REPR200-0317: Genetics, Epigenetics, and Stem Cells
The first lecture will be presented in a text format. The following lectures will be presented in an audio format.
Enrollment is closed.
Presenters:
Kathleen Cavanagh, Honors BSc, DVM, MET
Jennifer G. Barrett, DVM, Ph.D., Diplomate ACVS
Jerold S. Bell, DVM
Michael Golding, BSc, PhD
Course Open: March 29-May 6, 2017
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2017; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA)
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Practice Sessions: In order to prepare you for a successful experience
in your CE course, we request you attend a Practice Session prior to the first
Real Time Session. Please arrive promptly at the start time; each Practice Session
is up to 1 hour in length.
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*Three of the presenters for this course will be using audio which will require you to have a headset or speakers to listen.
If you have any concerns regarding your computer's audio capabilities, please be sure to attend
one of the Practice Sessions.
Level and Prerequisites:
This
basic course will be open to veterinarians
interested in genetics as applied to everyday veterinary practice.
The scope of the course will not provide training in application of the new
technology (such as stem cells) but act to introduce the generalist to the field.
VIN CE Course: Open to veterinarians.
This course is approved by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 22-28636)
Course Information:
Genetics, Epigenetics, Stem Cells - these are all rapidly evolving areas of biotech science
that sometime seem magical because of the pace of innovation. Epigenetics is an exciting
newer field that deals with the controllers of genetic code expression. Stem cell therapy
is a still-evolving treatment modality that takes advantage of the primitive cell code
that can be expressed to achieve differentiation, in order to produce a regenerative therapy.
Genetic counseling and testing, and breed-related disorders are clinical practice areas
that have changed rapidly over the last few years.
We will provide practical updates that can impact the way you practice veterinary medicine,
both now, and moving forward! Though epigenetics is still "in the incubator", developments
here are expected to revolutionize medicine (development, pharmacology, nutrition, and
individualized patient care).
The more we test the more we find conditions that are genetic related. Epigenetics is an
explanation for differing gene expression related to internal and external environmental
factors. Stem cells are providing an exciting new direction in regenerative medicine.
Week 1 (Real Time Session April 5, 2017):
Basic Concepts of Genetics/Epigenetics/Stem Cell Therapy
Presenter: Dr. Kathleen Cavanagh, Honors BSc, DVM, MET
Format: Text
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- understand the basic concepts of genetics as they apply to clinical practice.
- understand the basics of commercial testing.
- discuss new technologies for future disease interventions (CRISPR, Gene drive).
- reference resources that demonstrate how genetics and veterinary medicine intersect.
Week 2 (Real Time Session April 12, 2017):
Genetic Testing and Counseling, and Breed-Related Disorders
Presenter: Dr. Jerold Bell, DVM
Format: Audio
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- look up the available genetic tests.
- understand the conclusions that can be derived from the test results.
- discuss the practical applications for using the results of
genetic tests to improve the health of dogs and cats.
- describe the role of the breeder, owner, and veterinarian in
utilizing genetic tests.
Week 3 (Real Time Session April 19, 2017):
Stem Cells/Regenerative Medicine
Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Barrett, DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR
Format: Audio
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- understand the principles of regenerative medicine in terms
of how it uses the body's own healing mechanisms to treat
and cure injury and disease.
- understand what a stem cell is, what it can do in the body,
and how it can be manipulated to assist in healing.
- describe some of the therapeutic uses of adult stem cells in animals.
- describe some of the blood based biologic therapies,
such as platelet rich plasma and autologous conditioned serum,
and how they have been used to treat orthopedic
injuries in animal patients.
Week 4 (Real Time Session April 26, 2017):
Epigenetics
Presenter: Dr. Michael Golding, BSc, PhD
Format: Audio
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- define the term "epigenetic" and describe the mechanism by which
chromatin structure in?uences gene expression.
- define DNA methylation and describe the consequences to gene expression.
- describe how the post-translational modification
of histone proteins influences gene expression.
- distinguish the multiple forms of chromatin and explain
the relevance to the control of gene expression.
- explain how epigenetic process control gene expression
and influence animal phenotype.
- recite the Fetal Origins of Adult Disease hypothesis and
explain the role of epigenetics in this field of research.
- define the term Genomic Imprinting and explain its relevance to disease.
Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required
to earn a certificate of completion for the course.
To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to
Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.
Course Materials: Course materials will be available
in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.
About the Presenters:
Jennifer (Jen) Barrett is the Theodora Ayer Randolph Professor
at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center at Virginia Tech.
She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and
the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.
She is a founder and currently Chair of the North American Veterinary
Regenerative Medicine Association. She manages the Regenerative Medicine
Service at EMC, and her research interests include stem cell and platelet
rich plasma therapy, and healing of the cartilage, tendon and ligament tissues.
She applies her regenerative medicine skills in horses and dogs primarily.
Jerold (Jerry) Bell is an internationally-known clinical genetics
consultant and lecturer. He is Adjunct Professor at the Cummings School at Tufts,
and owns Freshwater Veterinary Hospital in Enfield, CT. He serves on the hereditary
diseases committee of the World Small Animal Veterinary Medical Association,
the Board of Directors of the OFA, and the AKC Canine Health & Welfare Advisory Panel.
He is author of "
Veterinary Medical Guide to Dog & Cat Breeds" (Teton New Media)
with Cavanagh, Tilley, and Smith. He was the director of the
Tufts Canine and Feline Breeding & Genetics conferences from 2003-2015.
Proceedings from these conferences can be found through the VIN service.
Dr. Bell and his wife Candice breed and show Gordon Setters in conformation,
hunt test, obedience, and dock diving.
Kathleen (Kathy) Cavanagh has been a veterinarian for 29 years.
She had a second parallel career to veterinary medicine in educational technology,
instructional design, writing and editing. Her projects have been developed for presentation online,
in print and disc-based, and for both veterinary professionals and the public.
For the last seven years she has been an online nutrition instructor for University of
Guelph/Equine Guelph, and is a part-time practitioner and was a feline-exclusive
practitioner for 10 years. The 2012 Teton New Media book co-authored with Bell,
Smith and Tilley reflects her ongoing clinical interest in epigenetics/genetics
and metabolic disturbances, especially relating to nutrition and cardiology.
Michael Golding is an Associate Professor at Texas A&M. His research interests include
fetal physiology and epigenetic programming. His special interest is in the epigenetics of early
mammalian development and the impact of the environment and nutrients have on programming.
He has published articles about this area of research in multiple species including dogs,
and is part of the eight-faculty member TAMU veterinary team researching exciting new developments
in genetics, epigenetics, and evolving diagnostic tests for inherited disease and traits.
Total CE Credit: 8
Tuition: Member $184 ($166 early bird special if enrolled by March 13, 2017)
Non-Member $292 ($263 early bird special if enrolled by March 13, 2017)
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