The CVM Research, Innovation, Discovery, and Education (RIDE) Seminar Series offers a platform for cutting-edge exploration and discussion of veterinary research. The series will bring engaging experts from diverse disciplines to present their latest findings, methodologies, and innovations, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas. The RIDE Seminars serve as a catalyst for collaboration and intellectual growth, promoting advancements that contribute to the forefront of One Health knowledge and its applications.
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Next up:
Arvind Varsani October 14, 2026, noon–1 p.m.
"Recombination, reassortment, and accessories: The dynamic and ‘funky’ lifestyle of DNA viruses"
Small DNA viruses have been identified in various ecosystems, infecting bacterial, archaeal, and eukaryotic hosts from the tropics to polar regions. These viruses can have mono- or multi-partite genomes coupled with satellite small circular DNA molecules. The known sequence landscape of these viruses has dramatically changed over the last two decades, primarily due to innovation in molecular and sequencing tools. With more sequence data comes the broader questions on their diversity, evolution and perhaps more critical, the questions around the advantages and disadvantages of mono- or multi-partite genome composition and their “accessories.” In this talk, Varsani will address the evolution of these viruses and their somewhat cosmopolitan lifestyle, and will attempt to provide some insights on their “accessories.”
Future seminars:
Seminars typically occur on the second Wednesday of the month, noon–1 p.m. (excpetions noted with * below)
*November 4, 2026: One Health Day panel: "One Health in Action: Centering the human-animal unit in clinical care and community" (details coming soon).
November 11, 2026: Whitney Knauer
December 9, 2026: Jen Granick (2026 Mark of Excellence Award recipient)
January 13, 2027: Education research panel with the Center for Educational Innovation (details to come)
February 10, 2027: Dan Regan, Colorado State University
*March 3, 2027: Research Ethics Week event (details to come)
March 10, 2027: Katie Minor (2026 Hill’s Research Staff Excellence Award recipient)
April 14, 2027: Laura Knoll, University of Wisconsin
*April 28, 2027: Special Virtual Seminar featuring Nicky Mason, University of Pennsylvania
May 12, 2027: Leigh Anne Clark, University of Georgia
June 9, 2027: RIDE Summit featuring keynote RIDE Seminar from the 2027 CVM Distinguished Research Alum
Past seminars
September 9, 2026
"Test and intervene: A strategic framework for liquid biopsy-guided cancer prevention," Jaime Modiano (2026 Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence recipient)