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Pathology Trainee Awards

Trainees are encouraged each year to attend and present scientific papers, case presentations and posters. Competitive travel awards are awarded to trainees who present scientific papers at the meeting Pathology residents and graduate students will be eligible to compete for the Diagnostic Pathology Slide Seminar Awards. These awards for first, second and third prizes, respectively; will be presented for the three best student case presentation. In addition, the Pathology Committee sponsors the AAVLD/ACVP Award for the best pathology scientific paper and the recipient is provided a monetary award to present the winning presentation at the 2021 ACVP meeting. Congratulations to winners of 2020!

Veterinary Laboratory Support to the Public Health Response for COVID-19 

TESTING OF HUMAN DIAGNOSTIC SPECIMENS IN VETERINARY LABORATORIES

The COVID-19 pandemic is creating unprecedented pressure on Public Health services world-wide. A multidisciplinary collaborative approach is required to minimize the impact of this rapidly spreading virus. Veterinary Services can support Public Health services to meet the extraordinary surge in demand for diagnostic testing of human samples for SARS-CoV-2by making available appropriately equipped and competent veterinary laboratories. In some countries human laboratory diagnostic services are at maximum capacity and, as an alternative, veterinary laboratories are being asked to provide support. Veterinary laboratories are well positioned because they have experience in quality control assurance, biosafety and biosecurity, and high through put testing for the surveillance and control of infectious diseases in animals, some of which are zoonotic. Additionally, Veterinary Services can provide expertise in the fields of epidemiology, risk assessment, training and risk communication ~ cont...

Member Benefits 

AAVLD membership is open to any individual interested in the disciplines and activities of veterinary diagnostic laboratories. Membership terms are by calendar year (January-December) and membership dues are payable by November 15th of the preceding year (to ensure inclusion in the annual membership directory, eligibility for committee involvement, and receipt of all six issues of the JVDI). Note: In order to receive a discounted rate for the Annual Meeting registration, you are required to be a current AAVLD Member.

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