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Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective FALL/WINTER 2017-2018 Vol. 42 No. 1 T USKEGEE UNI V ERSI T Y c o l l e g e O F V E T ERINARY M EDICINE
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN:
G
reetings this time we are continuing our fundraising effort
a l u m n i , with the “Sustaining Our Legacy $500K Alumni
friends, and Renovation Fund.” Thanks to our alumni liaison,
supporters of Dr. William T. Watson, we have already begun
the Tuskegee University gathering with our alumni clusters in various
College of Veterinary
places to facilitate this new fundraising effort.
Medicine (TUCVM) and
Remember, you are needed to continue to support
I wish all of you the very
the fundraising initiative because it will be used to
best in 2018! We have
so much to be thankful continue the renovations in the College and the
Dr. Ruby L. Perry for in general; so, let us purchase of equipment for the Veterinary Medical
Dean Teaching Hospital (VMTH). This new fundraising
all commit to making the
most of every opportunity this year brings our way campaign is highlighted at our website and in this
both professionally and personally. issue of the Perspective as well.
This issue of the Veterinary Medical Perspective I look forward to seeing you soon at the upcoming
highlights several accomplishments of the College 53rd Annual Veterinary Medical Symposium in a
but also notes our tribute to two of our former new location – beautiful downtown Montgomery,
faculty members who left this life too soon, Dr. Saul Alabama, at the Renaissance Hotel and Spa at the
T. Wilson, Jr. and Dr. Kunwar Srivastava – truly two Convention Center. We are truly excited and the
great mentors! We are thankful for their many years
veterinary medical symposium committee, under
of service not only to the College of Veterinary
the leadership of co-chairs Dr. Tomeshia Hubbard
Medicine (CVM) but also to the veterinary medical
and Ms. Catina Woods, are to be commended for
profession.
working so tirelessly to make sure the symposium is
As you browse the Perspective and take notice of successful and memorable. Our symposium theme
the various accomplishments of the college, please this year is "Promoting Health and Wellness:
also take time to note the continuation of the Legacy People and Pets.” We will be honoring the reunion
Tribute page which in this issue, we salute Dr. Roland classes of 1953, ’58, ’63, ’68 (50th year – Golden
H. Powell and his son, Dr. David K. Powell, who Anniversary Class), ’73, ’78, ’83, ’88, ’93 (25th year
decided to follow in his dad’s footsteps. I hope you – Silver Anniversary Class), ’98, 2003, 2008, and
enjoy reading about the legacies continued in each 2013. Please visit our website to get information
issue of the Veterinary Perspective because it truly on registration if you have not registered yet at
is a testament to the power “Mother Tuskegee” has www.tuskegee.edu/vetmed. We are committed to
played in our veterinary medicine family. staying in touch with you, so please continue to
send your news and comments and any updates
I also truly thank YOU, our dedicated alumni and
on your contact information. Thank you for your
supporters of the College. Your generous financial
continued support.
support and the many acts of kindness given to
“Mother Tuskegee” during 2017 are appreciated.
As you know, the joint effort between the College Sincerely,
and the Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Alumni
Association (TVMAA) “Sustaining Our Legacy
$250K Veterinary Alumni Fund” was successful Ruby L. Perry, DVM, MS, DACVR
with us raising a grand total of $369,322.45! Now, Dean and Professor of Veterinary Radiology
2 Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective
TUCVM students, faculty and staff participants served as helpers for the
Toy Drive for Tots at George Washington Carver Elementary School.
Published by
Tuskegee University
Fall/Winter 2017-18 Vol. 42 No. 1 College of Veterinary Medicine
Tuskegee, Alabama 36088
IN THIS ISSUE: (334) 727-8174
Ruby L. Perry - Dean
4 Development News: $500K Veterinary Alumni
Renovation Fund Anissa L. Riley - Editor
Contributors
6 Legacy Continued…Alumni Spotlight: The Powell Family
Noriko Aoi ON the cover:
7 Alumni News
Linda Cade-Hassan Fifty-four veterinary
Roslyn Casimir-Whittington medical students from
Pamela Guy the Class of 2019 were
9 TUCVM Hosts TV Child Star - Dr. Danielle Spencer Eugene Johnson
presented their “white
Pamela Martin
10 TUCVM’s Toy Drive for Tots LaTia McCurdy
coats” during the
Toufic Nashar Tuskegee University
11 TUCVM Hurricane Relief Efforts David Powell College of Veterinary
Sondra Powell Medicine (TUCVM)
12 Biomedical Research Symposium & Phi Zeta Research Day JaNeen Roberts Annual White Coat
Catina Woods Ceremony.
13 TUCVM White Coat & Health and Wellness Programs Teshome Yehualaeshet
Elizabeth Yorke
14 TUCVM Outreach: International & Community
Thomas Martin - CVM Photographer
16 Faculty/Staff News: Faculty/Staff New Appointments,
Some photographs courtesy of other contributors
Publications & Grants
Tuskegee University is accredited by the Southern Association of
17 Student News: ALVMA Leadership Day, Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (sacscoc.org) to
Student Learning, & Awards award baccalaureate, master’s, doctoral and professional degrees.
18 In Memoriam www.tuskegee.edu/vetmed
Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 3
Message of Appreciation to Alumni
from Dean Ruby L. Perry and
Dr. William T. Watson, TVMAA Fundraising Liaison
Supporters,
Goal!
$500K
Sustaining our Legacy
$500K Veterinary Alumni Renovation Fund
Fund raising Project Partnership between the Tuskegee Veterinary Medical
Alumni Association (TVMAA) and the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary
$17,550.00
Medicine (TUCVM) to Support the Renovations of the Veterinary Medical
Teaching Hospital (VMTH) to Fulfill Accreditation Requirements and
DEVELOPMENT news
Preparation for the next AVMA Council on! Education Site Visit in 2020.
$0
Greetings Veterinary Alumni, total of $369,322.45 which was raised at the
Friends and Supporters 52nd Annual Veterinary Medical Symposium
held at Tuskegee University on March 22-25,
A
t the 51st and 52nd Annual Vet- 2017. From our records, this is the largest
erinary Medical Symposiums, the amount ever raised at any of our annual veter-
Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Alumni inary medical symposiums in the past. These
Association (TVMAA) demonstrated funds were used to complete Phase II of the
the kind of support that has sustained the leg- renovations in the Veterinary Medical Teach-
acy of our beloved alma mater over the many ing Hospital to fulfill accreditation standard 3,
years since its envision in 1945. In 1935, Dr. and we achieved full accreditation in October
Frederick D. Patterson became the third presi- of 2016.
dent of Tuskegee Institute and began fulfilling
his vision to establish the School of Veterinary Not only are you making a difference to en-
Medicine. With over 2,600 alumni, we shall sure that we can support the renovations and
sustain our Legacy and our accreditation. purchase of equipment needed for the vet-
erinary medical teaching hospital required for
At the TVMAA business meeting on Thursday, accreditation, but you are ensuring that future
May 31, 2016, the alumni pledged to develop generations of students seeking a veterinary
a $250K renovation fund specifically to assist medical education from Tuskegee Universi-
with the renovations of the Veterinary Medical ty may continue to do so! “Sustaining Our
Teaching Hospital (VMTH) required to meet Legacy” is truly the mission for the College
accreditation standards. Due to your loyal and you remain an integral part of a sustained
support, we exceeded our goal with a grand legacy since its inception in 1945.
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$500K Alumni Renovation Fund Development Story continued...
Our Next Charge: As we move forward in prepara- tory of veterinary medicine. Your continued support
tion for the next AVMA Council on Education site is appreciated more than words can ever express.
visit scheduled for 2020, we remain “action ready” Thank you Colleagues, Friends and Supporters!
to meet all 11 accreditation standards and celebrate
our 75-year Legacy. In order to stay the course, we
Phase I: Infrastructure Renovations in the
are launching the “Sustaining our Legacy $500K Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH)
Veterinary Alumni Renovation Fund” to assist the Cost: $695K Completed
College in preparation for the AVMA Council on
Education Site Visit in 2020. Phase I and Phase II Phase II: Renovations of Student Learning and
have been completed as outlined here. Phase III will Teaching Spaces in the Veterinary Complex
• Remodeling of the Outdoor Dog Kennels
include the purchase of major equipment for diag- • Remodeling of all Restrooms in Vet Med
nostic areas in the VMTH, upgrade gross anatomy Complex for ADA Compliance
with a new cooler and HVAC system and upgrade • Remodeling of the Client Reception Area in
of medical records system. Small Animal Hospital
Cost: $583,487 Completed
I extend my heartfelt appreciation to each of you Phase III: Upgrade of Gross Anatomy Lab with
for your contributions to the Alumni Renovation Purchase of Major Equipment for the
Fund. As the dean and an alum (Class of 1977), I VMTH and other Teaching and Learning
also pledge to continue my financial support to my Environments
beloved veterinary school and will join you in mak- • Major Equipment (Projected Costs)
• Upgrade of Gross Anatomy Lab (Specialized
ing my contribution to the Alumni Renovation Fund. HVAC System, New Walk-In Cooler with
With the support of each of you for this project and installation and electrical, and renovations of
future projects designed to improve the Veterinary the Gross Anatomy Lab, etc.) - $250K
Medical Teaching Hospital and learning facilities, a • Computed Tomography (CT/Cat Scan)
major difference can be achieved. including remodeling of area - $200K
• Image Intensification Fluoroscopy for
Diagnostic Imaging - $55K
Again, much thanks to each of you for continuing • Computerization of Medical Records –
to help the College hold a special place in the his- (Waiting for Bid)
Some construction photos highlights….
Renovated Treatment Room in the Small Animal Hospital Renovation of Equine Surgery Suite New Diagnostic Imaging (Radiology) Rounds Room
New Diagnostic Imaging (Radiology) Rounds Room Renovated Outdoor Dog Runs Phase III Projected Purchase: C-Arm Fluoroscopy Imag-
ing System for examination of contrast radiography,
To See More Photos of Construction in All Phases, go to: https://www.tuskegee.edu/ vascular studies and mobile to use in Surgery if needed
programs-courses/colleges-schools/cvm/cvm-500k-sustaining-our-legacy-fund
Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 5
Alumni in Focus
SPOTLIGHT on the Powell Family…
“A Legacy Continued…”
“Mother Tuskegee” and the Tuskegee Uni- tors, nurturing and mentoring over 100
versity College of Veterinary Medicine’s students.
(TUCVM) outstanding track record of pro-
ducing legacies are putting the spotlight on Dr. Powell and his devoted wife, Sondra
the Powell Family (Father - Dr. Roland H. recently celebrated 62 years of marriage
Powell and son – Dr. David K. Powell) in on Dec. 23, 2017. They have five chil-
the Fall/Winter issue of the Veterinary Medi- dren, 15 grandchildren and two great-
cal Perspective. grandchildren with one on the way.
D
r. Roland Dr. David Powell, son
Powell, of Dr. Roland Powell,
a 1965 graduated from the
Tuskegee Tuskegee University
veterinary graduate, veterinary medical
was known to his program in 1989. Dr.
classmates in veteri- Powell knew this was
nary school as "PW". his future direction
Not only did he make Dr. David Powell
because he worked
Dr. Roland Powell
a lasting impression as a veterinary as-
on his son, Dr. David Powell - who fol- sistant at the Valley Street Animal Clinic
lowed in his footsteps and became a under his father from the eighth grade
veterinarian, but on his fellow alums until being accepted into Tuskegee Uni-
Dr. Ruby L. Perry and Dr. Phillip Nelson. versity.
Both are currently serving as deans of veterinary medical
programs (Dean Nelson at the Western University of Health A year after graduation, Dr. Powell transferred from the Air
Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine and Dean Perry National Guard to the Mississippi Army National Guard, re-
here at Tuskegee University). Both Perry and Nelson see Dr. ceiving a direct commission as a veterinary staff officer with
Roland Powell as their mentor who had such a profound ef- the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. The Powell Animal Clinic was in
fect on them as students while in the veterinary program. As operation until 2003 when Dr. Powell was deployed on his
well, his impact and leadership style has influenced them in first tour to Afghanistan with the 2-20th SFG (Special Forces
their leadership roles as deans. Group). Upon returning from his first tour, he joined the U.S.
Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service
Dr. Powell received his B.S. degree in biology from Touga- (USDA FSIS) as an inspector in charge (supervisory veterinary
loo College in Mississippi as well as advanced work towards medical officer). He also continued to practice as an ambula-
a master’s degree at the University of Southern California. tory veterinarian.
He became interested in veterinary medicine after meet-
ing Dr. Tom Gipson, his mentor and a Tuskegee veterinary Subsequently, Dr. Powell was deployed three more times to
graduate. In 1965, Dr. Powell was one of seven veterinarians Afghanistan. His last position in the military was as the depu-
in Jackson, Miss., and the first black veterinarian when he ty commander of clinical services in the Army National Guard
returned home after graduation. He and his wife, Sondra, Medical Command, retiring as a Colonel in August 2015. He
operated the Valley Street Animal Clinic, their first veterinary also received a state promotion at retirement to Brigadier
clinic for 29 years. Sondra Powell served as his administra- General. Dr. Powell also retired from the USDA in October
tive assistant, office manager and bookkeeper in all their 2014 as a public supervisor public health veterinarian.
business ventures. They later added Terry Mississippi Ani-
mal Clinic in 1990 and the Valley Street Animal Clinic was Currently, Dr. Powell oversees the operation of the Monroe
relocated in 1994 with a name change to the Powell Ani- Street Animal Clinic where affordable veterinary services are
mal Clinic. Dr. Powell retired in 1997, turning the reins over provided in downtown Jackson. It is a full service veterinary
to his son. However, in 2010, he came out of retirement to clinic and intensive care facility for companion animals. He
open the Monroe Street Animal Clinic with his son, wife and and his wife, Carmen Arnudts de Powell, have four children,
a mentee, Dr. Sylvia Stewart. Their clinics served as precep- one grandchild with another on the way.
6 Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective
Dr. Rachel Arnold (‘17), presented a poster and its relationship to fecal and blood microbiota
titled, "Cytarabine constant rate infusion as in healthy young cats," in Public Library of
treatment for meningoencephalomyelitis of Science One (PLoS One - March 9, 2017).
unknown etiology in 22 dogs," at the American
College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum Dr. Jonathan Rosero ('09) is
in Washington, D.C. Dr. Arnold is a neurology/ a democratic candidate in the
neurosurgery intern at Southeast Veterinary race for Maryland Senate District
Neurology in Miami, Fla. 25. The election will be June
26, 2018. Read more at: https://
Dr. Stuart Brown ('91), was www.jonathanrosero
a co-recipient of the 2017 formarylandsenate.com/
American Association of Equine Dr. Jonathan
Practitioners (AAEP) President's Rosero
Award. He was recognized for
his demonstrated dedication to Tuskegee alums Dr. Joe Owens ('12), Dr. Arvid
the association by contributing Edward ('98), and Dr. James Hayes ('09) have
Dr. Stuart Brown a significant portion of time and all accomplished “stardom” status as follows:
receives AAEP
award.
expertise to benefit the health
and welfare of the horse industry. Dr. Owens was named the
winner on Steve Harvey's
Congratulations to the following Tuskegee "Funderdome" on September
Veterinary Medical Alumni who passed their 24 as the inventor of Enjoy-A-
board certifications: Bowl. You can order your Enjoy-
A-Bowl on Amazon or directly
Dr. Natalia Soto ('08) passed the American from www.enjoyabowlproducts.
College of Veterinary Surgeons - Small .Animal Dr. Joe Owens com.
(DACVS-SA) certification and is now board
certified as a diplomate of the DACVS-SA. Owens owns and operates
St. Rose Animal Urgent
Dr. Nicole Lukovsky ('09) and Dr. Lemnique Care in Las Vegas. In his
Wafer (2013) both passed the board certification practice, Owens sees many
exam for the American College of Laboratory dogs and cats who suffer
Animal Medicine (ACLAM) in which they are from obesity, organ failure,
both now diplomates of the ACLAM. Dr. Owens winning decreased mobility, and
Funderdome show. other debilitating illnesses
Dr. Anthony Gonzalez ('13) completed caused by poor eating habits or by ingesting
ALUMNI news
his board certification requirements for the human food. His solution to this problem is
American College of Veterinary Emergency and Enjoy-A-Bowl, a three-part system that uses
Critical Care (ACVECC). He currently practices the aroma of human food to attract pets to a
in a multispecialty referral center in Los Angeles. healthy veterinary approved diet and enjoy all
of the smells they love without the devastating
Dr. David Schaffer (‘71), as of January 2018, side effects that human food causes.
received his board certification from the
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons and Dr. Edward is a regular contributor
is now a diplomate of Psychiatry. on the new season of "The
Doctors." On September 20, he
Dr. Aida Vientos-Plotts (‘14), a third-year was featured shedding some light
small animal internal medicine resident at the on the Anti-vaxxer movement in
University of Missouri College of Veterinary both pets and humans. http://
Medicine, presented an abstract and poster photos.thedoctorstv.com/when-
titled, "Oral probiotic bacterial species can Dr. Arvid Edward its-on/. Edward has over 33 years
colonize the healthy feline airway microbiota," of experience as a practicing
at the American College of Veterinary Internal veterinarian and is also an accomplished actor.
Medicine Forum in Washington, D.C. on June
8. She also recently first-authored the article, He has had several roles including a starring role
"Dynamic changes of the respiratory microbiota in the kid's television show, "The Dooley and
Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 7
Alumni News continued...
Pals Show"; appeared in numerous and beyond ever since.
Disney ads and commercials; a Walt Morse was one of the first
Disney World print work spread black veterinarians in Ohio.
for Ebony magazine; a national For the past 44 years, he has
Frito-Lay campaign commercial for provided veterinary services
"Rollitos"; numerous pet-related to the Warrensville Heights
Dr. Edward on radio segments; the star of the Animal control officers
THE DOCTORS Amazon Prime reality television Dr. Evan Morse with animals and to the city kennel at
series "Pet Doctors of Atlanta"; and starred in the no charge. He’s also provided all of the veterinary
short films "Sounds of the Fight", "Hills Like White services for the city’s police dogs for numerous years
Elephants"; in 2016 Cannes Film Festival selected film at no cost to the city as well. Additionally, in 1976,
"In the Name of the Nameless"; and, most recently, Morse co-founded, along with Dr. D. A. Rickards, the
adding to his impressive body of work has been Free Animal Clinic Team (called FACT) in Cleveland.
being cast as the go-to veterinarian for the nationally
syndicated show, "THE DOCTORS" on ABC. Dr. Phillip Nelson ('79) was
selected as the incoming
Dr. Hayes, who is an president of the American
emergency veterinarian, Association of Veterinary
was featured as "Derek" Medical Colleges (AAVMC)
in the interactive stage during its summer meeting.
play "Memoirs of Single Dr. Douglas A. Freeman,
Mothers" on Nov. 4 at Dr. Freeman passing gavel to dean of the Western College
Dr. Nelson as new president.
The Legacy Studio Cafe: **Photo courtesy of AAVMC. of Veterinary Medicine at the
Dinner Theater. University of Saskatchewan,
transitioned to the immediate past-president position
About The Play: There's after passing the gavel to Dr. Nelson as incoming
a fine line between right AAVMC president. Nelson is currently dean of Western
Dr. James Hayes in stage play and wrong, and many University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary
promotion
times, it all depends on Medicine. He earned his DVM from the Tuskegee
perspective. The play shows how one man goes from Institute in 1979.
charming and innocent, to someone you just might
not be inviting over for that Netflix and chill. Learn
more: memoirsofsinglemothers.eventbrite. Attn: ALUMNI... Received an award? Have a new position/
title? Elected to a new office? Have a new mailing address?
Dr. Irving McConnell ('80), the CEO Became a mom or dad? Newly married? Etc... Please send
of The McConnell Group, received us your news... photo, too, if you have one available.
an honor from The Capital Region
Name:_________________________________________
Minority Supplier Development Graduation Year:_________ Phone: ____________________
Council in October. The McConnell Address:_______________________________________
Group was named a 2017 Top 100 ______________________________________________
MBE® winner. This award recognizes Please type or print clearly...
Dr. Irving owners of minority business enterprises News: _____________________________________________
McConnell
in Maryland, Virginia and the District __________________________________________________
of Columbia who have demonstrated exceptional __________________________________________________
entrepreneurial accomplishments, a high level __________________________________________________
of professionalism, and have made substantial
Send your news to:
contributions to their community. Dr. McConnell is
also a member of the Tuskegee University Board of ATTN: Anissa L. Riley
Trustees. Veterinary Medical Perspective
Tuskegee University
Dr. Evan Morse (’68) was featured in the City TRIBUNE College of Veterinary Medicine
summer 2017 issue in celebration for his 45th Patterson Hall
Anniversary for the opening of the Warrensville Animal Tuskegee, AL 36088
Hospital. Dr. Morse opened the practice there in 1972 334-724-4509 / 727-8177 (FAX)
and has provided hours of service to this community Email: ariley@tuskegee.edu
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Tuskegee Veterinary Alumna
Dr. Danielle Spencer of TV’s ‘What’s Happening’
fame Visits Alma Mater on Oct. 23-24
T
he Tuskegee Univer- also included an opportunity to
sity College of Veteri- purchase autographed copies
nary Medicine (TUCVM) of her book, “Through the Fire:
hosted former child Journal of a Child Star.” Also,
television star Dr. Danielle as a treat, Dr. Spencer auto-
Spencer, who earned her doc- graphed free souvenir photos
torate in veterinary medicine for all students in attendance.
from Tuskegee in 1993, on cam-
pus Oct. 23 and 24. She is best Tuskegee Alum Dr. Danielle Spencer (’93)
“We were excited to welcome
known for her role as the bratty Dr. Spencer home and invite
Tuskegee University administration, including Dr. Charlotte Morris –
little sister Dee Thomas on the Interim President of Tuskegee University, faculty, staff and students pose the Tuskegee family to come
with Dr. Spencer poses after a meet and greet reception held on Oct. 23.
ABC sitcom “What’s Happen- out in support her presenta-
ing, which ran from 1976 to tions,” said Dr. Ruby L. Perry,
1979. She later reprised her role dean of the Tuskegee University
on the series’ sequel, “What’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
Happening Now!!” “The sharing of Dr. Spencer’s
story was intended to especial-
On Oct. 23, Spencer gave a ly help our veterinary medical
presentation to the TUCVM fac- students as she focused on her
ulty during her morning session journey and the incredible tac-
entitled, "A Celebration of You tics employed to overcome the
- The Faculty" and shared the many obstacles she has faced in
things that the faculty can do for her personal and professional
Dr. Danielle Spencer signs souvenir photographs given to all the
students that will enhance their students that attended her final presentation on her inspirational life.”
story to the Tuskegee University Family on Oct. 24.
learning experience and guide
them to success. She then did a lunch time ses- Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Spencer became an
sion with the students that was co-sponsored with actor around the age of 8. She originally began
the Student Veterinary Medical Association. Her her veterinary medicine studies at the University
TUCVM NEWS
session was titled "My Journey from Hollywood: of California-Davis, but placed those studies on
Through the Peaks and Valleys, I'm Still Standing hold during the height of her acting career. After
- You can make it!" broadcast of “What’s Happening Now!!” conclud-
ed in 1988, Spencer resumed her veterinary medi-
"THIRST for veterinary medicine; HUNGER for cine studies at Tuskegee University and graduated
knowledge; and LOVE for animals" -- three pow- in 1993.
erful “Words of Wisdom” for veterinary medical
students was shared by Dr. Spencer in her theme Spencer had been working as a veterinarian for
message of “Success is in our DNA.” on Oct. 23. more than 10 years when a diagnosis of spinal
Spencer emphasized to the students the impor- stenosis — resulting from a childhood car acci-
tance of wanting to be veterinarians and taking dent she and her family experienced in 1977 —
advantage of all the resources available to them required her to take a break from her veterinary
at Tuskegee to ensure their success. medicine career. After 25 years as a practicing vet-
erinarian in California, Spencer recently relocated
On her final day, Oct. 24, an open forum, “My to Richmond, Virginia, where she and often shares
Journey from Hollywood: The Challenges along her veterinarian expertise with viewers of WTVR
the Way – Success is in Our DNA,” was held in CBS 6 “Virginia This Morning,” in addition to serv-
the Kellogg Conference Center. The open forum ing as a motivational speaker.
Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 9
TUCVM Shares the True Spirit of Giving with
George Washington Carver Elementary School
Students During Third Annual Toy Drive
T
he veterinary fam- – provided gifts for the kinder-
ily of the Tuskegee garten children; and TUCVM
University College of first-year students and the fac-
Veterinary Medicine ulty and staff – provided gifts
(TUCVM) shared the true spirit for the first grade children.
of giving during the holiday
season through hosting the The first year class (Class of
Third Annual “Toy Drive for 2021) took the lead with orga-
Tots” on Dec. 13 at the George nizing the toy drive with the
Washington Carver (GWC) El- other veterinary students and
GWC Elementary students all smiles with Santa (TUCVM student
ementary School located in Conlee Herrera Fry) at the TUCVM Toy Drive. were also responsible for pro-
Tuskegee. viding Santa and Santa's elves.
The TUCVM faculty and staff as-
“The ‘Toy Drive for Tots’ is now sisted as Santa's helpers to dis-
a growing tradition in our col- tribute the toys to the students.
lege by being a continuation
of the inspired vision between The teachers and administration
the veterinary students and at George Washington Carver
the TUCVM administration Elementary School and the Ma-
that was initiated by the Class con County School Board were
of 2019 two years ago,” said again very appreciative that the
Dr. Ruby L. Perry, dean of the Tuskegee University College of
GWC Elementary Pre-K students at the TUCVM Toy Drive.
Tuskegee University College Veterinary Medicine had again
of Veterinary Medicine. continued the tradition in se-
lecting their students to partici-
“The toy drive has been so pate in the “Toy Drive for Tots”
successful and appreciated by program. Principal Norman
the GWC’s adorable children, Williams, Jr., Dean of Students
TUCVM News
faculty, and administration; TriShonne Tullos and Counselor
however, our students, faculty Gloria Clinkscales helped with
and staff have been amazing GWC Elementary Kindergarten students at the TUCVM Toy Drive. the toy drive organization on
as well. No doubt, the college the school’s end.
family has enjoyed the experi-
ence and making a difference “Thanks to the Class of 2021
in children lives,” Perry contin- and the TUCVM students, fac-
ued. ulty and staff for again coming
together to make the toy drive
To ensure all 252 boys and a success again. Our students
girls in all three classes con- GWC Elementary First Grade students at the TUCVM Toy Drive.
as well as all the college Santa
sisting of pre-kindergarten, helpers enjoyed the event and
kindergarten and first grade seeing the children hug Santa
at GWC received a gift, TUCVM divided into and faces light up in anticipation of their wrapped
three sections to designate the purchase of gifts: gift. This was truly as special to all of us in the Col-
TUCVM’s senior class (fourth-year students) and lege of Veterinary Medicine as it was to the chil-
Office of the Dean – provided gifts for the Pre-k dren at GWC,” said Dr. Roslyn Casimir, TUCVM’s
children; TUCVM second and third year students associate dean for academic and student affairs.
10 Tuskegee Veterinary Medical PerspectiveTuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine
Joins the Call to Action for Hurricane Relief Efforts
T
he Tuskegee
University Col-
lege of Vet-
erinary Medi-
cine (TUCVM) Family
joined the efforts again
to stand strong to-
gether to encourage
each other and fami-
Students gather with Dean Perry before sending off donated
relief items. lies through the diffi-
cult times with several
hurricanes and other natural disasters over the past several
months. The CVM students organized an effort to collect have the items delivered to Aqua Gulf Transport in Jack-
items for Puerto Rico, for the Caribbean outreach especially sonville during the students’ fall break. This shipping com-
Dominica, and Mexico. The TUCVM family came together pany was transporting supplies to Puerto Rico every Friday
because our own students, faculty, and alumni had families for two months. Once the donations arrived to San Juan,
in these locations that suffered from these devastations. Puerto Rico, Aqua Gulf Transport delivered the items to dif-
ferent towns effected by the hurricane. TUCVM recognized
The students and the CVM Administration combined ef- that the people affected was facing a long recovery process
forts to organize the collection of items to send to Puerto and that they needed all the help possible and the TUCVM
Rico. The College family was asked to assist by following family wanted to make a difference.
the guidelines established by the students and supported
by the Office of the Dean.
Hurricane Maria left catastrophic damages to the islands of
Puerto Rico, USVI, BVI and the Lesser Antilles. This region
was just starting to recover from Hurricane Irma when Hur-
ricane Maria’s massive storm hit and left complete devasta-
tion in its path.
There was limited to zero communication on the islands and
thousands of people lost everything. For this reason, on be-
half of the students and faculty that have families affected
by this disaster, TUCVM decided to begin a College-wide
drive to collect basic need items, non-perishable foods, wa-
ter, etc., following the suggested list for items verified by
Aqua Gulf Transport in Jacksonville, Florida.
Hurricane relief collection sites were set up as follows in the
CVM: Rosenwald building for first and second year stu-
dents, Large Animal Care Center for third and fourth-year
students, and Patterson Hall in the Office of Student Affairs
for faculty and staff. However, for convenience, when nec-
essary, any of the collection sites were available to be used
regardless if faculty, staff or student.
TUCVM’s goal was to collect as many items as possible and
Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 11TUCVM Hosts Combined 18th Annual Biomedical
Research Symposium and Phi Zeta Research Day
”D
iscovering Cancer Research at Tuskegee
Innovative University. His research interest
Pathways in focuses on epigenetic altera-
Translational tions that contribute to aggres-
Research" was the theme for sive cancers in African Ameri-
the 18th Annual Biomedical can patients.
Research Symposium and Sixth
L to R: Dean Ruby Perry, Symposium Chair Dr. Ayman Sayegh, Keynote Speaker Dr. Timothy
Annual Phi Zeta Research Day H. Moran, and Interim Tuskegee University President Dr. Charlotte Morris. Dr. Morris also gave
greetings at the18th BMRS.
TUCVM’s dedicated alumni
held Sept. 21 at the Tuskegee also participated in a round-
University College of Veterinary table discussion on "Career
Medicine (TUCVM). Dr. Ayman Paths in Veterinary Medicine"
Sayegh, associate dean for re- as well as interacted with the
search and advanced studies, students who attended the
served as chair, and Dr. Tes- symposium. The roundtable
home Yehualaeshet along with veterinary alumni participants
Dr. Toufic Nashar, both associ- included Dr. Beverly Miller
ate professors in the Depart- BMRS alumni speakers Drs. Beverly Miller, Bonnie Barclay, and Jane Owens with Dean Perry
('05), medical director for Ban-
ment of Pathobiology, served field Pet Hospital South Geor-
as Phi Zeta Research Day co-chairs. gia Division; Dr. Jane Owens ('89), director of Compan-
ion Animal Research at Elanco Animal Health Veterinary;
Biomedical research is particularly important to create and Dr. Bonnie Barclay ('84), professional services veteri-
awareness of the issues that are most clearly linked to narian for Boehringer-Ingelheim Animal Health.
health disparities and the annual symposium, organized
by the Office of Research and Advanced Studies and the
Biomedical Research Symposium Committee, provides Phi Zeta Research Day Awards
the platform to address this research. Oral Presentation
1st place: Bianca Reyes (TUCVM class of 2019) - “Seizure
Dr. Timothy H. Moran, gave the keynote address enti- Inhibition and Onset Site Localization by Focal Tetrodotox-
tled “Gut Peptide Satiety Signaling.” His presentation in (TTX) Infusion in a Rat Model of Temporal Lobe Epilep-
sy” (awarded $500)
focused on a better understanding of the overall con-
trols on eating that is necessary for the development of 2nd place: Laurie Mang'eli (TUCVM class of 2020) - “Stud-
prevention and treatment options. Moran is the Paul R. ies to Enhance Motility of Canine Epididymal Spermato-
McHugh Professor of Motivated Behaviors, vice chair zoa (CES): Effects of Alkalinization and Secondary Messen-
gers” (awarded $400)
and director of research for the Department of Psychiatry
and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University 3rd place: Jose Zayas (TUCVM class of 2020) - “Glucocorti-
School of Medicine. He is also director of Behavioral and coid Receptor Expression is Decreased with Nuclear Localiza-
Biological Research of the Johns Hopkins Global Center tion in Airways of Pasture Asthma Horses” (awarded $300)
for Obesity Prevention at the Bloomberg School of Pub-
Poster Presentation
lic Health where he has a joint appointment as professor 1st place: Nadia Al-Altoum (TU Ph.D. Student) – “Novel Ap-
of international health. proach for the control of Zika Virus by E-Protein Binding Pep-
tides” (awarded $500)
The Sixth Annual Phi Zeta Research Day keynote speak-
2nd place: Damali Zakers (TUCVM class of 2020) – “Bordetel-
er, Dr. Clayton Yates, gave a lecture entitled “Epigenetic la bronchiseptica vs Bordetella pertussis and their interaction
Drivers of Prostate and Breast Cancer in African Ameri- with Dictyostelium discoideum” (awarded $400)
cans,” after the lunchtime poster evaluations. Dr. Yates is
a professor in the Department of Biology and Center for 3rd place: Zainab Alwan (TU Ph.D. Student) – “Evaluating the
Role of Transcriptional Factor Kaiso in HIV infection” (award-
ed $300)
12 Tuskegee Veterinary Medical PerspectiveTUCVM Holds Annual White Coat
Ceremony for Class of 2019
Class of 2018 Kick off Wellness Photo Kick off Wellness walk photo
implemented to include: "Wellness Walk Wednesdays” with kick off on Sept.
20, “Success 30-Day Steps Challenge" with prizes awarded to winners of the
challenge for Oct., free “Tai Chi” lunchtime lesson with instructor Jim Caldwell
on Oct. 26, “Health and Wellness Gratitude Board” for the entire month of
Nov., final exam “Healthy Snack Packs” for students, “Mindfulness Coloring”
sessions on Nov. 28 and Feb. 16, and “Zumba” fitness class.
Faculty and staff, family members, friends, and special guests came out to
show their support and honor TUCVM’s Class of 2019 on Nov. 6. Fifty-four
veterinary medical students were presented their “white coats” during the
White Coat Ceremony to welcome them to the clinical phase of the veteri-
nary medical curriculum.
The representatives from the veterinary medical associations who sponsored
and donated the white coats of the students from their states included Dr.
Charles Ashwander - president, Alabama Veterinary Medical Association (AL-
VMA), Dr. Jennifer Quammen - vice president, Kentucky Veterinary Medical
Association (KVMA), and Dr. Wendi Lilly-Bare - president, South Carolina As-
sociation of Veterinarians (SCAV). Dr. Ashwander and Dr. Quammen were
both in attendance also at the ceremony; however, Dr. Lilly-Bare was unable
to attend but sent a congratulatory tribute.
Also in attendance were special guests who gave greetings from the Auburn
University CVM - Dr. Calvin M. Johnson, dean; Dr. Harvey Crumm, senior
academic liaison with Zoetis Animal Health, Tuskegee CVM alums Dr. Beverly
Miller (’05) and Dr. Gay Smith (’99), both with Banfield Pet Hospital. Both
Zoetis and Banfield also helped provide sponsorship for the event. Dr. Ros-
lyn Casimir-Whittington, associate dean for academic and student affairs for
Tuskegee University’s CVM, presided over the program. About the TUCVM Health and Wellness Program
“Sustaining Healthy Lifestyles: A Taste of Wellness”
White Coats were presented to the following 54 TUCVM students:
One of the goals for the CVM is to address the health and wellness of stu-
Jami Baraka, Fallon D. Blackwood, Daijah L.S. Dowe, Morgan E. Early, James dents that impact their academic success. The College recognizes that there
N. Eason, India M. Howard, Russell L. Johnson, Alexandra L. Morgan, Es-
is a need for students to engage in healthy lifestyle activities for mental health
ther I. Schow, Luis A. Torres, Brandi L. Tucker, Courtney K. Yates, Jennifer A.
and well-being. These activities are designed to increase awareness of the
Weick, Kevin L. Cosentino, Mattie A. Wilkinson, Nasya F. Ali, Kenya J. Barton,
Kayla S. Brown, Nicole A. Burke, Morgan Cornelius, Bryttani S. Davis, Sahilis benefits in the students’ daily life habits and behaviors. Through the health
R. Delgado-Amador, Olivia S. Fraser, Jasmine R. Gabriel, Liz B. Griffin, Amber and wellness program, the CVM is introduced to alternatives and various
N. Hines, Adrianna M. Handis, Reina J. Jackson, Khali N. Jones, Aaron J. Jud- methods that promote and sustain healthy lifestyles changes.
son, Greyshawn B. Kelly, Carlos Lloveras-Fuentes, Melissa Lopez, TayVon Q.
Lucas, Karyn L. Lupoe, Brittney A. Massenburg, Jasmine N. McCoy, Jetaime The TUCVM Health and Wellness Program consists of activities which include
M. Miller, Jasmine M. Nolan, Gizelle M. Peynado, Rae H. Pierce, Clarrissa A awareness and lifestyle changes. The program, depending on availability of
Porter, Sara F. Prescott, Tara A. Renkes, Bianca C. Reyes, C’Aleah M. Rhodes, funds and personnel support, has been designed to include the following
Charles E. Robinson, Alexia I. Sampson, Ravin L. Sanders, Danielle C. Silvia, activities:
Dianna V. Smith, Sharonika M. Spann, Christin N. Stobaugh, and Padilla Leyra
Troche. 1. Health Fair
2. Lunch and Learn
TUCVM Focuses on New Health and Wellness 3. Wellness Walk Wednesday
4. Zumba
Program: "Sustaining Healthy Lifestyles: 5. Use of Fitness Room in Logan Hall
A Taste of Wellness" 6. Tai Chi
7. Stepping for Health Challenge
A healthy college is the goal for TUCVM and thanks to TUCVM’s Office of Ac- 8. Mindfulness Coloring
ademic and Student Affairs, the chances for success has gotten a little easier. 9. Mindfulness Meditation
Kheri Spence, assistant director for student success/counselor in the Office 10. A Taste of Wellness
of Academic and Student Affairs, oversees the college’s healthy campaign 11. Massage Therapy
which kicked off in September. The theme is “Sustaining Healthy Lifestyles: 12. Final Exam Snack Packs
A Taste of Wellness.” Several of the original proposed activities have been 13. 5k walk/with pets
Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 13INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH Visiting Scholar from Cairo University
in Egypt Visits TUCVM
TUCVM Trains Technicians of the
For two months, the faculty and staff in
National Veterinary Diagnostic the TUCVM Department of Biomedi-
Laboratory, Port-au-Prince, Haiti cal Sciences had the opportunity to
learn from Dr. Fawzy Elnady, professor
of anatomy from the Faculty of Veteri-
nary Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo,
Visiting scholar Dr. Fawzy Elnady visits with Dean Egypt. He shared his methods as part
Ruby Perry and Dr. Yehualaeshet and Dr. Wirtu, of the new technologies in anatomy
both professors in the Department of Biomedical
Sciences. initiative in the College of Veterinary
Medicine. Dr. Elnady visited the Col-
lege of Veterinary Medicine through
Haitian technicians pose at the Tuskegee University Monument with TUCVM members
the end of August. During his visit,
that assisted during their training. Elnady provided training on his novel
method of tissue and cadaver preserva-
tion to the faculty and staff in TUCVM’s
Department of Biomedical Sciences.
His method, named The Elnady preser-
vation technique, is a modified plasti-
nation method and is novel in that the
specimens are soft and are free from
hazardous chemicals.
Dr. Elnady describes his innovative work and
techniques on preserving with Dr. Yehualaeshet and
Dr. Wirtu. As part of the training, numerous speci-
mens from several species were pre-
pared and have been made available for teaching students and basic and
clinical sciences faculty.
TUCVM Faculty Makes
Presentation in Costa Rica
Beginning Oct. 1, seven technicians from the National Vet- During the beginning of the fall se-
erinary Diagnostic Laboratory (LVCQAT), Port-au-Prince Haiti, mester, Dr. Elizabeth Yorke, associate
were trained in conventional and molecular diagnostic tests professor of Large Animal Surgery and
for bacterial, viral, parasitic diseases of veterinary importance section chief (Large Animal), attended a
at TUCVM. The training program was conducted with grant full-day seminar and provided presen-
funds provided by the Inter-American Development Bank tations on equine lameness evaluation,
TUCVM OUTREACH
(IADB) through the Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources podiatry, and tendon/ligament injuries.
The Association of Equine Veterinarians of Costa
and Rural Development (MARNDR) to the CVM. Rica presented Dr. Yorke with a horse sculpture as
The presentations were given to the La
a thank you for her presentation. Asociation Costarricense de Medicos
On Nov. 14, Dr. Michele Alain Louis, director of the LVCQAT, Veterinarios con Enfasis en Equinos
visited TUCVM to review progress of the training program (ACOMVEE) - Association of Equine
and to discuss future collaborations for capacity building of Dr. Yorke presents during the Veterinarians of Costa Rica.
ACOMVEE Equine Seminar.
his laboratory. In his presence, technicians were given certifi-
cates of achievement. The closing ceremony was held for the The seminar was held during the week
Haitian trainees successfully completing the training program of Sept. 18th in San Jose and was at-
on Nov. 22. Under the approval of Dean Ruby Perry and over- tended by 40 equine veterinarians from
seen by Dr. Gopal Reddy as one of the international outreach all around Costa Rica. Also, a horse
activities for the College, TUCVM participants assisting with sculpture was given to Dr. Yorke by the
the training included: Dr. T. Samuel, Dr. A. Woubit, Dr. D. An- ACOMVEE as a gesture of appreciation
derson, Dr. M. Abdelrahman, Dr. M. Mahama, Dr. F. Tippett, for her participation.
Dr. T. Graham, Ms. T. Collins and Dr. Reddy.
Along with visiting Tuskegee University laboratories, Dr.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Reddy oversaw the Haitian Trainees visits to the State of Ala-
bama Veterinary Diagnostic Lab and State of Alabama Food
Safety Lab. For some down time, cultural and historical tours TUCVM Lends a Helping Hand to the
to Montgomery and Atlanta sites were also arranged for the
Haitian trainees during their weekend breaks. Tuskegee Community in Two Ways
during Thanksgiving Season
Technicians from the National Veterinary Diagnostic Labora-
tory, Port-Au-Prince, HAITI included: TUCVM sought to lend a helping hand to the Tuskegee Community dur-
ing the Thanksgiving Holiday Season by offering assistance with sponsoring
1. Mr. Belot Benedy Molecular Biology Thanksgiving dinners and encouraging the CVM to financially support the
2. Ms. Marie Dieuvelyne Valere Molecular Biology Tuskegee Public School “New Playground Project.”
3. Ms. Rose Manie Jean Jean-Charles Virology
4. Ms. Emmanuela Cene Maisonneuve Parasitology Thanksgiving Dinners for Macon County
5. Ms. Annette Dorvil Parasitology
6. Ms. Willene Clermont Bacteriology Thanksgiving is the season of giving and be-
7. Mr. Exalus Demeus Bacteriology ing thankful and the College of Veterinary
Medicine Wellness Committee wanted to
be sure to promote this type of environ-
ment within the TUCVM family. The CVM
14 Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspectivewanted to be a blessing to others suffering during the holidays. diagnostic imaging), promoted the upcoming TUCVM Small Animal
Therefore, the CVM Wellness Committee offered assistance to the Health Fair today on WSFA "Alabama Live" with their beautiful pets
Macon County Department of Human Resources (DHR) Family and Daisy and Parker!
Children Services by sponsoring ten Thanksgiving dinners to families
that were experiencing stressors and crises in their lives. Each dinner Dr. Lauren Rowe and veterinary student, Cierra Davis (c/o 2018), pro-
cost approximately $50.00 and the wellness committee asked each moted the Small Animal Health Fair on Oct. 17 at WAKA - Alabama
class to sponsor two dinners and the faculty and staff to also sponsor News Network during the "Noon Show" with host Olivia Deas.
two dinners. Taking the leadership was Dr. Leanda Livesey, associate
professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences, along with other Lastly, Dr. Lauren Rowe and veterinary student, Antonio Jackson (c/o
members of the CVM Wellness Committee. They collected the funds 2018), promoted the Small Animal Health Fair on Oct. 19 at WSFA
on Nov. 20 and purchased the dinners on Nov. 22 for distribution to during "12 Talk" with host Sally Pitts.
the Macon County DHR. The calling was answered by the TUCVM
family to be a blessing.
Tuskegee Public School New Playground Assistance
Tuskegee Public School received a grant from Kaboom’s Playgrounds
for “play to build” an extraordinary playground designed by Tuskegee
Public school students. The money this time was not the issue for the
school system thanks to the grant; however, the volunteers to put in
the man hours was needed. Therefore, this time the TUCVM family
joined in as volunteers to help out on site prep days and build days.
Thanks to the dedication of volunteers in the Macon County commu-
nity, including the College of Veterinary Medicine faculty, staff, and
students that gave of their time, the students attending Tuskegee
Public Schools were able to look forward to returning from the holi-
days in November to a brand new playground of fun. Once again,
the TUCVM family answered the call to be a blessing to the youth in
Tuskegee.
Tuskegee University CVM Held FREE
Small Animal Health Fair on Oct. 21
TUCVM Outreach
Healthy pets often make happy pets and pet owners. Therefore,
TUCVM reached out to help the local and adjacent communities get
their pets healthy before the winter season arrived through hosting
a free small animal health fair on Sat., Oct. 21 from 8 a.m. to noon
at the Small Animal Hospital. Dr. Pamela Guy, small animal clinician,
served as the health fair coordinator, and has served in this role for
many years.
At the health fair, all pets received free physical examinations, free
heartworm tests, free fecal examinations for intestinal parasites, and
free nutrition and obedience consultations. Also preventative immu-
nizations and de-worming pharmaceuticals were made available at
cost for pets, if desired by pet owners.
TUCVM’s small animal clinicians also encouraged everyone whose pet
had not had a physical examination in the last 12 months to bring in a
fresh fecal sample from their family pet to have it tested.
SMALL ANIMAL HEALTH FAIR TV PROMOTIONS
Dr. Lauren Rowe (assistant professor - small animal medicine/commu-
nity practice manager) and Dr. Domonique Carter (clinical instructor,
Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 15Dr. Tomeshia Hubbard (small animal clinician) has been selected to development of diagnostic tools, and recombinant vaccine. Her research
speak on the topic of veterinary dermatology at the Emerald Coast emphasis includes microbial genomics of foodborne pathogens, novel
Veterinary Conference of the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association methods of detection, holistic approach for reduction of microbial food
and the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association. The 2018 Emerald contamination, natural antimicrobial strategies, and concentration and ex-
Coast Veterinary Conference will be held June 13-June 17, 2018 at the traction of pathogenic microorganisms using functionalized nanoparticles
Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort located in Destin, Fla. Dr. Hubbard is spe- from different food matrices. Most recently she was awarded US Patent
cialty trained in veterinary dermatology and is also a TUCVM alum, Class no. 8,883,488 for the detection of food threat agents and food-borne
of 2002. She has previously served as an adjunct clinical dermatology pathogens and a US Patent number: 9434976 for modification of sample
professor at TUCVM lecturing to third and fourth year veterinary students. preparation to differentiate live and dead bacteria by polymerase chain
Since 2009, Dr. Hubbard served as the owner of Alabama Veterinary reaction.
Allergy and Dermatology Service in Birmingham and Hunstville, Ala.
Mr. Darly Brownlee appointed as Interim Director of Veterinary
Dr. Pamela Martin (TUCVM small animal sec- Operations
tion chief/assistant professor) - Clinical Sciences
Department was featured in the Weird Animal Mr. Brownlee received his B.S. degree in Business Studies from the State
Question of the Week column for National University of New York, College at Buffalo and is currently working to-
Geographic online with NatGeo blogger Liz wards completing his MBA degree where he has earned 50 +credits from
Langley. It was published on Nov. 4, 2017. Can St. Thomas Aquinas College in New York. Mr. Brownlee has previous ex-
view interview at: https://news.nationalgeographic. periences in supervision and management in the business industry. With
com/2017/11/animals-stress-behavior-dogs-cats/ his many years of experience and knowledge in building and construction
Dr. Pamela Martin
or https://news.nationalgeographic.com/weird- trades, which began as a young man of 16 will serve him well in assisting
wild-qotw/ with present CVM operations and initiatives.
Dr. Madan Vig, professor of Small Animal Medicine Ms. Alexis Adams appointed Supervisor/Manager of the Veterinary
and Surgery in the Department of Clinical Sciences, Diagnostic Services Laboratory (VDSL)
has been made an Honor Roll member of the
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Ms. Adams received her B.S. degree in Animal Sciences from Tuskegee
having maintained membership in the AVMA for University in 2003. She has been employed at Tuskegee University in the
over 40 years! Dr. Vig joined Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine since 2004. Until 2009, Ms. Adams was
as a veterinary medicine faculty member in 1975 employed as the medical records technologist in Diagnostic Services
specializing in canine and feline medicine and where she created and maintained the diagnostic records databases
Dr. Madan Vig
surgery. He became a diplomate of the American (biopsy/histopathology, necropsy, clinical pathology, and microbiology).
Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP). His day to Ms. Adams was also in charge of maintaining, inventory, and ordering
day duties at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital are to provide a supplies for all diagnostic areas. Since 2009, she has been employed as
broad set of medical and surgical services to small animal patients. Dr. Vig data manager in Diagnostic Services. She continued her previous duties
rotates through the small animal internal medicine service, surgery and plus managed complaints and concerns within the diagnostic area and
FACULTY/STAFF NEWS
emergency services. He is a leader at managing patients that necessitate between diagnostic and clinical services. Ms. Adams has worked with
from medical diagnostics and surgical intervention as well as emergency vendors/contractors to maintain, repair and purchase new equipment and
patients that may necessitate triaging and intensive care. coordinated the acquisition of poultry specimens from Wayne Farms and
porcine specimens from Auburn University for student evaluation. She has
Dr. Elizabeth Yorke, as- also worked with the IT department to establish a virtual server for storing
sociate professor of Large diagnostic patient files. Ms. Adams has also completed her course work
Animal Surgery and section for the MS degree in Veterinary Sciences. She is on target to graduate in
chief, passed her certifica- the spring of 2018.
tion exams for the Veterinary
Medical Manipulation
program and is now cer-
CVM Faculty Publications
Dr. Elizabeth York with training class group.
tified in Equine Medical and Grant Awards
Manipulation. Dr. Yorke now
adds the designation of Dr. Toufic Nashar (associate professor of Virology/Immunology –
CVMMP- certified veterinary medical manipulation practitioner. Veterinary Pathobiology) is a part of the team that recently had a manuscript ac-
Medical Manipulation is the veterinary equivalent of the chiropractic area. cepted for publication: Steven Samuels, Zainab Alwan, Marceline Egnin,
Dr. Yorke is looking forward to soon beginning to offer the Equine Medical Jessie Jaynes, Terry D. Connell, Gregory Bernard, and Toufic Nashar (cor-
Manipulation service in the large animal hospital. She attended the train- responding author). Novel Therapeutic Approach for Inhibition of HIV-1
ing course at the Integrative Veterinary Medical Institute, in Ocala, Fla., Using Cell-Penetrating Peptide and Bacterial Toxins. Journal of AIDS &
where the Equine Veterinary Medical Manipulation course was based. She Clinical Research, 2017, 8:10. DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000737.
has also been appointed to the Board for the Alabama Horse Council.
Dr. Caroline Schaffer and Dr. Roslyn Casimir-Whittington were recently
awarded the AVMA Veterinary Educator Professional Development Grant
New TUCVM Appointments They received it for their campaign “Preventing Suicide in Veterinary
and Re-Organization Students.” Dr. Roslyn Casimir-Whittington is interim associate dean for
academic and student affairs and an assistant professor in the Department
The 2018 year began with Dean Ruby Perry focusing on the CVM’s contin- of Pathobiology. Dr. Caroline Schaffer is an assistant professor of Small
ued preparation for the next accreditation site visit in 2020 which involves Animal Medicine and Surgery and director, Human-Animal Relationships.
reorganization within the College for improved effectiveness and efficien- She is the founding director of Tuskegee University’s Center for the Study
cy at all levels of operations. The new appointments include: of Human-Animal Interdependent Relationships from 1997 to the present.
Dr. Woubit Abdela appointed as Director, Center of Excellence for Recently, Tuskegee University was awarded an $8.5 million National
Food Animal Health Institutes of Health grant due to the work of Dr. Clayton Yates, a professor
and director of the Center for Biomedical Research, Dr. Honghe Wang,
Dr. Abdela graduated with a DVM from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia. an associate professor of biology in the College of Arts and Sciences,
She earned her M.S. and PhD degrees, with emphasis on molecular and Dr. Temesgen Samuel, professor of pathobiology in the College of
biology of mycoplasmas from the Institute National Polytechnique de Veterinary Medicine, who will serve as the grant’s program director and
Toulouse (INP-Toulouse), France. Currently she is associate professor in will be assisting Dr. Yates. Read more about the grant at: https://www.
the Department of Pathobiology. Dr. Abdela`s expertise includes genome tuskegee.edu/news/85m-nih-grant-to-help-tuskegee-researchers-re-
sequence annotation, localization of target genes as instruments in the duce-prevalence-of-health-disparities
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