Merck-Merial Veterinary Scholar Symposium

University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine

August 2 - 5, 2001

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The Merck-Merial Veterinary Scholar Symposium will give veterinary students from across the nation an opportunity to meet and discuss their research programs and projects. We are pleased to announce that this year it will take place in Athens, GA, hosted by the University of Georgia. The students will be given a chance to discuss their research and learn about the different programs taking place at vet schools across the US. This year, the following schools will be sending representatives:

Auburn University
Colorado State University
Cornell University
Iowa State University
Louisiana State University
Michigan State University
Mississippi State University
North Carolina State University
Ohio State University
Oklahoma State University
Oregon State University
Purdue University
Tufts University
University of California at Davis
University of Georgia
University of Pennsylvania
University of Wisconsin
Washington State University

The three primary goals of this meeting are to share strategies for program and scholar success, to develop collaborative relationships that facilitate this success, and to focus upon the research successes of student Scholars. Each student is being asked to present a poster that describes their research question, method of approach to the problem, and any results they may have at the time of the symposium. For more information, please go to Instructions for Scholars.

This year's symposium will include social events at Trumps at the Georgian Hotel in downtown Athens, the Georgia State Botanical Gardens, and UGA's Flinchum's Phoenix. We are also pleased to announce that Drs. Nancy and Jerry Jaax, the inspiration for the book "The Hot Zone", will be giving the keynote address.

Athens, the birthplace of the musical groups REM and the B-52's, is a 90 minute ride from the Atlanta airport. It boasts many attractions and restaurants within walking distance of the hotel and the vet school. For information on attractions and popular restaurants in the Athens area, visit flagpole.com.

These research programs would not be possible were it not for the generous support from Merck Foundation and Merial Ltd.