PHI ZETA RESEARCH EMPHASIS DAY

                        LSU School of Veterinary Medicine

                        September 25, 2002

The Tau Chapter of the Society of Phi Zeta at LSU sponsored Research Emphasis Day in the School of Veterinary Medicine on Wednesday, September 25, 2002. The objectives of the event were to promote  and encourage scholarly activities in the School of Veterinary Medicine and to showcase research activities of professional and graduate students and faculty within the School.

All faculty, staff, advanced studies students and professional students were encouraged to submit abstracts and present posters during the event.  However, only the advanced studies and professional students were included in the judging.  A panel of judges from outside of the School will be assembled to judge the posters and presenters using a standardized evaluation form.  

Substantial monetary prizes were awarded to the 1st ($300), 2nd ($200) and 3rd ($100) place winners of the best posters in the following two categories: (1) Dissertation (PhD) students and (2) Thesis (MS)  and non-degree (professional students, non-degree house officers) students. Faculty and staff were not  judged but were encouraged to make presentations to highlight the research efforts throughout the School. Please click to view winners:

        PhD Student Competition

        MS, Resident, Veterinary Student and Undergraduate Competition

Featured speakers for Research Emphasis Day were:

1.    Dr. Cindy Besch Williford, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of  Missouri

Career Opportunities for Veterinarians in Academia and Laboratory Animal Medicine

2.   Dr. Travis McGuire, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University

Immune Control of EIAV: Predetermined Killer Cells Against Rapid Viral Mutation