The Community News Page: Provides current updated information on upcoming webinars and news in the areas of comparative and translational medicine, novel alternative methods, laboratory animal sciences, theronostics, and nonclinical sciences.
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EVENTS
Feb 24
Smooth Delivery: A Novel Extended-Release Buprenorphine in Laboratory Animals sponsored by Epicur
https://epicurpharma.zoom.us/webinar/register/5617654675129/WN_KZj7U0nDTQCDk8avhVzulA#/registration
Feb 10 Biopharma Strategy 101 in the Corporate, Portfolio, and Business Development Settings: Principles and Case Studies https://www.pbss.org/eventDetails/1018 Sponsored by Pharmaceutical & Bioscience Society (PBSS)
Jan 30 FDA & Industry Virtual Panel on NAMs: Moving Beyond Promise to Application https://info.bioivt.com/fda-industry-virtual-panel-on-nams#register Join Us Live (Only) for an Online Roundtable Discussing the Barriers, Breakthroughs and Road to Adoption for New Approach Methodologies (NAMs This virtual panel will feature representatives from FDA, industry and NAM development for a unique, candid conversation about what’s working, what’s missing, and what comes next for the implementation of NAMs in research and development.
Jan 29
Building New Approach Methodologies for Angiogenesis and Vascularized Models
One of the most common and important components of MPS is the inclusion of vasculature
Jan 28
Research Roundtable: Rethinking the Role of Animals in Molecular Biology https://www.the-scientist.com/research-roundtable-rethinking-the-role-of-animals-in-molecular-biology-73867?utm_campaign=TS%20Webinars&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--zs5SKcMgMOeyp5kyj_JWIqcLPckB-forAF8TK8d8hWpxcLdggTiaFqtNCmO-DM45010tvm5oLHXrTaWke0mBajoXHMA&_hsmi=396693638&utm_content=396693638&utm_source=hs_email
Jan 27
Human iPSC-Derived Models for Neurodegenerative and Heart Disease Research https://www.the-scientist.com/human-ipsc-derived-models-for-neurodegenerative-and-heart-disease-research-73797
Topics to be covered
- How disease modeling is helping in neuroscience research and drug development
- Technical advancements in neuroscience and heart disease modeling
- Various perspectives on aging, 2D and 3D cultures, and animal versus human models
Jan 27
Advances in Metabolic Therapeutics for Obesity, Diabetes and MASH:
State-of-the-Art, Emerging Innovation, and the Road Ahead
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4917679167194/WN_-BOU7z9NQWeUbZA9FzLKEw#/registration
Join leading experts to explore the transformative advances in obesity, type 2 diabetes, and MASH. Discover how next-generation therapies and landmark approvals are reshaping patient care, and gain actionable insights into the future of treatment for these complex conditions.
Jan 27
SLC Webinar: NAMs from the Perspective of the Developer, Academic, and Regulator https://aim-hq.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CYGR2Fi0SueI2GhoYBi1uA#/registration explore NAMs from multiple perspectives—including how they are developed, how they are used by academics in basic research, and how they are applied by regulators to support regulatory decision-making.
Jan 12
Cell and Gene Therapy for Retinal Dystrophies: Models, Delivery, and Imaging in Preclinical Research https://aim-hq.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XYTNW6DdT1ixpyff9fsbog#/registration Sponsored by the Society for Toxicology
Self Paced Course (Free): This intensive course, developed by the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR), offers a comprehensive exploration of key topics in stem cell medicine. Designed for clinicians, medical students, and health care professionals, the curriculum is structured into seven modules providing an overview of the field, from basic stem cell biology and clinical trials to ethical considerations surrounding unproven stem cell interventions and patient communication. https://www.isscr.org/isscr-news/the-isscr-launches-first-online-global-continuing-education-course
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Moved to On Demand
Dec12
Gut Microbial Metabolites and Their Impact on Host Systems
In this symposium, we will hear from leading experts who will present their groundbreaking work on how specific microbial metabolites influence neural, immune, and endocrine systems. This was one of the best virtual sysmposiums I have attended. If you click on the link and scroll down the symposim is divided up by speakers so you can choose topics of most interest.
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Vitalizing News, Publications & Commentary
1/8
Cancer Immunotherapy May Work Better Before 3PM
In in vivo studies, we are careful about keeping treatment time consistent. Looks like this practice extends to human animals as well
1/8
Thermal drones can track dolphin health without having to touch or disturb them
Stretching into the ecology and wildlife veterinary area, but an interesting application of technology. By observing changing intensity of infrared signal at the blow hole, researchers can measure respiration rate.
1/5
A short interview of the founder of a company that is based upon treating immune-mediated diseases withcompounds produced by parasitic worms
https://www.the-scientist.com/turning-worm-derived-molecules-into-life-changing-therapies-73106
A Phase I clinical trial for treating eosinophilic esophogatis is under way. What other treatment platforms are yet to be discovered from nature?
1/5
Carp that has been genetically modified to remove intermuscular bones to make them more edible
https://www.republicworld.com/amp/science/boneless-fish-created-by-china-in-lab-after-years-of-research The author claims the fish are ready to move from the lab into agri-production. Will there come a time when any of the food we eat has not been genetically altered?
1/2 How-advanced-models-are-shaping-the-future-of-radiopharmaceuticals
A short summary advocating the of PDx xenograft models to be used as a preclinical tool to assess candidate radiopharmaceuticals.
This link provides a great tool for finding the latest radiopharmaceutical clinical trials
1/1
A great year-end summary on AAV technology and clinical trial status
https://www.drugdiscoverynews.com/is-aav-gene-therapy-at-a-turning-point-16755
12/ 10
Parasite-produced dopamine can alter host behaviour https://www.myscience.org/en/news/wire/parasite_produced_dopamine_can_alter_host_behaviour-2025-rvc
Evolution of parasite-host interaction is incredible. This report describes a find on how toxoplasma alters the behavior of rodents to make them more susceptable to predators.
12/04
Could Weight Loss Drugs Turn Fat Cats Into Svelte Ozempets? https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/science/ozempic-glp1-pets-cats.html
Great example of "One Medicine" If this proves successful could second generation weight loss drugs be tried in veterinary patients prior to human?
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