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Veterinary Vertex

Veterinary Vertex is a weekly podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the clinical and research discoveries published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association® (JAVMA) and the American Journal of Veterinary Research® (AJVR). Tune in to learn about cutting-edge veterinary research and gain in-depth insights you won’t find anywhere else. Come away with knowledge you can put to use in your own practice – along with a healthy dose of inspiration to remind you what you love about veterinary medicine.


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Drs. Catherine Lorenz and Heather Fritz authors of "Antibiograms as one-health tools for antimicrobial stewardship: California’s experience with livestock antibiogram development in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association® Volume 261 Issue 9 (2023) (avma.org)" discuss antibiogram creation, use, and development by US veterinary diagnostic laboratories. Hosted by Associate Editor Dr. Sarah Wright and Editor-in-Chief Dr. Lisa Fortier. Read Catherine's bio hereRead Heather's bio here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dr.  Joshua Stern author of "Delayed-release rapamycin halts progression of left ventricular hypertrophy in subclinical feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: results of the RAPACAT trial in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association® - Ahead of print (avma.org)" discusses how delayed-release rapamycin may prevent or delay progressive left ventricular hypertrophy in cats with subclinical HCM. Hosted by Associate Editor Dr. Sarah Wright and Editor-in-Chief Dr. Lisa Fortier. Read Joshua's bio here.

 

 

 

 

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Drs. Jolle Kirpensteijn, Ken Gorczyca, and John Plishka discuss the JAVMArt Jubileecelebrating 50 years of the JAVMA cover art you love! Hosted by Associate Editor Dr. Sarah Wright and Editor-in-Chief Dr. Lisa Fortier. Read Jolle's bio hereRead Ken's bio hereRead John's bio here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dr. Maureen Griffin, Dr. Bernard Seguin, and Dr. Brandan Wustefeld-Janssens, authors of "Grade shifts in recurrent canine soft tissue sarcomas and mast cell tumors in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association® - Ahead of print (avma.org)" discuss grade shift for recurrent canine STS and MCT. Hosted by Associate Editor Dr. Sarah Wright and Editor-in-Chief Dr. Lisa Fortier. Read Maureen's bio hereRead Bernard's bio hereRead Brandan's bio here.

 

 

 

 

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Dr. Maureen Griffin author of "Short- and long-term outcomes associated with anal sacculectomy in dogs with massive apocrine gland anal sac adenocarcinoma in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association® - Ahead of print (avma.org)" discusses how dogs with massive AGASACA experienced prolonged survival following anal sacculectomy despite a high incidence of local recurrence and metastasis. Hosted by Associate Editor Dr. Sarah Wright and Editor-in-Chief Dr. Lisa Fortier. Read Maureen's bio here.

 

 

 

 

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Dr. Natalie Rosenstein, author of "Ropinirole has similar efficacy to apomorphine for induction of emesis and removal of foreign and toxic gastric material in dogs in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association® - Ahead of print (avma.org)" discusses the use of ophthalmic solution ropinirole for the induction of emesis in dogs. Hosted by Associate Editor Dr. Sarah Wright and Editor-in-Chief Dr. Lisa Fortier. Read Natalie's bio here.

 

 

 

 

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Dr. Christiana Fischer author of "Emesis induction is successful for recovery of gastric foreign objects in cats in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association® - Ahead of print (avma.org)" discusses how to successfully induce emesis in cats. Hosted by Associate Editor Dr. Sarah Wright and Editor-in-Chief Dr. Lisa Fortier. Read Christiana's bio here.

 

 

 

 

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Drs. Jenna Menard, Skylar Sylvester, and Daniel Lopez authors of "Assessing major influences on decision-making and outcome for dogs presenting emergently with nontraumatic hemoabdomen in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association® - Ahead of print (avma.org)" discuss factors contributing to owner decision-making, satisfaction, and perception of quality of life with treatment of dogs with nontraumatic hemoabdomen. Hosted by Associate Editor Dr. Sarah Wright and Editor-in-Chief Dr. Lisa Fortier. Read Jenna's bio hereRead Skyler's bio hereRead Daniel's bio here.

 

 

 

 

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Dr. Rosanna Marsella, Guest Editor of the June 2023 JAVMA dermatology supplemental issue, shares what readers can expect to find in this special issue. Hosted by Associate Editor Dr. Sarah Wright and Editor-in-Chief Dr. Lisa Fortier. Read Rosanna's bio here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dr. Amber Harris author of "d,l-Methionine in combination with amoxicillin–clavulanic acid successfully dissolves spontaneously occurring infection-induced struvite urocystoliths in dogs: a pilot study in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association® - Ahead of print (avma.org)" discusses how d,l-methionine and amoxicillin–clavulanic acid can be used without changing diet for dissolution of infection-induced struvite urocystoliths in dogs. Hosted by Associate Editor Dr. Sarah Wright and Editor-in-Chief Dr. Lisa Fortier. Read Amber's bio here.

 

 

 

 

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Laurie Malone and Dr. MacKenzie Pellin, authors of "Trained dogs can accurately discriminate between scents of saliva samples from dogs with cancer versus healthy controls in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association® - Ahead of print (avma.org)" discuss how dogs can be trained to detect differences in scent between saliva samples from cancer and normal patients. Hosted by Associate Editor Dr. Sarah Wright and Editor-in-Chief Dr. Lisa Fortier. Read Laurie's bio hereRead MacKenzie's bio here.

 

 

 

 

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Drs. Lauren Schnabel and Drew Koch, authors of "Pneumatic compression therapy using the EQ Press accelerates lymphatic flow in healthy equine forelimbs as determined by lymphoscintigraphy in: American Journal of Veterinary Research® Volume 84 Issue 4 (2023) (avma.org)" discuss pneumatic compression therapy as provided by an equine-specific device to encourage lymphatic flow in equine forelimbs. Hosted by Associate Editor Dr. Sarah Wright and Editor-in-Chief Dr. Lisa Fortier. Read Lauren's bio hereRead Drew's bio here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dr. Esther Chon, author of "Genomic tumor analysis provides clinical guidance for the management of diagnostically challenging cancers in dogs in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association® - Ahead of print (avma.org)," discuss how an evidence-driven genomic assay provided diagnostic guidance, prognostic support, and therapeutic options for patients with an unclear cancer diagnosis. Hosted by Associate Editor Dr. Sarah Wright and Editor-in-Chief Dr. Lisa Fortier. Read Esther's bio here.

 

 

 

 

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Dr. Elizabeth Maxwell and Molly Cohen, authors of "Endoscopic application of fibrin glue may be a feasible method of treatment for postintubation tracheal lacerations in cats in: American Journal of Veterinary Research® Volume 84 Issue 3 (2023) (avma.org)," discuss how the endoscopic application of fibrin glue may be a feasible method of treatment for postintubation tracheal lacerations in cats. Hosted by Associate Editor Dr. Sarah Wright and Editor-in-Chief Dr. Lisa Fortier. Read Elizabeth's bio hereRead Molly's bio here.

 

 

 

 

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Dr. Andi Flory, author of "Clinical experience with next-generation sequencing–based liquid biopsy testing for cancer detection in dogs: a review of 1,500 consecutive clinical cases in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association® - Ahead of print (avma.org)," discusses liquid biopsy for cancer detection in dogs. Hosted by Associate Editor Dr. Sarah Wright and Editor-in-Chief Dr. Lisa Fortier. Read Andi's bio here

 

 

 

 

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Amanda Liew, author of "Clinical and epidemiologic features of SARS-CoV-2 in dogs and cats compiled through national surveillance in the United States in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association® - Ahead of print (avma.org)," discusses the clinical and epidemiologic features of SARS-CoV-2 in companion animals. Hosted by Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier. Read Amanda's bio here

 

 

 

 

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Dr. Chris Zink, author of "Vasectomy and ovary-sparing spay in dogs: comparison of health and behavior outcomes with gonadectomized and sexually intact dogs in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association® Volume 261 Issue 3 (2023) (avma.org)," discusses health and behavior outcomes of vasectomy and ovary-sparing spay in dogs. Hosted by Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier. Read Chris' bio here

 

 

 

 

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Drs. Mary Beth Whitcomb and Susan Jones, authors of "Ultrasonographic diagnosis of femoral fractures in large animals in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Volume 260 Issue 13 (2022) (avma.org)," discuss the use of ultrasonography for the diagnosis of femoral fractures in large animals. Hosted by Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier, PhD, DACVS. Read Susan's bio hereRead Mary Beth's bio here

 

 

 

 

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Dr. Latif Emrah Yanmaz, PhD, author of "Two different smartwatches exhibit high accuracy in evaluating heart rate and peripheral oxygen saturation in cats when compared with the electrocardiography and transmittance pulse oximetry in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association® Volume 261 Issue 2 (2023) (avma.org)," discusses how two different smartwatches exhibited high accuracy in evaluating heart rate and SpO2 in cats. Hosted by Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier, PhD, DACVS. Read Latif's bio here

 

 

 

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Dr. Andris Kaneps, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR, author of "A one-health perspective: use of hemoderivative regenerative therapies in canine and equine patients in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association® Volume 261 Issue 3 (2023) (avma.org)," discusses the use of hemoderivative regenerative therapies. Hosted by Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier, PhD, DACVS. Read Andy's bio here

 

 

 

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Student Associate Editors, Ankita Gupta, Kristina Muise, and Bradley Hogshead discuss what they bring to the table as Student Associate Editors and their career goals. Hosted by Associate Editors Drs. Sarah Wright and Jason Stull, MPVM, PhD, DACVPM. Read Ankita's bio hereRead Kristina's bio hereRead Bradley's bio hereRead Jason's bio here

 

 

 

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Drs. Jane Shaw, Natasha Janke, and Jason Coe, authors of "Veterinary technicians contribute to shared decision-making during companion animal veterinary appointments in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association® Volume 260 Issue 15 (2022) (avma.org)," describe and compare veterinary professionals’ use of shared decision-making during companion animal appointments. Hosted by Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier, PhD, DACVS. Read Jane's bio hereRead Natasha's bio hereRead Jason's bio here

 

 

 

Jane M Manfredi, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR (Equine), PG Cert

Equine surgeon, Dr. Jane Manfredi, MS, PhD, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR (Equine), PG Cert  one of the authors of "A one-health lens offers new perspectives on the importance of endocrine disorders in the equine athlete in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Volume 261 Issue 2 (2023) (avma.org)" and "A one-health approach to identifying and mitigating the impact of endocrine disorders on human and equine athletes in: American Journal of Veterinary Research® - Ahead of print (avma.org)," discusses the impact of endocrinopathies on human and equine athletes. Hosted by Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier, PhD, DACVS. Read Jane's bio here

 

 

Dr. Briana Domenegato

Dr. Briana Domenegato, one of the authors of “Effects of handling and storage on potassium concentration in plasma and serum samples obtained from cats in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association® Volume 260 Issue 2 (2022) (avma.org)" talks about her experience as a JAVMA Student Award Winner. Hosted by Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier, PhD, DACVS. Read Briana's bio here

 

 

Dr. Jillian Haines (DVM, MS, DACVIM)

Small animal internist, Dr. Jillian Haines, MS, DACVIM author of "A randomized crossover study of compounded liquid sildenafil for treatment of generalized megaesophagus in dogs in: American Journal of Veterinary Research® Volume 83 Issue 4 (2022) (avma.org)", discusses Sildenafil as a treatment for generalized megaesophagus in dogs. Hosted by Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier, PhD, DACVS. Read Jillian's bio here

 

 

Small animal surgeon, Dr. Janet Grimes, MS, DACVS-SA author of "Evaluation of the validity of the double two-thirds rule for diagnosing hemangiosarcoma in dogs with nontraumatic hemoperitoneum due to a ruptured splenic mass: a systematic review in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association® Volume 261 Issue 1 (2023) (avma.org)", discusses the validity of the double two-thirds rule for diagnosing hemangiosarcoma. Hosted by Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier, PhD, DACVS. Read Janet's bio here

 

 

Veterinary internal medicine specialist, Dr. Adam Rudinsky, DACVIM, MS, author of "Randomized controlled trial demonstrates nutritional management is superior to metronidazole for treatment of acute colitis in dogs in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association® Volume 260 Issue S3 (2022) (avma.org)", discusses how for canine noninfectious acute colitis, dietary management with an easily digestible diet with or without psyllium enhancement proved a superior management strategy compared to metronidazole. Hosted by Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier, PhD, DACVS. Read Adam's bio here

 

 

Equine surgeon, Dr. Katherine Garrett, author of "When radiography and ultrasonography are not enough: the use of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging for equine lameness cases in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association® Volume 260 Issue 10 (2022) (avma.org)", discusses the applications of CT and MRI for equine lameness cases, including her unique perspective on diagnostic imaging as a surgeon. Hosted by Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier, PhD, DACVS. Read Katherine's bio here

 

 

Editor-in-Chief and Publications Division Director, Dr. Lisa Fortier, PhD, DACVS, and Assistant Director, Nick DeLuca, share the many positive changes and improvements for the AVMA Journals and the exciting plans for 2023. Hosted by Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier, PhD, DACVS. Read Lisa's bio here. Read Nick's bio here

 

 

Veterinarians Dr. Blake Nguyen and Dr. Daryl Nydam, authors of "Dairy production sustainability through a one-health lens in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association® - Ahead of print (avma.org)" and "Herd turnover rate reexamined: a tool for improving profitability, welfare, and sustainability in: American Journal of Veterinary Research® - Ahead of print (avma.org)" discuss dairy production sustainability, with a focus on one-health. Hosted by Social Media Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier, PhD, DACVS. Read Blake's bio here. Read Daryl's bio here


 

Editorial Manager, Karen Dodson, Senior Administrative Coordinator, Stacey Geelan, and Publishing Editor, Michelle Krieger, discuss how the AVMA Journals prioritize customer service to ensure a great author experience. Hosted by Social Media Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier, PhD, DACVS. Read Karen's bio here. Read Stacey's bio here. Read Michelle's bio here.

 

 

Veterinary nutritionist Dr. Valerie Parker, DACVIM, author of "Home-cooked diets cost more than commercially prepared dry kibble diets for dogs with chronic enteropathies in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Volume 260 Issue S3 (2022) (avma.org)" discusses financial and nutritional considerations for home-cooked vs. commercially prepared diets. Hosted by Social Media Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier, PhD, DACVS. Read Valerie's bio here.

 

 

Veterinary nutritionists and Guest Editors for the December 2022 JAVMA supplement, "Emerging Topics in Nutrition," Dr. Valerie Parker, DACVIM, and Dr. Teresa Burns, MS, PhD, DACVIM, discuss important clinical nutrition topics for small and large animals.  Hosted by Social Media Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier, PhD, DACVS. Read Valerie's bio here. Read Teresa's bio here.

 

 

Veterinary anesthesiologist, Dr. Luis Campoy, LV, ECVAA, author of “Development of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols in veterinary medicine through a one-health approach: the role of anesthesia and locoregional techniques in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Volume 260 Issue 14 (2022) (avma.org)" discusses Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocols through a one-health approach, with a focus on the importance of cross-discipline training. Hosted by Social Media Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier, PhD, DACVS. Read Luis' bio here.

 

 

Veterinarian, Dr. Chris Rademacher, one of the authors of “Impact of human behavior on the spread of African swine fever virus: what every veterinarian should know in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Volume 260 Issue 12 (2022) (avma.org)" discusses African swine fever virus (ASFV) and how ASFV is an animal disease and a human problem.  Hosted by Social Media Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier, PhD, DACVS. Read Chris' bio here.

 

 

Veterinarian, Dr. Brennen McKenzie, one of the authors of “Comparative veterinary geroscience: mechanism of molecular, cellular, and tissue aging in humans, laboratory animal models, and companion dogs and cats in: American Journal of Veterinary Research Volume 83 Issue 6 (2022) (avma.org)" and "The phenotype of aging in the dog: how aging impacts the health and well-being of dogs and their caregivers in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Volume 260 Issue 9 (2022) (avma.org)" discusses veterinary geroscience, with a focus on how aging affects both animals and humans. Hosted by Social Media Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier, PhD, DACVS. Read Brennen's bio here.

 

 

Veterinary radiologist, Ryan Appleby, DVM, DACVR, and medical physicist, Parminder Basran, PhD, FCCPM, authors of “Artificial intelligence in veterinary medicine in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association® Volume 260 Issue 8 (2022) (avma.org)" and "The unmet potential of artificial intelligence in veterinary medicine in: American Journal of Veterinary Research® Volume 83 Issue 5 (2022) (avma.org)" discuss the role of artificial intelligence in veterinary medicine, with a focus on its applications and controversy in diagnostic imaging. Hosted by Social Media Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier, PhD, DACVS. Read Ryan's bio here. Read Parminder's bio here.

 

 

Veterinary radiologist, Dr. Mathieu Spriet, MS, DACVR, DECVDI, one of the authors of “Positron emission tomography: a horse in the musculoskeletal imaging race in: American Journal of Veterinary Research® Volume 83 Issue 7 (2022) (avma.org)" talks about PET and one health. Dr. Spriet also shares how there is great promise for earlier and more accurate clinical diagnosis, as well as better understanding of pathophysiology and response to treatment with this imaging modality. Hosted by Social Media Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier, PhD, DACVS. Read Mathieu's bio here.

 

 

Veterinary dental and oral surgery specialist, Dr. Boaz Arzi, DAVDC, DEVDC, FF-AVDC-OMFS, one of the authors of “The oromaxillofacial region as a model for a one-health approach in regenerative medicine in: American Journal of Veterinary Research® Volume 83 Issue 4 (2022) (avma.org)" talks about regenerative medicine and one health. Dr. Arzi also shares the challenges in this arena as a clinician-scientist. Hosted by Social Media Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier, PhD, DACVS. Read Boaz's bio here.

 

 

 

 

Cornell University Large Animal Surgery Resident, Dr. Brenna Pugliese, MS, one of the authors of “Biomechanical and wearability testing of novel legwear for variably limiting extension of the metacarpophalangeal joint of horses in: American Journal of Veterinary Research® Volume 82 Issue 1 (2021) (avma.org)" talks about her experience as an AJVR Intern Award Winner. Hosted by Social Media Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier, PhD, DACVS. Read Brenna's bio here.

 

 

Emergency Medicine Veterinarian, Dr. Tyler Sugerman, one of the authors of “Clients' attitudes toward veterinarians' attire in the small animal emergency medicine setting in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association® Volume 253 Issue 3 (avma.org)" talks about his experience as a JAVMA Intern Award Winner. Hosted by Social Media Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier, PhD, DACVS. Read Tyler's bio here.

 

 

Small Animal Surgery Resident, Dr. Ashley Iodence, one of the authors of “Dogs undergoing surgical excision of mast cell tumors are not at increased risk of incisional complications in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association® Volume 260 Issue S1 (2022) (avma.org)" talks about her experience as a JAVMA Intern Award Winner. Hosted by Social Media Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier, PhD, DACVS. Read Ashley's bio here.

 

 

 

 

Veterinary internal medicine specialist and thought leader in infectious diseases, Dr. Jane Sykes, BVSc (Honors), PhD, MBA, DACVIM, one of the authors of “Understanding leptospirosis: application of state-of-the-art molecular typing tools with a One Health lens in: American Journal of Veterinary Research Volume 83 Issue 10 (2022) (avma.org)” and "A global one health perspective on leptospirosis in humans and animals in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Volume 260 Issue 13 (2022) (avma.org)" talks about leptospirosis and one health. She also shares details of how her business administration training is crucial to her success in the one health arena. Hosted by Social Media Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier, PhD, DACVS. Read Jane's bio here.

 

 

Cornell veterinary student, Jacqueline Chevalier, shares her experience as the inaugural author of the JAVMA student initiative, “Did You Know?” and her experience as an Associate Editor for the AVMA Journals. She also shares what she’s learned about her own scientific writing and her career goals. Hosted by Social Media Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier, PhD, DACVS. Read Jacqueline's bio here.

 

 

Veterinary surgical oncologist Dr. Nicole Ehrhart, MS, DACVS, one of the authors of "Regenerative medicine 2.0: Extracellular vesicle–based therapeutics for musculoskeletal tissue regeneration," talks about translational and regenerative medicine, including how she discovered her passion for this field of inquiry through an unplanned volunteer experience early in her career. She also shares details of how she came to drive the process of implementing surveillance testing for COVID-19 in her state of Colorado. Hosted by Social Media Editor, Dr. Sarah Wright, and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier, PhD, DACVS. Read Nicole's bio here.