Annual College of Veterinary Medicine Career Conference, Part I. Presenter: Dr. Kim McBride.
College of Veterinary Medicine
April 2026
Attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage with expert perspectives on biotechnology development, explore research projects presented by talented trainees, and expand their professional community.
The College of Nursing and College of Veterinary Medicine are teaming up once again for this annual one-day clinic, which provides free health care services to homeless and low-income people and their pets.
“Modeling the Effects of ART Procedures Using Mouse and Non-Human Primate Models,” presented by Dr. Lisa Vrooman.
Presented by Dr. Eliciane Mattos, Senior Scientific Assistant.
Three separate zoom sessions focusing on Public Health.
Presented by Dr. Arno Werners, Associate Dean Professional Programs.
Presented by Drs. Jeffrey Abbott, Sarah Guess, Jillian Haines & Lynne Nelson.
Second of three separate zoom sessions focusing on Public Health.
“Understanding the Molecular Drivers of Embryogenesis to Advance Assisted Reproductive Technologies,” presented by Julie Park.
“One Size Fits None: From Diet-Microbiome Interactions to Individualized Dietary Recommendations,” presented by Dr. Gertrude Ecklu-Mensah, University of California.
Presenter, Dr. Patrick Mitchell, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, University of Washington.
Last of three separate zoom sessions this week focusing on Public Health.
“Endocannabinoids Facilitate Transitory Reward Engagement Via Retrograde Gain Control,” Dr. David Marcus, University of Washington.
An annual one day short-course that provides continuing education for horse owners and the general public.
This community-wide event provides time to remember, grieve, and celebrate the difference companions make in our lives.
The symposium will bring together approximately 350–400 attendees including undergraduate students, faculty, clinicians, and healthcare professionals across Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, and allied health. The event will include a healthcare career panel, research presentations, professional headshots, networking opportunities, and hands-on clinical workshops. The event is open to students from ALL majors who are interested in learning more about careers in healthcare.
“The Impacts of UV Irradiation on Insertion/Deletion Mutations and Chromatin Archietecture Dynamics,” presented by Ayiana Sapp.
“Spatio-Temporal Expression of ARRDC5 Across Spermatogenesis and its Role Within the Histone-to-Protamine Exchange,” presented by Leela Robinson
Presented by Drs. Tasha Bradley and Cassidy Cordon.
“The molecular and ecological determinants of effective reassortment in Hantaviruses,” prensented by Ricardo Rivero, PhD Candidate.
Mapping the Playground and its Resources.
An annual College of Veterinary Medicine event for the whole family! Children are encouraged to bring their favorite stuffed animal, get scrubbed in with veterinary students and assist with surgery at the popular Teddy Bear Surgery Clinic.
“Decoding Male Germ Cell Development: Charting the Transcriptomic and Epigenetic Landscape,” presented by Hayden McSwiggin, PhD student.
Presented by Dr. Kira J. Carbonneau.
“Histone Overexpression in Cancer,” presented by Dr. Heinikoff Steven, Professor Basic Sciences Division, Fred Hutch Cancer Center.
Presenter, Dr. Meggan Craft, Professor, University of Minnesota.
Recognizing pain in pets and exploring integrative approaches to treatment.
“Careers in Medical Affairs: Where Scientific Training Meets Real-World Impact,” Dr. Stevie Roszkowski.
“Resistance to classical complement clearance by Lyme disease and relapsing fever Borrelia,” presented by Dr. Jon Skare, Texas A&M University.
EHDV (Epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus) Webinar
Audience: Veterinarians CE Credit Hour: 1
More information coming.
Presenter, Dr. Steven Edmonds, PhD Candidate & Pathology Resident.