{"id":7138,"date":"2023-05-23T18:55:16","date_gmt":"2023-05-23T18:55:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/veterinary\/?page_id=7138"},"modified":"2023-05-30T18:13:05","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T18:13:05","slug":"2023-ajvr-javma","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/veterinary\/spotlight\/2023-ajvr-javma\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 AJVR &amp; JAVMA"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero-secondary\">\n  <div class=\"relative bg-black\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/veterinary\/images\/26.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"WesternU CVM campus\">\n      <div class=\"adhere gradient-overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"relative container pt-56 md:pt-112 pb-144 md:pb-192\">\n      <div class=\"md:flex md:justify-between px-12\">\n        <div class=\"sm:w-8\/12 md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 px-12\">\n                      <div class=\"mb-20\">\n              <div class=\"block font-sans font-bold text-14 text-white leading-130\">\n  <span class=\"inline-block\">\n    <a href=\"\/\" class=\"block hover:underline\">WesternU<\/a>\n  <\/span>\n      <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/veterinary\" class=\"inline-block hover:underline\">College of Veterinary Medicine<\/a>\n          <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/veterinary\/spotlight\/\" class=\"inline-block hover:underline\">College Spotlights<\/a>\n    <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n    <span class=\"inline-block\">2023 AJVR &amp; JAVMA Spotlights<\/span>\n  <\/div>            <\/div>\n                                        <h1 class=\"t-h1-sans  text-white\">2023 AJVR &amp; JAVMA Spotlights<\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-start\">\n              <div class=\"w-full lg:w-5\/12 2xl:w-4\/12 -mt-80 md:-mt-112 mb-48 px-12 lg:pr-32\">\n                              <nav class=\"py-28 px-40 2xl:px-64 rounded-5 md:rounded-8 bg-gray-darker text-white mb-40\">\n            <ul>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/veterinary\/college-life-events\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">College Life &amp; Events<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/publicaffairs\/magazines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Outlook Magazine<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/students\/clubs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WesternU Student Clubs<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/veterinary\/college-life-events\/resources\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Resources<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/veterinary\/college-life-events\/textbooks\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Textbooks<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/advancement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alumni &#038; Friends<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/veterinary\/college-life-events\/continuing-education-programs\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Continuing Education Programs<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/veterinary\/spotlight\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">College Spotlights<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                          <\/ul>\n          <\/nav>\n                            <\/div>\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content lg:w-7\/12 2xl:w-7\/12\">\n        <p>In May 2023, the American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) published a spotlight on Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine (WesternU CVM), focusing on advancing animal health and welfare through research. This spotlight, titled &#8220;Introducing canine lifestyle medicine and access to care in context of an interprofessional framework&#8221;, was followed in June 2023 by an additional spotlight in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) focusing on innovative approaches in teaching the next generation of veterinarians titled &#8220;Preparing veterinary students for interprofessional and systems-based practice&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Feel free to enjoy both articles below, followed by summaries of some of the research and teaching activities here at WesternU CVM. These summaries highlight efforts from individual research labs, and\/or teams united by a common theme or research interest.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n      <div class=\"relative md:flex md:justify-end\">\n        <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"md:absolute md:-top-32 md:left-0 w-full md:w-5\/12 lg:w-6\/12 h-240 sm:h-320 md:h-full object-cover rounded-t-5 md:rounded-8\" src=\"\/media\/veterinary\/images\/ajvr_spotlight_banner.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"md:w-8\/12 xl:w-7\/12 app-gutter\">\n          <div class=\"p-32 sm:p-40 md:px-0 md:py-80 rounded-b-5 md:rounded-8 bg-black\">\n            <div class=\"md:ml-1\/8 lg:ml-1\/4 xl:ml-1\/7 md:px-40 lg:px-80\">\n                              \t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--black\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-yellow\">AJVR<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-white\">Advancing animal health and welfare through research<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg-content t-p2 mt-24 text-white\">Introducing canine lifestyle medicine and access to care in context of an interprofessional framework. <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-28\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"cta-arrow cta-arrow--yellow \" href=\"https:\/\/avmajournals.avma.org\/view\/journals\/ajvr\/aop\/ajvr.23.04.0075\/ajvr.23.04.0075.xml?tab_body=fulltext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    AJVR Spotlight<svg class=\"cta-arrow__icon d-block w-16 ml-12\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n        <app-accordion class=\"px-24 lg:w-4\/5 mx-auto\">\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              FIP Therapeutics: Pawsitively Transforming One Health! &#8211; Mohammad and Sheema Mir\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <p>Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is a devastating and often fatal viral disease that affects cats worldwide. Caused by the Feline Infectious Peritonitis Virus (FIPV), this highly contagious illness poses significant challenges for both veterinary professionals and cat owners. However, promising developments in antiviral research have recently emerged, offering hope for effective treatments. Dr. Sheema Mir and Dr. Mohammad Mir\u2019s lab, conducted a comprehensive investigation into the molecular mechanisms FIPV replication and sought to identify novel therapeutic targets. Through meticulous experimentation, we discovered a compound that specifically targets the FIPV nucleocapsid protein, a crucial component for viral replication. By inhibiting the function of the nucleocapsid protein, the compound effectively disrupted viral replication in cell culture. This breakthrough finding brings hope for the development of effective antiviral treatments for FIP. The identification of a compound that can inhibit FIPV replication represents a significant milestone in the battle against this devastating disease. While the study was conducted in cell culture, it lays the foundation for further research and preclinical trials to evaluate the compound&#8217;s efficacy and safety in live animal models. If proven successful, this novel compound could open doors to the development of targeted therapies that directly combat FIPV, ultimately improving the prognosis for cats affected by the disease. The research findings highlight the importance of collaboration among veterinary professionals, researchers, and pharmaceutical companies in the field of feline medicine. The interprofessional framework allows for the exchange of knowledge, resources, and expertise, driving progress in understanding viral diseases and developing innovative treatments. Furthermore, the study underscores the significance of a comprehensive approach to feline health, incorporating principles of lifestyle medicine and improved access to care. By promoting preventive measures such as optimal nutrition, environmental enrichment, and stress reduction, we can enhance feline well-being and potentially reduce the risk of infectious diseases, including FIP.<\/p>\n<p>Acknowledgment: CVM Office of Research for funding.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/bios\/?bio=mmir\">Read more about Mohammad Mir<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/bios\/?bio=smir\">Read more about Sheema Mir<\/a><\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n          <\/app-accordion>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n      <div class=\"relative md:flex md:justify-end\">\n        <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"md:absolute md:-top-32 md:left-0 w-full md:w-5\/12 lg:w-6\/12 h-240 sm:h-320 md:h-full object-cover rounded-t-5 md:rounded-8\" src=\"\/media\/veterinary\/images\/javma_spotlight_banner.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"md:w-8\/12 xl:w-7\/12 app-gutter\">\n          <div class=\"p-32 sm:p-40 md:px-0 md:py-80 rounded-b-5 md:rounded-8 bg-black\">\n            <div class=\"md:ml-1\/8 lg:ml-1\/4 xl:ml-1\/7 md:px-40 lg:px-80\">\n                              \t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--black\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-yellow\">JAVMA<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-white\">Innovative approaches in teaching the next generation of veterinarians<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg-content t-p2 mt-24 text-white\">Preparing veterinary students for interprofessional and systems-based practice<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-28\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"cta-arrow cta-arrow--yellow \" href=\"https:\/\/avmajournals.avma.org\/view\/journals\/javma\/261\/6\/javma.23.04.0201.xml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    JAVMA Spotlight<svg class=\"cta-arrow__icon d-block w-16 ml-12\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n        <app-accordion class=\"px-24 lg:w-4\/5 mx-auto\">\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              Evidence-Based Veterinary Medical Education Research Interest Group\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - 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Our group worked diligently to submit a workshop program proposal entitled \u201cDevelopment of Educational Research Skills DoERS\u201d. The primary goal is to develop the capacity of faculty to engage in social science research to evaluate the success of evidence-based educational interventions and improve teaching and learning. We anticipate descriptive, associational, and experimental studies utilizing qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research.<\/p>\n<p>The DoERS Team includes Drs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/bios\/?bio=mfahie\">Maria Fahie<\/a>, Thomas Marino, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/bios\/?bio=pdiniz\">Pedro Diniz<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/bios\/?bio=pgordon\">Paul Gordon-Ross<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/bios\/?bio=pbarr\">Peggy Barr<\/a>. Additional faculty EBVME-RIG members include Drs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/bios\/?bio=bboynton\">Beth Boynton<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/bios\/?bio=olevi\">Ohad Levi<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/bios\/?bio=kirizarry\">Kris Irizarry<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/bios\/?bio=rhanselmann\">Rhea Hanselmann<\/a>, and Leslie McLaughlin. Funding was awarded through the WesternU CVM Intramural grant, a matching grant from the WesternU Office of Research and a $1000 AVMA Veterinary Educator Professional Grant. Two of the five workshops were delivered this Spring with guest speaker Dr. Katherine Fogelberg, DVM, PhD from VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine presenting qualitative research methods and Dr. Jason Siegel, PhD from Claremont Graduate University presenting survey research methods. The series continues this Fall with sampling and data collection, measuring outcomes, IRB submission and educational writing. 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