Phi Zeta Research Emphasis Day

The Phi Zeta Research Emphasis Day is an opportunity for our entire community to be engaged in a discussion of research and to foster the objectives of Phi Zeta and the School. The structure of this morning’s program is such that it allows everyone to participate. Classes are canceled, and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital is closed except for emergencies.

Veterinarian-scientists are invited to speak to our students, graduate students, staff and faculty as a single audience. These presentations demonstrate the variety and depth of research efforts and allow for later focused discussions with other LSU scientists. Posters are presented by students, house officers, post-doctoral fellows and faculty. The presentations inform the school community and visitors of the diverse current research activities within LSU Vet Med. Posters presented by advanced studies students and professional students will be judged by a panel of scientists for awards. The growth and quality of the event is a measure of the efforts of the LSU Vet Med community and our commitment to scholarly activity at all levels.

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When

Wine & Cheese Poster Preview

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

5 - 7 p.m.

Phi Zeta Research Emphasis Day

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Where

2nd Floor Corridors, Library, VMED 2101 (2nd-year Classroom) for in-person and VMED 2103 (1st-year Classroom) for broadcast

Keynote Speaker

Natasha Olby, VetMB, PhD, MRCVS, DACVIM (Neurology), North Caroline State University

Natasha Olby

Natasha Olby received her veterinary degree from Cambridge University. She completed her PhD and a post-doctoral position at Cambridge University after a short period in mixed general practice. She is a professor of veterinary neurology and neurosurgery and a board-certified neurologist. Dr. Olby is a past president of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Neurology Specialty (2008-2011). She is the 2014 recipient of the Faculty Achievement Award from the American Association of Veterinary Clinicians and the 2023 recipient of the AVMA Career Achievement in Canine Research. In 2017, Dr. Olby was awarded the Dr. Kady M. Gjessing and Rahna M. Davidson Distinguished Chair in Gerontology. She is the author or co-author of more than 200 scientific publications, is the co-editor of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) Manual of Canine and Feline Neurology and has authored many book chapters. She runs the Canine Neuro-Aging Program and the Spinal Cord Injury Program and she is passionate about training the clinician scientists of the future.

Program

February 27, 2024

5 to 7 PM

LIbrary and 1st Floor Corridors

Wine & Cheese Poster Preview

February 28, 2024

8 AM to 2 PM

2nd Floor Corridors, VMED 2101 (2nd-year Classroom) for live, and VMED 2103 (1st-year Classroom) for broadcast

Time Description Speaker Location
8 to 8:15 AM Phi Zeta Kickoff Dr. Emi Sasaki VMED 2101, VMED 2013
8:15 to 8:30 AM Dean's Welcome Dean Oliver Garden VMED 2101, VMED 2013
8:30 AM to 11 AM Poster Viewing and Judging   2nd Floor Corridors
11 AM to 12 PM Keynote Speaker Dr. Natasha Olby VMED 2101, VMED 2013
12:30 to 2 PM Awards Ceremony   VMED 2101, VMED 2013

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