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TUSKEGEE VETERINARY MEDICAL PERSPECTIVE FALL/WINTER 2016-2017 VOL. 41 NO. 1 TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN:
G
reetings alum- an accredited member of the association since
ni, friends, and 1992.
supporters of
the Tuskegee I also truly thank YOU, our dedicated alumni and
University College of supporters of the College. Your generous finan-
Veterinary Medicine cial support and the many acts of kindness given
(TUCVM)! Happy New to “Mother Tuskegee” during 2016 are appreci-
Year! I wish all of you the ated. As we presented last year, we have again in-
very best in 2017. cluded our year-end donor list in this issue of the
Perspective. If you made a donation and not listed,
Dr. Ruby L. Perry This issue of the Veterinary it is an oversight and please contact us so that you
Dean Medical Perspective high- can be acknowledged.
lights the many accomplishments of the research
group in the College. Dr. Ayman Sayegh serves as Also, please continue to support the joint effort
our Associate Dean for Research and Advanced between the College and the Tuskegee Veterinary
Studies (RAS). Medical Alumni Association (TVMAA) “Sustaining
Our Legacy $250K Veterinary Alumni Fund.” These
One of our recent accomplishments in research funds will be used to support the renovations and
is featured in this issue and focuses on another the purchase of equipment for the VMTH. The
U.S. Patent. Congratulations to the research- fundraising campaign is highlighted at our web-
ers credited with attaining another U. S. patent: site at http://www.onemedicine.tuskegee.edu/
Dr. Teshome Yehualaeshet (PI) and Co-PI’s Dr. Sustaining_Legacy.htm and will conclude during
Temesgen Samuel, Dr. Woubit S. Abdela, and Dr. the 52nd Annual Veterinary Medical Symposium,
Tsegaye Habtemariam, all faculty members in the March 22-25, 2017.
Department of Pathobiology. As you browse the
Perspective, take time to note the continuation of I look forward to seeing you at 52nd Annual
the Legacy Tribute page which in this issue, we sa- Veterinary Medical Symposium where we will be
lute Dr. Edward Willis and his daughter, Dr. Dana paying tribute to the men and women in the U.S.
Willis Henderson. Instead of “like father like son”, it Army Veterinary Corps. The Symposium theme is
is “like father like daughter” in this issue. Uniformed Veterinary Medicine: Observing 100
Years of Service of the U.S. Army Veterinary
The College achieved a major milestone since the Corps. Please visit our website to get information
last issue with full accreditation by the American on registration. We will be honoring the reunion
Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on classes of 1952, ’57, ’62, ’67, ’72, ’77, ’82, ’87, ’92,
Education (COE). This achievement would not have ’97, 2002, 2007, and 2012.
been possible without the team effort, hard work,
dedication, commitment, faith and endurance We are committed to staying in touch with you, so
of our faculty, staff and especially our students. please continue to send your news and comments.
Congratulations to us!! A continued team effort will Thank you for your continued support.
be necessary as we move forward expanding our
vision and building on our enduring legacy. In ad- Sincerely,
dition to our accreditation, the Veterinary Medical
Teaching Hospital (VMTH) Team achieved another
honor, accreditation from the American Animal Ruby L. Perry, DVM, MS, DACVR
Hospital Association (AAHA). The VMTH has been Dean and Professor of Veterinary Radiology
2 Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective
TUCVM Class of 2020 in front of the Tuskegee University
Monument, “Lifting the Veil of Ignorance.”
PUBLISHED BY
Tuskegee University
College of Veterinary Medicine
Tuskegee, Alabama 36088
(334) 727-8174
FALL/WINTER 2016-2017 VOL. 41 NO. 1
Ruby L. Perry - DEAN
IN THIS ISSUE: Anissa L. Riley - EDITOR
Samina Akhter
4 Development News: 2016 Donors
ON THE COVER:
Shannon Boveland
Daryl Brownlee
Featuring Researchers in
5 Ultrasound Donation & $250K Veterinary Linda Cade-Hassan the Tuskegee University
Alumni Renovation Fund Cheryl G. Davis College of Veterinary
Roberta Jenkins Medicine
6 Legacy Continued…Alumni Spotlight Irving McConnell
JaNeen Roberts
7 Alumni News Martha Tucker
9 TUCVM Receives Accreditation Dana Willis Henderson
Edward Willis
10 2nd Annual Toy Drive for Tots Teshome Yehualaeshet
Elizabeth Yorke
11 U. S. Patent Issued to CVM Researchers CONTRIBUTORS
12 Biomedical Research Symposium & Phi Zeta Research Day Thomas Martin - CVM PHOTOGRAPHER
14 TUCVM Class of 2020 Some photographs courtesy of other contributors
15 TUCVM Outreach
Tuskegee University is accredited with the Southern Association of Colleg-
16 Faculty News: Faculty/Staff Development, es and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master’s,
doctorate, and professional degrees. Contact the Commission on Col-
Publications & Grants leges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-
17 Student News: Equine Palpation Simulator, Honors & Awards 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Tuskegee University.
18 In Memoriam
Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 3
HONOR ROLL OF DONORS
Thank You For Your Support of the Tuskegee University
College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM) In 2016
$1 - $999 Captain Frank P. Pearson Sword of The Spirit Ministry $2000 - $2999
Dr. Faye Hall Jackson Captain Caroline C. Rice Student Chapter of the Dr. Richard Savino
Dr. Maxine F. Kellman Captain Amy M. Taray Veterinary Dental Society Dr. Doris G. Fultz
Dr. Terrence Ferguson CDR Troy W. Brooks Dr. Linda Jacobson
Dr. Janine M. Davenport CDR Patricia B. Johnson $1000 - $1999 Dr. Stuart Brown
Dr. Alfred Montgomery CDR Michael Kaselis Dr. Mary Aboko-Cole Dr. Robert Goldsboro
Dr. Kimberly K. Horton Dr. & Mrs. Fredrick Tippett Dr. Irving McConnell Dr. Melanie Dukes
Dr. Rhonda Ross Dr. Charles & Dr. Paul Gunnoe Dr. Rosco Bird, Jr
Dr. Louise Wade Mrs. Patricia Lowrie Dr. Myron Downs Dr. Curt Locklear, Jr
Dr. Carlos Hodges Dr. William & Dr. Henry G. Wall Dr. Patricia Peynado-Boyce
Dr. Ronald Hodges Mrs. Joyce Watson Dr. William Watson Dr. Ellis & Mrs. Lillie Hall
Dr. Eric Coleman Dr. Willie & Mrs. Dorothy Dr. Charllote D. Spires Dr. Edward & Mrs. Iris Pygatt
Dr. Crystal Thomas Reed Dr. Clarence Dunning Ernestine &
Dr. Erica Gibson Dr. George & Dr. Leroy Hall Anthony Johnson
Dr. Pamela Martin Mrs. Camilla Heath Dr. Allen Cannedy Bayer
Dr. Yvette Briggs-Fisher Dr. & Mrs. Ellis F. Rubin Dr. Reginald Johnson
Dr. Ricardo Kendrick Drs. David and Dr. Pedro J. Rico $3000 - $4999
Dr. Athema Etzioni Caroline Schaffer Dr. David Brooks Dr. Doris G. Fultz
Dr. Shannon Boveland Drs. Robert and Carla Hahn Dr. Luis T. Ramos Dr. James Tibbs
Dr. John R. Francella Drs. Robert & Andrea Dr. Shireen Hamid Dr. Nathaniel Powell
Dr. April M. Woods Orsher Dr. James M. Tibbs TVMAA
Dr. Elizabeth Murray Patricia W. Jeffers Dr. Barbara H. Ferguson Alabama Veterinary
Dr. Susan Brosman Markham R. Soroka Dr. Rhonda D. Pickney Medical Foundation
DEVELOPMENT NEWS
Dr. Brianna Skinner Cynthia Guedes Almeida Dr. Tony Walker
Dr. Patricia M. Lowrie Charlotte L. Blakeman Dr. Wendy Ross $5000 - $7999
Dr. Doris Oliveira Ernestine Sapp Dr. Paul D. Johnson Dr. Ramon Kemp
Dr. Pamela Guy Callie Vassall Dr. William Singleton Dr. Rube Harrington
Dr. Sylvia Singletary Sushma Verma Dr. Robert Allen Dr. Robin Waldron
Dr. Shala Maui William S. Wallace Dr. Steven Walker Dr. Anna Plumner
Dr. Brenda I. Santana Lisa M. Morgan Dr. Enid Espinosa Drs. Will and
Dr. Jennifer Miller Diane A. Simmons Dr. Bishop Curry Francoise Draper
Dr. Oona S. Gayle Betty T. Avery Dr. Melvin C. Chambliss Class of 2006
Dr. Karen Jordan Janice H. Moore Dr. William Nixon Nestle Purina PetCare
Dr. Howard A. King Candace D. Carter Dr. Robert M. Davis
Dr. Andrea G. Poole Elwalid Suliman Dr. Steve McColman
Dr. Diane T. McRae Shana K. Siddique Dr. Ronald E. Smith $8000 - $10,000
Dr. Ashley McIntosh Carmencita T. Hayward Dr. Ruby Perry The Angel City Links
Dr. Gina Francis Patricia E. Gibson Dr. Donnie Barclay
Dr. Daniel Negola Francis R. Coyne Dr. April Yancy $11,000 - $15,000
Dr. David Brooks Louise Stith Dr. Joyce W. Bowling- Dr. Matthew &
Dr. George E. Heath James V. Locklear Heyward Mrs. Roberta Jenkins
Dr. Kimberly G. C. Simmons Earnestine Gardner Dr. Reginald Johnson Dr. Bennet Hibbler
Dr. A. D. Haber, III Mary D. Goins Dr. Ralph P. Brown Dr. Otto Williams
Dr. Lanell Ogden Jerome & Paige Haggins Jana E. Hilton Dr. Harold Davis
Dr. Ilheoma C. Ehie Robert & Kathleen Freed Merial
Dr. Lauren C. Rowe Harry & Rosemarie Wilson Royal Canin USA $20,000 - $160,000
Dr. Keith Harper, II Richard & Lori Bankowski Country Side Animal The National Christian
Dr. Toni Price William & Denise Spence Hospital Foundation
Dr. Winston Felton Dina & Stephen Kelly Veterinary Health Care The Anne & Harrison Blair
Dr. Edward Mitchell Robert & Patricia Merlo Central Alabama Veterinary Foundation U/A
Dr. Jacquelyn Tubbs Yvette S. & Earle L. Bradford Medical Association Tuskegee Alumni
Dr. Kathleen Wilson John & Sandra Soler United Supreme Council Housing Foundation
Dr. John Brady Banfiled Pet Hospital Charitable Foundation, Inc Anonymous
Dr. Desiree Darden Ivy Hill Cemetery Jefferson County Veterinary
Dr. Lloyd Jarman Louis P. Mattuci & Medical Association
Dr.Lauren C. Rowe Associates Give Me 5 Campaign
Dr. Teshome Yehualaeshet Merk Animal Health CVM Faculty/Staff/Students
Dr. Elias Gaillard Nazareth Veterinary
Captain Sarah L. Martin Center P.C
4 Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective
Friends of TUCVM Make High End
Ultrasound Machine Possible:
Thanks to the Tuskegee Alumni Housing Foundation, Inc.
Dr. Domonique Carter demonstrates proper procedure to students using ultrasound machine.
“T
he faculty, staff and students at the of many diseases and conditions in healthcare. “Our
Tuskegee University College of Veteri- faculty and students are delighted to have additional
nary Medicine (TUCVM), extend a heart- equipment that promotes educational and research
felt appreciation to President Clarence advancements in the College and meet one of our
Johnson and the board members of the Tuskegee AVMA Council on Education (AVMA-COE) standards
Alumni Housing Foundation, Inc. (TUAHF) for choosing on teaching and student learning,” Perry said.
to make a significant difference in the radiology learn-
Dean Perry also emphasizes that the purpose of the
ing experience for our students. The TUAHF made a
high-end ultrasound system is to provide improved
donation of $160,000 toward the purchase of a high imaging diagnostic services for the VMTH's cases for
end ultrasound machine for the Veterinary Medical clients, enhance teaching and learning of the students
Teaching Hospital (VMTH) here at Tuskegee Universi- and interns, and has the potential use in research op-
ty,” said Dean Ruby Perry. The ultrasound machine, an portunities as well.
Aplio500 Platinum Ultrasound Imaging System, was
purchased through Universal Imaging Company. TUCVM is very appreciative of the support from the
Tuskegee Alumni Housing Foundation for its generos-
Ultrasonography is a popular imaging modality in hu- ity and commitment to sustaining the Tuskegee Uni-
man and veterinary medicine to enhance diagnosis versity College of Veterinary Medicine's legacy.
Sustaining our Legacy
$250K Veterinary Alumni
Renovation Fund
Fundraising Project Partnership between the
Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Alumni Association
(TVMAA) and the Tuskegee University College
of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM) to Support the
Renovations of the Veterinary Medical Teaching
Hospital (VMTH) to Fulfill Accreditation Requirements
ATTN. Alumni, Thank you so very much to those of you who have already made your donation. However, for those who have
not or would like to give a little more…please do so. There is still time to support the $250K Veterinary Alumni Renovation
Fund. As of January, we have raised $141,181.70. The campaign will culminate during the upcoming 52nd Annual Veterinary
Medical Symposium (March 22-25, 2017). For more information on the $250K Fund, please visit: http://www.onemedicine.
tuskegee.edu/Sustaining_Legacy.htm. TUCVM appreciates your continued support.
Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 5
ALUMNI IN FOCUS
SPOTLIGHT on the Willis Family…
“A Legacy Continued…”
“Mother Tuskegee” and the Tuskegee Dr. Dana
University College of Veterinary Medi-
Willis Hen-
cine’s (TUCVM) outstanding track re-
cord of producing legacies is putting derson is a
the spotlight on the Willis Family (Fa- 2002 grad-
ther - Dr. Edward Willis and daugh- uate of the
ter – Dr. Dana Willis Henderson) in
this Fall/Winter issue of the Veterinary
Tu s k e g e e
Medical Perspective. Veterinary
Dr. Dana Willis Henderson
Medical
D
r. Ed- Program. She is a second
w a rd generation veterinarian with
Don- diverse experience in multi-
a l d unit corporate private prac-
Willis grew up in tice that includes the West,
rural Selma, Ala., Midwest and South regions.
where animals, Dr. Willis Henderson has en-
Dr. Edward Willis
both farm ani- joyed a progressive fast paced
mals and pets, career within the corporate
played an integral role in family
industry and enjoys utilizing
life. He enrolled at Tuskegee In-
her expertise in training and
stitute (University) obtaining both
an undergraduate degree in Biol- development, organizational
ogy in 1961 and the Doctorate of transformation and hospital
Veterinary Medicine in 1966. He performance turnarounds.
has been in private practice for
42 years but also served for two years on active duty She led a regional team of eight medical directors that
and 25 years of reserve duty as a military veterinarian, encompassed 145 hospitals with a revenue budget of
retiring as a Lt. Colonel. He was, in addition, briefly $200 million. Her responsibilities included ensuring
employed with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. high quality veterinary care, client experience through
doctor recruiting, development of medical directors, in
Dr. Willis met his wife of 50 years at Tuskegee Institute addition to developing and implementing strategies
and they are the proud parents of three children, all to improve and manage hospital performance.
Tuskegee University graduates. Their daughter, Dana,
is a 2002 graduate of the veterinary medical program
In addition, she has been recognized with the ability
at Tuskegee. She is presently the medical director of
to navigate through complex challenges, build collab-
Randall Road Animal Hospital of Crystal Lake in South
Elgin, Illinois. Although all three children worked in his orative relationships and deliver consistent results. Dr.
practice in their early years, Dana was the only one who Willis Henderson is licensed in both the states of Ala-
“caught the bug” and now carries on his legacy. Dr. bama and Illinois where she serves as medical director
Willis is presently anticipating retirement, giving him- of Randall Road Animal Hospital of Crystal Lake.
self a chance to do what he wants when he wants------
even doing nothing at all if so desired! After 42 years, Dr. Willis Henderson is also a devoted wife and mother
all will agree Dr. Willis most certainly deserves this right. of two daughters, Chandler and Darian.
6 Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective
Distinguished Alumnus Both Dr. and Mrs. Jenkins (also a Tuskegee
Dr. Matthew Jenkins Presents First graduate) have been very supportive of their
alma mater. This past summer, they were
Edition of His New Autobiography:
also recognized by Claremont Graduate
POSITIVE POSSIBILITIES: University's Magazine, The Flame, for 30 years
My Game Plan for Success of philanthropy.
A
press release by Urban Classic Books TVMAA Host 38th Annual
(publisher) announced the presentation
of Dr. Matthew Jenkins first edition Fall Scientific Conference
autobiography which is a new book
in which he shares his life secrets.
Jenkins will present the first edition
of his autobiography to Tuskegee
University during the 52nd Annual
Veterinary Medical Symposium on
March 22-25, 2017 at the Kellogg
Hotel and Conference Center. The Tuskegee
Veterinary
Dr. Jenkins, a nationally- Medical Alumni
renowned businessman Association
and philanthropist, is most (TVMAA) held
certainly a man with a its 38th Annual
variety of interests, with the Fall Scientific
exception of retirement. He has Conference on
been a farmer, researcher, Air Force captain, Nov. 10-16 in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The
veterinarian, financier, real estate mogul, and annual conference since 1978 continues to focus
university interim president. Jenkins adds the title on reviewing up-to-date trends in the veterinary
of author to a lengthy list of accomplishments medical profession, reviewing cutting-edge
with the recent release of his autobiography relevant scientific research and to offer members
POSITIVE POSSIBILITIES: MY GAME PLAN the opportunity to document continued
FOR SUCCESS, which may be purchased online education.
through Amazon.com (284 pp., Urban Classic
Books, $24.99). This year was no exception with alums engaged
in diverse sessions under the leadership of Dr.
A native of Alabama, Jenkins is a graduate Linda Bostick (’85) as the conference convener
ALUMNI NEWS
of the Tuskegee University College of and Dr. Chuck Lowrie (’72) as the moderator.
Veterinary Medicine (‘57), a past member of Sessions included the following: Dr. Keith
the university's Board of Trustees, in addition Wiggins (’95) - “Understanding Generational
to serving as Tuskegee's Interim President in Diversity from Telegrams to Twitter in Your
2013. He dedicated three years to writing his Workplace;” Dr. Johnny Braddy (’76), currently
autobiography which provides engaging insight one of highest ranking officers in the Public Health
into the life experiences that both humbled Service Corps, - “Public Health Challenges and
and encouraged him on the road to his many the Impact of Veterinary Medicine;” Dr. Edward
accomplishments. Mitchell (’95), TVMAA's vice president, - "One
Medicine Approach to Biohacking Your Body
Without a trace of bitterness or regret, Jenkins for Optimum Health;” Dr. Chandra Williams
recounts in his book how he lost his father at the (’94) - “Sanitation and Safety in the Veterinary
age of two and was one of 10 children growing Environment;” Dr. Jacquelyn Tubbs (2006) –
up on the family farm where they grew white “Maintaining a Germ Free Facility;” Dr. Irving
and sweet potatoes, corn and soybeans, and McConnell (’80) – “Antimicrobial Use and
raised cattle and hogs. Guided by their mother, Antimicrobial Resistance;” Leah McConnell –
Amelia, she imparted in all the Jenkins children “Engaging Alumni Using Social Media;” and
the gospel of hard work, the importance of Dr. Bonnie Barclay (’84) – “Fear Free Practice
education and giving back to others. and Low Stress Handling;”
Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 7
A special presentation was made by Dr. William Texas. The culminating event was the unveiling of a
T. Watson (’65), TVMAA member and Tuskegee sculpture honoring the Veterinary Corps at the Army
National Alumni Association NE Regional Director Medical Department Museum at Fort Sam Houston.
on "Giving Back to Sustain the Legacy." Dean Ruby
Perry (’77) followed his presentation with a fundraising Dr. William Watson (’65) is also the only Veterinary
effort that led to accumulating additional funds for Corps Officer in the Army Museum at Ft. Sam.
the “Sustaining Our Legacy $250K Veterinary Alumni
Renovation Fund.”
Photos courtesy of
the Army Medical
Dr. Kyla Beguesse (2011) passed the American Department Center of
College of Veterinary Pathology (ACVP) examination History and Heritage
and is now a board certified Anatomic Pathologist. and JAVAM,
June 1, 2016
She is currently in her second year Fellowship Program
in Wisconsin. Beguesse completed her Anatomic
Pathology Residency training in Pennsylvania but also Dr. Irving McConnell (‘80), CEO of the
served as a former Anatomic Pathology Intern in the McConnell Group, won his bid to be
Department of Pathobiology at Tuskegee CVM. a member of the Tuskegee University
Board of Trustees (BOT) during the
Dr. Gloria Dorsey, (’93) is the Vice August election. Dr. McConnell credits
President of Community Education and his success greatly to the Tuskegee
Advocacy at the Atlanta Humane Society Veterinary Medical family. He says, “To
(AHS). Dr. Dorsey has been on the staff Dr. Irving serve Tuskegee University as the Alumni
as a veterinarian for AHS since 1996. McConnell Trustee is an honor and I am appreciative
She hosted an event for the AHS in the of the support.”
fall that was geared towards adults as
Dr. Gloria Dorsey an education opportunity for the entire McConnell was confirmed by the BOT in October and
metropolitan Atlanta community called will serve a three-year term of office.
“Living in Harmony with Coyotes.” The purpose of
the seminar was to help residents learn techniques Dr. Jessica Dewar (2014) made a presentation during
to un-invite coyotes in their communities without the 41st National Capital Area Branch (NCAB) for the
harming them and without having family pets become American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
casualties to the coyote’s basic need to survive. Seminar this year. She is currently the FDA’s first
clinical laboratory animal medical postdoctoral fellow
Dr. Debra Moore (’87), works with the at the White Oak campus in Silver Springs, Md. with
Institute for Marine Mammal Studies the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.
(IMMS) in Mississippi. ABC affiliate
station WLOX News featured a story Dr. William Singleton (’91) also made a presentation
on them in the fall, “Institute for Marine during the 41st National Capital Area Branch (NCAB)
Mammal Studies studying health of for the American Association for Laboratory Animal
Mississippi dolphins” (see story at: Science Seminar this year. He is board certified in
Dr. Debra Moore http://www.wlox.com/story/33273714/ Laboratory Animal Medicine and is the Co-Founder
institute-for-marine-mammal-studies- and President of Animal Care Training Services
studying-health-of-mississippi-dolphins). (ACTS). ACTS was started in 2007 and was created to
be an educational resource committed to improving
Dr. Moore performs regular physical exams on the operational efficiencies through technical training and
captive dolphins at the IMMS. She says that having staff development.
access to the animals in captivity provides a great
resource for better understanding the life and health
of dolphins. Attention alumni... Send your news to:
Received an award? Have a new ATTN: Anissa L. Riley
position/title? Elected to a new Veterinary Medical Perspective
Colonel Clifford Johnson (’69) was recognized at the office? Have a new mailing ad- Tuskegee University
Uniformed Veterinary Medicine Association Veterinary dress? Became a mom or dad? College of Veterinary Medicine
Corps 100 Birthday banquet celebration on June 2 for Newly married? Etc... Please Patterson Hall
send us your news... photo, Tuskegee, AL 36088
serving as Veterinary Corps Chief from 1991-94. Several 334-724-4509 / 727-8177 (FAX)
too, if you have one available.
activities in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the E-mail address:
Veterinary Corps was held June 1-3 in San Antonio, riley@mytu.tuskegee.edu
8 Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective
Tuskegee University
College of Veterinary Medicine
Receives Accreditation Status
and commitment. This has truly
been a team effort from within
our college to our administration
within the University and our dedi-
cated friends and alumni as well,”
said Dr. Ruby Perry, dean of the
Tuskegee University College of
Veterinary Medicine.
T
he American Veterinary Medical Associa- After the initial site visit, the AV-
tion (AVMA) Council on Education (COE) MA-COE placed the Tuskegee University veteri-
at its fall meeting granted the Tuskegee nary medicine program on probationary status
University College of Veterinary Medicine and scheduled the next focused site visit for Jan.
(TUCVM) full accreditation. The Council took this 2016. Under the leadership of Dean Perry, the
action during its Sept. 25-27, 2016 meeting. A college took immediate steps to develop a plan
formal statement has been placed on the AVMA’s to address the reported deficiencies and to help
website at https://www.avma.org/ProfessionalDe- move the veterinary program toward full accredi-
velopment/Education/Accreditation/Colleges/ tation. The Tuskegee University Veterinary Medi-
Documents/2016-September-Accreditation-Ac- cal Program has a fresh outlook on the future after
tions.pdf. removing all deficiencies.
The AVMA COE is recognized by the United States TUCVM is the most racially, ethnically, and cultur-
Department of Education (USDE) as the accredit- ally diverse school of veterinary medicine in North
ing agency for colleges and schools of veterinary America and the only veterinary medical school
medicine in the United States. Accreditation is in at a Historically Black educational institution. It
keeping with the regulations of the USDE. is alma mater to more than 72% of all African
American veterinarians and approximately 60% of
"The removal of probation status to achieve Ac- African Americans currently pursuing a veterinary
TUCVM NEWS
creditation through the AVMA represents a cumu- medical education are enrolled at Tuskegee.
lative effort between administrators, faculty, staff
and students. We are grateful for the leadership VMTH Receives AAHA Accredited Notice
of Dean Ruby Perry in guiding this effort. We are The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
also grateful for the AVMA in affirming Tuskegee's gave notice to TUCVM that its Veterinary Medical
storied tradition but now also what promises to be Teaching Hospital (VMTH) was reaccredited with
its equally storied trajectory," said Dr. Brian John- them on Nov. 8, 2016. TUCVM’s VMTH has been
son, president of Tuskegee University. an accredited practice member of the association
since 1992. AAHA is a professional association
"I am proud of our faculty, staff, and especially our of veterinary hospitals founded in1933 and the
students. The attainment of full accreditation sta- only organization that provides accreditation for
tus for the College of Veterinary Medicine would the veterinary practices throughout the U.S. and
not have been possible without their dedication Canada.
Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 9
TUCVM Host Second Annual Toy Drive
for Tots at George Washington Carver
Elementary School GWC Elementary Pre-K students
at the TUCVM Toy Drive.
A
s the 2016 fall semester came to a close, TUCVM wanted
to share in the true spirit of this time of year which was
to be thankful and giving. TUCVM showed the spirit of
giving through hosting the Second Annual “Toy Drive
for Tots” on Dec. 13 at the George Washington Carver (GWC)
Elementary School located in Tuskegee.
“The 2016 ‘Toy Drive for Tots’ was a continuation of the inspired GWC Elementary Kindergarten
girl students at the TUCVM Toy Drive.
vision between the veterinary students and the TUCVM admin-
istration that was initiated last year by the Class of 2019. It was
so successful and appreciated by the GWC faculty, administration
and of course precious children that it was then decided that the
TUCVM will keep the toy drive as an annual event,” said Dr. Ruby
Perry, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine.
GWC Elementary School had a total of 259 boys and girls in all
three classes consisting of pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and first
grade. TUCVM had the goal of providing each child in these class- GWC Elementary Kindergarten
boy students at the TUCVM Toy Drive.
es with one gift. To accomplish this, the school was divided into
three sections: TUCVM’s senior class (fourth year students) and
Office of the Dean – gifts for the Pre-k children; TUCVM second
and third year students – gifts for the kindergarten children; and
TUCVM first year students and the faculty and staff – gifts for the
first grade children.
Since the first year class (Class of 2020) was responsible for the
holiday decorations in the veterinary college, they also took the
lead with organizing the toy drive with the other veterinary stu- GWC Elementary First Grade boy students at the
TUCVM Toy Drive.
TUCVM NEWS
dents, and were also responsible for providing Santa and Santa's
elves. However, the Class of 2020 assisted them in making this
year’s Toy Drive another successful activity of sharing. The TUCVM
faculty and staff assisted as Santa's helpers to distribute the toys
to the students.
The teachers and administration at George Washington Carver
Elementary School and the Macon County School Board were
again very appreciative that the Tuskegee University College of
Veterinary Medicine had continued the tradition from last year in GWC Elementary First Grade girl students at the
TUCVM Toy Drive.
selecting their students to participate in the “Toy Drive for Tots”
program.
“Our TUCVM family is truly special and came together to make
this year’s toy drive another success. Not only did the children en-
joy the event but the veterinary college participants did as well. It
truly is a great feeling to give and the delight in the children was
special to all of us,” said Dr. Roslyn Casimir, associate dean for
academic and student affairs in the TUCVM. TUCVM students, faculty and staff participants as
helpers for the Toy Drive for Tots at GWC Elementary
School on Dec. 13.
10 Tuskegee Veterinary Medical PerspectiveU.S. Patent Issued to TUCVM Researchers for
More Accurate Detection of Viable Microbes
T
UCVM researchers have a major accomplish-
ment to be proud of with the issuing of the
United States Patent no. 9434976 for the rapid
and more reliable detection of viable food-
borne, biothreat pathogens and other infectious mi-
crobes using modified Polymerase Chain Reaction
sample preparation. The researchers credited with this
time-saving invention are Dr. Teshome Yehualaeshet,
Dr. Temesgen Samuel, Dr. Woubit S. Abdela, and Dr.
Tsegaye Habtemariam, all four faculty members in the
CVM’s Department of Pathobiology.
It was just two years earlier that three of these research- (Left to Right): Principal investigator Dr. Teshome Yehualaeshet collaborates
ers were credited with the issuing of a U.S. patent that with co-investigators Dr. Temesgen Samuel, Dr. Woubit S. Abdela and Dr.
allowed for the most time-saving method of determin- Tsegaye Habtemariam in the college’s microbiology and molecular laboratory.
ing food threat agents and foodborne pathogens in used techniques for detecting viable microorganisms
such items as meat, milk, and vegetables. are culture and nucleic acid-based techniques. The tra-
ditional culture-based test is time-consuming. As well,
“As with our previous patent, we are again advanc- some organisms are not easily culturable or may not
ing research in microbe detection. This time what is so even grow on a culture. Therefore, the molecular tech-
unique about the discovery is not only do we save time nique is rapid and it detects the presence of unique
but we also improve the accuracy of a technique by DNA sequence in the sample with a potential to iden-
enabling the detection of viable or living organisms,” tify more microbes.
said Dr. Teshome Yehualaeshet, principal investigator
for this research project funded by the National Center The commonly used molecular technique to detect
for Food Protection and Defense (NCFPD) currently microorganism is Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).
renamed as Food Protection and Defense Institute “The main drawback of PCR is that it detects the DNA
(FPDI). Drs. Samuel, Abdela, and Habtemariam served both from dead and viable organisms,” Yehualaeshet
as the co-investigators. said. However, the Tuskegee University CVM research-
ers’ patent enables detecting only the viable organ-
FPDI is one of the Homeland Security Centers of Ex- isms which saves time and increases accuracy.
cellence located at the University of Minnesota–Twin
Cities which supports a multidisciplinary, action-orient- “During the sample preparation for PCR, we used a
ed research consortium to safeguard the food system safe compound which will be ideal as a routine detec-
comprehensively from farm to table. Tuskegee Univer- tion protocol for the presence of viable organisms. This
sity is one of the minority institutes generously funded invention will be mainly beneficial, but not limited, to
from the FPDI. the food industry to monitor biological decontamina-
tion, disinfection or the sanitization process.”
Dr. Francis (Frank) F. Busta, founding director and cur-
rently director emeritus for the FPDI, congratulates “Drs. Yehualaeshet, Abdela, Samuel and Habtemariam
the research success and the novelty of the invention. are to be commended for their scientific contributions
Dr. Busta has supported the research at the Tuskegee to advance innovations in research that have led to
University CVM and has been instrumental from the this outstanding discovery. Once again, our research-
inception to the approval process of the patent. ers are continuously demonstrating that Tuskegee Uni-
versity has a record of accomplishments that make an
Differentiation of viable and dead cells is an important impact on the world,” said Dr. Ruby Perry, dean of the
challenge in microbial diagnostics. The two commonly Tuskegee University CVM.
Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 1117th Annual Biomedical Research Symposium Highlights…
Pictured from L to R: Robert Emeh (2nd Place Poster), Lantana Grub (2nd Place Oral),
Brandi Roseman (1st Place Oral), Melissa Lopez (3rd Place Oral), and India Howard
(3rd Place Poster).
Rawaf Faraj – 1st Place Poster Winner
PHI ZETA RESEARCH DAY AWARDS
Oral Presentation Poster Presentation
1st place: Brandi Roseman (TUCVM 3rd year) 1st place: Rawaf Faraj (TU Ph.D. Student)
“Parkinson Disease Modeling in Parkin-Deficient Mice” “Novel Approach for Production of Recombinant
E. coli Enterotoxin B and LipL21 from Leptospira for
2nd place: Lantana Grub (TU undergrad, Pre-Vet) Development of a Vaccine against Leptospirosis”
“Effect of Pentoxifylline on the Motility of Canine
Cauda and Corpus Epididymal Spermatozoa” 2nd place: Robert Emeh (Alabama State Univ.)
“Novel Antimicrobial Peptide Mitigates Inflammation in
3rd place: Melissa Lopez (TUCVM 3rd year) Human Lung Cells Infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa”
“Characterization of vascular remodeling in the
canine brain following Traumatic Brain Injury” 3rd place: India Howard (TUCVM 2nd year)
“Comparison of TransCinnamaldehyde and Curcuma Longa
Application to Inhibit the Growth Salmonella Typhimurium
Serotypes and its Antibiotics Resistance Profile”
12 Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective17th Annual Biomedical Research Symposium
Focuses on Current and Future One Health Initiatives
“O
17th Annual Biomedical Research Symposium
ne Health Initiatives: Current and Future and
Perspectives” was the theme for the 17th 5th Annual Phi-Zeta Research Day
Annual Biomedical Research Symposium Theme: One Health Initiatives:
and Fifth Annual Phi Zeta Research Day Current and Future Perspectives
held Sept. 15-16 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Cen-
ter and College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Tuskegee 2016 College of Veterinary Medicine
Tuskegee University
Deadlines:
University. It was co-chaired by Dr. Cheryl G. Davis (Gradu- September FREE REGISTRATION – Please Visit Our Website
Oral Abstract
August 1st
ate Public Health Studies program faculty member) and Dr. 15th
Kellogg Poster Abstract
Teshome Yehualaeshet (Department of Pathobiology faculty Conference August 15th
Center
member). Biomedical research is particularly important to Registration
create awareness of the issues that are most clearly linked to September
16th
September 2nd
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The annual symposium is organized by the Office of Re- 8:00 a.m.
search and Advanced Studies and the Biomedical Research to
4:30 p.m.
Symposium Organizing Committee under the directorship
of Dr. Ruby Perry, dean of the CVM, and Dr. Ayman Sayegh, The 2016 BMRS keynote speakers included: Melissa B. Da-
associate dean for Research and Advanced Studies. vis, Ph.D., Breast Cancer Researcher, University of Georgia,
Topic: “The DARC side of Breast Cancer Disparities and Pre-
“The Symposium’s theme, ‘One Health Initiatives: Current cision Medicine;” Luncheon Speaker –John P. Robinson, RPh,
and Future Perspectives,’ indicates the significance of in- Quality of Life Healthcare, Tuskegee, Ala, Topic: “Prescrip-
clusive collaborations and partnerships among scientists, tion Drugs: A Public Health Crisis;” Keynote Speaker – Am-
health-care professionals and environmentally-related disci- bassador Bonnie Jenkins, Ph.D., Coordinator for Threat Re-
plines convening to share expertise on eliminating diseases duction Programs, U. S. Department Bureau of International
and health conditions that affect human, animal and environ- Security and Nonproliferation, Topic:“Animal Health and the
mental health care,” said Dean Ruby Perry (CVM). Global Health Security Agenda;” and Phi Zeta Research Day
Keynote Speaker – David Lee Suarez, DVM, Ph.D., Research
The Biomedical Research Symposium is an event that under- Leader of the Exotic and Emerging Avian Viral Disease Re-
scores the university’s commitment to and the importance of search Unit, USDA, Topic: “Highly Pathogenic Avian Influ-
disciplines grounded in the biomedical sciences to come to- enza, a Continuing Threat to the U.S. Poultry Industry.”
gether to share views about the elimination of diseases and
health issues that affect all populations but often dispropor- Many other invited speakers participated as well from across
tionately affect humans in the black belt counties of Alabama campus in the College of Agriculture, Environment and Nu-
and the surrounding areas. trition Sciences and other scientists, both domestic and in-
ternational, and students in the veterinary college, Ph.D. and
It is structured to engage students, community members, masters’ programs at Tuskegee University.
and research colleagues from Tuskegee University and
neighboring universities as well as world renowned speak- On Friday afternoon, the Fifth Annual Phi Zeta Research Day,
ers, scientists, and educators together in a conversation on closed out the symposium with students sharing research
identified problems and ways to bring forth solutions and and translating research data with the scientific community
implement strategies to reduce health disparities. as well as a diverse audience. The Phi Zeta Research Day
recognizes and promotes scholarship and research in mat-
Thursday and Friday sessions highlighted presentations ters pertaining to the welfare and diseases of animals.
from the views of scientists, health professionals, and public
health activists to promote opportunities for changing the Due to the generous sponsorship from Zoetis, Purina, Bayer
direction of health disparities. and Royal Canin, several students received awards as oral
and poster presentation winners.
Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 13CLASS OF 2020
TU Veterinary Medical Program Welcomed First
Year Veterinary Students: The Class of 2020
T
Na’Imah Danielle Gavin Aijah Kaya Cameron Alexandria Gabrielle Airene Maria Geishly
UCVM Bass
Anderson welcomedBeardthe Bradford Bryant Buck Bufford CarsonAlso, Caverfour students
Colon fromCruzthe
new first year class of vet- Class of 2020 are already
erinary medical students Tuskegee University alumni and
(Class of 2020) with an graduated from TU as under-
orientation program on Aug. 16- graduates in 2016. They are:
17 at the college’s
Amanda
Cvengros
Patterson
Shahkila
Daniels
KeviaHall Sheridan
DeLorme Dillon-Robinson
Desiray
Garcia
Leaya
George
Elizabeth
Graham
Randolph
Green
AijahJonathan
Bradford,
Gunn
Alexandria
Channing
Hatchett
Buf-
Travares
Heath
auditorium and atrium. The first ford, Desiray Garcia, and Crystal
day of class was Aug. 18 for all Serrano.
students at Tuskegee University. TUCVM Class of 2020 early admittance students and
TU undergraduate alumni from the Class of 2016.
The Class of 2020 also has six
Highlights of the various sessions to help orientate the students who received early admittance in to the vet-
newKenneth
class of future
Raven veterinarians
Alexis included:
Zhane’ The Of- Krystal
Christina erinary medical
Annie program
Victor byJasmine
majoringTracy
in animalLaurie
poul-
ficeHiscocks
of Veterinary Horne
Admissions; Howard
Office Jackson
of Academic Kaye
and Lebron
try veterinaryLin Lopez
sciences Lyons
as undergraduatesMandrona
along with
Mang’eli
Student Affairs; Office of Student Success; Office of meeting several strict criteria to be eligible for early
Research and Advanced Studies; Departments of Bio- assurance of admission (EAA) prior to the application
medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, and Pathobiology; deadline of the current year. These students are: Ai-
T.S. Williams Veterinary Medical Library; Educational rene Carver, Elizabeth Graham, Channing Hatchett,
Programs
Angelica and
KeilaInstructional
Danielle Technology;
Carsen and Campus
Kimberly Adalis Kenneth
Lizbeth Hiscocks,
Imani Imani
Aubery Smith, and Ariel
Pedro Truitt. Kaisha
Luis
Martin Martinez McCullough McDonald Melara Montero Morilla Nicolis Norman Olivencia Pizarro Rodriguez
Public Safety. Students also enjoyed a presentation
on the history of the college as well as a TUCVM Clubs “We were truly pleased with the selection of students
and Organization Fair. for our first year class of veterinary medical students.
The Class of 2020 showcases the continued tradition
The 57 member TUCVM Class of 2020 consists of 43 of the veterinary program here at Tuskegee which is to
Lorena Anthony Crystal Juliana Chantel Imani Bradley Ariel Alexandra Jamie Damali Jose’
females
Sandoval andSena14 males Serranofrom Sierrathe states of Alabama,
Simmons Smith show true diversity,”
Stinson Truitt said DeanWall
Varela-Ortiz Ruby Perry.
Zakers Zayas
Georgia, Kentucky, North and South Carolina, Florida,
Ohio, Delaware, Connecticut, Tennessee, Maryland, The Class of 2020 was selected into the TUCVM pro-
Nevada, New York, Colorado, Texas, California, Illi- gram using the Veterinary Medical College Application
nois, Indiana, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Service (VMCAS) which is managed by the Association
The Class of 2020 also showcases the diversity of the of American Veterinary Medical Colleges. To learn
veterinary school with the following ethnicities repre- more about admittance into the veterinary program
sented: Asian/Pacific Islander, African American, Cau- at Tuskegee, visit: http://www.onemedicine.tuskegee.
casian, and Puerto Rican. edu/CVM_TU/admissions.htm.
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2016
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Tuskegee
by Liaison International on Thurs., July 14, in which TUCVM participated. Liaison International is the Boston TUCVM
Veterinar
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TUCVM was one of 11 veterinary medical schools that participated in the fair. The fair featured branded in-
formation such as videos and web information, as well as interactive online chats with representatives.
Details, such as exact times and the fair’s web addresses, were publicized through the AAVMC website, direct email
marketing and through the VetSchool Student Engagement System’s (VSES) Pathways Newsletter.
14 Tuskegee Veterinary Medical PerspectiveTuskegee University College of Veterinary chief and associate professor of Large Animal
Surgery. Dr. Yorke selected to spend two weeks
Medicine Holds Open House towards the end of August and early September
with the International Veterinary Student
Y TUCVM hosted its High School Open House Association providing veterinary care to working
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Complex in Patterson Hall. TUCVM invited Ometepe is an island in Lake Nicaragua that is
all high school students interested in made up of two volcanoes (one of them active). The
s an opportunity academic path for a career
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Rounds
11:00 a.m. Grand
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Student Presentation
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Hall)
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students will make and a career in 767 total animals in seven clinic days, including performing 92
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consideration and planning because
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the messages the TUCVM Office of Veterinary care, and anything else that was needed. Cats and dogs were
Admissions, Recruitment and Retention wanted to be sure to get spayed and neutered, dewormed, and received flea and tick
across to all the participants. preventative care.
It is imperative to help even high school students navigate their Dr. Yorke shared some of her experiences on the trip including slides
course of study even when they begin their undergraduate studies. with faculty, staff and students during a lunch time presentation in
October. She hopes to travel to Ometepe once a year to provide
The TUCM Open House provided high school students and their care to the animals.
parents an opportunity to attain valuable information on pre-
veterinary requirements and ways to enhance their academic path
for a career in becoming a veterinarian. TUCVM VET-STEP Program Gives
Hands-On Experience
A one-day schedule of events allowed the students and their parents
to get an overview of veterinary medicine, hear presentations from The TUCVM helped several rising 11th and 12th grade students get
veterinary faculty and students and a pre-veterinary presentation, first-hand knowledge as to what it takes to become a veterinarian
plus go on a guided tour of the veterinary medical facilities. during its 2016 summer veterinary medicine program.
TUCVM Provides CPR Training The Veterinary Science Training, Education, and Preparation
Institutes (VET-STEP II) introduced the veterinary profession to rising
to Canine Rescue Unit 11th and 12th graders during the week of June 12-18. Rising 9th
and 10th graders also got the opportunity to be exposed to the
TUCVM’s Veterinary Teaching veterinary profession in VET-STEP I during the week of July 17-23.
Hospital (VMTH) values its
clients and patients and looks Besides attending lectures on clinical veterinary medical concerns
TUCVM OUTREACH
for ways to reach out to the as well as environmental and public health issues, the students
community when possible. So, also took field trips to get an inside look at career options for
when Faye Ingram, one of the veterinarians. Activities included classroom instruction, guest
VMTH’s faithful clients, shared lectures, demonstrations, emergency case studies and numerous
the scare she had with one of hands-on activities to familiarize minority youth with career options
her rescue dogs while out on a and career opportunities in the veterinary medical profession.
call and realized the importance
of CPR training, the VMTH Students also participated in a veterinary profession field trip to the
Business Manager Daryl Brownlee shared Montgomery Zoo to learn about exotic animals. Participants also
the idea with the faculty. Small Animal visited two historical sites while in Montgomery, the Rosa Parks Mu-
Intern Dr. Jordan Abram jumped on the seum and Civil Rights Memorial Museum.
opportunity to turn this into an initiative
to help the community and facilitated a
“Doggie CPR Training” class on Nov. 14 for
the Tallaco K9 Rescue Unit which is a 100%
volunteer search and rescue team and also
a member of the Alabama Association of Rescue Squads. Faye
Ingram is the founder of the organization and has been using the
TUCVM teaching hospital services for her pets and rescue dog team
since 2006.
Dr. Abram’s provided the requested “Doggie CPR Training,” and
provided some additional information related to other first aid
concerns the rescue teams might encounter as well during their
calls such as procedures for heat related issues. The participants
were very appreciative of the course and the community service
attitude of the VMTH. The Tallaco K9 Unit sent a special “Thank VET–STEP is funded through the Division of Public Health and
You” note to the VMTH for taking the time to teach CPR to the K9 Interdisciplinary Education, Bureau of Health Professions and
Unit in Nov. Health Resources and Services Administration in the Department of
Health and Human Services.
TUCVM Faculty Assists International The VET-STEP Program and Tuskegee University continues to help
Veterinary Student Association with Outreach mold students for careers in veterinary medicine. VET-STEP has a
proven track record of introducing minority high school students to
Efforts in Nicaragua the exciting careers in veterinary medicine.
Not only do the TUCVM faculty members in the VMTH help out The 2017 VET-STEP application process is now underway. More
in the local community, but some also seek out opportunities to information is available at http://www.onemedicine.tuskegee.edu/
help abroad. This was the case with Dr. Elizabeth Yorke, section VET_STEP.htm.
Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 15CVM Hosts Faculty/Staff project is entitled, "Phage Display to Identify epi-
thelial to Mesenchymal Transitioned (EMT) Breast
Development Workshops Cancer Cells."
Dean Ruby Perry selected to have the early part of August be a time Dr. Ebony Gilbreath (Associate Professor –
to help faculty and staff in the college refocus for the new academic Pathobiology Dept.) and Dr. Deloris Alexander
year. Faculty and Staff Development Workshops were held on Aug. (Associate Professor/ Director, IBS Ph.D. Program)
2, 5 and 11. Dr. Deepa Bedi obtained a multi-institutional NIH R25 grant
award for
August 2nd the project titled, "Toxicology
F a c u l t y Mentoring and Skills
Development Development Training
Leadership Program." Dr. Gilbreath and
Workshop: Dr. Alexander are serving as
On Aug. 2, Co-PI's for a two year period
Leadership Workshop presenter Mr. Carl Sharperson shared some from July 2016 - July 2018. The
helpful information with TUCVM’s faculty to encourage them to award summary amount for two Dr. Ebony Gilbreath Dr. Deloris Alexander
be even better leaders. Sharperson’s presentation was entitled, years is $697,791.00.
“The Elements of Building a Successful Team as a Leader.” He is a
Leadership Innovation Strategist and takes leaders from being me- Dr. Alexander was also invited back to attend the Reunion Event for
diocre, to maximizing their confidence. the “Champions of Change” on Dec. 5, 2016. She was one of those
recognized by the White House as a “Champions of Change” hon-
August 5th Faculty Development Workshop: oree last year. President Obama cited these individuals as people
The August 5th Faculty Development Workshop was mandatory due doing extraordinary things to make a difference in their community.
to the nature of the material covered. The morning session focused
on the federal laws pertaining to Title IX and ADA accommodations. Tabitha Nelms (Administrative Assistant,
Attorney Kasey Robinson, who serves as the university’s Title IX Department of Biomedical Sciences) joined the
Coordinator, and Ardelia Lunn, who serves as the university’s coun- TUCVM family during the fall 2016 semester. Ms.
selor coordinator for the Counseling Center, both made presenta- Nelms is a native of Auburn, AL. In 2013, she grad-
tions. The afternoon session focused on informational technology in uated from Auburn University at Montgomery
the classroom covering Blackboard training and general technology (AUM) with a B.S. in Business Administration
assistance. majoring in Finance. Nelms brings to Tuskegee
Tabitha Nelms
University skills gained through her education and
August 11th Staff nine years of professional experience in a variety
Development of fields including finance and office administration. Previously, she
FACULTY/STAFF NEWS
Workshop: has worked as an Administrative Assistant with Alabama Mentor and
The CVM’s ad- in banking as a Financial Service Representative.
ministrative staff
participated in
Session One of CVM Say Farewell to Dedicated
a Professional Development Workshop which focused on Effective
Communication. The topics covered included: Writing Effective Faculty at Luncheons
and Appropriate Email memorandums; Effective Telephone
Techniques: Greeting and Phone Etiquette; and Assertive Skills for Dr. Cheryl G. Davis was wished the very best as
the Administrative Assistant. Catina Woods, executive assistant to she has embarked on her new journey as Executive
the dean, served as the workshop’s presenter. More workshops are Director for Gift of Life Foundation. Effective Oct.
being planned for the future. 31, Dr. Davis, former Associate Dean for Strategic
Initiatives and External Relations, resigned from
CVM Faculty Publications this position but has remained in the College as a
part-time faculty member in the Graduate Public
Dr. Cheryl Davis
Toufic Nashar, Associate Professor of Virology/Immunology Health Program. Dr. Davis was instrumental in her
(Pathobiology Department) has two publications: role to strengthen alumni support and resource
1- Seham El-Kassas, Solomon Odemuyiwa, George Hajishengallis, development for the College. A luncheon was held in her honor on
Terry D. Connell, Toufic O. Nashar. Expression and Regulation of Oct. 19 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center.
Cholecystokinin Receptor in the Chicken's Immune Organs and
Cells. Journal of Clinical & Cellular Immunology (accepted) The TUCVM Office of Admissions and Recruitment
also hosted a farewell recognition luncheon for
2- Daniel A. Abugri, William H. Witolab, Jesse M. Jaynes, and Toufic Dr. Shannon Boveland on Dec.14. Dr. Boveland,
Nashar. In vitro activity of Sorghum bicolor extracts, 3-deoxyantho- former Director of Admissions, Recruitment
cyanidins, against Toxoplasma gondii Experimental Parasitology, and Retention and Associate Professor in the
164:12-16, 2016. Department of Clinical Sciences, was honored by
fellow colleagues at a luncheon at the Kellogg
Dr. Shannon Boveland
CVM Pathobiology colleagues -- Dr. Roslyn Casimir-Whittington Hotel and Conference Center. She will be missed
(Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs/Associate but will still serve as an adjunct professor. Her
Professor), Dr. Sammy Gorham (Associate Professor), and Dr. specialty is veterinary ophthalmology.
Deloris Alexander (Integrative Biosciences Ph.D. Program
Director/Associate Professor): Thank YOU…TUCVM Faculty, Staff and Students:
R. Casimir-Whittington, S. Gorham, D. Alexander, C. Lane, L. Moore- Thank you for making our "Give Me 5" Challenge a success! The focus was
Lewis, J. Sumbry, R. Whittington, and A. Adams (2016): Serological on numbers. Even though we did not reach our goal of 100%, it was a
and haematological values in geriatric Broad Breasted White Turkeys, great day filled with music, goodies and fellowship. 

British Poultry Science, DOI: 10.1080/00071668.2016.1250248.
Faculty: 44/50 (88%) Staff: 44/56 (78%) Total Amount: $1,235.00
Dr. Deepa Bedi (Assistant Professor of Physiology in the Department Congratulations to the winners of the drawing!!!
of Biomedical Sciences) received a research award of $147,000 from Dr. Sammy Gorham - Tracker Bracelet
the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for the period 2016-2019. Her Beverly Marable - I-Phone Case
Eugene Johnson - Wireless Speaker
The "Give Me 5" ended Oct. 21, 2016.
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