Verdinexor: A Novel Oral Therapy for Canine Lymphoma

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This presentation will focus on the novel class of drugs called SINE inhibitors and review SINE mechanism of action. We will also look at where this oral option fits into specialty and primary care practice therapies as consideration for future use. The attendee will learn how to properly dose and safely dispense Verdinexor as well as how to monitor their lymphoma patient on Verdinexor, including how to address any potential adverse events.

Speaker: Dr. Julie Kluxdal, DVM

Bio: Dr. Julie Kluxdal is a 1998 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.  She spent eight years in clinical practice.  Her practice experience includes canine, feline, emergency, exotic pet and wildlife medicine. Her career transitioned to the animal health industry when she accepted a position as a Field Technical Services Veterinarian in 2006 and most recently joined Dechra Veterinary Products as a Professional Services Veterinarian in November 2019. Outside of work Julie enjoys spending time outdoors with her family hiking and biking at home in California. When they can, they enjoy visiting other parts of the United States and the world.  Her family includes her husband, son, a house full of cats and one snake.

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Surgery

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Join us to hear Dr. Amy Zide discuss surgery. Dr. Zide is an experienced surgeon with a particular interest in head and neck surgery and arthroscopic treatment of orthopedic disease.

Speaker: Dr. Amy Zide, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA

Bio/Education: When not at work, Dr. Zide enjoys spending time outside in the sun, especially horseback riding and traveling. She has one cat named Lola.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons-Small Animal

• Residency, Small Animal Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Minnesota, St. Paul

• Master of Comparative Veterinary Science, The Ohio State University, Columbus

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis

• Bachelor of Business Administration, Southern Methodist University, Dallas TX

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Taming Tangle- Navigating The Tangle of Grief in Veterinary Practice

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In this lecture, participants will gain simple, practical tools to navigate clients’, personal, and team members’ grief in veterinary practice confidently and thus improve day-to-day ease, harmony, efficiency, and productivity and reduce compassion fatigue.

Speaker: Dr. Birgitte Tan, DVM, DACVIM(Oncology), Certified Grief Specialist, Certified Trauma Response Practitioner, Certified LifeMastery Consultant

Bio: Dr. Birgitte Tan obtained her B.S. in Nutrition from Washington State University and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University Of Wisconsin School Of Veterinary Medicine. She has been a primary care veterinarian since 1999 in both Wisconsin and the greater Los Angeles area. Dr. Tan was accepted into an internship program in oncology in 2006. She completed her residency program in June of 2010. Dr. Tan became board certified in medical oncology with the ACVIM in 2012.

After years of seeing the impact of grief on her oncology clients, and having been through a multitude of grief herself, she understands how grief affects our daily life, and the importance of being able to recover fully from grief. As a Grief Recovery Specialist, she has turned her heartbreak and failures into timeless treasure of being able to create a truly joyful fulfilling life for herself and even better still, helping many people do the same but with more ease and grace and efficiency.

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Oncological Emergencies- When is it an Emergency?

Dr Hauss will be sharing more details about different kinds of oncologic emergencies including:

• Disease related emergencies
  • Pathological bone fractures
  • Tumor lysis syndrome
• Treatment related emergencies
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Neutropenia
  • GI Toxicities
  • Chemo induced myelosuppression

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Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Hauss, DVM

Bio: Dr. Hauss received her B.S. in Animal Science from University of Massachusetts. She then attended vet school at Western University of Health Sciences and went on to complete an internship in oncology at a specialty hospital in Kirkland, WA, followed by a medical oncology residency in Tustin, CA. In her free time, Dr. Hauss enjoys horseback riding, fostering special needs kittens, and spending quality time with her human and fur family.

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 Feline Injection Site Sarcomas

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Topic: Feline Injection-Site Sarcomas

Objectives:

• Review the epidemiology of Feline injection-site sarcomas (FISS)
• Understand the pathophysiology and recognize the risk factors
• Identify treatment options
• Practice management options to mitigate the risk of FISS

Speaker: Andrew Evan Schreibman, DVM

Bio: Dr. Schreibman earned his DVM from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University, completed a residency program in Anatomic Pathology at the University of Missouri, and served as a Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Intern at the Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine with the University of Illinois. He brings over 20 years of diverse education and experience in veterinary medicine built from multiple disciplines – clinical practice, research, academia, and industry. Dr. Schreibman has authored and co-authored several publications and scientific presentations. In his current role as Senior Professional Services Veterinarian, he educates and presents information to colleges, corporate accounts, local associations, sales distributor partners, and individual practices. Passionate about continuous learning and evidence-based medicine, Dr. Schreibman is always seeking opportunities to provide the best education to everyone from pre-veterinary students to specialized Key Opinion Leaders. Outside of veterinary medicine, he umpires high school football & baseball and runs marathons with his wife Lisa.

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