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New dates for 2016 ESVP/ECVP congress in Bologna
NewsletterDear Colleagues The Joint Congress of the ESVP and ECVP Meeting will be held in Bologna in autumn 2016 and will be rich in science and networking opportunities with colleagues across Europe and further afield, including evening workshops opened to interactions between pathologists and clinicians. To maximize participation in the Congress the local organisers, ESVP Board and ECVP Council, have agree to hold the meeting one week later than was originally planned. The new Congress dates are 7th to 10th September 2016. Click here for all of the Congress details. Looking forward to a wonderful meeting in Bologna next year! On behalf of the Local Organisers Giuseppe Sarli.
Read Full ArticleJoint Meeting on Neuroinfectiology and Veterinary Neuroscience, February 2016, Hannover
MeetingsThe “Third International Workshop of Veterinary Neuroscience” hosted by the Consortium of Veterinary Neuroscience in Europe (CVNE) and the DFG Research Unit FOR 1103 will be held on February 14th, 2016, followed by the “Third Niedersachsen-Research Network on Neuroinfectiology (N-RENNT) Symposium on Neuroinfectiology” on February 15th and 16th, 2016. Third International Workshop of Veterinary Neurosciencehttp://www.tiho-hannover.de/neuroscience2016February 14th, 2016Hannover, Germany Third N-RENNT Symposium on Neuroinfectiologyhttp://www.tiho-hannover.de/nrenntFebruary 15th & 16th, 2016Hannover, Germany The “Third International Workshop of Veterinary Neuroscience” hosted by the Consortium of Veterinary Neuroscience in Europe (CVNE) and the DFG Research Unit FOR 1103 will be held on February 14th, 2016, followed by the “Third Niedersachsen-Research Network on Neuroinfectiology (N-RENNT) Symposium on Neuroinfectiology” on February 15th and 16th, 2016. Please find attached one flyer for each meeting containing all relevant information or use the links above to visit the homepages. Please also distribute the flyers to interested colleagues. Registration deadline: December 31st, 2015 Call for Abstracts and Presentations The Scientific Committee invites all participants to submit abstracts on all aspects ofveterinary neuroscience (CVNE) and neuroinfectiology (N-RENNT). Please follow the abstract submission guidelines on the homepages. Submit abstract by December 1st, 2015 Contact and organization CVNE: Kathrin Becker: kathrin.becker@tiho-hannover.deN-RENNT: Dr. Tina Basler: tina.basler@tiho-hannover.de Attachments Third International Workshop of Veterinary Neuroscience FlyerThird N-RENNT Symposium on Neuroinfectiology Flyer
Read Full ArticleImportant Message from the ESVP President / AGM reminder
NewsletterCall for nominations and a reminder of the annual general meeting. Nomination Call Dear ESVP Members, The Board have discussed Society process and decided to make the new elections to the Board on the basis of Board and member nominations. This year ESVP needs a new President and one Councillor, the latter preferably from Spain or Portugal (in order to maintain the balance of European countries represented on the Board). We therefore kindly ask you to nominate suitable members to these positions. Make sure that the any colleagues you nominate agree to run for the position. The Board will nominate Wolfgang Baumgärtner as President for ESVP 2015-2017. I´m sorry for this late announcement, but we would like to have additional nominations by Tuesday September 1st, e-mailed to the Honorary Secretary, Ken Smith, ksmith@rvc.ac.uk for presentation at our next AGM in Helsinki. Looking forward to seeing many of you in Helsinki next week. Kind regards Carl Hård af SegerstadPresident ESVP Annual General Meeting reminder If you like to consult last years AGM minutes, you find them at http://www.esvp.eu/meetings/past-meetings/european-society-and-college-of-veterinary-pathologists-32nd-annual-meeting
Read Full ArticleDescriptive Veterinary Pathology Course Australia
Meetings2016 Australian Society for Veterinary Pathology & C.L. Davis Australian Division Descriptive Veterinary Pathology CourseFebruary 8-12 Gatton Campus, University of Queensland, Australia Lectures include descriptive techniques in : Gross Pathology Microscopic Pathology Gross-Micro Correlations Electron Microscopy Immunohistochemistry Clinical Pathology Practical examinations in gross and histo with faculty grading and feedback! For more information, including program, venue, registration costs, accommodation options, please visit www.asvp.asn.au Administrative contact: admin@asvp.asn.au Program director: Jey Koehler, DVM, PhD, DACVP, Auburn University 334-844-2667 jaw0007@auburn.edu Download Flyer
Read Full ArticleESTP: 2015 Award for Scientific Publication
NewsletterThe “European Society of Toxicologic Pathology” (ESTP) wishes to promote scientific achievements and publications by members of the toxicological pathology community. The ESTP is therefore offering an award(1) (Award Certificate and 500 Euro, and one year free ESTP membership) for an outstanding publication. Original papers on all aspects of toxicologic pathology, which were published after January 1st 2013, will be considered. Manuscripts already accepted for publication are also eligible. The applicant should be the major author, and he/she should document his/her contribution to the research and completion of the paper. Applications must be submitted to the ESTP award committee including a copy of the publication(s) or the manuscript(s) with a copy of the acceptance letter from the journal(s). Contact address The contact address for further information as well as the address for submission of applications is:Heike Antje Marxfeld, PhD, DiplECVP BASF SEPhone: +49 621 60-56299 Fax: +49 621 60-51734E-Mail: heike-antje.marxfeld@basf.comPostal Address: BASF SE, GB/TD – Z470, 67056 Ludwigshafen, Germany Submissions must reach the award committee no later than July 15, 2015. The award ceremony will take place at the 13th European Congress of Toxicologic Pathology to be held in Surrey, UK, from September 22 – 25, 2015. For the ESTP Award Committee: Heike Marxfeld (chair) ESTP Chairman: Dr. Jenny McKayESTP Award Committee: Dr. Andrew Spencer, Dr. Annika Herrmann, Dr. Lars Mecklenburg, Dr. Heike Marxfeld, Dr. Thomas Nolte, Dr. Elodie Drevon-Gaillot, Dr. Regis Masson, and Dr. Alok Sharma (1) sponsored by Novartis Pharma AG
Read Full ArticleSummer School 2015: Veterinary Forensic Pathology
MeetingsVeterinary Forensic Pathology13-14 July 2015 University of Bologna – Faculty of Veterinary Medicine – Ozzano dell’Emilia In today’s society, where animal rights are of increasing importance to both the general public and the legal system, forensic veterinary pathology is an emerging discipline that also contributes to the investigation of crime scenes involving animals. This 2-day course covers a variety of relevant aspects of modern veterinary forensic pathology, from the gross post mortem examination, including documentation and histology, to forensic entomology and molecular techniques. Making use of numerous case studies, Udo Hetzel and Lorenzo Ressel, veterinary pathologists with many years of practical experience in forensic pathology between them, will present the topic, supported by John McGarry, University of Liverpool, an expert in forensic entomology, and Werner Hecht, University of Giessen, a geneticist with a specific interest in molecular forensics. The Programme Day 1 Day 2 Introduction: aims and scope of forensic pathology Collection of evidence: equipment and measurements, the forensic necropsy, documentation and report Molecular forensics: species and sex determination, individual determination and parentage testing, sample acquisition (Werner Hecht) Ante and post mortem injuries, wound dating and pathological determination of time after death Forensic entomology (John McGarry) Neglect Physical trauma Thermal and electrical injuries This course is open to all ECVP and ESVP members! For ECVP and/or ESVP members, a €200 registration fee applies. For information about this course, the venue and accommodation, and for registration, please contact the ECVP Office (ecvpjf@liverpool.ac.uk). Further Information Download PDF
Read Full ArticleWCVD8: Final Call for SOS abstracts – 30 day countdown!
MeetingsDear Friends and Colleagues, We invite our global colleagues as well as those in related disciplines such as pathology, immunology, internal medicine, parasitology, oncology, and microbiology to submit abstracts for presentation and participate actively at the 8th World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology (WCVD8) in Bordeaux. France, which will be held from May 31st to June 4th, 2016! The Supporting Original Study (SOS) abstract submission deadline is July 1st, midnight central European time, 2015!Accepted submissions receive an award of accomodation, travel and congress registration. To learn more about the themes and for instructions to submit your paper online: http://www.vetdermbordeaux.com/call-for-abstracts/16 Please note that submissions which do not exactly match these themes but which are relevant to the advancement of veterinary dermatology will naturally be considered.The scientific programme listing State of the Art, Supporting Review and Keynote Speakers is available: http://www.vetdermbordeaux.com/scientific-program/15 As an additional reminder, October 1st, 2015 is the deadline for the Free Communications and Posters. We look forward to welcoming you to Bordeaux in 2016.Program Co-Chairs, Catherine Outerbridge and Sonya Bettenay Any questions? Please contact the Congress office:WCVD 8 Secretariat c/o MCI France24, rue Chauchat 75009 Paris, France Ph : +33 (0) 1 53 85 82 66 – Fax: +33 (0) 1 53 85 82 83info@vetdermbordeaux.com
Read Full ArticleESVP / ECVP 2015: Abstract deadline is only a week away!
NewsletterYou are welcome to submit abstracts for consideration for either Oral or Poster presentation. Abstract submission deadline is May 15, 2015, see http://www.esvpecvp.fi/abstractsFor General Information, see http://www.esvpecvp.fi/For Congress Registration, see http://www.esvpecvp.fi/registrationFor Programme, see http://www.esvpecvp.fi/program On behalf of the Local organizing committee,Antti Sukura, Chair
Read Full ArticleBSTP / Wellcome Trust – Mouse Models of Disease
Meetings9th to 11th February 2016Wellcome Trust Conference Centre, UK For further information visit: http://www.bstp.org.uk/events or https://registration.hinxton.wellcome.ac.uk/display_info.asp?id=488 or email lucy.criddle@hinxton.wellcome.ac.uk
Read Full ArticleBSTP – Continuing Education Symposium 4: Respiratory System
Meetings9th – 11th December 2015Department of Pathology, Cambridge, UK For further information visit: http://www.bstp.org.uk/events or email bstpoffice@aol.com
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