EVENTS
Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association convention in
Oak Brook, IL November 8 – 10.
PAST EVENTS:
2024 Purdue Veterinary Conference | September 17-21, 2024
The conference will commence with the Elanco Human-Animal Bond Lecture on Tuesday, September 17, setting the stage for a week of insightful learning and networking opportunities. (https://vet.purdue.edu/conference/)
SWVS 2024 in Fort Worth, TX | September 26-29, 2024
Southwest Veterinary Symposium represents innovative partnerships that focus on creating an unparalleled education experience, advancing the entire veterinary profession, and fostering a spirit of reciprocal investment among our partner VMAs, attendees, and exhibitors. Come visit us at booth 413. (https://swvs.org/)
ACVIM 2024 in Minneapolis, MN | June 6-8, 2024
Attend sessions in cardiology, large animal internal medicine, neurology, nutrition, oncology and small animal internal medicine, PLUS multispecialty topics including business, leadership & communications, education & research, wellbeing and more. Come visit us at booth 1012. (https://www.acvim.org/acvim-forum/2024-acvim-forum)
MiraVista Institutional Biosafety Committee Meeting is Scheduled for May 20th
In compliance with NIAID/NIH guidelines research at MiraVista Diagnostics utilizing synthetic or recombinant DNA is annually reviewed by the MiraVista Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC). The IBC is made up of internal and external subject matter experts to ensure that MiraVista is in compliance with research guidelines spelled out in “NIH guidelines for research involving recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid molecules (NIH guidelines)”. The IBC will review current and future research plans in addition to reviewing implementation to ensure MiraVista Diagnostics maintains the highest safety standards. This meeting will occur on May 20th at 3:00PM. The meeting is closed to the public but any requests for information can be made to Eric Holbrook(eholbrook@miravistalabs.com).
VMX 2024 in Orlando, Florida | January 13-17, 2024
Gather with global leaders in veterinary medicine while engaging in world-class education and show-stopping entertainment at VMX 2024. Stop by our booth to learn more about us. (link: https://navc.com/vmx/live/)
Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA) Crossroads Conference| February 1-3, 2024
The premier conference for veterinarians, technicians, practice managers, and veterinary students. Stop by our booth to learn more about us. https://invma.org/crossroads-veterinary-conference/
Midwest Veterinary Conference| February 22-24, 2024
Hosted by the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association, the Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC) brings together thousands of animal care professionals each year. https://www.mvcinfo.org/about.html
DVM360
MiraVista Partnered with DVM360 to Sponsor a 1-hr RACE® Approved Course on Antifungal Therapy in Small Animals
https://ce.dvm360.com/courses/antifungal-therapy-in-small-animals-on-demand
Key Learning Objectives:
- Treatment of choice for common invasive fungal infections.
- Monitoring antifungal treatment to avoid adverse effects.
- Available options for salvage therapy.
VETgirl Podcast: Endemic Mycoses and Treatment
Dr. Hanzlicek presented a podcast on VETgirl, discussing endemic mycoses and treatment. Click the links below to listen to the presentation.
- On iTunes/Apple podcasts (link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/antifungal-therapy-with-dr-andrew-hanzlicek-vetgirl/id890669474?i=1000536012081_
- On our website https://vetgirlontherun.com/podcasts/antifungal-therapy-with-dr-andrew-hanzlicek-vetgirl-veterinary-continuing-education-podcasts/
Is There a Fungus Among Us?
Dr. Andrew Hanzlicek presented a 1-hour webinar on VetGirl, discussing clinical review of antifungal treatment recommendations for common invasive fungal infections in dogs and cats, including blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, coccidioidomycosis, cryptococcosis, and opportunistic molds.
Speaker: Dr. Andrew Hanzlicek, Director, Veterinary Medicine & Research
VETgirl Newsletter featuring Dr. Hanzlick’s discussion on Antifungal Therapy: Q1 2021 VETgirl Newsletter (PDF)
Recorded Webinar: March 21, 2021: Antifungal Therapy – Past, Present & Future
Referenced in Webinar: AmBisome® Protocol
Further Reading: Antifungal Therapy – Past, Present & Future (PDF)
NEWS
2023 SPONSORSHIPS
DVM360
Blastomycosis & Histoplasmosis – Efficient Diagnosis, Treatment and Treatment Monitoring (link: https://ce.dvm360.com/courses/blastomycosis-histoplasmosis-efficient-diagnosis-treatment-and-treatment-monitoring-1)
- CE Credit Hour / Veterinarians & Veterinary Technicians
DVM360
Invasive Fungal Infections NOT Invasive Diagnostic Investigations – Fungal Biomarkers in Cats and Dogs https://ce.dvm360.com/courses/invasive-fungal-infections-not-invasive-diagnostic-investigations-fungal-biomarkers-in-cats-and-dogs)
1.0 CE Credit Hour / Veterinarians & Veterinary Technicians
Test Report Updates for 2021
In order to maintain good business practices, MiraVista Diagnostics is providing a 90-day notice of pending updates to our referral testing customers.
- Beginning March 1, 2021 MiraVista Diagnostics will transition to an improved MVista® HistoplasmaAntigen Quantitative EIA.
MiraVista to Receive Economic Incentives from IEDC for Expansion Efforts
