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Keynote Address

Dr. Stephen J. O'Brien, head of the Laboratory of Genetic Diversity at the National Cancer Institute of the NIH
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CEO Addresses

Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO, The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
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Ed Sayres, President and CEO, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
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Gregory Castle, CEO, Best Friends Animal Society (BFAS)
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Compiled CEO Presentations
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Introductory Sessions

Reproductive Biology 101 * Dr. Michelle Kutzler
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Welcome and Overview * Joyce Briggs and Dr. Linda Rhodes
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Laying the Foundation * Dr. Linda Rhodes
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Non-Surgical Sterilization: Priorities and Challenges * Joyce Briggs and Dr. Linda Rhodes
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Understanding the Need: An International Panel

Dr. Andrew Rowan * Overview
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Emma Clifford
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Dr. Elly Hiby
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James Bias
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Liliana Sierra
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Questions and Answers
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Overview Sessions

Overview of the Michelson Prize & Grants Program * Aimee Gilbreath, Dr. Shirley Johnston, Katy Palfrey
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Summary of presentations from the Michelson Prize and Grants Track * Dr. Shirley Johnston
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Competing successfully for Michelson Grants in Reproductive Biology

Dr. Wolfgang Jochle * Session Chair
Targets and historical approaches to non-surgical sterilization in dogs and cats * Dr. Beverly Purswell
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When and how to demonstrate safety and toxicity of potential sterilants * Dr. Safdar Khan
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Regulatory challenges to approval of non-surgical animal sterilants * Dr. David Petrick
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Overview of targets & approaches of Michelson Grant applicants * Dr. Shirley Johnston
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Targeted delivery of cytotoxins for sterilization of cats and dogs

Overview * Dr. Linda Rhodes, Session Chair
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KU-AS-272 as a potential single-dose non-hormonal male and female sterilant in cats and dogs * Dr. Joseph Tash and Dr. Kathy Roby
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FSH receptor ligand-cytotoxin conjugates: potential for permanent chemosterilization * Dr. William Ja
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Identifying and screening targets for contraceptive impact * Dr. John Herr 
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Silencing genes that control reproduction

Functions & therapeutic applications of small RNAs * Dr. John Rossi 
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Vector based strategies for RNAi expression in whole mammals * Dr. Mark Kay
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Progress in siRNA targeting in the central nervous system * Dr. Gregory Dissen
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Immunological approaches to sterilization of cats and dogs 

Dr. Stephen Boyle * Session Chair 
Extending duration of vaccines: a case study * Dr. John Schiller
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Viral particle-based display of multiple antigens for companion animal immunosterilization * Dr. Scott Coonrod
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Viral vectored vaccines and potential for use as immunocontraception * Dr. Kent Van Kampen
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ACC&D Think Tanks

Summary of outcomes of immunocontraception and gene silencing Think Tanks * Dr. Linda Rhodes 
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Immunocontraception Think Tank Report
Gene Silencing Think Tank Report

A focus on feral and free-roaming felines

Current contraceptive approaches for feral cats * Dr. Julie Levy
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Population dynamics and potential of a long-acting contraceptive * Dr. Margaret Slater
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Panel: Gregory Castle, Byran Kortis, Dr. Julie Levy, Dr. Margaret Slater, Dr. Stephen Zawistowski, with moderator Karen Green 
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Chemical sterilization of male dogs

Session Chair * Karen Green
EsterilSol^TM: Overview, history, and current use * Dr. Carlos Esquivel
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ACC&D's EsterilSol Small Grants Program * Karen Green
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Chemical Sterilization Panel: Understanding Opportunities and Challenges

Panel moderator * Karen Green
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Emma Clifford, Animal Balance
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Dr. Julie Levy, Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida
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Dr. Enid Stiles, Veterinarians Without Borders/Veterinaires Sans Frontiers 
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Single Testicular Injection of Chlorhexidine Solution as Chemical Sterilant in Dogs * G Aiudi
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Feasibility Study on Using Non-surgical Sterilization as a Means of Street Dog Population Control in Kathmandu, Nepal * Mehnaz Chumkee Aziz
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Pilot Study: Intratesticular Injection Induces Sterility in Male Cats * Alper Baran
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Jet Injection Delivery of a Combined Contraceptive and Testicular Function Inhibitor into the Epididymis and Testicular Tissue * V Chauhan
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Effect of Melatonin Implants on Feline Puberty and Estrous Cycle * Cristina Gobello
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Use of GnRH Agonist Implants for Medical Prevention of Estrus in the Bitch * E Fontaine
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History of Calcium Chloride Injectable Sterilization in Male Dogs and First Report of Use in Cats * Kuladip Jana
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Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Vaccination for Immunocastration in Male Dogs * Michelle Kutzler
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Mechanical Sterilization by Ultrasound in Male Dog: Hystopathologic Response * Raffaella Leoci 
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Prolonged Suppression of Reproductive Activity in Male Cats with a 4.7 Mg Implant of Deslorelin * Stefano Romagnoli
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Transversal of Cervical Barrier and Nonsurgical Delivery of Sterilant in Female Dog * S Roy
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Landscape Phage-Peptide Constructs for Low-Cost Immunocontraception of Dogs * Tatiana Samoylova
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First Time Use of Contraceptive Implants in Female Dogs * Dr. Judith Samson-French
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Growth and Angiogenesis in the Pregnant Canine Uterus * S Schäfer-Somi 
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Working with Communities on Canine Population Management in Todos Santos, Guatemala * Enid Stiles
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Esterilsol™: Working with Mexican Municipalities to Control Overpopulation * Carlos Esquivel Lacroix
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Community-Based Neutering Program to Control Dog and Cat Populations and Predatory Behavior in the Galapagos * Dr. Julie Levy
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