Genetech Oncology Research Position

Hi All,

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: Class of 2010 List <class2010@svm.vetmed.wisc.edu>

Hello Second Year Class. The following is a job description and contact number for a pretty cool summer job this summer in San Francisco. We have sent some UW students to this and its great. Dr. Gail Colbern is a veterinarian and cancer research for Genentech a large biotech company that does cancer research and markets cancer therapeutics. See the job description and her contact number. I believe they put you up in San Francisco for the summer, but check on it.

Veterinary Intern, Translational Oncology:

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

Gail Colbern, DVM, MS, DACT
Senior Scientist
Genentech, Inc.
1 DNA Way, MS#72
South San Francisco, CA 94080
650.225.6871
650.225.5770 (fax)
650.796.3119 (cell)
gcolbern@gene.com

C.L. Davis Canadian Lab Animal Symposium - March 6-7

Residency Training in Laboratory Animal Medicine

The Ohio State University, University Laboratory Animal Resources (ULAR) has opportunities for residency training beginning July 1, 2008. Biomedical research at OSU encompasses all the health sciences including the Colleges of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Biological Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences. The ACLAM certified training program is 24 months and designed to provide trainees with broad exposure to all facets of laboratory animal medicine. Responsibilities include providing biomedical research support to investigators and research staff, clinical support for a wide variety of species, serving as a liaison to animal care, research, and IACUC staff concerning regulatory compliance for use of research animals, participation in training to include teaching veterinary professional students as well as research staff, conducting a research project, and preparing a research manuscript. The trainee must be highly motivated, be able to work in a multi-location research support program, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A detailed description of the training program is available at http://www.vet.ohio-state.edu/1378.htm. Columbus Ohio is a large metropolitan area providing a wide variety of cultural opportunities and very affordable cost-of living.

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 Ohio State University

Room 111 Wiseman Hall

400 W. 12th Ave.

Columbus, Ohio 43210

New England Science Symposium - April 6, 2008

The New England Science Symposium is an opportunity for biomedical and health-related researchers to present their work, exchange ideas, and expand their professional network. African-American, Hispanic, and American Indian/Alaska Native individuals are particularly encouraged to participate.

Researchers from all levels of higher education are welcome: postdoctoral fellows; medical, dental, and graduate students; post-baccalaureates; and college and community college students.

Davis Foundation Diagnostic Path of Wildlife Course April 9-11, 2008

Hi Guys,
I am on the C.L. Davis mailing list and saw this conference is going to be in Madison next spring. I contacted the people hosting to see if students could possibly get discounts - although whole conference discounts aren't possible they did offer to break down the conference to daily rates if there is one particular day or event someone is interested in. Please let me know if anyone is interested in doing this and I can send you the contact info - Or just contact the foundation directly and mention that you are a UW student who would like to purchase on a daily rate (let me know if you are having any problems with this).

Where: Covance Laboratory Learning Center, Madison, WI

Description: Now in its second year, the Foundation's primary course on the pathology of wildlife takes a more in-depth look at several growing areas in this sector. This years course focuses on forensic pathology, growing human impact on patterns of wildlife disease, and pathology of cervids and marine mammals. In addition, Thursday boasts a lineup of speakers from the National Wildlife Health Center, and culminates with a tour of their facility in Madison Wisconsin. Participants also will receive a copy of Gardiner and Poynton's excellent Atlas of Metazoan Parasites in Tissue Section as part of their registration. Don't miss this outstanding symposium! http://www.cldavis.org/courses/upcoming.html#66

Updates Updates!!!

Club Update:

So we had our second meeting of the year last week and I just wanted to send out an update to all those who couldn't make it...
we are going to be having several talks coming up in the following months so Mark Your Calenders!!!!!

November 9th - Melissa Luck from Harlow Primate Lab is talking about Primate Enrichment.
November 12th - Saverio "Buddy" Capuano, WNPRC's attending veterinarian, is talking about the UW Lab Animal Medicine Residency Program.
December 4th - Jean Nemzek, D.V.M. from University of Michigan is going to be talking about Humane Endpoints.
December 10th - Jennifer Bacon, UW's first LAM resident, is talking about the residency program as well as how she set up her fourth year externships.

Sign ups will be in the computer lab so put down you name for some free food!!!

Spring talks include:
Marylin Arce, current fourth year and founding president of our club, to talk about her fourth year externships and applying to residency programs.

Jennifer Dreyfus, current third year and founding club treasurer, to talk about the CRL short course she attended last summer. This is an excellent opportunity for those of you interested in this field. It is held from June 16-19 at the Boston Marriott Newton Hotel in Newton, MA. There are 4 scholarships specifically set aside for veterinary students and the application is due April 1, 2008.

We are also planning a couple different panel discussion involving researchers and veterinarians talking about how they got into the field and the ethics behind lab animal medicine.


What else????

Vivarium Tours
We are planning vivarium tours for club members - so please send me dates of when you are free during the week so we can start planning. The tours will be held throughout the UW campus and will allow for 2-3 students to tour facilities for 1-2 hours. As soon as we get dates from you we will put sign up sheets on our board for the times available.

Necropsy's at the WVDL
I have given Dr. Steinberg everyone's email regarding special necropsies and he will notify us about when something interesting comes in for us to take part in. If you want to really ambitious and get out on the floor give me a holler and I can hopefully connect you with a few people who will be more than happy to have you out there helping. Necropsy rounds are held most days at 4:30pm. Jordy, the path club president, is trying to set up an easier way to notify everyone about rounds but until then you can check downstairs in radiology for the board giving the daily schedule.

Sentinel Necropsies
So I finally got a hold of Dr. Coyle and am going to be talking to Dr. Gendron about setting up Saturday labs for this which we will alternate with the Path club. These labs will be through the RARC and should allow for about 3 students to assist or witness small rodent necropsies. When I know more about dates I will notify you all.

also - please let me know if you have any fun ideas for fund raising. I would really like to put a fund together to send some members off to conventions or special trainings.
t-shirt ideas anyone????

Review of Animal Rights Debate

Hi Everyone,

I found the review in the Badger Herald for Dr. Sandgren's debate please check it out.
Also Cassie, our VP, attended and will be talking the group about the debate on Monday. I am also trying to get copies of the debates for us to watch in future.

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