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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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Formaldehyde; Draft Risk Evaluation Peer Review by the Science Advisory Committee on
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Published: Feb 27, 2024

Internships give ABAC students a competitive edge on vet school applications

Governor Recognizes Pennsylvania Veterinary Lab, Field Staff for Excellence in Avian Flu Crisis Response

Governor Shapiro Recognizes Exemplary Commonwealth Employees for Outstanding Achievements and Dedication to Public Service

Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro presented the Governor’s Awards for Excellence to 54 Commonwealth employees from eight state agencies and thanked all state employees for their dedication to public service.

President's Message Post-Annual Meeting

Outgoing President's Message

The 2023 Presidents Award was presented to Dave S. Korcal

The President’s Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated meritorious achievement or contribution by undertaking special initiatives that advance the mission, values, recognition, and reputation of the organization. 

The AAVLD Distinguished Service Award was presented to Dr. Lanny W. Pace

The AAVLD Distinguished Service Award honors those members who have generously volunteered their time, energy, and professionalism to substantially enrich and advance the AAVLD organization.  

E.P. Pope Memorial Awarded to Dr. Caterine Barr

The E. P. Pope Award is presented in memory of Dr. Edward P. Pope who was one of the founders of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) and who served with distinction as its Secretary-Treasurer from 1959 to 1972. The award was established in his honor in 1974, The Pope Award is the highest award given by the Association and is presented to an individual who has made noteworthy and significant contributions to the Association in regard to implementing and advancing the recognition of the specialty of veterinary diagnostic laboratory medicine. The 2023 E. P. Pope Award was presented to Dr. Cat Barr during the 67^th Annual Meeting of the AAVLD.

On August 22^nd , AAVLD leaders met with NVSL and NBAF leaders at the new $1.25B National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan Kansas.  The purpose of the meeting was to hold our quarterly MOU Meeting between AAVLD and NVSL, but it also afforded a unique opportunity for a tour of the research and diagnostic units before they advanced to full operations when access will be restricted to as required purposes only.  The NBAF is a level 5 security federal facility, the highest level there is.  Our hosts for the meeting were Katie Pawlosky (NBAF Director of Communications), Dr. Suelee Robbe-Austerman (NVSL Director), and Dr. Christina Loiacono (NAHLN Coordinator).  A special thank you to them and all the other NBAF leaders who guided us through the beautiful facility.

The work of the AAVLD foundation to foster long-term engagement in diagnostic medicine by the next generation of diagnosticians is critical in these times of acute workforce shortages in many diagnostic specialties.

AVMA-backed xylazine language advances in House

Dr. Lanny Pace Receives Honors and Retires after 22 Years of Service