New Club Officers

Give a big CONGRATS! to the new club officers who take over in May...

Cassie Miller - President
Joe Hampel - President Elect
Casey Fitz - Vice President
Rebecca Sammak - Treasurer
Rober Zweig - Secretary

-Steph

Penn and Teller on PETA

Some friends from Seattle sent me the link to this Penn and Teller show they did on PETA. This is a couple years old and has some rough language, but for the most part is really good.
-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.

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

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.