A Conversation in Veterinary Pathology - The A.C.V.P. Podcast

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Francisco Uzal, an internationally recognized veterinary pathologist and a global leader in pathology education. He is a professor in Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology at the University of California, Davis, and Branch Chief at the California Animal Health and Food Safety Diagnostic Lab. Dr. Uzal has spent more than four decades in academic diagnostic pathology and is the CEO of the Davis Thompson Foundation, the world’s largest organization dedicated to teaching veterinary and comparative pathology. Join us as we learn more about Dr. Uzal’s career, shaped by international collaboration, mentorship, and service. He is especially known for his work in diagnostic pathology and clostridial diseases, as well as for expanding access to education. Most importantly, Dr. Uzal is a passionate educator and advocate for the global pathology community, and we’re thrilled to have him with us today. So stay right here for our conversation with Dr. Francisco Uzal. ____ Links ACVP Errors in Publication Portal 2026 ACVP Annual Meeting ____ ACVP Social Media Facebook - ACVP Meetings and Topics Instagram - americancollegevetpath X (Twitter) - @ACVP LinkedIn - AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGISTS ____ Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2026.

Temporada 3 de “Una Conversación en Patología Veterinaria - El podcast de A.C.V.P."! Vamos a platicar de todo un poco: nuevas voces, liderazgo, mentoría, diversidad, bienestar y más. Los episodios son en inglés, pero súper amigables para quienes hablamos más de un idioma también. ¡Échales un oído y acompáñanos! ____ ACVP Social Media Facebook - ACVP Meetings and Topics Instagram - americancollegevetpath X (Twitter) - @ACVP LinkedIn - AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGISTS ____ Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. El contenido de este audio no refleja necesariamente las opiniones del Colegio Americano de Patólogos Veterinarios (ACVP) ni las afiliaciones de los participantes. El audio y las fotos asociadas son propiedad del Colegio Americano de Patólogos Veterinarios, 2025.

In this episode, we have an extra special guest: Dr Michael Q. Bailey, president-elect of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). We sat down with Dr. Bailey when he visited the 2024 ACVP/ASVCP Annual meeting in Seattle, Washington. This is a two-part episode, so join us as we learn more about Dr. Bailey and his exceptional path in veterinary medicine. He also gives a fascinating history of Tuskegee University and the origins of veterinary medicine. We look forward to our conversation! ____ 2025 ACVP Annual Meeting ACVP Past Webinar Archive ACVP Errors in Publications Portal American Veterinary Medical Association ____ ACVP Social Media Facebook - ACVP Meetings and Topics Instagram - americancollegevetpath X (Twitter) - @ACVP LinkedIn - AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGISTS ____ Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2025.

Today’s guest is Dr. Rachel Neto, an Assistant Clinical Professor at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Join us as we talk about her journey in veterinary pathology, her commitment to promoting mental health and wellness, and what characteristics she admires most in her students. Plus, the secrets to properly fixing horse and bird eyes! So, grab a snack and sit back while we chat with Dr. Rachel Neto! More links: 2025 ACVP Annual Meeting in NOLA ACVP Errors in Publications Portal ___ ACVP Social Media Facebook - ACVP Meetings and Topics Instagram - americancollegevetpath X (Twitter) - @ACVP LinkedIn - AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGISTS ____ Thank you to Nicholas Pankow, Assistant Audio Editor, for his help editing this episode. Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2025.

Today’s guest is Dr. Elisa Salas, representing the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) Pathology Informatics Committee! Join us to learn more about bioinformatics, big data, and the resources and learning materials available to ACVP members. Discover more about Dr. Salas’s journey in pathology and the fascinating hobby she’s been practicing since she was a kid. All this is in the upcoming episode of A Conversation in Veterinary Pathology - the A.C.V.P. Podcast. Now, let’s get to the conversation! ____ More Information on Certifying Examination Phase II Charles and Sharron Capen Scholarship in Experimental Veterinary Pathology Past ACVP Webinars Dr. Salas's Instagram Page: Elisa Salas Quilts ACVP Pathology Informatics Information Page ACVP Errors in Publications Portal ACVP Social Media: Facebook - ACVP Meetings and Topics Instagram - americancollegevetpath X (Twitter) - @ACVP ____ Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2025.

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Candice Chu. Dr. Chu sat down with us at the 2023 ACVP/ASVCP Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL. She is now an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and a veterinary clinical pathology influencer on social media. Join us as we learn more about her interests in pathology bioinformatics and education outreach. Also, don’t miss her ACVP webinar on December 11, 2024, at noon – 1 pm CT, entitled "Generative AI for Veterinary Professionals." More information is in the show notes below. Now… let’s get to the conversation! Link to the ACVP Generative AI Webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Q00AWDHhRXC3v77wT4z3mA#/registration Dr. Chu's Instagram: @vet.clin.path.professor Dr. Chu's Facebook page: Vet Clin Path Professor: Dr. Candice Chu "What’s Your Diagnosis" searchable database: https://vetclinpath.notion.site/f5cce72fe6524c4b8511162f0f2fe6ac?v=ef3da7714cf94f9ab15822e961eb5850 Link to Dr. Chu's paper in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine: DOI: 1111/jvim.16932 Link to ACVP Pathology Informatics Information Page: https://www.acvp.org/page/pathology_informatics Link to the ACVP Errors in Publications Portal: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ACVP_Errors Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2024.

This podcast’s guest is Dr. Sebastian Carrasco, a Comparative Pathologist and assistant professor of pathology and laboratory medicine at the Laboratory of Comparative Pathology (LCP) of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Weill Cornell Medical College. Listen with us as we learn more about the multi-institutional postdoctoral Fellowship in Comparative and Genomic Pathology--a unique opportunity for veterinary pathology trainees after completing at least 2 years of an anatomic pathology residency. We also dive into Dr. Carrasco’s journey in pathology as well as his teaching philosophy, previous research in Lyme disease pathogenesis, and what he thinks are common characteristics of veterinary pathologists! We look forward to our conversation! November is National Native American Heritage Month: https://www.acvp.org/page/NativeAmericanHeritageMonth Link to more information on the 2024 ACVP/ASVCP Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA: https://www.acvp.org/page/Annual_Meeting Link to the ACVP Errors in Publications Portal: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ACVP_Errors Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2024.

Are you excited for the 2024 ACVP/ASVCP Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA on November 16-19, 2024! We are! Learn more about what goes into putting together an annual meeting from ACVP Annual Meeting Committee chair, Dr. Tina Meichner. We also get insight into how Dr. Meichner first volunteered in a professional organization and the special decorations in her office. We look forward to our conversation! The ACVP celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept 15-Oct 15, 2024. More information on how to celebrate can be found: https://www.acvp.org/page/ACVP_Celebrates_Hispanic_Heritage_Month Link to more information on registration for the 2024 ACVP/ASVCP Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA: https://www.acvp.org/page/Annual_Meeting Link to the ACVP Errors in Publications Portal: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ACVP_Errors Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2024.