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October 2019 - Vol. 14, No. 10
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Meet the new class of scholars in the Veterinary Training Program for Rural Kansas

VTPRK students

Five new students in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University have been chosen for the largest veterinary scholarship program offered by the state of Kansas: The Veterinary Training Program for Rural Kansas.

This year’s recipients are first-year veterinary students: Kami Miller, Rachel Jones, Grace Luebcke, Jackson McCoole and Boyd Roenne.

 

 

Dr. David Poole chosen for Iman Research Award

Dr. David Poole

Dr. David Poole is one of two professors at Kansas State University who were recently recognized with an Iman Outstanding Faculty Award, which is one of the university’s highest faculty honors. He was selected on the basis of outstanding research and was presented with $5,000 during a ceremony held at the K-State Alumni Center.

 

 

CVM Students serve Kansas feedyards through BQA assessments

BQA students

This summer, in collaboration with the Kansas Livestock Association and the Kansas Beef Council, several veterinary medicine and animal science students traveled across the state to perform Beef Quality Assurance assessments at feedyards. The BQA Feedyard assessment focuses on animal welfare, records, protocols, facilities and equipment.

 

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CEEZAD team combats animal diseases in Asia

Dr. Jürgen Richt takes samples from a camel

A team of CEEZAD scientists has returned from a two week-long visit to Asia designed to give lectures and combat the spread of animal diseases including African Swine Fever (ASF). Dr. Jürgen Richt, CEEZAD’s director, led the team, which conducted lectures and field tests in China, Mongolia and South Korea.

 

 

CVM team to provide health Info at Okt-FLU-ber Fest

flu shot - stock photo by Hyttalo Souza on unsplash.com

Members from K-State’s Master of Public Health (MPH) program and the CVM will be joining the Riley County Health Department on Oct. 24 for a special event: Okt-FLU-ber Fest. These veterinary and public health experts will answer questions about influenza in pets and what people can do to keep all family members – people and pets – safe from various strains of influenza.

 

 

Toxicology society presents Dr. Annelise Nguyen with Doull award

Dr. Annelise Nguyen receives John Doull Award from Dr. James Sacco, 2019-2020 CSSOT President

Dr. Annelise Nguyen, associate professor of diagnostic medicine and pathobiology in the College of Veterinary Medicine, was recognized with the prestigious John Doull Award at the annual meeting of the Central States Society of Toxicology in Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. 26-27.

 

 

Dr. James Carpenter recognized with 2019 Oxbow Quest Award

Dr. James Carpenter receives Oxbow Award

Oxbow Animal Health has announced Dr. James Carpenter as the winner of the 2019 Oxbow Exotic Mammal Health (Quest) Award. Established in 2009, the Quest is presented annually to an animal health professional who advances the field of exotic mammal medicine and care.

 

 

Animal Health Activities at K-State Olathe

 

Two-day workshop focuses on regulations for animal drug, vaccine, pesticide development

Olathe workshop

Kansas State University's Olathe campus is holding a two-day workshop that is a deep-dive into the regulatory aspects around animal drug, vaccine and pesticide development, as well as the three federal agencies that oversee these products.

 

 

Climate change and extreme weather events are topics of One Health Day

Dr. Mike Apley at K-State Olathe

An upcoming community event takes a closer look at how climate change is associated with more frequent and extreme weather events that are negatively affecting humans and animals. "Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events: A One Health Perspective" is the topic of this year's Kansas City One Health Day.

 

 

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Alumni Events, Development and Continuing Education

VMAA logo The Veterinary Medical Alumni Association organizes alumni receptions at several of the national annual conferences plus continuing education events and more. This month's section includes an update about the Rabies in the Americas conference coming in Kansas City, plus the Cat Town season schedule, and updates on recently departed alumni.

 

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More activities and accomplishments in the College of Veterinary Medicine:

Drs. Hans Coetzee, Michael Kleinhenz, Butch KuKanich, Abbie Viscardi, and Brad White as well as Ally Fitzgerald, DVM class of 2021, participated in the second biennial Pain in Animals (PAW) Workshop held at the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. The focus of the meeting was cross-species assessment of acute pain.

Drs. Mac Hafen, Sarah Kaufman, Susan Moore, Annelise Nguyen and Bonnie Rush sponsored the first college hot meal dinner event for students. The event was held on Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. Every sixth of the month, faculty and staff will donate prepared food items for the event. The number six honors our college as the sixth oldest veterinary school in the country.

Dr. Brian Lubbers received the FDA Group Recognition Award: “Vet-LIRN AMR and WGS Pilot Project Collaboration Group.” This award category recognizes superior achievement of the Agency’s mission through teamwork, partnership, shared responsibility or fostering collaboration and coalition to achieve FDA goals.

Dr. Ryane Englar was a featured speaker at the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association Conference on Sept. 13. She presented three sessions: “Transparency in the Exam Room,” “Unconditional Positive Regard” and “Bad News Delivery: Acknowledging and Overcoming Medical Errors.”

Dr. Chris Blevins participated in the functional exercise (SFEAR) with KDA preparing for depopulation of swine in Kansas (ASF). Dr. Chuck Dodd was the chief operation officer of depopulation and disposal.

Drs. Kate KuKanich and Alyssa Comroe with DVM/MPH student Ron Orchard presented, “One Health Service Event to Provide Veterinary Care to Low Income Kansas Resident,” at the Kansas Public Health Association Conference in Topeka. Student Emma Winkley also presented, “Veterinary Hospital Evaluation and Suggestions to Maximize Usability for Clients with Mobility Disabilities,” with Dr. Kate KuKanich.

Dr. Megan Niederwereder will be sharing updates on her African swine fever research as a keynote speaker at the South Dakota State University's Swine Day Nov. 5. Dr. Niederwerder's latest analysis shows that the half-life of the ASF virus in feed ranges from 9.6 to 14.2 days after exposure to varying temperature and humidity conditions simulating transoceanic shipment. The new study expands on her previous work confirming the likelihood of ASF transmission through feed and can be used to implement science-based management practices such as storage time to reduce this risk.

Ramesh Marasini recently participated in the ComSciCon-AIP 2019 workshop. ComsciCon-AIP is a two-day event organized in collaboration between ComSciCon – Communicating Science Conference – and AIP, or American Institute of Physics, held at the American Center for Physics in College Park, Maryland The ComSciCon workshops empower graduate students to communicate research in science, engineering and other technical fields to broad and diverse audiences.

Ramesh Marasini attends ComSciCon

K-State Women of Distinction

Dr. Derek Mosier, Dr. Lalitha Peddireddi Dr. Beth Davis, Dr. Bonnie Rush, Dr. Emily Klocke, Dr. Jamie Henningson, Dr. Ellyn Mulcahy, Dr. Hans Coetzee, Gail Eyestone, Dr. Nora Springer and Dr. Frank Blecha.
(Left to right) Dr. Derek Mosier, Dr. Lalitha Peddireddi, Dr. Beth Davis, Dr. Bonnie Rush, Dr. Emily Klocke, Dr. Jamie Henningson, Dr. Ellyn Mulcahy, Dr. Hans Coetzee, Gail Eyestone, Dr. Nora Springer and Dr. Frank Blecha.

Drs. Lalitha Peddireddi, Emily Klock, Ellyn Mulcahy and Bonnie Rush and Gail Eyestone

The K-State Office for the Advancement of Science and Engineering, or KAWSE, and the Women of K-State hosted an annual Women of Distinction Recognition Ceremony in September. The ceremony recognizes K-State women faculty for academic achievements, such as earning tenure and promotion, being promoted to full professor, or winning a universitywide award. This year's event included several CVM faculty and staff members, plus the department heads and associate dean. Dr. Mary Bagladi-Swanson, who was promoted to clinical full professor, was unable to attend.

Master of Public Health Program News

Accreditation

The Master of Public Health program at Kansas State University has received some good news: the Council on Education for Public Health has fully accredited the program until December 2026. Made up of faculty from 12 departments in five colleges, the interdisciplinary program provides graduate-level education for individuals currently employed in or anticipating a career in public health.

The Council on Education for Public Health is an independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit schools of public health.

The Master of Public Health program was established at the university in 2003 and was previously accredited by the council in 2014 for five years. The current term will last seven years.

To maintain accreditation status, K-State agrees to send interim reports to the council focusing on evaluation, core public health knowledge and competencies. The program's 2015 interim report on these topics was accepted by the council as evidence of compliance. The next interim report is due in summer 2020.

Ddr. Ellyn Mulcahy, director of the Master of Public Health program and associate professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine, submits these reports to the Council on Education for Public Health.

"A seven-year full accreditation for the Master of Public Health program is very important, as it ensures that our students and graduates are receiving a nationally and internationally recognized and accredited graduate education," Dr. Mulcahy said. "It ensures that our students and graduates experience quality public health education and training. A Master of Public Health degree from an accredited program is required by many public health agencies, so this is an advantage for K-State as it will attract students looking for training in public health that has been evaluated and judged to meet standards essential for the conduct of public health educational programs."

Partnership with Flint Hills Wellness Coalition

K-State's Master of Public Health program has paired with the Flint Hills Wellness Coalition this year as part of the 2019 Community Needs Assessment Survey. Dr. Ellyn Mulcahy, director of the program, helped with planning and drafting questions. She said Master of Public Health students will assist with data analysis.

"We encourage all university members to complete the 2019 Riley County Community Needs Assessment Survey," Dr. Mulcahy said. "This survey is completely confidential and available in both English and Spanish. It aims to get information about the quality of life in the community and to identify any unmet needs."

Some questions on the survey ask about personal experiences in the community and some ask for opinions about the community in general. Mulcahy said anyone who lives in Riley County is invited to take this survey. The survey link will be open through Friday, Oct. 11.

Kansas Public Health Association

A group of MPH student joined 180 public health practitioners, students and faculty in attending the Kansas Public Health Association Conference on Sept. 24-25 in Topeka, Kansas.. Eight MPH students and four alumni presented. The 2020 KPHA annual meeting will be in Manhattan.

Current MPH Students

Ariana Achakzai
Public Health Nutrition

Ariana Achakzai

Reduction of Food Waste Through a Community Collaborative Approach with Relevant Stakeholders in Manhattan, Kansas

Kasi Bardouche
Public Health Physical Activity

Kasi Bardouche

Feasibility and Enjoyment of Park-Based Physical Activity Among Adults with Serious Mental Illness

Brittany Blattner
Infectious Diseases And Zoonoses

Brittany Blattner

Effectiveness of an Awareness Campaign on Opioid Addiction in Riley County

Yibo Liu
Infectious Diseases And Zoonoses

Yibo Liu

The Use of the Health Belief Model to Assess Predictors of Caregiver's Intent to Vaccinate Themselves and Their Children Against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)

Patty McKenna
Public Health Nutrition

Patty McKenna

Attitudes and Perceptions of Opioid Use Within the Kansas State University Community

Ron Orchard
Infectious Diseases And Zoonoses/DVM

Ron Orchard

One Health Service Event to Provide Veterinary Care to Low Income Kansas Residents

Melitza Ramirez
Public Health Physical Activity

Melitza Ramirez

Perceptions Of Caffeine Use among Kansas Crossfit Participants

Emma Winkley
Infectious Diseases And Zoonoses/DVM

Emma Winkley

Veterinary Hospital Evaluation and Suggestions to Maximize Usability for Clients with Mobility Disabilities

Alumni

Elena Aronsen
Public Health Nutrition
Model Vaccine Policy for Kansas Colleges and Universities
Bianca Garcia
Public Health Nutrition
Access to Tobacco and Food Retailers in Wyandotte and Johnson Counties
Chris Omni
Public Health Physical Activity
Black Butterflyz: A Physical Activity Intervention to Improve the Health of Black Women
Chelsea Raybern
Infectious Diseases And Zoonoses
Building Bridges to Prevent Measles in Kansas

 

Clarenburg Lecture features renowned toxicologist

Dr. Mel Andersen, Clarenburg Lecture with Dr. Hans Coetzee
Dr. Mel Andersen speaks at the Clarenburg Lecture on Oct. 8. (Inset) Dr. Hans Coetzee, A&P department head, thanks Dr. Andersen for visiting K-State.

As part of its annual Clarenburg Lecture Series, the College of Veterinary Medicine hosted Dr. Melvin "Mel" Andersen. His lecture topic was "A 50-Year Career in Toxicology-Using Pharmacokinetic Models to Understand Dose-Response Relationships."

The Rudolf Clarenburg Lectureship was established in 1996 to honor the late Rudolf Clarenburg, professor of physiology in the College of Veterinary Medicine. This lecture series brings nationally acclaimed scientists to Kansas State University to discuss their research interests with students and faculty throughout the university.

Dr. Andersen, now semi-retired, serves as a senior program adviser at ScitoVation LLC in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. During the course of his nearly 50-year career in toxicology, Andersen worked in multiple organizations, including the Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences, the environmental health department at Colorado State University and K.S. Crump Group of ICF Kaiser Consulting. Between 1971 and 1994, he worked in toxicology research programs in the federal government with the Department of Defense and Environmental Protection Agency as well with private industry at the Chemical Industry Institute of Toxicology.

Throughout his career, Dr. Andersen has primarily focused on developing biologically realistic models of the uptake, distribution, metabolism and biological effects of various chemicals and applying these models in safety assessments and quantitative health risk assessments.

The Clarenburg Lecture Series is made possible by the generous support received from the Clarenburg family to honor and recognize the significant contributions made by Clarenburg to the Department of Anatomy and Physiology and the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Cover story

Dr. Nora Springer with American Journal of Pathology
Congrats to Dr. Nora Springer on having her article, "Obesity-Associated Extracellular Matrix Remodeling Promotes a Macrophage Phenotype Similar to Tumor-Associated Macrophages" published in and featured on the cover of the Oct 2019 issue of The American Journal of Pathology. Dr. Springer thanks Mal Hoover for the design work she contributed.

American Royal

American Royal collage - Eleanor Selanders and Haydan Vosburgh
Dr. Chuck Dodd and fourth-year students Eleanor Selanders (top left) and Haydan Vosburgh represented the CVM at the American Royal in Kansas City. They provided back-to-back 10-minute presentations to groups of young children from area schools.

Purple Pantry

The CVM recognizes food insecurity is a reality for a proportion of our students, house officers and staff. At the university level, this challenge has been addressed by Cats Cupboard, but it is underutilized by CVM personnel due to distance and hours of operation. The CVM has worked with Cats Cupboard to establish a satellite food pantry in the CVM called the Purple Pantry. The Purple Pantry takes food donations at 001 Trotter Hall.

Examples of recommended non-perishable food items for donation: Canned tuna, canned chicken, canned beans (black, pinto, garbanzo), peanut butter, whole wheat pasta, plain oatmeal, plain cream of wheat, brown rice, quinoa, canned vegetables, canned fruit, tomatoes (diced, sauce, paste), canned soup, granola bars, cooking oils, and microwave meals.

A giving link has been also set up for the Purple Pantry where you can make financial donations to support this effort: https://give.evertrue.com/ksu/purplepantry

Thank you for supporting CVM family members in need!

Dr. Brad Crauer at K-State Olathe Careers & Cases series
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