BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vet.uga.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T111000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T121000 DTSTAMP:20241030T144750Z CREATED:20240807T174036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T144750Z UID:55496-1730718600-1730722200@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Seminar: Rob Huigens DESCRIPTION:“Phenazine Natural Products and Indole Alkaloids: Platforms for Discovery” \nThis event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \nDr. Rob Huigens III is an Associate Professor at the University of Georgia with a joint appointment in the Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences College of Pharmacy\, the Department of Infectious Diseases College of Veterinary Medicine\, and the Department of Chemistry Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. He earned his PhD in Chemistry at North Carolina State University in 2009 and then completed his post-doctoral training at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on discovering new compounds to treat diseases. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-rob-huigens/ LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/coverdell-center.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T111000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T121000 DTSTAMP:20241028T144118Z CREATED:20240807T173830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T144118Z UID:55495-1730113800-1730117400@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Seminar: Lok Raj Joshi DESCRIPTION:“Engineering viral vectors for vaccine and gene therapy applications” \nThis event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \nDr. Lok Raj Joshi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia. He earned his PhD in Biomedical & Biological Sciences at Cornell University and did his post-doctoral training at Ragon Institute of MGH MIT and Harvard. His research focuses on viral vector evolution and pathogenesis. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-lok-raj-joshi/ LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/coverdell-center.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T155000 DTSTAMP:20240911T194005Z CREATED:20240514T192508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T194005Z UID:54854-1730019600-1730044200@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:GVTAA Fall Virtual Conference DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually for the 2024 GVTAA Fall Conference\nThe topics presented for this conference will focus on dentistry. \nThe speakers for the conference are: \n\nMary L. Berg\, BS\, RVT\, LATG\, VTS (Dentistry)\n\nMary received her VTS (Dentistry) in 2006\, recertifying in 2020. Her background includes veterinary dental research\, practice management and dental technician in general practice.  She’s currently an adjunct at two veterinary technology programs and the president of Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education; teaching dentistry to veterinary teams\, using practical and easy to master methods. Mary was named the VMX Speaker of the Year in 2024\, NAVTA Veterinary Technician of the Year by NAVTA in 2020\, won the AVDT’s Excellence in Dentistry Education in 2019.  Mary is a textbook author\, speaker\, and wet lab instructor at numerous state and national conferences.\n\n\nVicky Ograin\, MBA\, RVT\, VTS (Nutrition) \n\nVicky received her technician degree from Los Angeles Pierce College. She is credentialed in California and Kansas. She served in private practice for many years in California\, and then 22 years ago began a career with Hill’s Pet Nutrition\, where she is a Scientific Communication Sr. Specialist\, in the US Professional Veterinary Affairs department. She focuses on education for technicians and the health care team as well as strategy for veterinary technicians in tech schools and graduates. In 2007\, she completed a Bachelor of Science and in 2008\, she completed a Masters\, both in Business Administration. Vicky obtained her Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS) in nutrition in June 2013. Vicky speaks nationally and internationally and is a published author.\n\n\n\nThis conference provides six hours of CE credits.\nRegistration Fees: \n\nVet Tech Student: $75\nVet Tech: $125\nBasic Sponsorship: $150\nSpeaker Sponsorship: $300\n\nRegistration closes October 21 at 11:59 p.m. Once registration has closed\, the ZOOM instructions and link will be sent to paid registrants.\nThere will not be any LATE registration options for this conference.\n2024 GVTAA Fall CE Agenda (6 hrs) \nPlease direct any questions in reference to the 2024 GVTAA Fall Conference to Kat Carman – Kathryn.Carman@vca.com \n  URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/gvtaa-fall-virtual-conference/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/GVTAA.logo_.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T170000 DTSTAMP:20241021T185731Z CREATED:20240617T200712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T185731Z UID:55000-1729929600-1729962000@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Athens Veterinary Diagnostic Lab hosts: You Picked 'Em CE DESCRIPTION:Topics selected based on YOUR feedback to include urinalysis\, cytology basics\, lymphoma diagnostics\, blood smear review\, molecular testing and TWO HOURS of LEAP! \nYou Picked ‘Em – AVDL CE schedule.10.26.24 \n7 hours of continuing education\, which includes 2 hours of LEAP. \nAVDL Fall CE Conference Proceedings \n$175 registration includes refreshments and lunch \nSee you at 2200 College Station Road \n \n**Registration closes October 18\, 11:59 p.m.** URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/athens-veterinary-diagnostic-lab-hosts-you-picked-em-ce/ LOCATION:UGA Veterinary Education Center\, 2200 College Station Rd\, Athens\, GA\, 30602\, United States CATEGORIES:Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T111000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T121000 DTSTAMP:20240925T164428Z CREATED:20240807T173718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T164428Z UID:55494-1729509000-1729512600@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Seminar: Benjamin Kopp DESCRIPTION:“Modulating Chronic Lung Diseases: Insights into Cystic Fibrosis” \nThis event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \nDr. Benjamin Kopp is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Emory University School of Medicine. He earned his MD and MPH from the Ohio State University. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-benjamin-kopp/ LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/coverdell-center.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241021 DTSTAMP:20241009T180123Z CREATED:20240401T142740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T180123Z UID:54556-1729296000-1729468799@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Inpatient Medicine Virtual Conference DESCRIPTION:Register Now!\nThe Inpatient Medicine Section at The University of Georgia is comprised of services in which the majority of patients are managed on an inpatient basis such as small animal internal medicine\, neurology\, ophthalmology\, and emergency – critical care.  Join us VIRTUALLY on October 19-20\, 2024 to hear updates on diagnosis and management of patients with diseases in these specialty areas presented by board-certified faculty.\nVeterinary Technician Registration: \n\nFull Conference – 14 hours CE credit\, including 2 LEAP credits: $395\nSaturday Only – 8 hours CE credit\, including 2 LEAP credits: $240\nSunday Only – 6 hours CE credit\, no LEAP credit: $174\n\nVeterinarian Registration: \n\nFull Conference – 14 hours CE credit\, including 2 LEAP credits: $500\nSaturday Only – 8 hours CE credit\, including 2 LEAP credits: $290\nSunday Only – 6 hours CE credit\, no LEAP credit: $225\n\nThis virtual CE conference includes 2 state board-approved LEAP credits.\nZOOM login details will be provided after registration closes on October 11\, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.\nInpatient Medicine Agenda 2024  URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/inpatient-medicine-virtual-conference/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/INPATIENT-MEDICINE-CE-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T111000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T121000 DTSTAMP:20240925T164523Z CREATED:20240807T173554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T164523Z UID:55493-1728904200-1728907800@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Seminar: Drew Etheridge DESCRIPTION:“The Neglected Biology of Trypanosoma cruzi: New Tools and Techniques for an Enigmatic Parasite” \nThis event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \nDr. Drew Etheridge is an Associate Professor in the Department of Cellular Biology at the University of Georgia’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and the Center for Tropical & Emerging Global Diseases. His lab focuses on the host environment of Toxoplasma gondii infections\, specifically identifying parasite proteins. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-drew-etheridge/ LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/coverdell-center.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T111000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T121000 DTSTAMP:20240925T164705Z CREATED:20240807T173424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T164705Z UID:55492-1728299400-1728303000@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Seminar: Paul Sigala DESCRIPTION:“The irony of metal acquisition by malaria parasites” \nThis event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \nDr. Paul Sigala is an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry in the Molecular Biology Program and Biological Chemistry Program at the University of Utah. He earned his PhD at Stanford University and did his post-doctoral training at Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Sigala’s research focuses on malaria parasite biochemistry & cell biology\, heme & iron metabolism\, and organelle metabolism\, regulation\, & adaption. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-paul-sigala/ LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/coverdell-center.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T110000 DTSTAMP:20240925T160007Z CREATED:20240925T160007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T160007Z UID:55803-1728036000-1728039600@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Defense: Colleen Sedney DESCRIPTION:“Neonatal immune responses to Bordetella pertussis and disruption by pertussis toxin” \nDoctoral defense: Colleen Sedney \nMajor professor: Eric Harvill \nContact Jessi Moss (jart@uga.edu) for Zoom information. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/defense-colleen-sedney/ LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/coverdell-center.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241216 DTSTAMP:20240930T182118Z CREATED:20240320T122925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T182118Z UID:54489-1727740800-1734307199@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Avian\, Reptile\, & Small Mammal Endoscopy (Online\, On-Demand Video Lecture Course) DESCRIPTION:Elevate your exotic animal practice and zoological skills to the next level with the acclaimed endoscopy training programs from the University of Georgia. These courses have been specifically designed to teach the practical applications of endoscopy and endosurgery in reptiles\, birds\, & exotic mammals.  Whether you are a private practitioner\, zoo or wildlife vet\, intern\, resident\, specialist\, or academician\, this course will train you to perform minimally-invasive endoscopic procedures including internal examination\, biopsy\, and basic endosurgical procedures. \nON-LINE\, ON-DEMAND VIDEO LECTURE COURSE (16 hours) \n\nIntroduction\, overview\, endoscopy instrumentation\nBasic handling techniques\nEndoscopy practice management\nReptile anesthesia\, GI endoscopy\, respiratory endoscopy\, coelioscopy\, & endosurgery\nAvian anesthesia\, GI endoscopy\, respiratory endoscopy\, coelioscopy\, & endosurgery\nSmall mammal anesthesia\, otoscopy\, oral & GI endoscopy\, respiratory endoscopy\, urogenital endoscopy\, and laparoscopy (including ovariectomy)\nFish anesthesia\, diagnostic endoscopy & endosurgery\n\nRegistration is active! \nCourse Fees: \n\nVeterinarian: $449\nResident/Intern/Student: $399\nVet Tech/Assistant: $149\n\nCourse Instructor: Stephen J Divers –  BVetMed DZooMed DECZM(ZHM\,Herp) DACZM FRCVS; Professor of Zoological Medicine; UGA Foundation Chair in Small Animal Studies\nDue to the unexpected UGA closing for weather last week\, registration has been extended. Registration now closes September 30\, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST.\nInstructions for course access will be emailed once registration has closed and course fees are paid.\nThe course is accessible October 1 – December 15\, 2024 URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/avian-reptile-small-mammal-endoscopy-online-on-demand-video-lecture-course/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ilustrations-002.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T111000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T121000 DTSTAMP:20240925T164329Z CREATED:20240807T173327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T164329Z UID:55491-1727694600-1727698200@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Seminar: Nadine Rouphael DESCRIPTION:“Evaluation of Next Generation Respiratory Vaccines” \nThis event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \nDr. Nadine Rouphael is the Executive Director of the Hope Clinic at the Emory Center for AIDS Research and is the Sumner E. Thompson III Distinguished Professor of Vaccinology and Infectious Diseases in the Infectious Diseases Division of the Department of Medicine at Emory University. She earned her MD from Saint Joseph University School of Medicine in Lebanon in 2001 and completed her internal medicine residency and infectious diseases fellowship at Emory University. Dr. Rouphael’s research focuses on antimicrobial resistance\, vaccine delivery methods\, and innate immunity. She is serves at the PI for two NIH-funded programs: Vaccine Treatment and Evaluation Unit and Human Immunology Project Consortium. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-nadine-rouphael/ LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/coverdell-center.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T111000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T121000 DTSTAMP:20240916T134744Z CREATED:20240812T134301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T134744Z UID:55513-1726485000-1726488600@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Seminar: David L. Suarez DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \n“Molecular Diagnostics in Avian Medicine: Past and Future” \nDr. David Suarez is a Research Leader at the US Department of Agriculture and Agricultural Research Services\, Exotic and Emerging Avian Disease Research Unit. He earned his PhD in Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology in 1995 from Iowa State University of Science and Technology\, and he earned his DVM in 1988 from Auburn University. Dr. Suarez’s research focuses on next generation diagnostic tools and studying avian influenza and other avian diseases. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-david-l-suarez/ LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/coverdell-center.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T111000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T121000 DTSTAMP:20240909T132540Z CREATED:20240807T173118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T132540Z UID:55489-1725880200-1725883800@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Cancelled-Seminar: Xiaorong Lin DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \nDr. Xiaorong Lin is the Gene E. Michaels Distinguished Professor in Medical Mycology and Graduate Coordinator for the University of Georgia’s Department of Microbiology in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and has a courtesy faculty appointment in the Department of Infectious Diseases also at UGA. She earned her PhD in Fungal Genetics and Molecular Biology from the University of Georgia in 2003. Dr. Lin’s research focuses on better understanding eukaryotic microbiology through investigating Cryptococcus neoformans and Aspergillus fumigatus. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-xiaorong-lin/ LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/coverdell-center.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T170000 DTSTAMP:20240613T204542Z CREATED:20240613T183356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T204542Z UID:54982-1725436800-1725555600@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle DESCRIPTION:The Applied Reproductive Strategies for Beef Cattle (ARSBC) meeting is coming to Georgia\nThe ARSBC is considered the premier national event in beef cattle reproduction. The meeting is organized by the Beef Reproduction Task Force and has a long history of providing the latest information on the application of reproductive technologies and includes a range of topics related to cattle reproduction. \nARSBC 2024 – Program Schedule – see the schedule of planned speakers/presentations \nEarly Bird Registration ($200) ends June 15\, 2024. Discounted registration ($150) for students and county agents until July 15\, 2024. Regular registration ($250) until August 20\, 2024. Late registration ($300) after August 20\, 2024. \nSelect the Register Now button below for event registration and hotel information. Hotel blocks are offered at Hyatt Place and Homewood Suites. \nThere is a Beef Reproduction Lab add-on option. This is selected during the registration. The lab begins at 1:30 on Thursday. There is an additional fee ($45) for the lab. \nThis program has been submitted for RACE approval (but is not yet approved) for 12.5 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.\nIf you have any questions about this course\, please contact Dr. Pedro Fontes\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Animal and Dairy Science\, UGA College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences: pedrofontes@uga.edu \n \nDownload this list of topics as a PDF URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/applied-reproductive-strategies-in-beef-cattle/ LOCATION:The Classic Center\, 300 N Thomas St\, Athens\, GA\, 30601\, United States CATEGORIES:Continuing Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T111000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T121000 DTSTAMP:20240821T161314Z CREATED:20240807T173001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T161314Z UID:55488-1724670600-1724674200@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Seminar: Julie Moore DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \n“Motherhood\, malaria and the microbiome: a multifaceted view of protection and pathogenesis” \nDr. Julie Moore is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Infectious Diseases & Immunology at the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine. She earned her PhD in Biomedical Science at the University of Connecticut. Dr. Moore’s research focuses on the fundamental biology of the host-parasite interaction in malaria during pregnancy. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-julie-moore/ LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/coverdell-center.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T111000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T121000 DTSTAMP:20240813T131949Z CREATED:20240807T172854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T131949Z UID:55487-1724065800-1724069400@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Seminar: James Voss DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \n“CRISPR-modified B cells to cure HIV” \nDr. James Voss is an institute investigator in the Department of Immunology and Microbiology at the Scripps Research Institute. He earned his PhD in Structural Virology from the University of Paris in 2011 and earned his MS in Biochemistry from the University of Alberta in 2003. Dr. Voss’s work focuses on studying B cells and how antibodies can be used for a functional HIV cure. Currently\, his lab has two R01 awards from NIAID. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-james-voss/ LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/coverdell-center.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T170000 DTSTAMP:20240709T165506Z CREATED:20240125T183554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T165506Z UID:54037-1723276800-1723395600@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Common Soft Tissue Surgical Techniques in Small Animal Practice DESCRIPTION:Please note that registration is limited to 50.\n15.5 hours CE: 8 hours lecture; 7.5 hours lab\nCost of course: $800\nParticipants should bring scrubs for the labs.\nCancelation option (partial refund) for course attendance: 30 days prior\nRegistration deadline: July 31\, 2024\, 11:59 p.m.\nTransportation from the Atlanta Airport to Athens:\n\nrental car: many options available at the airport\nGroome Transportation: https://groometransportation.com/athens/?&sd_client_id=32a335ba-8cdc-4cc9-87b9-8ee38217278b\n\n\nTransportation from your hotel to the Soft Tissue Surgery Lecture & Lab is the responsibility of the attendee. Lyft and Uber are readily available.\n\nThere is not a designated hotel for this event. However\, we have secured the following hotel options. Attendees are responsible for their own reservations and all applicable taxes/fees. Hotel reservations will be limited for this particular weekend as it is dorm move-in weekend for UGA. These blocks will be available until July 9\, 2024.\n\nHoliday Inn Express: https://www.hiexpress.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=EX&localeCode=en®ionCode=1&hotelCode=AHNDT&_PMID=99801505&GPC=STC&cn=no&viewfullsite=true\nHyatt Place (Group Block Code: G-GVT3): https://www.hyatt.com/shop/rooms/ahnza?location=Hyatt%20Place%20Athens%20%2F%20Downtown&checkinDate=2024-08-09&checkoutDate=2024-08-11&rooms=1&adults=1&kids=0&corp_id=G-GVT3\n\n\n\nSoft Tissue Surgery CE Schedule 2024 URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/practical-surgery-for-common-conditions-in-cats/ LOCATION:CVM Main Campus\, 501 DW Brooks Drive\, Athens\, GA\, 30602 CATEGORIES:Continuing Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T160000 DTSTAMP:20240726T202421Z CREATED:20240520T134144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T202421Z UID:54872-1722175200-1722182400@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Adapting to Change: Legal Requirements related to the future of practicing of Veterinary Medicine DESCRIPTION:This course has been approved by the State Board for Veterinarians AND Veterinary Technicians\n\n\n2 hour LEAP presentation will cover four main areas for practitioners:\n\nCurrent VCPR and Telemedicine requirements\, and recent changes in other jurisdictions which may influence the future of our own practice act in Georgia.\nRequirements for usage of AI: current requirements under the practice act related to AI as well as restrictions in other professions that are being implemented.\nSupervision and abilities of Veterinary Technicians and the concept of “mid-level practitioners”\nRecord Keeping requirements and the Spectrum of care: compliance with new Georgia Veterinary State Board Rules and documenting options and consent.\n\n\n\nPresenter: Donald Riddick\n\nlicensed attorney for over 30 years\nChief Legal Officer for multi-national AI company\nFormer Licensed Veterinary Technician in Georgia\nFormer Officer of Animal Law Section\, GVMA Counsel\, GVMA Wellness and Legislative committees\, GVMA LEAP speaker and Counsel\nAuthor of hundreds of blog posts\, articles\, and contributions to related Veterinary Law\nCo-owner of Coverland Farms in West Point\, GA\nFormer Co-owner and Practice Manager of Vet Hospital in Columbus GA for 12 years\n\n\n\nLive via ZOOM\n\nno recordings for this presentation\n\n\n\nCourse Fee: $125 for all registrants – there is only one registration option – it is for both veterinarians and vet techs\n\n\nRegistration closes July 22\, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/adapting-to-change-legal-requirements-related-to-the-future-of-practicing-of-veterinary-medicine/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T140000 DTSTAMP:20240715T134555Z CREATED:20240715T134457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T134555Z UID:55093-1721826000-1721829600@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Defense: Pedro Sanchez DESCRIPTION:“Enhancing Protective Immune Responses Elicited By Computationally Optimized Broadly Reactive Antigen (COBRA) Influenza Hemagglutinin and Neuraminidase Vaccines Using Novel Adjuvants” \nDoctoral defense: Pedro Sanchez \nMajor professor: Ted Ross \nContact jart@uga.edu for Teams information. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/defense-pedro-sanchez/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/CVI.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T150000 DTSTAMP:20240703T164927Z CREATED:20240618T194416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T164927Z UID:55006-1720706400-1720710000@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Updated-Defense: Leonor Sicalo Gianechini DESCRIPTION:“Addressing anthelmintic resistance in parasitic nematodes by investigating the potential of a novel drug target and the dynamics of benzimidazole selection in a model parasitic nematode” \nDoctoral defense: Leonor Sicalo Gianechini \nMajor professors: Andy Moorhead and Ray Kaplan \nContact jart@uga.edu for Zoom information. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/defense-leonor-sicalo-gianechini/ LOCATION:CVM 2515\, 501 D. W. Brooks Drive\, Athens\, GA\, 30602\, United States CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CVM_Main_bldg-e1690913947611.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240708T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240708T100000 DTSTAMP:20240703T165013Z CREATED:20240703T165013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T165013Z UID:55059-1720429200-1720432800@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Defense: Elyssa Campbell DESCRIPTION:“The cellular response of the Mongolian gerbil (Meriones unguiculatus)\, a nonpermissive host\, to canine heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis)” \nDoctoral defense: Elyssa Campbell \nMajor professor: Andy Moorhead \nContact jart@uga.edu for Zoom information. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/defense-elyssa-campbell/ LOCATION:CVM 2501\, 501 D. W. Brooks Drive\, Athens\, GA\, 30602\, United States CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CVM_Main_bldg-e1690913947611.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T220000 DTSTAMP:20240531T172812Z CREATED:20240531T171802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T172812Z UID:54948-1719000000-1719007200@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:AVMA - CVM Alumni & Friends Reception DESCRIPTION:Do you live in or near the Austin area?\nWe are thrilled to invite all CVM alumni and friends to our UGA CVM Reception on Friday\, June 21 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Electric Shuffle Austin! While this event is hosted in conjunction with the AVMA conference\, you do not have to be a conference attendee to join us. We hope to see you there! \nWhen: Friday\, June 21 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nWhere: Electric Shuffle Austin \nQuestions? Email Abbie.Vaughn1@uga.edu URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/avma-cvm-alumni-friends-reception/ LOCATION:Electric Shuffle Austin\, 91 Red River St\, Unit 102\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States CATEGORIES:Alumni END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T140000 DTSTAMP:20240610T161818Z CREATED:20240610T161818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T161818Z UID:54973-1718715600-1718719200@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Defense: Elizabeth Wrobel DESCRIPTION:“Studies of J Paramyxovirus (JPV)-host interactions and Development of JPV-vectored vaccines” \nDoctoral defense: Elizabeth Wrobel \nMajor professor: Biao He \nContact jart@uga.edu for Zoom information. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/defense-elizabeth-wrobel/ LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/coverdell-center.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T120000 DTSTAMP:20240610T160637Z CREATED:20240610T160537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T160637Z UID:54972-1718362800-1718366400@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Defense: Nada Abbadi DESCRIPTION:“Structural and functional analysis of influenza-reactive monoclonal antibodies and broadly-reactive immunogens” \nDissertation defense: Nada Abbadi \nMajor professor: Jarrod Mousa \nContact jart@uga.edu for Zoom information URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/dissertation-defense-nada-abbadi/ LOCATION:CVM 2501\, 501 D. W. Brooks Drive\, Athens\, GA\, 30602\, United States CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CVM_Main_bldg-e1690913947611.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T110000 DTSTAMP:20240715T134624Z CREATED:20240610T160220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T134624Z UID:54971-1718359200-1718362800@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Defense: Judith Reyes Ballista DESCRIPTION:“Investing the role of phosphatidylserine in mediating the entry and release of chikungunya virus” \nDoctoral defense: Judith Reyes Ballista \nMajor professor: Melinda Brindley \nContact jart@uga.edu for Zoom information. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/defense-judith-reyes-ballista/ LOCATION:CVM 2515\, 501 D. W. Brooks Drive\, Athens\, GA\, 30602\, United States CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CVM_Main_bldg-e1690913947611.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T120000 DTSTAMP:20240410T142653Z CREATED:20240408T160738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T142653Z UID:54595-1714816800-1714824000@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:DVM Commencement Ceremony Class of 2024 DESCRIPTION:Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Commencement\nGeneral\nDate: Saturday May 4th\, 2024 \nStart Time: 10:00 a.m.    Doors Open: 9:15 a.m. \nCeremony Location: Stegeman Coliseum \n**This commencement ceremony is only for graduates of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.** \nFor information on the CVM’s undergraduate program commencement\, click here \nFor more information on UGA’s graduate programs commencement\, click here \nTickets\nThe DVM Commencement Ceremony is only open to graduating students and those invited by a graduate. Tickets for family and friends of graduates will be in the student’s regalia packet. \nSeating\nSeating for guests of graduates will be available on a first come\, first served basis. Doors to the Coliseum will open at 9:15 a.m. for guests to begin seating themselves. \nParking\nParking on campus is free on weekend days. Suggested lots are Carlton Street Deck (S15)\, South Campus Deck (S11)\, or Foley Field Lot (S14). For more information on parking near the Coliseum\, refer to the parking map. \n  \nStegeman Coliseum Policies\n**Guests and graduates entering Stegeman MUST follow the Clear Bag Policy. \nThe policy’s guidelines are as follows: \nPermitted Items \n\nBags that are clear plastic\, vinyl\, or PVC and do not exceed 12″ x 6″x 12″\nOne-gallon clear plastic freezer bags\nSmall clutch bags\, with or without a handle or strap\, that do not exceed 4.5″ x 6.5″\nBags that contain necessary medical items\, which must be inspected and approved at a designated gate\nFood: items must fit inside the permitted-sized bags\nBeverages\, including water\, in sealed plastic bottles; items must fit inside the permitted-sized bag\nUmbrellas\nCameras and video recorders (Clear Bag Policy applies to camera bags)\nStrollers\n\nProhibited Items \nFor the safety\, security\, and experience of all guests\, the following items are prohibited: \n\nBackpacks\nWrapped gifts or packages wherein the contents are not visible\nAlcohol\nGlass and aluminum containers\nTobacco: UGA is a tobacco-free campus.\nLarge items\, such as balloons\, banners and posters\, or amplification equipment\, such as bullhorns or megaphones\n\nProhibited items must be returned to cars or disposed of before entering and will not be accepted by employees or stored at the gates. \n  \nDisability Access\nVisitors with disability concerns are strongly encouraged to arrive early to Stegeman coliseum. Doors open 45 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony. \nMain entrances to Stegeman Coliseum along Sanford Drive and Carlton Street are wheelchair accessible. \nOn-site wheelchairs are NOT available. Guests with difficulty walking are strongly encouraged to bring their own wheelchair. \nDisability Parking\nParking for guests with disabilities is available in the Hoke Smith Annex lot (S12). The lot is adjacent to Stegeman Coliseum. \nDisability Seating\nSeating for guests in wheelchairs is very limited in Stegeman Coliseum and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. Disability and companion seating is located along the top row of the lower level. Disability seating allows access for one person in a wheelchair and one companion. Additional family members will need to sit separately in general seating. Please plan accordingly. \n  URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/dvm-commencement-ceremony-class-of-2024/ LOCATION:Stegeman Coliseum\, 100 Smith St\, Athens\, GA\, 30605\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DVM-commencement-event-cover.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T111000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T121000 DTSTAMP:20231212T165154Z CREATED:20231212T165154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T165154Z UID:53909-1714389000-1714392600@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Seminar: Zhicheng Dou DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \nDr. Zhicheng Dou is an Associate Professor and the Graduate Program Coordinator at Clemson University\, Department of Biological Sciences. Dr. Dou earned his PhD in chemistry and biochemistry from the University of Southern Mississippi and completed his post-doctoral fellowship in molecular parasitology at the University of Michigan Medical School. His research focuses on Toxoplasma gondii infections in human hosts. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-zhicheng-dou/ LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/coverdell-center.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T111000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T121000 DTSTAMP:20231212T164543Z CREATED:20231212T164543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T164543Z UID:53908-1713784200-1713787800@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Seminar: Noah Butler DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \n“Metabolic regulation of anti-malarial immunity” \nDr. Noah Butler is a Professor of microbiology and immunology at the University of Iowa Health Care\, Carver College of Medicine\, Department of Microbiology and Immunology. He earned his PhD in immunology and completed his post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Iowa. His research focuses on Plasmodium-specific immunity during malaria infections. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-noah-butler/ LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/coverdell-center.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T170000 DTSTAMP:20240322T181102Z CREATED:20240125T174613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T181102Z UID:54034-1713686400-1713718800@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:2024 Spring GVTAA Conference DESCRIPTION:The Georgia Veterinary Technician and Assistant Association will be hosting the spring Conference on Sunday\, April 21. The conference will be held at the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine at 501 DW Brooks Dr. Topics covered will be instrumental in our day to day lives as technicians and assistants. Registrants for this continuing education event will earn 6 CE credit hours. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to attendees of the conference. Join us for an exciting day to meet our Board members and network with sponsors from various companies.\n2024 GVTAA spring agenda\nRegistration closes April 10 @ 11:45 pm URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/2024-spring-gvtaa-conference/ LOCATION:CVM Main Campus\, 501 DW Brooks Drive\, Athens\, GA\, 30602 CATEGORIES:Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GVTAA.logo_.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240420 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240421 DTSTAMP:20240327T151124Z CREATED:20230914T210614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T151124Z UID:53164-1713571200-1713657599@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Best Practices in Veterinary Clinical Research (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Best Practices 2024 Agenda \n2024 Best Practices speaker bios \nWe are pleased to announce the fourth annual Best Practices in Veterinary Clinical Research conference. This one-day virtual meeting\, which will take place on Saturday\, April 20th\, will be of interest to anyone involved in veterinary clinical research\, including veterinarians\, researchers\, technicians\, administrators\, and industry partners. \nThis year’s topics include working at the intersection between lab animal and companion animal research\, best practices in study design and reporting\, practical strategies for implementing a quality management system in veterinary clinical research studies\, and much more. \nAttendees will earn 6 hours CE credit \nRegistration closes April 15\, 2024 at midnight. \nRegistration fees: \n\n$125 – everyone\, except students\n$50 – students\nSponsor registration is also available\n\n  URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/best-practices-in-veterinary-clinical-research-virtual/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Education END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR