International Symposium of the World Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians

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Give a gracious welcome to the latest #ISWAVLD2025 speaker, Clarice Lulai Angi! Dr. Clarice Lulai Angi?is the Director of the Animal Health Science Directorate in Science Branch, Canadian Food Inspection Agency. She is a veterinarian and holds a Master’s Degree in Theriogenology. She has worked in various roles of increasing responsibility in the CFIA, in all four branches delivering the Animal Health program: Operations, Policy and Programs, International Affairs and Science. Her ability to connect people with opportunities has led to increased collaborations nationally and internationally. She leads a team of experts and veterinary epidemiologists responsible for risk assessment, risk intelligence, epidemiology and surveillance, laboratory services, data systems management and research coordination. Importantly, she has been involved in the CFIA’s response to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza since 2022, having co-led the organization of the One Health HPAI monthly meetings (with ECCC), bringing together federal, provincial, and territorial government representatives in animal and public health as well as representatives from Natural Resources departments, in a true One Health collaboration. She is a member of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Task Group that has been assembled by the Chief Veterinary Officer for Canada to study if and how Canada could use vaccines to prevent or limit the spread of HPAI in poultry and has represented Canada in the Standing Group of Experts on HPAI at the Global Framework for the Progressive Control of Transboundary Animal Diseases for the Americas (SGE, GF-TADS). She is the current president of the Canadian Animal Health Laboratorians Network and is involved in a number of collaborations with CWHC, ECCC and Public Health Agency of Canada to better understand HPAI to ultimately improve the health of animals in Canada and around the world.? Join Clarice Lulai Angi in Calgary June 12 - 14, 2025 for #ISWAVLD2025! Registration is now open! Register for this exclusive event here: https://lnkd.in/eFPMtjAh #pathology #histology #clinpath #gradstudents #veterinarymedicine #Veterinarypathology #vetstudents #vetrinary

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Another day, another #ISWAVLD2025 speaker taking the stage! Say hello to Theophilus Odoom! Theophilus Odoom?is a specialist #VeterinaryDiagnosticPathologist, multidisciplinary researcher, head of Accra Veterinary Laboratory and a Part Time lecturer at the School of Veterinary Medicine University of Ghana. He conducts research into emerging and re-emerging zoonotic pathogens and also develops diagnostic tools for detecting these pathogens. One health approach is the vehicle for his research. Theo connects his research with government policy development, veterinary industry and academia, He’s lecturing systemic pathology and Diagnostic Clinics with supervision of Mphil and Bachelor student. His major research projects include enhancement of antiviral T-cell responses for improved control of viral infection using avian influenza as a model study, Rabies diagnosis, developing IFT test assay for Marburg diagnosis and oral fluid aggregate as a means of surveillance in the pig industry. He has wide range collaborators around the world focusing on cutting edge research and diagnosis. Join Theophilus Odoom in Calgary June 12 - 14, 2025 for #ISWAVLD2025! Registration is now open! Register for this exclusive event here: https://lnkd.in/eFPMtjAh #pathology #histology #clinpath #gradstudents #veterinarymedicine #Veterinarypathology #vetstudents #vetrinary

Fungal disease and parasitism were found in a wild Northern Hawk Owl submitted for necropsy for suspected highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) as it lacked stamina and maneuverability in flight. On gross exam, the owl had severe consolidation of the right lung with granulomas due to a severe acute Aspergillosis. Histology revealed high numbers of microfilariae throughout its vasculature, especially in the lungs. Necrosis and inflammation were present in the brain secondary to either the microfilaria or fungal infection. Evidence of other parasitic infections was present including granulomatous inflammation in the small intestine (suspect trematode eggs), Capillaria species within the esophagus, and incidental sarcocysts within the heart. Microfilariae are typically non-pathogenic in wild birds but have been rarely reported to contribute to mortality as was likely in this case. The bird tested negative for HPAI. To learn more, join us in Calgary June 12 - 14, 2025 for #ISWAVLD2025! Registration is now open! Register for this exclusive event here: https://lnkd.in/eFPMtjAh #VeterinaryPathology #WildlifePathology #VeterinaryScience #Pathology #VeterinaryMedicine #Clinics #VetStudents #ClinPath #VeterinaryResearch

Introducing another distinguished #ISWAVLD2025 keynote speaker, Claire Burbick! Dr. Burbick is the Section Head of Bacteriology and Mycology for the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Lab (WADDL) and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology at Washington State University.?In addition, she is Director of the Clinical Microbiology Residency Program which is responsible for training new veterinary microbiology specialists.?Dr. Burbick completed her DVM at Washington State University, as well as her clinical microbiology residency and PhD. Dr. Burbick’s primary interests include infectious disease diagnosis and topics in antimicrobial resistance and stewardship. Join Claire Burbick in Calgary June 12 - 14, 2025 for #ISWAVLD2025! Registration is now open! Register for this exclusive event here: https://lnkd.in/eFPMtjAh #pathology #histology #clinpath #gradstudents #veterinarymedicine #Veterinarypathology #vetstudents #vetrinary

Our next #ISWAVLD2025 Speaker is here! Say hello to Catherine Bouchard! Dr. Catherine Bouchard?manages the Ticks and Tick-borne diseases unit within the Public Health Risk Sciences division at Public Health Agency of Canada | Agence de la santé publique du Canada and she is a professor adjunct at Université de Montréal.?Since completing her PhD at Université de Montréal (2014), Dr. Bouchard has worked in the field of vector-borne zoonoses and has created a comprehensive and creative research program in the field of tick-borne diseases (TBDs) that are emerging in response to changes in the climate and the environment. Her?research is dedicated to improving the prevention and response toward emerging, re-emerging and/or endemic TBDs. Her research program is organized into four research axis: (1) Integrated risk assessment, (2) Understanding infection dynamics in natural hosts and the environment, (3) Optimizing integrated/One Health surveillance approaches, and (4) Innovation in risk reduction and health promotion. Join Catherine Bouchard in Calgary June 12 - 14, 2025 for #ISWAVLD2025! Registration is now open! Register for this exclusive event here: https://lnkd.in/eFPMtjAh #pathology #histology #clinpath #gradstudents #veterinarymedicine #Veterinarypathology #vetstudents #vetrinary

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Brucella suis biovar 4 was isolated from the carpal joint of a Muskox harvested for sustenance in the Northwest Territories. The hunters did not note any ab-normal behaviour, but pus was found in the joint at butchering. The limb was submitted for Brucellosis surveillance and food safety. Pathological findings were consistent with a hygroma highly suspicious for brucellosis. CFIA was immediately contacted about this federally reportable disease. Samples were submitted to their lab for confirmatory testing. Brucella suis biovar 4 was identified which is endemic in caribou and muskoxen in the NWT. This case highlights the importance of relationships with sustenance hunters in remote areas for disease surveillance in wildlife and protection of public health in the communities reliant on wildlife for food. For more information, join us in Calgary June 12 - 14, 2025 for hashtag #ISWAVLD2025! Registration is now open! Register for this exclusive event here: https://lnkd.in/eFPMtjAh #VeterinaryPathology #WildlifePathology #VeterinaryScience #Pathology #VeterinaryMedicine #Clinics #VetStudents #ClinPath #VeterinaryResearch

We're proud to announce our next #ISWAVLD2025 speaker, Dayna Goldsmith! Dayna Goldsmith graduated from University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) in 2013 as part of the second graduating class of vet students. Completed a residency in Anatomic Pathology at the University of California, Davis becoming a diplomat of the AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGISTS in 2016. Works at UCVM as an instructor and diagnostic pathologist within the Diagnostic Services Unit with?expertise?in Wildlife Pathology.?Also?the director of the Alberta Node of the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative.? Join Dayna Goldsmith in Calgary June 12 - 14, 2025 for #ISWAVLD2025! Registration is now open! Register for this exclusive event here: https://lnkd.in/eFPMtjAh #pathology #histology #clinpath #gradstudents #veterinarymedicine #Veterinarypathology #vetstudents #vetrinary