SCVMA and MiDog Present:

 

 

From Clinic to Genome:

Collaborative Discovery of a Novel Castellaniella Species in a Fatal Canine Infection

 

 

Free Webinar!

Approved for one hour California Statutory CEU

 

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
12:00 – 1:00 PM PT

**Click Here to Register**

 

In this compelling case-based webinar, Dr. Lina Crespo Bilahalva and Dr. Mark Yacoub, Microbiome Scientist I at MiDOG, present a groundbreaking investigation that led to the identification of a previously undescribed bacterial species in a fatal canine respiratory case.

This session will walk attendees through the full diagnostic journey — from initial clinical presentation and conventional test limitations to the transformative role of next-generation sequencing (NGS) and whole-genome analysis. The webinar showcases how collaboration between clinical practitioners and molecular scientists can unlock hidden pathogens and deliver unprecedented microbial insights.

What You’ll Learn:

• The clinical context and diagnostic challenges surrounding the case
• How MiDOG’s All-in-One Test and Whole Genome Sequencing revealed a novel Castellaniella species
• Insights into the genomic features and clinical significance of this new pathogen
• The importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing infectious disease diagnostics
• Practical applications of NGS in veterinary medicine for complex or unresolved infections

 

Who Should Attend:
This webinar is designed for veterinarians, microbiologists, veterinary specialists, researchers, and anyone interested in the future of molecular diagnostics in companion animal care.

 

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 Presented By:

 

DR. LINA CRESPO BILHALVA, DVM, MSc, PhD | PhD Clinical Pathology Resident, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University

 

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DR. MARK YACOUB, PhD | MICROBIOME SCIENTIST I- MiDog Animal Diagnostics

 

 

 

 

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