Dean receives award for work with animals

By Rachael Conley
Staff Writer

The dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine was honored with the Waltham Award for his work and dedication in improving the well-being of companion animals in the international spectrum.

The American Animal Hospital Association, an international organization composed of more than 22,000 veterinarians, presented Alan Rebar with the award at their 68th annual meeting on March 12. The award was given to Rebar because of his and Dennis DeNicola’s, professor of veterinary pathobiology, work in enlightening the international community on the importance of veterinarians and their work.

"I’ve been involved in promoting clinical pathology internationally for a large number of years," said Rebar.

The recognition came because when Rebar began his work, clinical pathology was not widely known or used in other parts of the world. Now, due in part to Rebar’s work, it is.

Rebar has spoken around the world at many international symposiums for diagnostic and clinical pathology. Diagnostic pathology is a good way to diagnose animals because it is relatively noninvasive, which is especially advantageous for very sick animals, and low in cost. One symposium in particular that was established by individuals from Purdue and involved people from other schools was formed in 1986 and continued until around 1992.

It is due to his work and lecturing in the international spectrum that many people have begun to understand the importance of clinical pathology. Rebar was involved in researching the results of the Exxon Valdeez oil spill that greatly affected sea otters in Alaska. He is one of the world’s leading experts on the clinical pathology of the sea otter, and his work on the project brought much attention to the field.

Kevin Doerr, the director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, said he appreciates Rebar’s work.

"By being involved in the project, he drew attention to the important role vets play in animal health across the board, including wildlife," said Doerr. "He is a vet who has been involved in veterinary medicine as well as academia as well as important areas of vet research."

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