June 16-27, 2025

Gainesville, FL

Conducted in Hybrid Format

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Participating Faculty

  • Dr. Mike Walsh
    Clinical Associate Professor- Aquatic Animal Health
    UF-College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Dr. Robert Bonde
    Research Biologist
    Wetland and Aquatic Research Center
    US Geological Survey
  • Dr. Roger Reep
    Emeritus Professor
    Department of Physiological Sciences
    UF-College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Dr. Martine DeWitt
    Marine Mammal Veterinarian
    Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Dr. Ruth Francis-Floyd
    Professor and Extension Veterinarian
    UF-College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Dr. Roy Yanong
    Professor Fish Health and Aquaculture
    UF- Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
  • Dr. Natalie Mylniczenko
    Veterinarian
    Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment
  • Dr. Tonya Clauss
    Vice President of Animal and Environmental Health
    Georgia Aquarium
  • Megan Stolen, MSc
    Senior Scientist
    Blue World Research Institute
  • Dr. Robin Bast
    Staff Veterinarian
    Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW)
  • Dr. James Bailey
    Veterinarian
    Innovative Veterinary Medicine, Inc.
  • Dr. Randy Wells
    Director & Chairman
    Sarasota Dolphin Research Program
  • Dr. Craig Pelton
    Director of Animal Health
    Odysea Aquarium
  • Jill Arnold, MS
    Partner and Director of Lab Services
    ZooQuatic Laboratory
  • Dr. Gregory Lewbart
    Professor of Aquatic, Wildlife, and Zoological Medicine
    North Carolina State University
  • Dr. Alissa Deming
    Vice President of Conservation Medicine and Science
    Pacific Marine Mammal Center
  • Dr. Robson Giglio
    Assistant Professor Diagnostic Imaging
    UF-College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Dr. Carmen Colitz
    Board-certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist and Medical Director
    MedVet Jupiter
  • Dr. Andy Stamper
    Conservation Science Manager/Veterinarian
    Disney Animal Kingdom
  • Dr. Brent Whitaker
    Partner & CEO
    ZooQuatic Laboratory
  • Dr. Amber Lum
    Resident
    UF-College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Dr. Tess Deegan
    Resident
    UF-College of Veterinary Medicine

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