EMC Website Gets Extreme Makeover
Prepare to be impressed. The new EMC Webpages will be debuted this week on an internet connection near you. The first phase of the new website will be available at its new permanent address (http://www.emc.ncsu.edu) on Thursday morning, and will feature many improvements over the old website.
One important feature will allow access to archived EMC News issues in an orderly way. The leaner and more visual format offers easy navigation and improved abilities for rapid updating which should help keep the site more current than ever before. Students, Alumni and Faculty that haven’t submitted materials for their own pages on the EMC Website are encouraged to send them in to Dr. Stoskopf so that our directory pages can be as complete as possible as soon as possible.
EMC Graduate Students Honored in December Graduation
The December NCSU Graduation Ceremony saw two EMC graduate students honored with their diplomas. Anirudh Jaiwant Ullal received her PhD for work with Dr. Ed Noga and Dr. Karen Beck received her PhD in Comparative Biomedical Sciences, Population Medicine for her Dissertation looking at modeling introgression of the coyote genome into the red wolf using infectious disease epidemiologic techniques. 
Her research was conducted under co-major professors Michael Stoskopf and Laurel Degerness. Her committee included Brian Kelly, Chris Lucash, Dr. Michael Loomis and Dr. Roger Powell and was proctored by Dr. Ken Pollack.
North Carolina State University Chancellor James Oblinger conferred 2,866 degrees on graduating students when the university held 2006 Fall Commencement on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at the RBC Center in Raleigh. Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, chairwoman of the American Red Cross and the CEO and owner of Pace Communications, delivered the commencement address. Candidates for degrees were from 93 North Carolina counties, 29 other states or U.S. territories and 44 foreign countries.
(Pictured: Dr. Karen Beck (second from left) celebrates her new status as a pair ‘o docs with EMC faculty Drs. Stoskopf, Degernes and Kennedy-Stoskopf after the December graduation ceremony)
Dr. Henson-Ramsey Defends February 20th
Save the date on your calendars, Dr. Heather Henson-Ramsey is scheduled to defend her dissertation on February 20th at 9:00 am at the CVM. The room for her defense seminar is yet to be set but will most likely be D-236.
Though defense can always be a stressful time, Dr. Henson-Ramsey can relax on the job front, having just recently accepted an Assistant Professorship at Lewis-Clark State College in Idaho. If you would like to know more about Lewis-Clark State College, consistently ranked very highly by U.S. News and World Reports, go to http://www.lcsc.edu/.
Cowabunga Meets Elephant Production
Every year just before Christmas, a bus load of NCSU CVM students interested in bovine medicine and production animal medicine and some brave faculty, head out on a major road trip. They visit facilities and herds facing various production challenges throughout the southeast.
This year, thanks to the help of the EMC’s Dr. Suzanne Kennedy-Stoskopf and our long term relationship with the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus, the first stop on the tour was to the Center for Elephant Conservation in Polk County, Florida. Students were treated to a first hand experience at the world’s most advanced reproduction facility for Asian Elephants, meeting and talking with Ringling’s vice President of Animal Stewardship, Bruce Read and the expert husbandry and medical staff at the center. Large animal medicine doesn’t get much larger. The Center for Elephant Conservation was initiated by Dr. Richard Houck, a long time supporter of the EMC and a nationally recognized expert in the are of elephants. The 200 acre facility has produced 20 births since its construction in 1995. 2.5 tons of hay are supplied to the elephants daily along with another 700 to 800 pounds of grains and produce. Each year when the circus comes to Raleigh, the EMC provides on call medical back up to the Circus veterinary staff. This February 7 through the 11th the circus will be visiting Raleigh and Dr. Ed Schmidt, the head veterinarian for Ringling Brothers will be meeting with the first year DVM students in their behavior course.
(Pictured: Mabel, born April 6, 2006, with her mother)
Newest EMC’er Arrives Safely
Dr. Michael Berecz reports that he is getting as much as 4 hours of sleep a night now, suggesting that his wife Amèe is letting him slack off a bit. Tristan Michael Berecz was delivered on December 16th after physicians decided to terminate the pregnancy because of placental deterioration. Arriving at 5 pounds and 2 ounces, the newest EMC’er is strong and healthy and doing well, as is his mother.
Advanced Topics in Zoological Medicine II, CBS 818
The spring semester starts this week and the Advanced Topics in Zoological Medicine Course will start off big by focusing on elephant medicine. The first session will be presented by Dr. Mike Loomis who has recently returned from Cameroon where he is studying the migration habits of forest elephants. He will review the key issues in elephant health management this coming Thursday (January 11th). The second session on January 18th will be a review on the recent clinical literature on elephant health presented by Dr. Sathya Chinnadurai. The sessions start at 4:15 pm in room D-239 N at the CVM and will be broadcast to the NC Zoo and CMAST.
EMC WEBSITE (http://www.emc.ncsu.edu)
Recent Funding and Publications
Don’t forget to send your recent publications and grants awarded to Dr. Stoskopf at Michael_Stoskopf@ncsu.edu so that they can be included in the EMC News.
Maclean RA, Fatzinger MH, Woolard KD, Harms CA. 2006. Clearance of a dermal Huffmanela sp. in a sandbar shark (Carcharhinus plumbeus) using levamisole. Dis Aquat Org 73: 83-88. (PDF available for download)
Harms, C. A. , G. A. Lewbart, R. McAlarney, L.S. Christian, K. Geissler, C. Lemons. (2006) Surgical Excision of Mycotic (Cladosporium sp.) Granulomas from the Mnatle of a Cuttlefish (Sepia officnalis). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. 37(4): 524-530.
Acton, A.E., A.B. Beale, B.C. Gilger, M.K. Stoskopf. (2006) Sustained Release Cyclosporine Therapy for bilateral Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca in a Red Wolf (Canis rufus). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. 37(4): 562-564.
Tuttle, A. D., M. Papich, G.A. Lewbart, S. Christian, C. Gunkel, C.A. Harms. (2006) Pharmacokinetis of Ketoprofen in the Green Iguana (Iguana iquana) Following Single Intravenous and Intramuscular Injections. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. 37(4): 567-570.
Green, K.M., J. Campbell, D. Rotstein, C.V. Williams. (2006) Retrospective Evaluation of the Incidence and Severity of Hemosiderosis in a Large Captive Lemur Population. Am J. Primatology. 68:369-381.
Submit your publications and grant awards to Dr. Stoskopf so they can be included in the EMC NEWS
Opportunities
Opportunities for jobs have become so numerous that it is difficult to keep the listings current. To help with that, the following links take you to listings of job opportunities that might be of interest to EMC'ers. Positions not appearing on these lists are noted individually below.
American Association of Zoo Veterinarians
American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians
National Wildlife Health Center
National Wildlife Research Center
International Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
American Zoo and Aquarium Association
More Opportunities
Wildlife Rehabilitation Internship
Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) in Sanibel, Florida. CROW is a non-profit wildlife hospital that provides care for over 3,400 injured and orphaned native Florida wildlife patients each year. Integrative medicine, including use of herbal therapy, homeopathy, Chinese veterinary medicine, and traditional western veterinary medicine, complements rehabilitation techniques. The position a one year internship beginning June 2007. Compensation is $10,000/year stipend and on-island housing are provided.. The intern will work alongside two full time veterinarians, a veterinary assistant, and rehabilitation staff and volunteers. Involvement will include patient admittances, treatment administration, surgery, anesthesia, necropsy, appropriate cage and diet preparation, telephone communications, and record-keeping. Learning opportunities also include after-hours emergency admittances and infant bird and mammal care. The intern will be encouraged to participate in daily rounds sessions, as well as help to teach and coordinate students, fellows, and volunteers. Contact: Amber McNamara, DVM Phone: 239-472-3644, ext. 1 Fax: 239-472-8544 Email: mcnamara_aa@yahoo.com Website: www.crowclinic.org
Research Scientist 3
Area of Speciality: Toxicology - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Act as Leader of the Biota Contaminant Monitoring Unit in the Division of Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources; lead the Division’s Hudson River efforts regarding remedial activities, with special emphasis on research and surveillance. Efforts will focus on contaminants in fish, wildlife and their habitats and habitat restoration and protection; will coordinate with natural resource damages. Salary: $67,775 - $81,012. Location: Albany, NY. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and four years of professional experience in fish or wildlife toxicology or similar specialty; or a master’s degree and three years of such experience; or a doctorate in the appropriate field and one year of such experience.. Send resume to: Ms. Sherri Williams, Personnel Administrator, Bureau of Personnel, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-5060, Fax: 518-402-9038 e-mail: smwillia@gw.dec.state.ny.us Applications will be accepted until close of business January 17,2007
Wildlife Rehabilitation Veterinarian
New England Wildlife Center (NEWC) 500 Columbian Street, South Weymouth, MA. This position reports to the executive director/chief veterinarian and is a clinical position with some development roles. The facility was founded in 1983 and has treated over 60,000 wild animals representing 225 species, trained almost 400 undergraduate students from across the country in its internship training program, and educated more than 100,000 elementary and middle school students from throughout New England. In May of 2006 the NEWC moved into its new 22,000 square foot LEED (Leader in Energy and Environmental Design) certified “ green” building that has made it possible to vastly increase our capacity to care for wildlife, and our ability to train people in wildlife medicine and to reconnect others to our lost “natural” roots. Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Requirements: Graduation from an accredited veterinary school with a doctor's degree in veterinary medicine. Be licensed to practice veterinary medicine, or have the ability to be licensed in Massachusetts. Prior experience with wildlife care, preferably a minimum of one year. Must be willing to work as a part of a wildlife care and education team. Strong communication skills. To Apply: Send cover letter addressing qualifications, resume and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to Dr. Jane Milley, Director of Organizational Advancement, NEWC, 500 Columbian Street, South Weymouth, MA 02190 or E-mail to jmilley@newildlife.com. Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. For optimum consideration, however, please submit materials by January 12, 2007.
Avian Influenza Program Coordinator -
The Wildlife Conservation Society, a U.S. based international organization, seeks candidates for a two-year, New York-based position to coordinate and advise the Wild Bird Global Avian Influenza Network for Surveillance (GAINS), a two-year, USAID-funded program led by the Wildlife Conservation Society. GAINS will provide technical support and leadership in surveillance of migratory birds for avian influenza by expanding operational understanding of viral strains and transmission of influenza viruses and improving dissemination of information to all levels of the U.S. Government, international governments and organizations, international partners, and the private sector. The program requires a Technical Lead to serve as the main scientific liaison with USAID and be responsible for helping the COP to implement program priorities and approaches; oversee training and biological monitoring efforts; communicate with NGOs, governmental organization and with other institutions. This position is based at the WCS central office at the Bronx Zoo, New York, with extensive international travel. The ideal Candidate will have a degree in veterinary medicine (DVM, VMD or equivalent), related science or an equivalent field; minimum of 5 years of experience working on international projects; demonstrated ability to work with multiple partners on collaborative projects; and Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with senior Government personnel, international organizations, NGO partners, host country and U.S. government organizations. Benefits include generous vacation, medical/dental, 401K, pension, tuition reimbursement and on-site parking. To apply, please send cover letter and salary requirements to hr@wcs.org. Please type code STTL in subject.
Senior Technical Advisor, Avian Influenza Response Coordination
GLOBAL ARD, Inc. (http://www.ardinc.com) is accepting expressions of interest from highly qualified potential candidates for a Senior Technical Advisor for a USAID-funded global highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) planning and response project. The successful candidates will advise a multi-disciplinary team of technical and administrative professionals in a world-wide response to prevent the spread of HPAI, prepare for and respond to HPAI outbreaks among animals and humans, and minimize the risk of re-infection among poultry during the recovery phase. The activities envisioned under this project include identifying and maintaining rosters of veterinary and other related health experts, designing and implementing approaches to assist countries to respond to outbreaks, and establishing the capacity to provide operational and logistical support to technical experts and teams working in response to HPAI. The project is anticipated to run for three years. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of graduate level degree in veterinary medicine, science or an equivalent field; Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience working on international projects; Demonstrated ability to work with multiple partners on collaborative projects; Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with senior Government personnel, International Organization, NGO partners, host country and U.S. government organizations; Demonstrated ability to design and implement training programs dealing with technical subjects; Demonstrated ability to provide logistical and operational support for emergency overseas deployments; Proven ability to provide deliverables on time and within budget; English fluency. TO APPLY: Please e-mail full, current curriculum vitae (CV) in reverse chronological format, to ehughes@ardinc.com or fax to E. Hughes at 802-658-4247. Please refer to AI -STA in subject line. Candidates meeting the qualifications detailed above will be contacted. No phone calls, please. There is no closing date. U.S. citizenship is not required. ARD, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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