera Readership Survey We want to know what you think about our annual magazine, Vet Cetera. Please click on this link http://www.cvhs.okstate.edu/applets/SelectSurvey/TakeSurvey.as p?SurveyID=42Km83LJ5nm2I and take this short survey (approximately 3 minutes long). We appreciate your time and value your input. Thank you for participating. Dr. Tom Oomens is an Assistant Professor in Virology, Department of Pathobiology. He came to the CVHS from the University of Virginia, Department of Pathology. Tom was born and raised in the Netherlands. He earned a MS and Ph.D. degree from the only agricultural university in the
OCAST Funding Competition The FY08 OCAST Health Research Funding Competition is now available. An intent form must be filed by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13, to be eligible to apply. The application deadline is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12. The solicitation with instructions and
Netherlands, Wageningen University. It is a school with many international programs and opportunities and thus, he was able to do his Ph.D. work at Cornell even though his degree is from Wageningen. Dr. Oomens’ research specialty is molecular virology. His focus and main interests are the mechanisms by which viruses enter and exit host cells and how knowledge of these mechanisms can be exploited for vaccine and therapeutic purposes. His current efforts concern the human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) because it has a huge medical impact on infants and the elderly in the world and there is no vaccine. In his spare time, Tom likes to marvel at how his toddler son discovers the world around him. With any time left, he likes to bike, garden, do-it-yourself projects and meditate. Favorite Quote: ”You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” – Mark Twain
Congratulations to Dr. Thomason The CVHS is happy to announce the birth of William David Thomason on Jan. 11, 2008, at 7:15 a.m. Weighing in at 5 pounds 12 ounces, Will is 18.5 inches long. Proud parents are Dr. Justin and Sasha Thomason.
forms can be downloaded at http://www.ocast.state.ok.us/programs/oklahoma healthresearchprogram/solicitations/tabid/123/default.aspx.
Feline Husbandry Course Tiger Safari is hosting a Feline Conservation Federation (FCF) Husbandry Course on March 15, 2008, at their park in Tuttle, Okla. The 8-hour course focuses on responsible captive husbandry. The presentation includes an 83 page student textbook, workshops, final exam and certificate of completion. A special tour of Tiger Safari Interactive Exotic Zoological Park will be given on Sunday, March 16, at 10 a.m. for $6 per person. The course cost is $65 for FCF members and $95 for non-members before March 1. For more details, visit http://www.tigersafari.us.
Scholarship for New Jersey Residents The Harold Wetterberg Foundation is offering up to $15,000 scholarship awards to qualified New Jersey residents. Students must be a current or former resident of the state of New Jersey, a graduate of a New Jersey high school or graduate of a New Jersey college or university. Preference is given to students with a DVM degree currently enrolled in a post-graduate academic program in the field of veterinary medicine. Consideration will also be given to veterinary students currently enrolled in the second or third year of the DVM curriculum. Deadline for applications is March 21, 2008. Applications are available in the Dean’s office.
60th Anniversary Quiz When did classes begin at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Oklahoma A&M College? Email your answer by Wednesday, Jan. 9, to
[email protected]. For last week’s results, visit http://www.library.okstate.edu/vetmed/trivia.htm.
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