2021 ISACP-ASVCP Pre-Meeting Workshop (Virtual)

Understanding the Crucial Role of Acute Phase Proteins in Veterinary Clinical Pathology

Moderators: Prof. David Eckersall, University of Glasgow and Prof. Carolyn Cray, University of Miami

A tremendous body of literature on acute phase proteins (APPs) in basic and clinical research in animal species shows utility in health assessments, diagnostics, and prognostics. Yet to date, APP testing has not been widely adopted by veterinary clinical pathologists and veterinarians. The primary goal of this workshop is to provide a robust foundation of information on APPs and specific applications in various animal species, led by world leaders in veterinary APP research and diagnostics.

Whether you already use APPs, are ready to implement APP testing, or are new to or just starting to think about APPs, this workshop will serve as an excellent primer and opportunity to learn about methods, reagents, and resources; to understand the challenges and pitfalls from those with firsthand experience in implementing, validating, and interpreting APP assays; and to discover how APPs form an essential part of routine clinical pathology testing.

Case presentations will be a core element of the workshop. Focused pre-recorded presentations by leading APP investigators will be made available prior to the workshop. Questions sent prior to and during the live event will form the basis of highly interactive sessions among attendees and workshop speakers.

PROGRAM OUTLINE

*Titles of pre-recorded sessions noted in italics (will be posted online for viewing prior to the workshop, which will be a live event)

8:00-8:15 am

Opening Remarks – David Eckersall PhD, University of Glasgow, UK

8:15-8:45 am

SESSION 1: EVIDENCE-BASED APP APPLICATIONS IN COMPANION ANIMALS

**Live Session Moderator Gabriele Rossi**

Acute Phase Proteins in Dogs

Jose Ceron DVM, PhD, DECVCP, University of Murcia, Spain

Acute Phase Proteins in Cats

      Gabriele Rossi DVM, PhD, DECVCP, Murdoch University, Australia

8:45-9:00 am

Break, Messages from Sponsors

9:00-9:30 am

SESSION 2: EVIDENCE-BASED APP APPLICATIONS IN LARGE ANIMALS

**Live Session Moderator Stine Jacobsen**

                  Acute Phase Proteins in Swine and Bovine

                  Anna Bassols PhD, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain

                  Acute Phase Proteins in Equine Medicine and Surgery

                  Stine Jacobsen DVM, PhD, DECVS, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

9:30-9:45 am

Break, Video on ISACP Congress in Australia in 2022

9:45-10:15 am

SESSION 3: COMPARATIVE AND TRANSLATIONAL APPLICATIONS OF APPs

**Live Session Moderator Emma Hooijberg**

Acute Phase Proteins in Wildlife and Zoo Animals

Emma Hooijberg BVSc, PhD, DECVCP, University of Pretoria, South Africa

Acute Phase Proteins in Laboratory Animals

Carolyn Cray PhD, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, USA

10:15-10:30 am

Break, Messages from Sponsors

10:30-11:00 am

SESSION 4: APP R&D, IMPLEMENTATION IN THE LABORATORY AND FIELD

**Live Session Moderator Carolyn Cray**

New Assay for Canine SAA & Results in Dogs with Sepsis

Erica Behling-Kelly DVM, PhD, DACVP, Cornell University, USA

  Validation of Multispecies Haptoglobin Assay

David Eckersall PhD, University of Glasgow, UK

Review of Methods and Reagents from Vendor Partners

Eiken Chemical, Life Diagnostics, & others

11:00-11:15 am

Break, Video on ISACP Congress in Australia in 2022

11:15 am-12:30 pm

SESSION 5: LIVE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION AND Q&A

**Live Session Moderators Carolyn Cray & Stine Jacobsen**

Voices from the Field

Veterinarians and researchers from across the world who currently use APPs in their practice and studies

Live Discussion Items from Speakers

·       Expert perspectives

·       Late-breaking work

·       Standardization

·       Future of APP – research & needs