| Is this program recognized by ACLAM? | Yes |
| Does this program participate in the Veterinary Internship & Residency Matching Program (VIRMP)? | Yes
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| Number of concurrent residents | 3
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| How many residents/trainees have completed this program? | 18
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| Of these, how many have subsequently become ACLAM Diplomates? | 14
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| In what year did the program accept its first trainee? | 2005
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| How many years are required to complete this program (residency only)? | 3
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| Is formal coursework offered? | Yes
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| Is a degree program associated with this residency? | Yes
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| If yes, what degree(s)? | MS
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| Which departments most commonly grant degree(s)? | Veterinary Medicine (Comparative Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program) |
| Give an overview of this program, describing its particular strengths and any unique aspects that are not addressed in any of the other sections | Our ACLAM certified training program is designed to provide Trainees with a broad exposure to all facets of laboratory animal medicine for a multitude of careers in biomedical research. Over the course of the 3-year program, students will gain exposure to a wide variety of species. Upon the completion of the program, trainees will: - Be familiar with the regulations and guidelines applicable to biomedical research
- Be able to formulate a preventive medicine program as it applies to a laboratory animal population
- Participated in a research project culminating in preparation of a first author paper and submission to a peer-reviewed journal
- Have an understanding of the researchers' needs related to animal models
- Be able to recognize clinical and pathologic changes of common laboratory animal diseases
- Have an awareness of personnel management issues relating to laboratory animal medicine
- Be familiar with resources related to laboratory animal medicine including publications, web sites, organizations, and continuing education
Residents will have dedicated rotations in rodent medicine, large animal medicine, experimental surgery, colony health surveillance & import / exports, IACUC, investigator training, and facility operations. While rotating through these areas, trainees will gain experience in the following: - Species-specific medicine – diagnosis, treatment, preventive medicine and surgical models
- Investigator interactions – training, IACUC protocol development, model development and trouble shooting
- IACUC functions – protocol review, semi-annual inspections and reporting requirements
- Training – train both personnel and investigators on animal handling techniques and special procedures
- Animal care program management – personnel issues, SOP’s, facility design, occupational health and biohazard management
Students will have approximately 12 months of dedicated research time divided over the 36 month residency. The research component will have the expectation that a primary author publication will result from this experience. The chosen research topic can be in any department/laboratory on main campus, allowing for a full range of options. Trainees will be expected to present an abstract at the National AALAS meeting and attend the Charles River short course or similar educational meeting during the training program. Residents will also participate in didactic training comprised of a year-round seminar series and journal club focusing on the components outlined in the ACLAM Role Delineation Document and emphasizing preparation for ACLAM Board Certification. Additional opportunities are available to participate in the veterinary pathology lab animal courses and a variety of seminars across campus. |
| Describe any unique research interests of your faculty | While virtually all areas of research are represented on this campus, the predominant categories are cancer, cardiovascular disease, immunology, genetics, virology and neuropsychology.
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| Give a few literature citations of publications completed by trainees during their tenure in this program | - Walker MM, Harrison DM, Collins TA, Bergdall VK. Evaluation of rodent cage processing using reduced water temperatures. J. Am. Assoc. Lab. Anim. Sci. 60:442-450.
- Collins TA, Cabrera S, Teets E, Shaffer J, Blaser BW. An optimized zebrafish nursery feeding regimen improves growth rates and labor costs. Zebrafish. 18:346-353.
- Collins TA, Sparks AE, Walker MM, Kendall LV, Dobos KM, Bergdall VK, Hickman-Davis JM. Reuse of disposable isolation gowns in rodent facilities during a pandemic. J. Am. Assoc. Lab. Anim. Sci. 60:431-441.
- Nolan KE, Baer LA, Karekar P, Nelson AM, Stanford KI, Doolittle LM, Rosas LE, Hickman-Davis JM, Singh H, Davis IC. Metabolic shifts modulate lung injury caused by infection with H1N1 influenza A virus. Virology. 559:111-119.
- Emmer KM, Celeste NA, Bidot WA, Perret-Gentil MI, Malbrue RA. Evaluation of the sterility of press'n seal cling film for use in rodent surgery. J. Am. Assoc. Lab. Anim. Sci. 58:235-239.
- Emmer KM, Walker WH, Zhang N, DeVries AC. Mammary tumor and mastectomy synergistically promote neuroinflammation in a breast cancer survivor model. Brain Res. 1707:133-140.
- Celeste NA, Emmer KM, Bidot WA, Perret-Gentil MI, Malbrue RA. Effects of cling film draping material on body temperature of mice during surgery. J. Am. Assoc. Lab. Anim. Sci. 60:195-200.
- Brannick KE, Craig ZR, Himes AD, Peretz JR, Wang W, Flaws JA, Raetzman LT. Prenatal exposure to low doses of bisphenol A increases pituitary proliferation and gonadotroph number in female mice offspring at birth. Biol. Reprod. 87:82.
- LeMoine DM, Bergdall VK, Freed C. Performance analysis of exam gloves used for aseptic rodent surgery. J. Am. Assoc. Lab. Anim. Sci. 54:311-316.
- Martin TL, Jee J, Kim E, Steiner HE, Cormet-Boyaka E, Boyaka PN. Sublingual targeting of STING with 3'3'-cGAMP promotes systemic and mucosal immunity against anthrax toxins. Vaccine. 35:2511-2519.
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| Where will vacancies be advertised? | ACLAM website, ASLAP website, & VIRMP
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| What month does the program begin? | July
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