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Saturday, December 27, 2008
University of Michigan Summer Lab Animal Externship
IN LABORATORY ANIMAL MEDICINE
Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Are you interested in clinical veterinary medicine AND veterinary science?
Do you want to work with a variety of non-traditional species?
Are you curious about the cutting edge science
that defines the human and animal biomedical fields?
If so, we would like to encourage you to spend the summer with the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) at the University of Michigan Medical School. Join a group of 7 veterinary residents, 5 clinical laboratory animal veterinarians, 6 research veterinarians, 3 veterinary pathologists, and 8 veterinary technicians that work collaboratively to promote the health and well-being of numerous laboratory animal species utilized in biomedical research.
Over the 12-week funded externship, each student will gain experience in clinical medicine and research, necropsy and pathology, animal surgery, and animal colony management. In order to gain further appreciation for the broad practice of laboratory animal medicine, students will “shadow” the clinical veterinary residents. Additional training experiences will include participation in journal clubs, seminar series, and management teams.
Each student will be expected to participate in a mentored research project, with the goal of presenting the work to the department at the completion of the externship. This research project will comprise 50% of the student’s effort, and may be selected based on personal interests or on current clinical research efforts within the department. No previous research experience is required. Applications must be received by February 2, 2009.
The field of laboratory animal medicine is challenging, intellectually-stimulating, and diverse, with a wealth of employment opportunities currently available throughout the country. We encourage you to work with us in our specialty field of laboratory animal medicine this summer!
Application materials can be accessed at http://www.ulam.umich.edu/academic/summerextern.htm
For further information, contact:
Lesley A. Colby, DVM, MS, DACLAM
734-615-7179; lacolby@umich.edu
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Residency Program - Cornell
Residency Program - Colorado State
TRAINING IN COMPARATIVE LABORATORY ANIMAL MEDICINE
The Colorado State University, Laboratory Animal Resources, in conjunction with
the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology, in the College of
Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, is offering a post-DVM graduate
training position in comparative animal medicine. The core program includes
residency training in laboratory animal medicine and graduate research, and is
designed to culminate in both American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine
(ACLAM) board certification eligibility, and an MS or PhD degree in the
department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology. Clinical and didactic
training will be performed at CSU in conjunction with combined post-doctoral
training programs in veterinary anatomic and clinical pathology, and
microbiology. Residency training is facilitated by a diverse and well established
program for animal care and use at AAALAC international accredited facilities.
Graduate research training utilizes modern scientific methodology and
encourages independent thought with an emphasis on experimental design, data
interpretation, and development of written and oral communication skills.
Research opportunities include, but are not limited to, the study of bacterial and
viral pathogenesis, mycobacterial diseases, arthropod borne infectious disease,
retrovirus pathogenesis/therapy, transmissible spongiform encephalopathies,
immunoparasitology, malarial molecular biology and immunology, vector biology,
inherited metabolic disease, and diseases induced by environmental toxins.
Applicants must have a DVM or equivalent degree from a College of Veterinary
Medicine. Applications will be reviewed starting on November 3, 2008 for a
program commencing on July 1, 2009. Three years of residency and graduate
training are supported by stipends starting at approximately $32,000/year. NIH
sponsored training grants and successful applications for extramural funding
support subsequent graduate research. Benefits include paid tuition and
contributions to student health insurance. For additional information, please visit
the program web site at:
http://www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/mip/residency/comp_med.htm
Application instructions can be viewed at:
http://www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/mip/residency/combined.htm. Applications
should be submitted to Ms. Andrea Guillory; tel. (970) 491-7861 or by email:
gradpath@colostate.edu.
Colorado State University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity
Institution.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Cynomolgus Behavior in the Wild
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
CDC Laboratory Animal Medicine Residency Program
Candidates for this program must have a DVM or equivalent from an American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited veterinary school and passed the NAVLE, be a U.S. citizen or hold permanent residency status, and be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. A license to practice veterinary medicine in at least one state of the US is highly desirable. To apply for this program, submit official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended and a cover letter with a statement of career goals and aspirations, curriculum vitae, and the names, telephone numbers, and addresses of three professional references. All application materials should be sent to:
Dr. Nathaniel Powell, Jr. DVM, Diplomat ACLAM
Chief Animal Resources Branch Division of Scientific Resources National Center for Prevention, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road (MS - G28) Atlanta, Georgia 30333
Fax: 404-639-1388
Applications must be postmarked on or before May 20, 2008, for a July 1 matriculation. For more information, please contact Dr. Nathaniel Powell at 404-639-3442 or czn5@cdc.gov.
CDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke-free work environment.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
C.L. Davis April Newsletter
There is a new C.L. Davis newsletter out and some interesting meetings listed
Please check it out
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
University of Guelph DVSc or PhD degree in Laboratory
Ontario Veterinary College
University of Guelph
Graduate Programs in Laboratory Animal Science
The Department of Pathobiology offers a DVSc or PhD degree in Laboratory Animal Science, commencing September, 2008.
The core doctorate program includes education and training in laboratory animal medicine and pathology, and graduate research. Applied clinical training will also be conducted in part at nearby research institutions including, McMaster University, the University of Toronto Health Network, and the University of Western Ontario. The program will give candidates broad experience in laboratory animal science in Canada, leading to ACLAM eligibility. The Department is committed to innovation in research and graduate research opportunities include but are not limited to the study of infectious disease and mechanisms of disease resistance in laboratory and domestic species, toxicological pathology, refinement of laboratory animal housing, and laboratory animal anaesthesia and analgesia. The research program is designed to encourage independent thought, emphasizing experimental design and reasoning, data interpretation, and development of strong written and oral communication skills. This is an outstanding opportunity for the right candidate and graduates of this program will have significant career opportunities in laboratory animal medicine and pathology, and the biomedical sciences.
Both programs require a comprehensive examination and a thesis defended successfully prior to graduation. A stipend is award annually upon satisfactory progress. Applicants must possess a DVM or equivalent qualification, be eligible for licensure in veterinary medicine in Ontario, and meet the academic standards for admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Guelph. Selection of the successful applicant is based on a combination of academic criteria, relevant interest and experience, referees’ evaluations, and an assessment of the candidate’s career goals and motivation. Application forms and further information regarding graduate studies at the University of Guelph are available from the Department Web site http://www.ovc.uoguelph.ca/departments/#path
Deadline for PhD application is June 9, 2008.
Deadline for DVSc application is June 30, 2008.
To apply, candidates need to complete an on-line application accessed via the Apply on Line link at http://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/graduatestudies/index.cfm?apply. In addition, applicants must submit a current CV and a statement of career goals. Three (3) letters of reference are required for this program. Specific queries about the program may contact:
Dr. Patricia Turner
Department of Pathobiology
University of Guelph
Guelph Ontario N1G 2W1
Tel: (519) 824-4120 ext 54497
Fax: (519) 824-5930
E-mail: pvturner@uoguelph.ca
General queries about graduate studies in the Department of Pathobiology should be directed to Mrs. Donna Kangas, tel: (519) 824-4120 ext. 54725; e-mail dkangas@uoguelph.ca or may be answered by visiting http://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/graduatestudies/index.cfm?future
Monday, March 10, 2008
Job opportunity - NYC
Please see listing in comments or contact:
Dr. Harry N. Shair
New York State Psychiatric Institute
Developmental Neuroscience, Unit 40
1051 Riverside Drive. NY, NY 10032
Email: hnsl@columbia.edu
ASLAP Veterinary Student Travel Award - Deadline June 1st
Friday, March 7, 2008
New Club Officers
Cassie Miller - President
Joe Hampel - President Elect
Casey Fitz - Vice President
Rebecca Sammak - Treasurer
Rober Zweig - Secretary
-Steph
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Penn and Teller on PETA
-Steph
Part 1/3
Part 2/3
Part 3/3
here is the shortened version if you don't have time to watch the whole thing and want a synopsis.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Lan Animal Subscription
Hey All,
I just signed us up for a free subscription to Lab Animal. It should start arriving in our mail box next month. We will either be putting it in the reading room or on our bulletin board for you all to look review.
In the meantime - you can access the online version at anytime. And please give me a hollar if you have any problems.
-Steph - salyer@wisc.edu
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Genetech Oncology Research Position
One of the lab animal vet's I know in California sent this summer research opportunity out to the second years. It sounds like a great opportunity to get your foot in the door of a large pharma. Gail also mentioned trying to get an externship program set up there as well, so this could be a great way to network for future opportunities.
See below:
From: Susan Christenson <christes@svm.vetmed.wisc.edu>
Date: Feb 11, 2008 8:52 AM
Subject: Fw: message for the 2nd year class
To:
Hello Second Year Class. The following is a job description and contact number for a pretty cool summer job this summer in
Job Description:
Summary: This position is designed for a veterinary student, after second or third year, with interest in cancer biology, cancer treatment, drug development and/or laboratory animal medicine. Basic mouse handling skills are required. Candidates with some experience in rodent anesthetic, surgical and necropsy procedures are preferred but not required. Candidate should be motivated and willing to learn new techniques. Candidate will require good communication skills for frequent contact with other employees and groups within the organization. Candidate should be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
Supervisory Responsibility: There will be no supervisory responsibilities in this position.
Education/Experience Requirement: Beyond the education and experience of at least two years in veterinary school, there is no specific experience requirement. A strong work ethic, attention to detail and desire to learn and work with new techniques is required.
Expectations for Intern Experience: Candidate will have responsibility for their own tumor model development studies during their program. Candidate will participate in group discussions and make at least one presentation during their tenure. It is expected that the candidate and supervisor will collaborate on a journal article submission during and after the Internship
Senior Scientist
Genentech, Inc.
650.225.6871
650.225.5770 (fax)
650.796.3119 (cell)
gcolbern@gene.com
Friday, February 15, 2008
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Residency Training in Laboratory Animal Medicine
Qualifications: DVM/VMD from an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine. The trainee will be appointed to a term-limited faculty position. Salary level will be based on current NIH post-doctoral trainee guidelines (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-06-026.html). Previous research experience is desired.
Visit www.ular.osu.edu for additional information about the department.
Review of applicants will begin January 21, 2008. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, veterinary college transcripts, and curriculum vitae, including three professional references to:
Tionna Bronaugh, HR Specialist
University Laboratory Animal Resources
The
Room 111 Wiseman Hall
400
New England Science Symposium - April 6, 2008
Researchers from all levels of higher education are welcome: postdoctoral fellows; medical, dental, and graduate students; post-baccalaureates; and college and community college students.