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RADIL Introduces Pinworm by PCR Testing
11.19.2009

In the past, in order to accurately determine the presence of pinworms in an animal has required a post-mortem direct exam.  With the introduction of RADIL's new PCR assay which tests for both Syphacia obvelata and Aspiculuris tetraptera, antemortem testing can now be performed with highly accurate results.  RADIL's Pinworm PCR assay is nearly as sensitive as the direct exam and has the advantage that the animal does not need to be euthanized for evaluation.  In studies, it was also more sensitive than either of the two antemortem tests (tape test and fecal float).

Pinworm by PCR evaluation will be available beginning December 1, 2009 as part of the Mouse Basic , Mouse Comprehensive and Rat Basic Fecal Panels, as a Helicobacter & Pinworm panel, or as a stand-alone assay.  For more information and pricing, please click here. 

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MFI2 - The next generation in serology testing
11.19.2009

At this year's National AALAS Meeting in Denver, Colorado, RADIL introduced a breakthrough serologic testing technology that will offer clients an increased level of results confidence for the most prevalent mouse and rat agents.  MFI2 represents an advanced approach to serologic monitoring for laboratory animal pathogens, providing the highest level of diagnostic accuracy available.   By evaluating multiple antigens for each agent, primary and confirmatory testing now occur at the same time, saving time and increasing the predictive value of the final results.  Clients will begin seeing multiple antigens reported on case reports as of December 1, 2009.

For more information regarding MFI2, please visit the Serology section of this site.

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The University of Missouri (MU) Comparative Medicine Program provides advanced graduate training to veterinarians who wish to pursue careers in comparative medicine.  Trainees may combine one year of residency training in clinical, administrative and diagnostic laboratory animal medicine with two or more years of research training.  Alternatively, trainees with experience in laboratory animal medicine, comparative pathology or related disciplines may begin research training at the time of admission.  Training is designed to prepare individuals for a variety of careers including comparative medicine research, clinical and administrative laboratory animal medicine and comparative and diagnostic laboratory animal pathology.  Students may either pursue an MS or PhD. Research opportunities are available in several areas including infectious disease, pathology, molecular biology, mouse biology and cardiovascular physiology.  Resources available include the University of Missouri Office of Animal Resources (OAR) and Research Animal Diagnostic Laboratory (RADIL) and Mutant Mouse and Rat Resource and Research Centers. 

The MU training program in comparative medicine is recognized by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) as one that satisfies criteria set by ACLAM in meeting the training requirement in establishing eligibility for specialty board certification.

Programmatic Strengths

  • MU is one of only a few campuses in the U.S. that has schools of medicine, veterinary medicine, and agriculture, along with strong programs in basic biological and physical sciences.
  • Training is enhanced by the multidisciplinary nature of the faculty, which includes researchers, clinical veterinarians, laboratory animal pathologists, microbiologists, and molecular biologists.
  • The program offers the opportunity for combined residency and graduate study.
  • Trainees benefit from networking and sharing of experiences among the 10-12 postdoctoral fellows typically in the program at one time.
  • Trainees may conduct research projects in any one of numerous departments and research programs on the University of Missouri campus.
  • Flexibility of the program allows the individual to match the training experience with his/her own career goals.
  • State-of-the-art research facilities, active AAALAC accredited animal facilities, a full-service research animal diagnostic laboratory, and genetically engineered mouse and rat resource and research centers provide an outstanding training environment.
  • The University of Missouri has a long and distinguished history of successful training in comparative medicine.
  • MU is located in Columbia, Missouri which is consistently rated in the top twenty by Money Magazine's "Best Places to Live".
 
 
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