September 14-16, 2008
Sheraton Imperial, RTP, NC
Course Objective
To educate local, national and international pathologists and researchers on fundamental and emerging issues of rodent pathology.
Course Description
This is the 4th state-of-the-art, biennial course given to educate local, national and international pathologists and researchers on fundamental and emerging issues of rodent pathology. The first three courses were a raging success (Reproductive Pathology in 2002, Neuropathology in 2004, and Cardiopulmonary Pathology in 2006) each with about 150 attendees. The course showcases local North Carolina expertise as well as speakers from around the nation and world. It is designed to provide useful information on current issues and techniques in rodent pathology to research and diagnostic pathologists, pathologists-in-training, and interested members of the research community.
The course for this year features ~20 presentations covering state-of-the-art rodent pathology and research on the immune system as well as an interactive workshop led by Dr. Jerry Ward including applied histopathology and hands-on evaluation of case material (please submit your problem cases early!). Our keynote speaker is Dr. Frieke Kuper who will give two presentations, one on aging and the immune system and the other on respiratory allergies. The sessions are didactic and cover basic and advanced techniques in handling and interpreting tissues, special techniques for diagnostics and a review of diseases of the rodent immune system. Normal anatomy and histology will be covered, followed by presentations on mechanisms of disease, immunophenotyping, immunotoxicity screening/functional testing, enhanced histopathology and animal models.
Brochure
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Credit Hours
12 hours of Continuing Veterinary Medical Education credit for the lectures.
2 hours of Continuing Veterinary Medical Education credit for the workshop.
ADA Information
Persons with disabilities in need of reasonable accommodations should contact Gertha Heggie by August 15, 2008.
Gertha Heggie, CPP, Program Coordinator
Continuing and Professional Education
Box 7401, McKimmon Center – Room 147E
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 27695-7401
TEL: 919.515.8175
FAX: 919.515.7614
or by visiting www.ncsu.edu/cpe
Location and Lodging
The RTP Rodent Pathology Course will be held at Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center, located off I-40 at Exit 282, Page Road, 4 miles from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
A block of rooms is reserved at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center. To make reservations, call the hotel directly at 919.941.5050 and reference the Rodent Pathology Course. The discounted rate of $105 single or double occupancy is available. This rate is subject to applicable state and local taxes. Reservations must be made by August 25, 2008, to receive the discounted rate.
Refund Cancellation
A full refund will be granted if request for refund is received on or before September 1, 2008. After September 1, a refund of less a 25% administrative fee will be granted. No refunds will be issued after the course has begun. Requests for refunds must be received in writing by US mail, Fax, or email, by the North Carolina State University, Continuing and Professional Education (FAX: 919.515.7614 or visit www.ncsu.edu/cpe).
