Christopher Lopresto
A Novel Technique for Transepaxial Buoyancy Loop Placement in Two Fancy Goldfish
Chris Lopresto is a Certified Aquatic Veterinarian who regularly sees client-owned fish along with
amphibians and aquatic reptiles, including wildlife and occasional zoo patients. He is also a
board-certified Veterinary Dermatologist with an enduring interest in exotic animal and
paleontological topics within the field. He currently lives and works in Allentown, PA.
A Novel Technique for Transepaxial Buoyancy Loop Placement in Two Fancy Goldfish
Chris Lopresto is a Certified Aquatic Veterinarian who regularly sees client-owned fish along with
amphibians and aquatic reptiles, including wildlife and occasional zoo patients. He is also a
board-certified Veterinary Dermatologist with an enduring interest in exotic animal and
paleontological topics within the field. He currently lives and works in Allentown, PA.
Eric Los Kamp
DVM
Winter Park Veterinary Hospital
PREDISPOSING FACTORS OF GOUT IN AUSTRALIAN DWARF MONITOR LIZARDS
Eric Los Kamp, DVM is an exotic animal and wildlife veterinarian at Winter Park Veterinary Hospital
in Winter Park, Florida. He has been in practice since 2022 and has aspirations to board certify
in reptile/amphibian medicine via the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. In addition to
being a member of the Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians, he is an avid Ackie
Monitor keeper.
DVM
Winter Park Veterinary Hospital
PREDISPOSING FACTORS OF GOUT IN AUSTRALIAN DWARF MONITOR LIZARDS
Eric Los Kamp, DVM is an exotic animal and wildlife veterinarian at Winter Park Veterinary Hospital
in Winter Park, Florida. He has been in practice since 2022 and has aspirations to board certify
in reptile/amphibian medicine via the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. In addition to
being a member of the Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians, he is an avid Ackie
Monitor keeper.
Carsten Ludwig
Detection of Emycomyces testavorans in endangered turtles in Germany
Zoo Veterinarian,Westfälischer Zoologischer Garten Münster GmbH, Münster, Germany
Detection of Emycomyces testavorans in endangered turtles in Germany
Zoo Veterinarian,Westfälischer Zoologischer Garten Münster GmbH, Münster, Germany
Elizabeth Lynch
Animal Welfare Considerations for Small Exotic Mammals in Animal-Assisted Interventions
Dr. Lynch is a passionate advocate for the human–animal bond and a lifelong learner committed to advancing ethical, welfare-centered Animal-Assisted Interventions. With a background in animal behavior and neurobiology, combined with hands-on experience in veterinary practice with avian and exotic species, she bring a multidisciplinary perspective to the evaluation and support of therapy animal teams.
Dr. Lynch currently serve as an Evaluator and National Program Educator for Pet Partners, an international organization that registers nine species for animal-assisted work. In this role, she has spent years traveling nationally and delivering online education to recruit, train, and mentor the next generation of Evaluators. She has also had the privilege of producing and presenting webinars on Animal-Assisted Therapy for internal professional audiences and veterinary colleges.
Animal Welfare Considerations for Small Exotic Mammals in Animal-Assisted Interventions
Dr. Lynch is a passionate advocate for the human–animal bond and a lifelong learner committed to advancing ethical, welfare-centered Animal-Assisted Interventions. With a background in animal behavior and neurobiology, combined with hands-on experience in veterinary practice with avian and exotic species, she bring a multidisciplinary perspective to the evaluation and support of therapy animal teams.
Dr. Lynch currently serve as an Evaluator and National Program Educator for Pet Partners, an international organization that registers nine species for animal-assisted work. In this role, she has spent years traveling nationally and delivering online education to recruit, train, and mentor the next generation of Evaluators. She has also had the privilege of producing and presenting webinars on Animal-Assisted Therapy for internal professional audiences and veterinary colleges.
Katelyn Major
Evaluation of the Ondansetron and Maropitant in Chinchilla with Experimentally Induced Hyporexia
Katelyn was born and raised in Taiwan. At the age of 18, she relocated to Madison, Wisconsin, whereshe earned a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Following
her undergraduate studies, she completed the Veterinary Technician Program at Madison College. Presently, Katelyn is pursuing her veterinary degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with an expected graduation in 2028. She holds a strong interest in clinical research, particularly in the field of exotic animal medicine. Her primary objective is to pursue a career as a veterinarian, with a specialization in both small animal and exotic animal medicine.
Evaluation of the Ondansetron and Maropitant in Chinchilla with Experimentally Induced Hyporexia
Katelyn was born and raised in Taiwan. At the age of 18, she relocated to Madison, Wisconsin, whereshe earned a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Following
her undergraduate studies, she completed the Veterinary Technician Program at Madison College. Presently, Katelyn is pursuing her veterinary degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with an expected graduation in 2028. She holds a strong interest in clinical research, particularly in the field of exotic animal medicine. Her primary objective is to pursue a career as a veterinarian, with a specialization in both small animal and exotic animal medicine.
Gizela Maldonado
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Development of an in situ hybridization assay for Testudine Intranuclear Coccidiosis (TINC)
Dr. Maldonado is a veterinary pathologist with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services based at the Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Development of an in situ hybridization assay for Testudine Intranuclear Coccidiosis (TINC)
Dr. Maldonado is a veterinary pathologist with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services based at the Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
Khursheed Mama
Colorado State University
Plasma levels and pharmacodynamics of IV and OTM methadone in rabbits
Professor of Anesthesiology and head of Department of Clinical Sciences at Colorado State University
Colorado State University
Plasma levels and pharmacodynamics of IV and OTM methadone in rabbits
Professor of Anesthesiology and head of Department of Clinical Sciences at Colorado State University
Daren Mandrusiak
Veterinarian
Harvest Pointe Animal Hospital
Dystocia Secondary to Ectopic Pregnancy in a Kenyan Sand Boa (Eryx colubrinus)
Veterinarian
Harvest Pointe Animal Hospital
Dystocia Secondary to Ectopic Pregnancy in a Kenyan Sand Boa (Eryx colubrinus)
Christoph Mans
Professor
University of Wisconsin
Characterization of oral bacterial isolates in chinchillas with and without periodontal disease
Dental Disease and Diet Are Associated With Oral Cavity Microbiota Changes in Bearded Dragons
Ear canal ablation and lateral bulla osteotomy in rabbits: Retrospective evaluation of 24 surgeries
Evaluation of the Ondansetron and Maropitant in Chinchilla with Experimentally Induced Hyporexia
Retrospective Evaluation of Oral Azithromycin in Guinea Pigs and Chinchillas: 131 Cases (2009–2025)
Treatment for Recurrent Cloacal Prolapse in Snakes by means of Cloacopexy or Colonopexy
Christoph Mans is a native of Germany and completed his studies in veterinary medicine at the University of Leipzig (Germany) and Berne (Switzerland). This was followed by an internship in Exotic Animal Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College (Canada) and employment in private practice in Hong Kong. He completed his residency in zoological medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is currently a clinical professor of zoological medicine at the University of Wisconsin.
Professor
University of Wisconsin
Characterization of oral bacterial isolates in chinchillas with and without periodontal disease
Dental Disease and Diet Are Associated With Oral Cavity Microbiota Changes in Bearded Dragons
Ear canal ablation and lateral bulla osteotomy in rabbits: Retrospective evaluation of 24 surgeries
Evaluation of the Ondansetron and Maropitant in Chinchilla with Experimentally Induced Hyporexia
Retrospective Evaluation of Oral Azithromycin in Guinea Pigs and Chinchillas: 131 Cases (2009–2025)
Treatment for Recurrent Cloacal Prolapse in Snakes by means of Cloacopexy or Colonopexy
Christoph Mans is a native of Germany and completed his studies in veterinary medicine at the University of Leipzig (Germany) and Berne (Switzerland). This was followed by an internship in Exotic Animal Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College (Canada) and employment in private practice in Hong Kong. He completed his residency in zoological medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is currently a clinical professor of zoological medicine at the University of Wisconsin.
Christoph Mans
Professor
University of Wisconsin
Effects of oral antibiotic administration on the fecal microbiome in chinchillas
Reptile Diagnostic Imaging
Reptile Sedation, Anesthesia and Analgesia
Sedation in Small Mammals: Choosing Effective and Safe Protocols
Christoph Mans is a native of Germany and completed his studies in veterinary medicine at the University of Leipzig (Germany) and Berne (Switzerland). This was followed by an internship in Exotic Animal Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College (Canada) and employment in private practice in Hong Kong. He completed his residency in zoological medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is currently a clinical professor of zoological medicine at the University of Wisconsin.
Professor
University of Wisconsin
Effects of oral antibiotic administration on the fecal microbiome in chinchillas
Reptile Diagnostic Imaging
Reptile Sedation, Anesthesia and Analgesia
Sedation in Small Mammals: Choosing Effective and Safe Protocols
Christoph Mans is a native of Germany and completed his studies in veterinary medicine at the University of Leipzig (Germany) and Berne (Switzerland). This was followed by an internship in Exotic Animal Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College (Canada) and employment in private practice in Hong Kong. He completed his residency in zoological medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is currently a clinical professor of zoological medicine at the University of Wisconsin.