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TUSKEGEE VETERINARY MEDICAL
PERSPECTIVE
FALL/WINTER 2015-2016
VOL. 40 NO. 1
TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN:
G
reetings
a l u m n i ,
friends, and
supporters of
the Tuskegee University
College of Veterinary
Medicine, Nursing and
Allied Health (CVMNAH)!
I wish all of you the very
best in 2016. We closed
out the 2015 year with
many accomplishments
Dr. Ruby Perry
and overcame several
Dean
challenges. Just the same,
we opened our NewYear with a busy agenda in preparation
for our accreditation focused site visit from the AVMA
Council on Education (AVMA-COE) as well as our goal to
make 2016 as productive as possible. The leadership team
including the administration, faculty, staff and students all
joined forces preparing for the accreditation site visit, and
I extend my sincere appreciation for their dedication, hard
work and concerted efforts. The unified team-work was
phenomenal!
As mentioned in the last issue of the Perspective, I continue
to foresee the veterinary school on a transformational
journey to excellence. Although this is a process, it is
truly achievable. I am excited about the momentum we’ve
gained and I am pleased with our progress. There remains
much to do and accomplish, and I am confident that if
we continue to work cohesively, we will achieve greater
outcomes with our academic programs, research funding,
and recruitment of exceptional students and outstanding
faculty. It is also important to note that we have the
complete support of our President, Dr. Brian Johnson, and
his administration in our efforts to sustain the legacy of the
School of Veterinary Medicine. It is during this time that I
am honored and humbled to serve as dean of my beloved
alma mater.
I salute the previous veterinary symposium reunion classes
as well as the many dedicated alumni and supporters of
the veterinary school for their generous financial support
and the many acts of volunteerism given to “Mother
Tuskegee” during the 2015 year. Many alumni have asked
about their donations, therefore we are including our year-
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Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective
end donor list in the Perspective. To each of you, we are
much appreciative for what you have contributed and your
continued support. If you made a donation and not listed,
please contact us so that you can be acknowledged.
As you browse the Perspective, take time to note the
continuation of the new Legacy Tribute page which in
this issue, we salute Dr. James Heintz and Dr. Richard
Savino. They passed their legacy to their children who also
received the Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
degrees from TUSVM following in their fathers’ footsteps.
This legacy story is also special because Jim and Rich have
sustained their friendship over the years. This issue also
features several interesting stories that we hope you will
enjoy and the latest happenings at the School.
I look forward to seeing you at this year’s 51st Annual
Veterinary Medical Symposium on March 30-April 2,
2016, and plan to get revived and enlightened. This year’s
theme is “Innovative Initiatives in Redefining and Expanding
Veterinary Healthcare Delivery.” Please visit our website
to get information on registration. We will be honoring
the reunion classes of 1951, ’56, ’61, ’66, ’71, ’76, ’81, ’86, ’91,
’96, 2001, 2006, and 2011.
We are committed to enhancing communications with
you more regularly, so continue sending your news and
comments to us. Also, remember to visit our social media
sites for Facebook and Twitter at https://www.facebook.
com/CollegeOfVeterinaryMedicineNursingAlliedHealth
and https://twitter.com/cvmnahtu.
Thank you for your continued support as we continue to
strive together to make TUSVM the very best!
Sincerely,
Ruby L. Perry, DVM, MS, DACVR
Dean and Professor of Veterinary Radiology
Left to Right are: 1) Ismael Betancourt (Class of 2016), 2) Shayla Johnson (Class of 2016),
3) Cornelius Withers (Class of 2017), 4) Audrey Turbeville (Class of 2016) and
5) Zayauna Patterson (Class of 2016)
FALL/WINTER 2015-2016
VOL. 40 NO. 1
IN THIS ISSUE:
4
Development News: 2015 Donors
5
TUSVM Class of 2019 & VMCAS
6
Legacy Continued…Alumni Spotlight
7
Alumni News
9
TUSVM Diversity Featured
10 Toy Drive for Tots for GWC
12 Biomedical Research Symposium
14 College Health & Safety Workshop
15 Community Outreach
16 Faculty News:
New Hires
17 Student News: Awards, Scholars & SCAVMA
PUBLISHED BY
Tuskegee University
College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health
School of Veterinary Medicine
Tuskegee, Alabama 36088
(334) 727-8174
Ruby Perry - DEAN
Anissa L. Riley - EDITOR
Linda Cade-Hassan
Cheryl G. Davis
Nigel Elliott
Jeremy Fern
Liz Griffin
C. Adam Griffith
Jim Heintz
Irving McConnell
Derrick Medley
Debra Moore
Rick Mosley
JaNeen Roberts
Richard and Sue Savino
Avery Thrasher
CONTRIBUTORS
ON THE COVER:
TUSVM Students Host
First “Toy Drive for Tots”
at Booker T. Washington
Elementary School in
December
Thomas Martin - CVMNAH PHOTOGRAPHER
Some photographs courtesy of other contributors
Tuskegee University is accredited with the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master’s, doctorate,
and professional degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern
Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the
accreditation of Tuskegee University.
18 In Memoriam
3
Thank You For Your Support Of The Tuskegee University
School Of Veterinary Medicine (TUSVM) In 2015
4
Dr. Gregory Dugan
Dr. Mildred Randolph
Dr. Daniel C. Negola
Dr. Cheryl Davis
Michaux Kilpatrick
Annie Pringle
Audrey Settle
Raymond Cutler
Theodore & Rebecca Cohn
Michael Bellamy
Robert Tolbert
Mildred Randolph
Patricia Lowrie
Katherine Fritts
Glenn Farley
Rose Parham
Cedric Lane
Dianicia Kirton
Valerie Williams
Bernard LaFayette
Edward & Marie Neal
Sheryl Clark
Phillip Jackson
Les Bethune
Terri Schraudenbach
John Marra
Billie Williamson
Brent Moore
Larry & Catherine Decuir
Vera Smith
Ruby Hayden
Mable Tull
Kamla Alexander
Keven Patterson
Curt Fochtmann
Bradley Duncan
Karole Lloyd
Katherine Fritts
Doug & Susan Rohleder
Debra Griest
Judy H. Tramble Clinton Dillard, JR
Sword of the Sprite Ministry
(Mr. Samuel Hosey & Mr. Dale Conway)
Beta Xi Omega Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Rho Zeta Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc
Clinton & Josephine Dillard
The Links, Inc Tuskegee Chapter
Southeast Region Talent Team
of Ernst & Young, LLP
Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc
The Champion Theme School
$0 - $999
Dr. Mary Aboko-Cole
Dr. Denise Shofner-Stewart
Dr. George Younger
Dr. Susan Hill
Dr. Janine Davenport-Hammersley
Dr. Amna Plummer Mays
Dr. Tony Malone
Dr. Sherri Carithers-Boney
Dr. Frederick Jones
Dr. Charlotte Dortch Spires
Dr. Daniel Negola
Dr. Shannon Boveland
Dr. Carolyn Self
Dr. Flodella Mitchell
Dr. Jan Strother
Dr. Steven Walker
Dr. Ellis Hall, Sr
Dr. Evoica Collins-Jackson
Dr. Thaddaeus Moore
Dr. Tara C. Boozer
Dr. Ai Tsuiki
Dr. Alystia Walker
Dr. Rachel Ross
Dr. Jennifer Purcell
Dr. Kenneth Ford
Dr. Yolanda Markley
Dr. Jamela Echols
Dr. Amanda Irish
Dr. Stephanie Taylor
Dr. Malanta Moore
Dr. LouEllen Wills
Dr. Jamesia Showers-Alford
Dr. Keshia O'Neal-Barnett
Dr. Patricia M. Lowrie
Dr. & Mrs. James Heintz
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Savino
Dr. Doris Mitchell-Oliveira
Dr. Candace Ashley
Dr. Donna L. Williams
Dr. Sharon Stemlly-Agnello
Dr. Walter Hill
Dr. Ivan R. Perez-Rivera
Dr. Ronald H. Tolbert
Dr. Sherrie Carithers-Boney
Dr. Walter Roberts
Dr. Toni Price
Dr. Linda Chatman
Dr. Valerie Yaukauskas
Dr. Terrence L. Ferguson
Dr. Lance Bogoslavsky
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DEVELOPMENT NEWS
HONOR ROLL OF DONORS
Celebrating
YEARS
Banfield Pet Hospital
Royal Canin USA
Delta Animal Clinic
Anonymous
Dr. John Williams
Dr. Conrad Wilson
Dr. Karen James-Preston
Dr. Dorsey Murfree
Dr. Eugene & Myrtle Adams
Dr. John Settle
Dr. Irving McConnel
Dr. Maurice Cary
Dr. Lorraine Dozier
Dr. Desiree Darden
Dr. Kevin Pelzer
Dr. Melba Smith-Morow
Dr. Elias Gillard
Dr. Harold Davis
Dr. Roscoe Byrd
Dr. Ann Hammond
Dr. Faye Hall Jackson
Dr. Michael Watson
Dr. Linda Bostick
Alabama Veterinary Medical Foundation
Anne and Harrison Blair Foundation
Simmons Veterinary Practice
Sales & Appraisals
$1000 - $1999
Dr. Deidre Quinn-Gorham
Dr. Pedro Rico
Dr. Robert Goldsboro
Dr. Stefanie Clay-Smith
Dr. Ray Mobley
Dr. & Mrs. Edward Bray
Dr. Dean Hodges
Dr. Albert Carey
Dr. Henry G. Wall
Dr. Linda Jacobson
Dr. David Brooks
Dr. Reginald Johnson
Dr. Elizabeth Mithchell
Dr. Laura Perry-Clark
Dr. James Casey
Dr. Michael Deese
Dr. Harrison Foy
Dr. Delorias Lenard
$4000 - $5999
Dr. Janet Peebles McLin
Dr. Roscoe Byrd
Dr. Luis Ramos Mieles
Dr. Lloyd A. W. Webb
Dr. Ruth Gillis
Dr. Louis B. Pieper
Dr. Bennett Hibbler
Dr. Macie Ousley
Dr. Nathaniel Powell Dr. Glenn S. Alexander
Dr. Janet Peebles Mclin
Dr. Patrice Jordon
Dr. Dorsey Murfee
Dr. Ruby Perry
Dr. & Mrs. Harold Davis
Dr. Ricardo Quander
Anjetta Bowles
Dr. Brianna Skinner
Marie Queen
Basil McKenzie
Roberta Herman
Dale Conway
Henry Wall
South Carolina Association of Veterinarians Mrs. Harriet Billups
Veterinary Health Care Associates
TVMAA
(Drs. Barry H & Kim Whitlock Strock
Bayer Healthcare LLC
Nestle' Purina Petcare Company
The Jefferson County
Merial Inc
Veterinary Medical Association
Sam Kinlaw, Inc
Zoetis, Inc
United Supreme Council Charitable Foundation
AVMA Professional Liability Insurance Trust
Baird's Animal Hospital
Veterinary Auxiliary
$6000 - $9999
Central Alabama Veterinary Medical Association
Merck Animal Health
Dr. Theodore Cohn
$2000 - $3999
$10,000 - Over
Dr. William Torrence
The Angel City Links Achievement Trust
Dr. Robert Goldsboro
The Westminster Kennel Foundation
Dr. Dondrae Coble
Dr. Matthew & Roberta Jenkins
Dr. Yosiya Niyo
Novartis Animal Health, Inc.
TUSVM apologizes for the oversight in naming some additional donors for the 50th Annual
Veterinary Medical Symposium…TUSVM Appreciates Your Support! TUSVM says a special
thank you to Dr. Ricardo V. Quander (Class of 1980) for his generous donation of
$10,000 to the Leonard Billups Diagnostic Pathology Lab in the Veterinary Medical Teaching
Hospital. This donation was given as part of the Class 1980’s donations during the 50th Annual
Veterinary Medical Symposium which gave an overall class donation total including
pledges of $35,000. Thank you, Class of 1980!
TUSVM appreciates your continued support. For more information on ways to give, please
consult your financial advisor. For further assistance, you may also contact Dr. Cheryl G.
Davis, Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Executive Director
for External Relations, 334-724-4178, davis@mytu.tuskegee.edu.
DEVELOPMENT NEWS cont...
Class of 1985 - 50th Annual Veterinary Medical Symposium Donors… Thank You!
Donor
Cash
Check
Credit Card
Pledge
Totals
Purpose:
Bigham, Reginald A
$250.00
$250.00
TUSVM VTH Construction Fund
Johnson, Tannis A.
$500.00
$500.00
Amsterdam, Ronald E.
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Shelton, Nathaniel
$250.00
$250.00
Bland, Pierre B
$500.00
$1,000.00
Bostick, Linda
$2,500.00
$500.00
$2,500.00
Jordon, Patrice
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Price, Toni
$600.00
$600.00
$1,000.00
Yaukauskas,Valarie
$1,000.00
Gillis, Ruth M
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
Clark, Laura P.
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Mitchell. Elizabeth
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Hyatt, Thomas
$1,000.00
Alexander, Glenn S.
$750.00
Quinn-Gorham, Deidre
$1,000.00
Total
$13,000.00
$750.00
$750.00
$500.00
$1,500.00
$4,600.00
$18,350.00
**The donation categories represent the report provided at the 2015 veterinary medical symposium.
Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine
Class of 2019… First Class Selected Through the Veterinary
Medical College Application Service
T
he historic move
of the Tuskegee Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine TUSVM held a two-day
Orientation Program on
University
Aug. 18-19,
2015 to introSchool of VeteriDr. Ruby Perry
duce the Dean
first-year class
nary Medicine (TUSVM)
(Class of 2019) to the
joining the Veterinary
veterinary medical school.
Medical College Application Service (VMCAS)
Three sessions were held
was officially recognized
on day one covering dewith the first year class of
partments/units such as:
2019. TUSVM joined VMCAS in spring of 2015 and realized the benefit of the admissions, academic/student affairs, international relaservice with the application period for the 2015-2016 tions, research and advanced studies, clinical sciences,
year which started on May 13, 2015. Student applica- pathobiology, and biomedical sciences. Students also got
tions for enrollment in the fall of 2016 at TUSVM were to meet all first-year faculty, see a history presentation
accepted through the VMCAS website at http://www. on the veterinary school, see a presentation from the
aavmc.org/Students-Applicants-and-Advisors.aspx. Prior Tuskegee Student Chapter of the American Veterinary
to VMCAS, TUSVM processed applications in-house. Medical Association (SCAVMA) president and take their
VMCAS is managed by the Association of American individual and class photos in the Media Center.
Veterinary Medical Colleges.
On day two, information was shared with the incoming
“I pushed for the change when I was interim dean. The class on scholarship opportunities, computer resources,
scope of VMCAS, combined with its ability to integrate insurance and rabies vaccines, as well as a fun Q & A sesinformation and the continual addition of technologi- sion with prizes. Students also attended a clubs and orcal enhancements, made it simply the best option for ganizations fair. Also the Tuskegee University bookstore
TUSVM. VMCAS gives us exposure to an expanded had a booth to help students with textbook and e-Book
applicant base and access to a greater suite of applicant purchases.
services,” said Dr. Ruby Perry, dean.
Class of 2019
Nasya Ali
Kevin Cosentino Bryttani Davis
India Howard
Alba Arzon Pereira Jami Baraka
Kenya Barton Taneisha Benson Fallon Blackwood
Sahilis Delgado
Daijah Dowe
Morgan Early
Reina Jackson Russell Johnson
Aaron Judson
Greyshawn Kelly
James Eason
Charles Robinson lll Alexia Sampson
Ravin Sanders
Esther Schow
Elizabeth Forster Olivia Fraser
Carlos Lloveras Melissa Lopez
Brittney Massenburg Jasmine McCoy Jetaime Miller Tina Montgomery Alexandra Morgan Jasmine Nolan
Danielle Silvia
Kayla Brown
TayVon Lucas
Nicole Burke
Jasmine Gabriel Elizabeth Griffin Adrianna Handis
Karyn Lupoe
Gizelle Peynado Clarrissa Porter Brandon Powell
Dianna Smith
Brandon Butler James Charlot Victoria Coomber Morgan Cornelius
Lynh Ly
Sara Prescott
Jacqueline Mack
Tara Renkes
Jasmine Smith Sharonika Spann Christin Stobaugh Luis Torres
Rae Harris
Niesha Marks
Bianca Reyes
Leyra Troche
Amber Hines
Daniela Martin
C’Aleah Rhodes
TSUM NEWS
Drew Agnew
Brandi Tucker Christina VanTassel Jennifer Weick Mattie Wilkinson Natasha Williams Courtney Yates
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ALUMNI IN FOCUS
SPOTLIGHT on the Heintz and Savino Families…
“A Legacy Continued…”
"Mother Tuskegee” and the Tuskegee University School of Dr. James Heintz gives credit to his best friend, Dr. Richard
Veterinary Medicine’s (TUSVM) outstanding track record of Savino (a 1972 graduate of TUSVM), for challenging him to
producing legacies is putting the spotlight on the Heintz give back to “Mother Tuskegee.”
and Savino families in the Fall/Winter issue of the Veterinary
Medical Perspective.
Dr. Richard T. Savino is a 1972
graduate of TUSVM. He has
r.
James
been a small animal practi(Jim) Heintz
tioner since 1974 when he
gr aduated
opened his first practice in
from TUSCenter Moriches in Long IsVM in 1973. He rose
land, N.Y. At the time he was
to become full partner
the first Tuskegee graduate
and president of Lakevto open a veterinary hospital
iew Veterinary Hospital Dr. Richard Savino and his daughter
on Long Island.
Dr. James Heintz
Dr. Jonathan Heintz
in New Orleans, La., Dr. Diana Savino Thoms
the practice he joined as an associate veterinarian just six His first hospital won the August of 1978 Veterinary Ecodays after graduation. Dr. Heintz has been active with the nomics Hospital of the Year Award after being expanded
Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Alumni Association (TVMAA) and renovated. His second hospital won the National Busiand served as its first non-minority president.
ness Award of Remodelers in 1990 for a commercial renovated building (#1 on the East Coast and #2 nationally).
In October 2005, post Hurricane Katrina, Dr. Heintz accepted a position as an assistant professor in the TUSVM Dr. Savino's daughter, Dr. Diana Savino Thoms, a 2007 gradSmall Animal Hospital with every intention of returning to uate of TUSVM, joined the practice in 2007 after graduhis practice in New Orleans. Ten years later he still is at ating. Today their practice is proud to have four Tuskegee
TUSVM and currently serves as Preceptorship Coordina- graduates total on staff including Dr. Michelle Keck (Wine),
tor. He lives in Tuskegee with his wife Judy and a one-eyed Class of 2012, and Dr. Sam Rodriguez, Class of 2015. They
duck hunting dog named Jax.
also employ two other doctors from Ross University.
D
Following in his dad’s footsteps, Dr. Jonathan Heintz, graduated from TUSVM in 2008. He is co-owner of Dutchtown
Animal Hospital which is just out of the flood zone on the
high ground of Prairieville, La. Jonathan Heintz’s veterinary
partner is Dr. Amy Grayson, who was Jim Heintz's former
partner at Lakeview Veterinary Hospital where Jonathan
Heintz worked as a veterinary assistant for his dad and Dr.
Grayson (i.e. Dr. Amy). He lives in Prairieville with his wife
Jeanne, and children - Jonathan, Jr. (7), Hallie (4) and Peter
(1). Although they are not in practice together, Jim and
Jonathan commonly discuss problem cases.
Dr. Savino says he has much to be thankful for in his life but
there are two “Tuskegee blessings” he especially wants to
share: #1) Tuskegee gave not only him but his daughter the
opportunity to realize their dreams of becoming veterinarians and #2) Tuskegee is the place he met his life-long, best
friend, Dr. James Heintz, Class of 1973.
“We are eternally grateful to ‘Mother Tuskegee’,” Savino
said. Dr. Savino's is also a long time member of the TVMAA
where he has served on the TVMAA president's advisory
board.
Best Friends Dr. James Heintz (’73) and Dr. Richard Savino (’72) gave the gift of the veterinary medicine spirit to their children (Jonathan
and Diana) who followed in their parents’ footsteps and also became alumni of the Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine.
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DELMARVA Area Held Historic
Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Alumni
Association (TVMAA) Meeting
educational school reception program, the 5th
Annual Health Career Fair program, and the Health
Professions Conference in which Dr. Medley served
as a TUSVM alumni ambassador and conducted
uskegee University President Dr. Brian L. the first workshop, “Discovering Your Passion and
Johnson, along with Dean Dr. Ruby Perry, Its Role in Public Health.” Mosley followed with
attended an interactive question and a power point presentation, “Steps for Obtaining
answer session with over 30 Tuskegee Admission into Veterinary School.”
University School of Veterinary Medicine (TUSVM)
alumni in June. TUSVM alumni traveled from Rick Mosley
various locations to show their support of Tuskegee (left) and Dr.
University. DELMARVA alumni made a donation of Derrick Medley
$3,500 to TUSVM. “Our dedicated alumni of the (second from
DELMARVA area truly showed their support for the right) stand
their alma mater as well as the level of commitment with students
they have in ensuring that the veterinary school interested in
remains viable for future generations of students to the health professions at Tuskegee University.
become Tuskegee veterinary graduates,” Perry said.
Dr. Michael Q. Bailey
(‘82) is the new president of the Pennsylvania
Veterinary Medical Association
(PAVMA). The PAVMA is the
only statewide professional membership association
Previously, Dr. Bailey served as
vice president and board of
trustees member for the PAVMA.
Dr. Daniel Negola speaks with Dr. Brian Johnson during visit to Negola’s
Ark Veterinary Hospital.
TUSVM alums Dr. Bill Watson (‘65) and
Dr. Adam McKee (‘58) were the meeting
coordinators. President Johnson also visited TUSVM
alum Dr. Daniel Negola (‘72) at Negola’s Ark
Veterinary Hospital in Gaithersburg, Md., while in
the DELMARVA area.
TUSVM Alum Helps Promote
Tuskegee at Health Careers Program
O
n Oct. 1-3, Spellman College held a
Health Career Fair in which TUSVM
alum Dr. Derrick Medley (‘97)
accompanied TUSVM recruiter Rick
Mosley. The program involved professionals from
different areas of the health field. TUSVM was
represented at three events: the student and
Attention alumni...
Send your news to:
Dr. Myrtle Davis (’88)
was selected by Dr. Francis
S. Collins, National Institutes
of Health (NIH) Director, to
receive a 2015 NIH Director’s
Award
for
outstanding
accomplishments
and
leadership. Dr. Davis received
this award as a member of
the NIH Microphysiological Systems (Tissue Chip)
Program Project Team.
Dr. Adrienne M. Dunham (2007) passed her
boards and is now a Diplomate of the American
College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine. Dr.
Dunham is a supervisory public health veterinarian
with the USDA Food Safety and Inspection (FSIS).
FSIS is responsible for ensuring that meat, poultry,
and processed egg products.
ATTN: Anissa L. Riley
Veterinary Medical Perspective
Tuskegee University
Patterson Hall
Tuskegee, AL 36088
334-724-4509 / 727-8177 (FAX)
E-mail address: riley@mytu.tuskegee.edu
ALUMNI NEWS
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of the Cleveland Academy of Veterinary Medicine and
Dr. Claud Evans (’70) recently chair of the Diversity Committee of the Ohio Veterinarian
was selected to serve on the USDA Medical Association as well as a member of the AVMA’s
Minority Famers Advisory Committee. diversity task force. Dr. Morse is owner of Warrensville
Dr. Evans is the sole practitioner at the Animal Hospital and president emeritus of the Northeast
Okfuskee County Veterinary Clinic in Ohio Jazz Society.
Okemah, Okla. He did a veterinary
Three TUSVM Alums Retire
internship at the University of
After 40 years of service, Dr.
California (Davis). Prior to opening
Chester Gipson (’79) retired as the
his practice 30 years ago he was in management with
Deputy Administrator of Animal Care
Ralston Purina Company’s Veterinary Services, Consumer
at the USDA Animal and Plant Health
Products, and Chicken of the Sea
Inspection
Service. During his tenure,
divisions.
Dr. Gipson had a significant impact on
Dr. Reginald Miller (‘86) was
those inside and outside the APHIS
promoted to Dean for Research
community. A retirement program
Operations and Infrastructure at Icahn
was held on Jan. 27 at the Riverdale
School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Conference Center in Maryland.
(ISMMS). As a dean, Dr. Miller will have
primary responsibility for ensuring Dr. Elias Gaillard (’80) recently retired from Boehringer
the availability and appropriateness of Ingelheim in Connecticut. He is a board certified pathologist.
resources, facilities, and functions that
Dr. Charles E. Watson (‘86)
are essential to the conduct of basic science research at
retired after many years of dedicated
Mount Sinai.
service to the federal government. He
Dr. Debra Moore (’87) is doing
retired as Chief for Veterinary Medical
some amazing work with the Pygmy
Services (Central Animal Facility).
Killer Whales to nurse them back
During his tenure, he provided skilled
to health in that this is the first time
veterinary care and research support
they have been rescued from the
to over ten institutes and centers at
wild stranded and survived this long
the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
in captivity. Dr. Moore is working with A retirement celebration was held on Oct. 6 at the NIH.
the Institute for Marine Mammal
Studies (IMMS) in Gulfport, Miss., with
Dr. Roscoe Moore (‘69) received a
IMMS Director Moby Solangi. She has worked with marine
recent appointment by Trovita Health
mammals and sea turtles for years. Caring for marine life is
Science as Senior Scientific Advisor
her passion. Dr. Moore has also worked with sperm whales
and member of the Advisory Board.
and conducted a necropsy with three other veterinarians
Dr. Moore is a former U.S. Assistant
in Puerto Rico where she also has a mixed animal practice. United States Surgeon General and a
Pygmy Killer Whale being cared
Rear Admiral (Retired) in the U.S. Public
for by the Institute for Marine
Health Service.
Mammal Studies in Gulfport,
Dr. Phillip Nelson (‘79) was
Miss.
recognized by the AAVMC and named a
recipient of 2016 Senator John Melcher,
Dr. Evan Morse (’68) was honored
DVM Leadership in Public Policy Award.
in the Cleveland State University
Dr. Nelson is the dean and professor of
Alumni Book as one of its fascinating
immunology at the Western University
alumni. When Dr. Morse came to
of Health Sciences College of Veterinary
Cleveland, he was one of only two
Medicine in Pomona, Calif.
African-American veterinarians in the
state of Ohio. He is a former president
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TUSVM Diversity Featured
in Higher Ed Minute
T
hanks to higher education marketing specialist Jeremy
Fern of Seventh Point, The Higher Ed Minute blog
for February featured the article on TUSVM (entitled
“Diversity Shines at One Vet School and It's a Game
Changer”) with a special focus on the high level of diversity
TUSVM is known for having both nationally and internationally.
This was great publicity for the veterinary school as the link was
sent out to several thousand email subscribers in the higher
education world and beyond across the country as well as promoted in Seventh Point's social media channels and the weekly
trend newsletter for the month of February and possibly later
some beyond this time.
Unleash Magazine Features TUSVM’s
Diversity and Uniqueness
T
Read more at www.seventhpoint.com/
diversity-shines-at-one-vet-school/
uskegee alum Avery Thrasher, publisher of UnleashMagazine.com and canine lifestyle specialist, featured
an online interview with Dean Ruby Perry and hosted
her as a guest contributor on his television segment on
“Back-to-School Separation Anxiety” with WSFA in 2015. Also,
TUSVM was featured in an online advertising banner campaign
through Unleash Magazine’s home page that ran throughout the
summer. See more at www.unleashmagazine.com/.
"Sidoop is an online mall where people
can sell and buy unique and interesting
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GWC Elementary Pre-K students
at the TUSVM Toy Drive
GWC Elementary Kindergarten
students at the TUSVM Toy Drive
GWC Elementary First Grade students
at the TUSVM Toy Drive
TUSVM students with Santa and his elves
GWC children loving on Santa
(L to R) Liz Griffin (co/2019 president), Dr. Roslyn
Casimir (Associate Dean for Student Affairs), GWC
Principal Corey Porter and Dr. Ruby Perry, Dean
Santa and his elves with
TUSVM Officers
TUSVM students, faculty and staff
participants at the First Annual
Toy Drive for Tots
TUSVM students hard at work packing
the gift boxes to be taken to GWC
2015 TUSVM First Annual "Toy Drive for Tots" Event George Washington Carver Elementary School TUSVM NEWS
Tuskegee, Alabama 10
TUSVM First Annual Toy Drive for Tots at George Washington
Carver (GWC) Elementary School on Dec. 11 Highlights …
School of Veterinary Medicine Host First Annual
Toy Drive for Tots at George Washington
Carver Elementary School
T
he Tuskegee University School of Veterinary
Medicine (TUSVM) showed the spirit of giving
through hosting the First Annual Toy Drive for
Tots on Dec. 11 at the George Washington Carver (GWC) Elementary School located in Tuskegee.
“I am truly proud of our students, faculty and staff because
a giving spirit is what they expressed with the children at
GWC Elementary School. The little ones were so appreciative and precious. For some, this gift may very well have
been the only one they received at Christmas,” Perry said.
“The 2015 ‘Toy Drive for Tots’ was an inspired vision between the veterinary students and the TUSVM administration. So as the semester came to a close, we were all
reminded of the true spirit of the holiday season and to
be thankful and giving,” said Dr. Ruby Perry, dean of the
College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health
(CVMNAH).
The teachers and administration at George Washington
Carver Elementary School and the Macon County School
Board were very appreciative that the Tuskegee University
School of Veterinary Medicine had selected their students
to participate in the inaugural “Toy Drive for Tots” program.
“I agree with Dean Perry that our TUSVM family truly
came together to make the toy drive a success. Not only
did each child receive one toy but we had additional toys
GWC Elementary School had a total of 288 boys and girls available in which we donated to GWC’s toy drive as well,”
in all three classes consisting of pre-kindergarten, kinder- said Dr. Roslyn Casimir, associate dean for student affairs in
garten and first grade. TUSVM had the goal of providing the CVMNAH.
each child in these classes with one gift. To accomplish this,
the school was divided into three sections: TUSVM’s
The teachers at GWC included: kindergarten and
senior class (fourth year students) – gifts for the
pre-k teachers: Sylondia Johnson, Katrina HuPre-k children; TUSVM second and third
guley, Shelia Randolph, Wendy Reed-Williams,
year students – gifts for the kindergarTamiko Rice, Susan Gandy, Keana
ten children; and TUSVM first year stuCrayton, Wanda Mack, Sonya Bentley,
dents and the faculty and staff – gifts
and Letasha Dix; first grade teachers:
for the first grade children.
Audrey Tarver, Angel
Since the Class of 2019
Fowler, Miko Bouie, Jea(Liz Griffin, president) was
netta Nunley, Letisha Dix,
responsible for the holiday
Natasha Sparks, Evageline
decorations, they also took
Daniels, and Sonya Sullins;
the lead with organizing the
and the administration: Cotoy drive with the other vetrey Porter (principal), Karen
erinary students, and was also
Moore (assistant principal)
responsible for providing Santa
and Gloria Clinkscales (counand Santa's elves. The TUSVM
selor).
faculty and staff assisted as Santa's helpers to distribute the
toys to the students.
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Biomedical Research Symposium addresses
Infectious Diseases, Health Disparities and
Nanobiotechnology
"I
nfectious Disease, Health
Disparities and Nanotechnology” was the theme for
the 16th Annual Biomedical
Research Symposium and Fourth
Annual Phi Zeta Research Day held
Sept. 17-19 at the Kellogg Hotel
and Conference Center and College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health (CVMNAH)
at Tuskegee University. “Biomedical
research is particularly important to
create awareness of the issues that
are most clearly linked to health disparities,” said John Health, chair of
the biomedical research symposium
committee.
16th Annual Biomedical Research Symposium
and Phi-Zeta Research Day
Theme: Infectious Diseases and Health Disparities
College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing & Allied Health
Tuskegee University
Go to our website for FREE Registration
Speakers Include:
Charlotte Spires,
DVM, MPH, DACVPM
Executive Director
National Biodefense
Science Board, DHHS
James W. Lillard,
PhD, MBA
September 17, 2015
Associate Dean for
Research, Professor
Microbiology Biochemistry
& Immunology
Morehouse School of
Medicine
Kellogg Conference Center
Shree Singh,
Patterson Hall Auditorium
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Director of Research
and Training
Nanobiotechnology. ASU
September 18, 2015
PhD, Assoc. Professor
other disparities across different racial,
ethnic and socioeconomic groups,” Dr.
Ruby Perry said.
“The continuation of intensive efforts
involving the research community and
the public are essential to developing
critical interventions that target closing the gap by reducing and eventually
eliminating health disparities.This topic
continues to be a national goal for developing a healthier nation.”
Thursday and Friday sessions highlighted presentations from the views of scientists, health professionals, and public
health activists to promote opportunities for changing the direction of health
disparities such as breast and ovarian
cancers and other chronic diseases for
the better from different perspectives
such as using new vaccines and utilizing
the concept of nanobiotechnology.
Email: biomedressymp@mytu.tuskegee.edu
The annual symposium is organized Deadlines:
Telephone: 334-724-4540
Oral Abstract – August 14, 2015
by the Office of Research and Ad- Poster Abstract – August 28, 2015 Fax: 334-724-4672
vanced Studies and the Biomedical Registration – September 4, 2015
Please Visit Our Website For More Information at:
Research Symposium Organizing
www.http://www.onemedicine.tuskegee.edu/16thSymposium/symp16th.htm
Tuskegee University
Committee under the directorship
of Dr. Ruby Perry, dean of the CVMNAH, and Dr. Ayman Sayegh, associate dean for Research and This year’s keynote and invited speakers include: Dr. Shree Singh,
Advanced Studies.
director, Research and Training Nanobiotechnology (Alabama
State University); Dr. James W. Lillard, associate dean, Research
The Biomedical Research Symposium is an event that underscores (Morehouse School of Medicine); Captain Charlotte Spires, exthe university’s commitment to and the importance of disciplines ecutive director, National Biodefense Science Board; Dr. Annice
grounded in the biomedical sciences to come together to share Yarber-Allen (Auburn University at Montgomery); Dr. Johnny E.
views about the elimination of diseases and health issues that af- Braddy, senior policy advisor (U.S. Food and Drug Administrafect all populations but often disproportionately affect humans in tion, Office of Food Safety); Dr.Veena Rao (Morehouse School of
the black belt counties of Alabama and the surrounding areas.
Medicine); Dr. Sang-Moo Kang (Georgia State University Institute
for Biomedical Sciences); Dr. Teshome Mebatsion, senior director,
It is structured to engage students, community members, research Vector Vaccine Research (Merial Pharmaceuticals); and Dr. Lane
colleagues from Tuskegee University and neighboring universities Rolling (University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine).
as well as world renowned speakers, scientists, and educators together in a conversation on identified problems and ways to bring On Friday afternoon, the “Fourth Annual Phi Zeta Research Day,”
forth solutions and implement strategies to reduce health dispari- under the direction of pathobiology faculty member and program
ties locally, nationally and even globally.
chair Dr. Teshome Yehualaeshet, closed out the symposium with
students sharing their research with the scientific community as
“Health disparities in our country continue to be an ongoing well as translating their research data to the diverse audience.The
problem in various populations with limited access to healthcare, Phi Zeta keynote speaker was Dr. Gerald P. Schatten, director, Pittsspecial needs, and inequalities associated with economic factors burgh Development Center, and professor in the School of Medi(education and income), environmental and social hazards, and cine at the University of Pittsburgh.
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16th Annual Biomedical Research Symposium Highlights…
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CVMNAH Host Health
and Safety Workshop
T
o make sure the Coldemic and Student Affairs; Mr. Jalege of Veterinary Medson White, research lab manager;
icine, Nursing and Allied
Dr. David McKenzie, department
Health (CVMNAH)
head - Clinical Sciences; Dr. Jeanknows the proper procedures in
nine Bellamy, director – Veterithe event of an emergency situnary Medical Teaching Hospital;
ation within the college in parDr. Temesgen Samuel, associate
ticular as well as the university,
professor - Pathobiology; Dr.
a mandatory lunch time Health
Hamid Mohammed, Diagnostic
and Safety Workshop was held
Laboratory; Dr. Benjamin Datiri,
on Dec. 10. Faculty and staff in
research associate professor/asthe School of Veterinary Medisistant director - Comparative
Chief Patrick Mardis and Dr. Cheryl Davis
cine attended listened attentively
Medicine Resource Center; Dr.
to the various presentations in
Shawona Daniels, department
the Patterson Hall Auditorium. Presentations were done by head - Nursing; and Dr. Jannett Lewis-Clark, department head
Dean Ruby Perry, Dr. Cheryl Davis, Dr. Jeannine Bellamy, Mr. - Allied Health/interim program director for the Occupational
Jason White, and Chief Patrick Mardis and Lt. Daniel Motley Therapy Program.
both from the Tuskegee University Police Department. Chief
Mardis gave an active shooter presentation that is also on the To learn more about the College’s Emergency Preparedness
university’s website at http://www.alea.gov/Home/wfContent. Plan, please see: www.onemedicine.tuskegee.edu/Health_Safeaspx?PLH1=plhCitizens-ActiveShooter. Future health and ty.htm.
safety workshops are also being planned for the
students in the college as well.
Areas covered under the college’s health and
safety website include: standard operating procedure for the animal care and use committee,
shelter in place procedure, animal health and
safety plan, disaster standard operating procedure for animals/housing, campus emergency
procedure, health and safety reporting, emergency preparedness plan, veterinary preceptorship safety policy, Office of Grantsmanship
Compliance, accident reporting, and a link to the
Tuskegee University Police Department.
The workshop was organized by the college’s
Health and Safety Committee. Committee
members include: Dr. Cheryl Davis, committee
chair/associate dean for Strategic Initiatives and
executive director for External Relations; Dr.
Rosalyn Casimir, interim associate dean for Aca-
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH
TUSVM Host First Spay and Neuter
Day Event for Community
O
n
Feb.
27,
2016,
TUSVM’s
Student
Chapter
of the American
Veterinary
Medical
Association (SCAVMA) hosted its first TUSVM Spay and Neuter Day
in recognition of Spay and Neuter Awareness Month. The event was
made possible from generous donations and sponsorships from the
Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, American Veterinary
Medical Association ALL FOR FUNDING, VPL Laborites, TUSVM
Shelter Club, TUSVM OTS Fraternity, and TUSVM Bovine Club.
The Spay and Neuter Day event
provided
a
unique
learning
opportunity for all of the participants
with over 85 student volunteers
representing all of the classes
from first to fourth year. The
upperclassmen took responsibility
for teaching the underclassmen how
to perform pre-surgical diagnostics,
preparing a patient for surgery and
how to perform surgical procedures
under the supervision of clinicians.
“SCAVMA was excited to host the
First Spay and Neuter Day event
for the veterinary school. Most
importantly, this event allowed us to
give back to the local community by
spaying and neutering over 20 dogs
and cats for free, said Adam Griffith,
SCAVMA president.
“We would like to thank all of the TUSVM administration, faculty, staff
and students for being instrumental in making our first TUSVM Spay
and Neuter Day a success!”
CVMNAH Faculty and Staff Show
Support for Domestic Violence
Awareness Month
T
he staff in
the Office
of the Dean
organized support
for
Domestic
V i o l e n c e
Awareness Month
for the CVMNAH through making and distributing purple ribbons
to women and men in the college. The college gathered for a group
photo wearing their purple ribbons to show support for Domestic
Violence Awareness month on Oct. 22, 2015. The Office of the Dean
encouraged all leadership, departmental administrative assistants,
faculty and staff to wear purple ribbons and be a part of the photo
opportunity. The Title IX Office for Tuskegee University asked that
the university show their support for Domestic Violence Awareness
Month and wear purple every Thursday for the month on October.
They organized various events for the month to educate the university
on the seriousness of domestic violence.
TUSVM VET-STEP Program
Opens Doors for Future Veterinarians
F
ormer Veterinary Science Training,
Education and Preparation Institute
(VET-STEP) student, Nia Hicks,
was selected to participate in the Duke
University and the Organization for Tropical
Studies (OTS) program. She traveled abroad
Nia Hicks in South Africa
to South Africa at the end of the summer.
Hicks is the second VET-STEP student
Vet Step 2015 participants
selected to participate. Both participants
are currently in the Animal Science Program
here at Tuskegee University with aspirations
to
become
veterinarians.
Tuskegee University
The VET-STEP
College of Veterinary Medicine,
Nursing and Allied Health
Program and
Tuskegee University continues to help
(VET STEP)
mold students for careers in veterinary
medicine. Now over two decades old,
VET-STEP has a proven track record of
introducing minority high school students
to the exciting careers in veterinary
medicine.
Summer 2016
TUSVM Class of 2019 Supports
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
T
USVM Class of 2019 voted as a class to designate Oct. 27, 2015,
as their day to Support Breast Cancer Awareness. The 2019
Executive Board (E-Board) Members organized a group class
photo to show TUSVM Support and TU “PINK OUT” Spirit! E-Board
Members are: Liz Griffin, Taylon Lucas, Jasmine Smith, Sara Drescott,
Diana Smith, Niesha Marks, Morgan Early, Morgan Cornelius, Jasmine
Gabriel, Drew Agnew, Mattie Wilkinson, Bryttani Davis, and Lynn Ly.
#TUSVMPINKOUT
Class of 2019 in Pink Showing Support
Veterinary Science Training, Education and Preparation Institute The 2016 VET-STEP application process
is now underway. More information is
available at http://www.onemedicine.
tuskegee.edu/VET_STEP.htm.
VET STEP is a residential program
designed to introduce
underrepresented minority high
school students to exciting careers
in veterinary medicine. Students
will spend a week on the campus
of Tuskegee University learning
what it takes to become a
veterinarian while attending
stimulating academic classes.
Diverse: Issues In Higher Education has ranked Tuskegee
University
No. 1 among the top 100 institutions for granting
minority professional doctoral degrees in veterinary
medicine.
Students should have a love for
animals and an aptitude for
science.
VET STEP I Program
July 12-18, 2016
Students entering the 9th or 10th
grade with a cumulative GPA of
2.7 or above.
VET STEP II Program
June 17-23, 2016
Students entering the 11th or 12th
grade with a cumulative GPA of
3.0 or above.
“Don’t let where you come from
dictate where you will go.”
Dr. Yava Jones, Class of 2003
About the Organization for Tropical Studies: Through the
OTS program, which is very competitive, students are offered semester and
summer programs in the fields biology and global health. The OTS website
gives detail information on the program which exposes the students under
the close guidance of highly qualified academic professors who oversee
the students as they visit a diversity of tropical habitats and communities.
More information on the program is available at http://education.
tropicalstudies.org/en/.
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CVMNAH Host Faculty
Development Workshop
On Aug. 10, Dean Ruby
Perry, scheduled a oneday Faculty Development
Workshop on Curriculum
Mapping as a continuation
from last year’s faculty
development workshop.
The purpose of the
workshop was to train
SVM faculty on how to
actually map their courses
using the software ONE45. This workshop addressed one of the
directives on accreditation standard 9 on Curriculum for the Council
on Education (COE) of the American Veterinary Medical Association’s
(AVMA) accreditation requirements for Standard 9 which requires
that all learning objectives for all classes are required to be mapped
to the curriculum for continuous feedback and revisions.
FACULTY/STAFF NEWS
TUSVM Gets New Board Certified
Surgeon and Pathologist
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Dr. Lorraine Linn (left) assists
fourth year veterinary students
with the examination of a patient. The students are (L to R)
Rufus Clinckscales, Morganne
Morrow and Ashley Massey.
TUSVM welcomed Lorraine Linn,
DVM, and Athema Etzioni, DVM,
as two of its new faculty members
in the fall. Dr. Linn joined the
Department of Clinical Sciences as
an associate professor of small animal
medicine and her specialty areas of
interests are soft tissue, neurosurgery
and orthopedics. Dr. Etzioni joined
the Department of Pathobiology
as an associate professor of clinical
pathology.
“We are excited to have both
Dr. Linn and Dr. Etzioni join the
veterinary family. Both have
impressive backgrounds and bring
a wealth of knowledge to help
TUSVM prepare the brightest
minds for the veterinary medical
profession,” said Dr. Ruby Perry,
dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health.
Dr. Athema
Etzioni is
holding
a former
patient
named
“Rocky.”
Lorraine Linn, DVM, MS, DACVS
Linn is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.
She received her doctorate in veterinary medicine from North
Carolina State University and her master’s degree from Oklahoma
State University in conjunction with completing a residency there
also. She is a retired lieutenant colonel with the United States Army
Veterinary Corps where she served for 25 years.
Athema Etzioni, DVM, MS, DACVP
Etzioni is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary
Pathologists with a clinical pathology specialty. She received her
doctorate in veterinary medicine from Tuskegee University and
completed a Veterinary Clinical Pathology Internship at Tuskegee
University as one of the last interns under the late Dr. William O.
Jones before he retired as head of the department. Jones was noted
as the first black person to be board certified in clinical pathology. He
made a huge impression on Dr. Etzioni who became one of the first
black female board certified veterinary clinical pathologists.
Dr. Ebony Gilbreath passed the American
College of Veterinary Pathologists Certifying
Examination and is now a new Diplomate of
the American College of Veterinary Pathologists
(ACVP). She is an associate professor in the
Department of Pathobiology.
The Office of External Affairs in the School
of Veterinary Medicine welcomed JaNeen
Roberts as the new Alumni/Donor Relations
Manager in the fall. She is responsible for the
alumni data base and keeping in communication
with the TUSVM alumni on all school related
matters as well as donations for the college
from alumni and others. Ms. Roberts is a native
of Tuskegee. She received her undergraduate
degree from Auburn University at Montgomery
JaNeen Roberts
and her Master’s degree from Grand Canyon
University. In her spare time, Ms. Roberts enjoys
reading and working with the youth.
Dr. Ebony Gilbreath
The Office of Admissions, Recruitment and
Retention welcomed Ebony Turk as the
new Veterinary Admissions Assistant in the
fall. She is responsible for the activities under
the directorship of Dr. Shannon Boveland
involving all incoming first year veterinary
classes. Ms. Turk is a native of Tuskegee.
Ebony Turk
She received her undergraduate degree in
business administration and human resource
management and is looking to finish her graduate degree in May. Ms.
Turk enjoys traveling, reading and shopping.
Dean Ruby Perry – Tuskegee University
Carver Convocation Speaker
The Tuskegee University 17th
Annual
George
Washington
Carver Convocation was held
Jan. 21 at the Tuskegee University
Chapel. Dean Ruby Perry gave
an informative and inspiring
presentation as the Convocation
Speaker and not only emphasized
the legacy of the tremendous
contributions George Washington
Carver gave to Tuskegee University
and the world, but she shared three
“Pearls of Wisdom” of her own as
well. “First, seek to make a difference in the life of others; second,
continue to have an intense desire to seek knowledge and give back;
and third, overcome obstacles and challenges that are monumental
through wisdom, education, and persistence,” Perry said.
FACULTY GRANTS AWARDED:

Dr. Wole Odemuyiwa (Assistant Professor in the Pathobiology Department) received
a USDA Capacity Building Grant of $142,000 (over 3 years). The grant’s title is: “A
Project-Based Learning Approach to Teaching Virology and Immunology in the Tuskegee
DVM Curriculum.” Dr. Odemuyiwa is the Principal Investigator and the co-investigators
are: Dr. Gopal Reddy, Dr. Sammy Gorham, Dr. Toufic Nashar, and Dr. Lilian Okumu.

Dr. Gemechu Wirtu (Assistant Professor in the Biomedical Sciences Department)
received a USDA Grant of $149,909 (over 3 years). The grant’s title is: “Enhancing
Teaching Capacity in Animal Reproduction at Tuskegee University.” Dr. Wirtu is the
Principal Investigator and the collaborators are: Dr. Olga Bolden-Tiller, Dr. E. Ricardo
Bridges, Dr. Chukwuemeka Okere, and Dr. Wendell McElhenney.
The Fourth Annual Phi
Zeta Research Day was
held on Friday afternoon
in conjunction with the
16th Annual Biomedical
Research
Symposium.
The purpose of Phi Zeta
Research Day is in line with
the mission of the Phi Zeta
Veterinary Honor Society,
which is “to recognize
Pictured from top to left): Corren Freeman and promote scholarship
(2017), Demitrius Washington (2018), Janira and research in matters
Ephraim (2016), Jennifer Lurando (2018); (Bot- pertaining to the welfare
tom left): Jessica Drakeford (2018), Leah Myles and diseases of animals.”
(2018), Toi Collins (2018), Brandi Roseman The Phi Zeta Research
(2018). [Not pictured] William Willis (TU undergraduate) and Karima El Nagger (Ph.D. student). Day committee thanks the
following companies for
their generous sponsorship of the students’ awards: Zoetis, Purina, Bayer and
Royal Canin. During the Research Day event, the students shared their research with the
scientific community as well as shared their data with the diverse audience.
As a result, the following students were the winners of the oral and poster
presentations:
ORAL PRESENTATION
1st place: Leah Myles “New Strategy to
Incorporate Nanoparticles within Mammalian Spermatozoa”
2nd place: Demitrius Washington and Toi Collins
3rd place: Corren Freeman and William Wills
POSTER PRESENTATION
1st place: Brandi Roseman “Molecular Analysis of the Co-Prevalence
of Toxoplasma Gondii and Cryptosporidium Parvum in Goats”
and Karima El Nagger “Effects of Dietary Copper Supplementation
on Growth Parameters in Juvenile Nile Tilapia”
2nd place: Jessica Drakeford and Yanira Ephraim
3rd place: Jennifer Luyando
Four TUSVM Students Shine
at Veterinary Scholars Program
There were four students from TUSVM who served as ambassadors for the
school as well as the veterinary profession. Candace Cooper, Grisselle
Machado Cardero, Ayxa Rosado, and Troy Mulder all participated
in the Summer Scholars Program at Louisiana State University School of
Veterinary Medicine (LSU) at the end of the summer. “All four TUSVM
students as well as LSU students did a tremendous job and were fully engaged
in the science of discovery and represented Tuskegee and LSU in a professional
and expert manner at the symposium,” said Joseph Taboada, associate dean for
student and academic affairs at LSU. “I was very proud of all the students who
participated in the 2015 program because they were really a strong group of
very mature and motivated students.” TUSVM partnered with LSU in recruiting the students to participate in the
veterinary scholars program. The students participated in research and
presented their posters they developed over the summer.
Photos courtesy of the ALVMA.
TUSVM Participates in SCAVMA Week
TUSVM’s Student Chapter of the American Veterinary
Medical Association (SCAVMA) welcomed Dr. Jan
Strother ('86) and Dr. Brad Fields on Sept. 2 as part of
SCAVMA Week 2015. In support of SCAVMA Week,
Drs. Strother and Fields presented TUSVM’s student
chapter with a check for $1,500 from the Alabama
Veterinary Medical Association (ALVMA) to support
the school’s student activities for the year. In addition,
TUSVM’s Student Chapter of the Veterinary Business
Management Association (VBMA) was also presented
a check for $2,500 from the ALVMA in support of
their freshmen Leadership experience (TOLE) which
was held in August. Drs. Strother and Fields also met
with Dean Perry to further collaborate on ways to work even closer together
to benefit the relationship between SCAVMA and the ALVMA.
SCAVMA Holds Farm Animal
Lunch and Learn for Students
TUSVM’s SCAVMA held a Lunch and Learn on
Nov. 3 that featured TUSVM alum Dr. Michael
Blackwell as a representative of the Humane
Society of the United States. He shared with
TUSVM the reasons why it is important to small
animal practitioners to know about large animal
practices. He led a presentation and discussion
on how large animal production affects everyone
from antibiotic resistance to lower availability of land destined toward large
animal production.
About Speaker/TUSVM alum Dr. Michael Blackwell
Michael Blackwell, DVM, MPH, is The Humane Society of the United States’ Senior
Director of Veterinary Policy and acts as the chief veterinary spokesperson.
He works to strengthen and expand the reach with veterinary organizations,
practitioners, and other stakeholders, including, the Humane Society Veterinary
Medical Association.
SCAVMA Holds Banfield
Lunch and Learn for Students
TUSVM’s SCAVMA held a Lunch and
Learn on Oct. 28 that focused on the
opportunities available to TUSVM students
with Banfield - The Pet Hospital.
TUSVM Alum Dr. James Darden (‘07) and
Dr. Colin Skinner shared information with
veterinary students on Banfield’s Externship
Program. TUSVM students Antionette
Harris and Robert Alonso, also Banfield Ambassadors/Student Representatives
organized the event.
About Banfield Speaker/TUSVM alum Dr. James Darden James Darden, DVM, is the Medical Director with Banfield - The Pet Hospital,
in Houston, Texas. He wanted to further his medical training after graduation,
so he completed an equine internship at Weatherford Equine Medical Center. After the internship, Dr. Darden joined Banfield as an associate veterinarian,
then becoming the Chief of Staff of the hospital.
TUSVM Holds Annual
White Coat Ceremony for Junior Class
TUSVM held its White Coat Ceremony at
the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center at
Tuskegee University on Nov. 2 for the Class
of 2017. Members of the TUSVM Class of
2017 (junior class) were given “white coats”
to welcome them to the clinic portion of
the veterinary medical curriculum. Each
student had an embroidered white coat
displaying their name and state emblem,
along with their school’s name. A total of
65 Tuskegee veterinary medical third-year
students were recognized and presented
white coats while guests witnessed the
ceremony and enjoyed an evening of
fellowship.
Representatives for the participating organizations included TUSVM alum Dr.
Thomas C. Branch, president, Alabama Veterinary Medical Association (ALVMA);
Dr. Alice Mills, president, Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association (KVMA); Dr.
Mary Keisler, president, South Carolina Association of Veterinarians (SCAV);
Dr. Harvey Crumm, academic liaison with Zoetis Animal Health, who helped
provide sponsorship for the event. Also in attendance was special guest Dr.
Edward E. Morrison, department head at Auburn University CVM. Dean Ruby
Perry and Dr. Roslyn Casimir-Whittington, associate dean for student affairs
(CVMNAH), presided over the program and presentation of the white coats.
STUDENT NEWS
Phi Zeta Research Day Awards
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In Loving Memory
Professor Emeritus
and former
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Eugene W. Adams, DVM, PhD
Author of
The Legacy – A History of the Tuskegee University
School of Veterinary Medicine (1945-1995)
January 12, 1920- February 21, 2016
IN MEMORIAM
The Tuskegee University
family, Tuskegee community, as well as the veterinary
medical and health related
professions, lost an admired
and respected retired professor, accomplished researcher and administrator,
and dedicated member
of the Tuskegee University
School of Veterinary
Medicine (TUSVM) family - Professor Emeritus/
former Associate Dean Eugene W. Adams, DVM, PhD.
Dr. Adams departed this life at his home on February 22,
2016 at the age of 96.
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and received both his M.S. and PhD degrees in veterinary pathology. He then returned as head of the Department of Pathology and
Parasitology. Adams also served as associate dean for academic affairs
in the veterinary school, and finished his career as vice provost and
director of international programs for Tuskegee University.
Dr. Adams has been honored locally and nationally. To name a few, he
received the Norden Award for Distinguished Teaching and became
a Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Pathologists in
1964 and the first Black American to be inducted. He also received
the Tuskegee Institute Faculty Achievement Award, was honored at the
American Veterinary Medical Association Annual Convention in 2010
for serving as a presenter at the diversity program, and received an
award from the Kansas Veterinary Medical Association at the Tuskegee
Veterinary Medical Alumni Association reception in 2010.
“Not only have numerous alumni of TUSVM, including me, benefitted
from the leadership and dedication of Dr. Adams, but the veterinary
community at large from the historical perspective he allowed all to
have in the information so precisely denoted in his book, The Legacy – A
History of the Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine (19451995). We are forever grateful to Dr. Adams,” said Dr. Ruby Perry, dean
of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health.
Dr. George Hylton
(1st Jamaican TUSVM Alum)
Dr. George Hylton (’60) passed away on September 5, 2015. Dr.
Hylton was TUSVM’s first Jamaican graduate. He served as one of
the early government veterinary officers at a time when a majority of
veterinarians serving Jamaica and the wider English speaking Caribbean
were from the UK. Dr. Hylton ascended to the position of Deputy
He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife Director in the U.S.Veterinary Services Division and retired after servof 58 years, Myrtle who is also a dedicated member ing as Director in the early 1980s. A microbiologist by specialty, he
of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and lead the team of veterinarians in Jamaica then in curbing the spread of
Allied Health family and former employee of Tuskegee brucellosis which was rampant in the United States at that time. When
University; three sons – Eugene, Jr., Clyde and Michael. Dr. Hylton retired, he then opened up a small animal clinic in which
Michael preceded him in death in 2008.
he operated for most of his retired life. Also, Dr. Hylton maintained his
involvement with the Jamaican Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Adams was truly an admired man for undertaking
the monumental task of writing a book on the history
TUSVM Deceased
Tuskegee’s veterinary school, The Legacy – A History
of the Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine
Alumni Fall/Winter
(1945-1995). Adams established a $50,000 Endowed
2015-16
Scholarship in his name in December 1995 using the
Dr. William (Bill) Earl Page (’70) – passed
proceeds from the sale of The Legacy to establish the
August 25, 2015 (Washington D.C)
scholarship.
Adams was a long time resident of Tuskegee and had
been associated with academic veterinary medicine for
over three decades. He retired from Tuskegee after serving for 38 years. Adams graduated from Kansas State
College with doctorate in veterinary medicine in 1944.
Adams was truly a legend and considered one of the
veterinary school’s early pioneers. He was appointed as
department head in 1955 and shortly after his appointment he began graduate work at Cornell University
Dr. Dean R. Hodges (’58) - passed
March 5, 2016 (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Dr. George Hylton (’60) – passed
September 5, 2015 (Kingston, Jamaica)
Dr. William C. Lofton (’64) – passed
November 2015 (Omaha, Nebraska)
Dr. Lizel Salmon (’92) – passed
January 9, 2016 (Edgewater, Maryland)
IN THE SPOTLIGHT…
The Department of Biomedical Sciences
http://www.onemedicine.tuskegee.edu/Biomedical_Sciences/index.htm
Ayman I. Sayegh, DVM, PhD, department head/professor
and associate dean for research and advanced studies
The Department of Biomedical Sciences (DBS) provides first and some second year
veterinary students with the basic knowledge required before they move to their clinical
years. The faculty members teach Gross or Macroscopic Anatomy of the dog, cat, horse,
cow and pig, Microscopic Anatomy or Histology (the microscopic structure of various
cells, tissues and systems), Physiology or normal functions of the various body systems,
Pharmacology or the Science of studying the different medications and prescriptions used
in veterinary medicine and Toxicology or the science of studying toxic plants and materials that affect animals and the different ways to treat them or stop their harmful effects.
In addition to teaching, the Department is involved in performing high-quality research in
the areas of Reproductive Physiology, Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery and Nano-Technology, Food Safety, Toxicology and Behavior and Control of Food Intake/Obesity. The faculty
in biomedical sciences generates over 70% of the research dollars for the College-atlarge from funding sources such as the National Institute of Health and the United States
Department of Agriculture as well as many private funding agencies.
The Department serves the College by providing three tasks: (1) creating new knowledge
(research), (2) disseminating knowledge (teaching) and (3) assisting in the various departmental/college tasks required to advance the college and/or the university at large (service).
MISSION & GOALS:
The core mission of the DBS is to provide the professional i.e. veterinary students during the
first two years of their education i.e. pre-clinical years with the most current basic biomedical knowledge in four specific areas, veterinary anatomy, veterinary microanatomy, veterinary
physiology and veterinary pharmacology necessary to build their career background to (A)
ensure their successful advancement into the clinical curriculum and (B) to warrant their passing the National American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE).
The goals of the DBS are:
(A) Provide the most current knowledge to our students in the areas of anatomy, microanatomy, physiology and pharmacology by:
• Generating new knowledge (research) in the areas above through conducting research; attracting extramural funding; publishing in basic
science areas such as cancer biology, drug discovery, reproductive physiology and control of food intake;
•
Communicating the new knowledge (teaching) of the areas above to the pre-clinical students through didactic courses; practical and wet
laboratory settings; tutoring sessions by both faculty and accomplished students; invitation of clinical faculty to lecture in the basic science
curriculum; invitation of outside speaks in various areas to lecture in the veterinary curriculum; invitation of experts to give seminars in the
areas above.
(B) Insure building a solid background for the preclinical students by incorporating clinical cases in the basic courses; problem based teaching;
inviting clinicians to lecture in the basic science curriculum; incorporating laboratories with the lectures to demonstrate the clinical importance
of the material (e.g. electrocardiography laboratory, auscultation laboratory, physical/neurological/lameness examination laboratory).
(C) Insure the highest passing rate in the NAVLE by providing intense review sessions; providing practice examinations; provide small group
discussions; provide interaction with other veterinary school programs; provide computer based cases and examinations/scoring.
(D) Foster a culture of generating new knowledge/investigation through Summer Research Programs with other research establishments (e.g.
Merck, Center for Disease Control, other veterinary or medical schools); summer research internships; work-study students; and laboratory
rotations.
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Patterson Hall
1200 Old Montgomery Road
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
52nd ANNUAL
VETERINARY
MEDICAL
SYMPOSIUM
March 22-25, 2017
Honoring Reunion Classes:
■ Mark Your Calendar...
March 22-25, 2017
1952, 1957, 1962, 1967,
1972, 1977, 1982, 1987,
1992, 1997, 2002, 2007, 2012
For more information on registration, contact: Carrie King, Symposium Registrar, (334) 727-8470; cking@mytu.tuskegee.edu
ATTN.: TUSVM Alumni…If we do not have an updated email address for you, please send to JaNeen Roberts, jaroberts@
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