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SUMMARY:Seminar: Katherine Hummels
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \n“Regulation of cell envelope biosynthesis in Pseudomonas aeruginosa” \nDr. Katherine Hummels is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Georgia. She earned her PhD in Microbiology in 2019 from Indiana University and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School. Reach more about Dr. Hummels’ research here: https://mib.uga.edu/directory/people/kate-hummels. \nContact jart@uga.edu for Zoom information.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-katherine-hummels/
LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center
CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T143000
DTSTAMP:20260129T160140Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Referring Veterinarian Appreciation Event
DESCRIPTION:Out of an abundance of caution for our attendees\, presenters\, and staff\, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone the 2026 Referring Veterinarian Appreciation Event due to the threat of inclement winter weather. We plan to reschedule this event for later in the year and will share more details once they become available. Thank you for your understanding.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/2026-referring-veterinarian-appreciation-event/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Veterinarians
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T173000
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CREATED:20251111T190645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T211721Z
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SUMMARY:18th Annual Shelter Medicine Symposium (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Due to predicted extreme weather conditions\, this meeting will now be virtual\, conducted via Zoom. Those registered for the event will receive an email with zoom login details.\nThe UGA CVM Shelter Medicine Club presents our 18th Annual UGA CVM Shelter Medicine Symposium\, taking place on January 24th\, 2026. This one-day event will feature speakers from multiple areas of shelter medicine and is kindly sponsored by Purina and Amdec Anesthesia. \nThis year’s Symposium is $10 to attend (with NO CE credit). \nIf you would like to receive a certificate for 8 hours CE credit\, please choose that option when registering. The cost for the CE credit is $95. Partial hours of CE credit will not be offered. \nSymposium topics currently include Animal Welfare and Hoarding\, the Treatment of Panleukopenia\, Canine Parvovirus\, and Ringworm\, Running a High-Quality\, High-Volume Spay and Neuter Program\, Basics of Canine Heartworm Disease\, Juvenile Spay and Neuters\, Common Small Animal Shelter Parasites\, and the Basics of Forensics\, Reporting\, and Testifying about Animal Abuse. \n \nThank you again to our sponsors Purina and Amdec Anesthesia for supporting shelter medicine here at UGA CVM! There are additional vendor/sponsor spots available through the event registration. \nIf you are interested in purchasing an event t-shirt\, please indicate that choice by responding to the appropriate question within the registration.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/18th-annual-shelter-medicine-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T200000
DTSTAMP:20251222T203418Z
CREATED:20251222T203418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T203418Z
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SUMMARY:UGA CVM VMX Alumni and Donor Reception
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to invite all CVM alumni\, donors\, and friends to our UGA CVM Reception on Saturday\, January 17th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Mia’s Italian Kitchen! While this event is hosted in conjunction with the VMX Conference\, you do not have to be a conference attendee to join us. We hope to see you there! \nWhen: Saturday\, January 17th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nWhere: Mia’s Italian Kitchen\, Orlando\, FL \nQuestions? Email lane.mccarthy@uga.edu
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/uga-cvm-vmx-alumni-and-donor-reception/
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T150000
DTSTAMP:20251208T160958Z
CREATED:20251208T160700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T160958Z
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SUMMARY:Career in Focus: Nicole Acuff
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Career in Focus webinar with Dr. Nicole Acuff\, Associate Director of Immunology at Janux Therapeutics. Dr. Acuff is a 2016 alumn of the Department of Infectious Diseases. Learn about life as a scientist at a small biotech company\, how Dr. Acuff found her position\, what her work expectations are\, and about her work-life balance. \nThis is a virtual only event. Contact jart@uga.edu for Zoom link.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/career-in-focus/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T170000
DTSTAMP:20251125T184603Z
CREATED:20250428T131433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T184603Z
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SUMMARY:Outpatient Medicine Conference (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The Outpatient Medicine Section at The University of Georgia is comprised of specialties in which the majority of our patients come and go in the same day rather than stay in the hospital. That makes for a diverse grouping of specialties including Dermatology\, Oncology\, Cardiology\, Exotics\, Nutrition and Behavior.\nJoin us VIRTUALLY on December 13-14\, 2025 to hear practical updates on diagnosis and management of patients with diseases in these specialty areas. \n**This course will provide 15 hours of CE credit. One LEAP hour will be offered during this course.**\nVeterinary Technician Registration: \n\nFull Conference – $397\n\nVeterinarian Registration: \n\nFull Conference – $505\n\n2025 Outpatient Medicine Agenda\nRegistration closes December 8\, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. \nZOOM login details will be provided after registration closes. \nPlease contact the Continuing Education office if you have any questions: vetmedce@uga.edu\n**The only payment options are check or credit card. There is not an internal funds transfer payment option for this course.**
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/outpatient-medicine-virtual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Continuing Education,Veterinarians
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251209
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SUMMARY:UGA CVM AAEP Alumni and Donor Reception
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to an exclusive alumni and donor reception! Reconnect\, network\, and celebrate with fellow supporters of our program. Stay tuned—more details coming soon!
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/uga-cvm-aaep-alumni-and-donor-reception/
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T170000
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CREATED:20250623T153852Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Practical Avian\, Reptile\, and Small Mammal Endoscopy 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. \nA 2-day practical\, hands-on practical lab to develop and practice endoscopy skills (prior completion of the 16-hr online course required before lab). This course offers 16 hours of CE credit. Focused on reptiles\, birds & small mammal diagnostic procedures using the 2.7mm telescope system. This is a practical course with very limited classroom time. Species vary and are dependent upon concurrent research projects but usually include pigeons\, rabbits\, and turtles or iguanas. \nThis course is open to anyone that also registers for the on-line course (to be completed before in-person weekend) or who has completed the online course previously. Everyone registered for the in-person weekend course gets access to the online course materials (even if they did it previously). \nThis course is led by Stephen J. Divers – BVetMed\, DZooMed\, DECZM(Herp)\, DECZM(ZHM)\, DACZM\, FRCVS; Board Certified Specialist in Zoological Medicine TM; Professor of Zoological Medicine\, University of Georgia. \nRegistration is limited to 16 registrants. A waitlist will be activated once the course registration has filled to capacity. If a registration is cancelled and space opens\, those on the waitlist will be notified based on the date/time added to the list. Once contacted\, they will have 24 hours to register for the course. At that point\, the next person on the list will be notified. \nVeterinarian: $1784 \nResident/Intern/Student: $1049 \nVet Tech/Nurse (attend with DVM): $209 (This registration can only be added with a DVM registration) \nCourse Date: December 6-7\, 2025 \nBreakfast and lunch will be provided for attendees for both days of the course. If you would like to request dietary variations from a standard menu\, there are three options offered in the registration: gluten free\, vegan\, vegetarian. Registrants are responsible for providing their own scrubs for the lab portions of the course. It is recommended to have 2 sets of scrubs. \nThere is a hotel block for your convenience. It is not a requirement that attendees book within this block – this is only for your convenience. It is the responsibility of the attendee to make all reservations. The attendee is also responsible for all costs associated with the hotel booking. \n\nUniversity of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel – 1197 S. Lumpkin St Athens\, GA 30602\n\nWalkable to course location – 2 blocks\nThe block is set for Arrival 12/5/2025; Departure 12/8/2025; (There are a few rooms available for check-in on 12/4/25)\nRate: $139/night (includes parking; does not include breakfast)\nGroup ID: 62028 (MUST be entered online to receive the group rate)\nGuess may book their room online at https://www.hotel.uga.edu/\nGuests may also call the reservations office at 706-542-2134\, Monday -Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.\nThis quoted rate is guaranteed for reservations made prior to 11/04/2025.\n\n\n\nTransportation: \n\nTransportation is the responsibility of the attendee. Suggestions for traveling from ATL airport to hotels:\n\nRental car\nGroome Transportation\n\n20+ transports/day\nreservations recommended: https://groometransportation.com/athens/?&sd_client_id=c2015689-5326-4e34-86d8-4ef938a8deb6\n\n\n\n\n\nParking adjacent to the building will be readily available at no charge for the weekend. The event location is 501 D. W. Brooks Drive. If you are staying at the GA Center Hotel\, it is a short two block walk from the hotel to the event location.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/2025-practical-exotics-endoscopy-course/
LOCATION:CVM Main Campus\, 501 DW Brooks Drive\, Athens\, GA\, 30602
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T111000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T121000
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Ania Majewska
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \nDr. Ania Majewska is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health and the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology\, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia. She earned her PhD in Ecology at the University of Georgia and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Emory University. Dr. Majewska’s lab focuses on infectious disease ecology and biology education research. Read more about her research here: https://majewskalab.com/.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-ania-majewska/
LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center
CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T111000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T121000
DTSTAMP:20251112T165452Z
CREATED:20250804T144739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T165452Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Richard Bucala
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \n“A Most Interesting Factor” \nDr. Richard Bucala is the Waldemar Von Zedtwitz Professor of Medicine and Professor of Pathology and of Epidemiology at the Yale School of Medicine. Additionally\, he is the Rheumatologist in Chief in the Rheumatology section of the Yale New Haven Hospital. Dr. Bucala earned his PhD from Rockefeller University in 1985 and his MD at Cornell College in 1986. He then went on to complete his residency at Brigham & Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School in 1988. Read more about Dr. Bucala’s work here: https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/richard-bucala/.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-richard-bucala/
LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center
CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T150000
DTSTAMP:20251113T183140Z
CREATED:20251113T182915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T183140Z
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SUMMARY:Defense: Grace Woods Vick
DESCRIPTION:“Biogenesis of unique membranous organelles in Plasmodium falciparum” \nDissertation defense: Grace Woods Vick \nMajor professor: Vasant Muralidharan \nContact Jessi Moss (jart@uga.edu) for Zoom information.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/defense-grace-woods-vick/
LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center
CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T090000
DTSTAMP:20251113T175129Z
CREATED:20251113T174902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T175129Z
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SUMMARY:Defense: Kayla Adcock
DESCRIPTION:“Pathogen Surveillance\, Diagnostics\, and Disease Characterization in Free-Ranging Avian Wildlife” \nDissertation defense: Kayla Adock \nMajor professor: Nicole Nemeth \nContact Jessi Moss (jart@uga.edu) for Zoom information.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/defense-kayla-adcock/
LOCATION:Wildlife Health Building Room 101\, 589 D. W. Brooks Drive\, Athens\, GA\, 30602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T111000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T121000
DTSTAMP:20251110T145827Z
CREATED:20250804T144630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T145827Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Emily E. Rosowski
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \n“Illuminating Innate Immunity to Aspergillus fungi” \nDr. Emily Rosowski is an Associate Professor at the Clemson University\, College of Science\, School of Health Research\, Department of Biological Sciences. She earned her PhD in Biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2013 and completed her post-doctoral research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 2019\, Dr. Rosowski started her lab at Clemson University. Read more about Dr. Rosowski’s research here: https://www.clemson.edu/health-research/faculty/faculty-scholars/rosowski.html.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-emily-e-rosowski/
LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center
CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251108
DTSTAMP:20251104T201245Z
CREATED:20250804T191320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T201245Z
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SUMMARY:UGA Precision One Health Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Register Today\nJoin us on Friday\, November 7th\, 2025\,  for Converge\, a one-day symposium exploring the dynamic intersection of Precision One Health (POH)\, artificial intelligence\, and data-driven approaches to medicine\, public health\, and disease ecology. \nThis symposium highlights collaborative research across UGA’s colleges\, emphasizing interdisciplinary discovery. Sessions will feature work from POH’s four cores: Translational Medicine\, Systems Modeling & Data Analytics\, Epidemiology & Disease Ecology\, and Social Sciences & Medicine.\n \nRegistration is free. Reserve your spot today and join colleagues and experts for timely\, thought-provoking conversations. \nFor more information about the POH Initiative\, click here. \n\nConference Agenda\n\nRegistration\nRegister for the conference here. \n**Please note that undergraduate and graduate student attendance is limited to 3 per PI/Lab. 
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/uga-precision-one-health-symposium-25/
LOCATION:UGA Center for Continuing Education and Hotel\, 1197 South Lumpkin Street\, Athens\, GA\, 30602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faculty,Graduate Students,Infectious Diseases,Master's/PhD Students
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Precision One Health Initiative":MAILTO:jpmochel@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T170000
DTSTAMP:20251014T173839Z
CREATED:20250204T164248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T173839Z
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SUMMARY:**CANCELED** 2025 Equine Encore
DESCRIPTION:Event Canceled due to low registration numbers. Full refunds will be issued to those that had completed registration.\nPlease direct any questions to vetmedce@uga.ed
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/2025-equine-encore/
LOCATION:UGA Veterinary Education Center\, 2200 College Station Rd\, Athens\, GA\, 30602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T111000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T121000
DTSTAMP:20251031T142819Z
CREATED:20250904T204605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T142819Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Amy Bei
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \n“Genetic and genomic approaches to inform malaria vaccinology: lessons from the field” \nDr. Amy Bei is an Associate Professor of Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases at the Yale School of Public Health. Dr. Bei earned her PhD of Biological Science in Public Health from Harvard University in 2011 and completed her post-doctoral fellowship also at Harvard University. Additionally\, she was named a Fullbright Fellow in 2004 from the Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences. Read more about Dr. Bei’s research here: https://ysph.yale.edu/profile/amy-bei/.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-amy-bei/
LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center
CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T111000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T121000
DTSTAMP:20251022T174717Z
CREATED:20250804T144316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T174717Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Kyla Ost
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \n“Targeting the troublemakers: Immune regulation of commensal Candida in the gut” \nDr. Kyla Ost is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Immunology and Microbiology\, School of Medicine on the Anschutz Medical Campus of the University of Colorado. She earned her PhD in Genetics and Genomics at Duke University in 2016 and completed her post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Utah. Read more about Dr. Ost’s research here: https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/immunology-and-microbiology/about-us/faculty/primary-faculty/ost#ac-research-1.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-kyla-ost/
LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center
CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T170000
DTSTAMP:20251007T202820Z
CREATED:20250204T164026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T202820Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Inpatient Medicine Conference (Virtual)
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 conditions that may accompany CKD such as hyperthyroidism\, endocrinopathies\, enteropathy\, and weight management. Other topics may include glaucoma and emergency critical care.  Join us VIRTUALLY on October 25-26\, 2025 to hear updates on diagnosis and management of patients with diseases in these specialty areas presented by board-certified faculty. \nConference Agenda: 2025 Inpatient Medicine Conference \nVeterinary Technician Registration: \n\nFull Conference – $395\n\nVeterinarian Registration: \n\nFull Conference – $500\n\nRegistration closes on October 16\, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. \nZOOM login details will be provided after registration closes. \nPlease contact the Continuing Education office if you have any questions: vetmedce@uga.edu\n**The only payment options are check or credit card. There is not an internal funds transfer payment option for this course.**
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/2025-inpatient-medicine-conference/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T111000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T121000
DTSTAMP:20251020T121025Z
CREATED:20250818T194758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T121025Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Eldin Talundzic
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \n“When Research Becomes Routine: Building Sustainable Molecular Surveillance for Global Health” \nDr. Eldin Talundzic is a Senior Scientific Advisor to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He earned his PhD in Infectious Diseases and Computational Biology from the University of Georgia in 2013. Read more about Dr. Talundzic’s work here: https://www.eldintalundzic.com/.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-eldin-talundzic/
LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center
CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTSTAMP:20250925T181445Z
CREATED:20250703T192637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T181445Z
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SUMMARY:Dean’s Tailgate 2025
DESCRIPTION:Register for the Dean’s Tailgate! \nOn behalf of the UGA College and Veterinary Medicine Office of Development and Alumni Relations\, we are thrilled to invite you to join us on campus for a Saturday in Athens at the 2025 Dean’s Tailgate on October 18\, as UGA takes on Ole Miss between the hedges! \nThanks to the generous sponsorship of alumni-owned Good Dog Veterinary Care\, this year’s tailgate promises to be a barking good time! \n\nDate: Saturday\, October 18\nTime: TBD\nBegins 3 hours before kickoff and wraps-up 30 minutes prior to game time\nLocation: By UGA Pet Health Center off East Campus Road\nQuestions? Email cvmdarevents@uga.edu\n\nRegister Here \nRegistration will close September 30\, 2025 11:59 PM EST. \n\nMeet our Sponsor: Good Dog Veterinary Care\nDr. Patrick and Natalie Singletary are the owners and founders of Good Dog Veterinary Care\, the first and only “all-dog” veterinary practice in Georgia. Starting as a 1 DVM practice with 3 team members in 2019\, Good Dog Veterinary Care has grown to a 12 DVM practice with locations in West Cobb\, Smyrna\, and East Cobb. They are passionate about developing strong teams that cohesively work together to relentlessly pursue excellence\, and they view practice ownership as a tangible way to share their gifts with their team\, clients\, and patients. \nThe Singletary family remains faithfully committed to UGA CVM and is deeply passionate about mentoring the next generation of veterinarians. They have welcomed over 30 UGA CVM third and fourth year students into their practice for externship opportunities\, and they find joy in encouraging students to be leaders in their future practices. \nFor more information\, visit their website and follow them on Instagram. \n\n  \n*Special Note:  We are unable to provide game tickets or parking in conjunction with this event. For helpful information about game day parking\, click here.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/deans-tailgate-2025/
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T200000
DTSTAMP:20250922T143330Z
CREATED:20250922T143330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T143330Z
UID:58108-1760466600-1760472000@vet.uga.edu
SUMMARY:Tacos\, Techs\, and Toxicities
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week\, we are excited to offer this FREE CE event to technicians in the greater Athens area at Hotel Indigo’s Rialto Club. Hosted by the UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital\, this event will include dinner\, 1 HR of CE credit\, and information on career opportunities at the VTH. \nPresentation: “A Guide to Acute Toxicity and Hemoperfusion” \nSpeakers: \n\nDamion Asselin\, LVT IV\, VTS ECC\nUGA SA Emergency & Critical Care\nDr. Meghan Fick\, DVM\, DACVECC\nUGA Clinical Assistant Professor\nSA Emergency & Critical Care\n\n**Registration open until October 6th and is required to attend.  \nRegister Today!\n 
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/tacos-techs-and-toxicities-2/
LOCATION:Hotel Indigo\, 500 College Avenue\, Athens\, GA\, 30601\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T111000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T121000
DTSTAMP:20251008T135634Z
CREATED:20250818T194219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T135634Z
UID:57814-1760353800-1760357400@vet.uga.edu
SUMMARY:Seminar: Hind Azami
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \n“How to Give and Receive Effective Feedback” \nDr. Azami is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia\, College of Veterinary Medicine\, Department of Infectious Diseases. She earned her PhD from Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute -University of Basel in Switzerland and Agronomy and Veterinary Institute-Rabat in Morocco in 2016 and completed her postdoctoral research at the University of Georgia in 2023. Research more about Dr. Azami’s research here: https://vet.uga.edu/person/hind-yahyaoui-azami-2/.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-hind-azami/
LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center
CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T111000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T121000
DTSTAMP:20251006T141350Z
CREATED:20250818T193540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T141350Z
UID:57813-1759749000-1759752600@vet.uga.edu
SUMMARY:Seminar: Megan Patrice Brock
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \n“Managing Burnout and Developing Research Based Wellbeing Practices”
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-megan-patrice-brock/
LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center
CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T170000
DTSTAMP:20251203T175957Z
CREATED:20250623T152639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T175957Z
UID:57353-1759305600-1765213200@vet.uga.edu
SUMMARY:2025 Avian\, Reptile\, Small Mammal\, and Fish Endoscopy
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\, fish\, & 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 (incl ovariectomy)\nFish anesthesia\, diagnostic endoscopy & endosurgery\n\nRegistration opens August 7\, 2025; Registration closes September 15\, 2025 \nThe course is accessible October 1 – December 8\, 2025. \nThe online course must be completed prior to participating in the practical course hosted on December 6-7\, 2025. \nCost: \n\nVeterinarian: $449\nResident/Intern/Student: $399\nVet Tech: $149
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/online-exotics-endoscopy-course/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T150000
DTSTAMP:20250925T141234Z
CREATED:20250925T141038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T141234Z
UID:58123-1759154400-1759158000@vet.uga.edu
SUMMARY:Career in Focus: Kayla Fantone
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Career in Focus webinar with Dr. Kayla Fantone\, Deputy Chief of Molecular Pathogenesis\, Bacteriology Division at USAMRIID. Dr. Fantone is a 2023 alumn of the Department of Infectious Diseases. Learn about life as a scientist in government research\, how Dr. Fantone found her position\, what her work expectations are\, and about her work-life balance. \nThis is a virtual only event. Contact jart@uga.edu for Zoom link.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/career-in-focus-kayla-fantone/
CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T111000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T121000
DTSTAMP:20251006T142821Z
CREATED:20250804T144142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T142821Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Jesus Valenzuela
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \n“Immune Responses to Vector Bites and Determinants of Vector Infection and Genetic Exchange” \nDr. Jesus Valenzuela is the Chief in the Vector Molecular Biology Section and Deputy Chief in the Laboratory of Malaria and Vector Research at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. He earned his PhD in Biochemistry at the University of Arizona in 1995. Read more about Dr. Valenzuela’s research here: https://www.niaid.nih.gov/research/jesus-g-valenzuela-phd.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-jesus-valenzuela/
LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center
CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T110000
DTSTAMP:20251208T160921Z
CREATED:20250818T185548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T160921Z
UID:57809-1758621600-1758625200@vet.uga.edu
SUMMARY:Career in Focus: Harrison Bergeron
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Career in Focus webinar with Dr. Harrison Bergeron\, a Scientist I at Generate: Biosciences. Dr. Bergeron is a 2023 alumn of the Department of Infectious Diseases. Learn about life as a scientist in biotech\, how Dr. Bergeron found his position\, what his work expectations are\, and about his work-life balance. \nThis is a virtual only event. Contact jart@uga.edu for Zoom link.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/career-in-focus-harrison-bergeron/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T111000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T121000
DTSTAMP:20260313T130625Z
CREATED:20250804T144001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T130625Z
UID:57668-1758539400-1758543000@vet.uga.edu
SUMMARY:Seminar: Cheryl Day
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \nDr. Cheryl Day is an Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology\, School of Medicine at Emory University. Her work at Emory also includes efforts in the Emory Vaccine Center\, Emory National Primate Research Center\, and Emory Center for AIDS Research. Dr. Day earned her PhD in Virology from Harvard University in 2003 and completed her post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Oxford. Read more about Dr. Day’s research here: https://vaccines.emory.edu/faculty/primary-faculty/day-cheryl-l.html.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-cheryl-day/
LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center
CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T170000
DTSTAMP:20250908T190844Z
CREATED:20250722T194752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T190844Z
UID:57592-1758441600-1758474000@vet.uga.edu
SUMMARY:2025 GVTA Fall Conference (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This one day virtual conference will offer 7 total hours of CE which includes one hour of LEAP.\nCost:\n\nVet Tech/Assistant: $135\nVet Tech Student: $80\n***UGA employees – please note – there is no internal payment option***\n\n2025 GVTA fall agenda \n2025 GVTA fall conf bio and abstract \nFeatured Speakers:\n\nAshley Hollingsworth – BS\, CVT\, LVT\, Auburn University – Gulf Shores\n\nAshley holds the dual roles of a licensed veterinary technician and hospital manager at Auburn University Veterinary Specialists\, boasting a comprehensive background with a bachelor’s degree in animal health technology. With an impressive 20-year journey\, Ashley’s expertise spans across various specialized areas\, including Anesthesia\, Internal Medicine\, ER\, and Dermatology. Her dedication to excellence shines through her commitment to continuous professional development and unwavering focus on continuing education. Ashley takes pride in advocating for\, and developing her team members\, ensuring a dynamic and knowledgeable staff that upholds the highest standards of veterinary care.\n\n\nSophie Van Etten – LVT\, Georgia Aquarium\n\nSophie graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. In 2019 she graduated from Northern Virginia Community College with an Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology.  During her time in the Veterinary Technology program\, she was a volunteer Scuba Diver at the National Aquarium and interned in the Animal Health department of the Maryland Zoo. By 2020 Sophie had moved to Texas to pursue her career goals\, accepting a job as an LVT at the Fort Worth Zoo. In 2022 Sophie moved to GA and currently works as the Senior Veterinary Technician for the Georgia Aquarium. She is currently the Webmaster & Social Media Manager for GVTA.\n\n\nAlison Williams – LVT\, Auburn University\n\nAlison Williams and her family moved to Alabama in late 2020 from metro Atlanta. She has been a credentialed veterinary technician since 2003 working in various aspects of the profession including general practice\, emergency\, and specialty practice. Currently\, she is the Ophthalmology technician at Auburn University’s Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital and pursuing her VTS in Ophthalmology. As well as continuously striving to reach her full potential in the veterinary profession\, she enjoys encouraging and showing others how to do the same. She is part of North American Veterinary Association (NAVTA)\, RECOVER program\, Academy of Veterinary Educators\, Association of Veterinary Technician Educators\, and a FearFree Certified Professional. She and her husband currently have a 20-acre farm with 2 kids\, 2 dogs\, cows\, chickens\, ducks\, pigs\, and honeybees. While not on the farm\, they are avid outdoorsman and are out in the woods or water every chance they get.\n\n\n\nIf you are interested in being a sponsor\, please use these direct links for GVTA: \nhttps://gvta.info/store/p/sponsor-the-gvta-2025-fall-conference \nRegistration closes September 14\, 2025 at 11:59 pm. No late registrations will be accepted.\nOnce registration has closed\, login details for this virtual conference will be sent to registered attendees.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/gvta-fall-conference-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T111000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T121000
DTSTAMP:20250911T160112Z
CREATED:20250818T192734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T160112Z
UID:57812-1757934600-1757938200@vet.uga.edu
SUMMARY:Seminar: Julie Fox
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \n“Beyond neutralization: The multifunctional role of antibodies against alphaviruses” \nDr. Julie Fox is a tenure-track investigator and Chief of the Emerging Virus Immunity Unit at the Laboratory of Viral Diseases\, NIAID\, NIH. She earned her PhD from the University of Georgia\, Department of Infectious Diseases in 2013 and completed her postdoctoral research at Washington University. Read more about Dr. Fox’s research here: https://irp.nih.gov/pi/julie-fox.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-tatum-mortimer/
LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center
CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu
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