Ann-Kathrin Haverkamp

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Education and Qualification
2020: Diplomate, European College of Veterinary Pathologists
2020: Fachtierärztin für Pathologie (German Certified Veterinary Pathologist)
2015: Dr. med. vet, University of Veterinary Medicine, Hannover, Germany
2013: Veterinarian, University of Veterinary Medicine, Hannover, Germany

Professional career/Experience
Since 2020: Anatomic Pathologist, Pathology; Labcorp Early Development Services GmbH, Münster, Germany
Author comprehensive pathology narrative reports of microscopic, gross, and clinical pathology findings for toxicity studies in cynomolgus/rhesus monkeys and marmoset. Pathology support in the interpretation of drug-related toxicology findings in safety studies with commonly used test items in NHPs (ASO’s, PEGylated substances, ADCs, and small molecules). Communication of pathologic findings and their significance to study directors, clients and others during Report integration or client meetings. Supervision of necropsies and scientific guidance to necropsy technicians for preterminal sacrifices/found dead animals. Participation in special projects and diagnostic support to the Department of Laboratory Animal Medicine in their disease surveillance programs.

2015-2020: PostDoc, Department of Pathology, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany
Practice diagnostic veterinary pathology in domestic, laboratory, and exotic animal species including necropsies and biopsy samples. Participate in the Zoonoses Anticipation and Preparedness Initiative (ZAPI) founded by the European Union while performing histological, immunohistological and ultrastructural analysis of animal models for infectious diseases (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus, Rift Valley fever virus, and Schmallenberg virus). Performing histological evaluation of tissues from European hares for determination of population declining causes and Usutu virus-infected blackbirds in collaboration with different partners. Lecturing of undergraduate students in veterinary pathology, histopathology and necropsies. Residency training in veterinary pathology.

2013-2015: Research Associate, Molecular Pathology, University of Veterinary Medicine, Hannover, Germany
Performance and evaluation of experimental studies in mice regarding demyelinating disease after intracranial injection of Theiler’s murine encephalomyelitis virus with special focus on interleukin-10 in immunomodulation. Applied methods include immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, in situ hybridization, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, PCR, and fluorescence activated cell sorting (FACS). Provide diagnostic pathology service to natural disease cases.

Professional Societies
Member of European College of Veterinary Pathologists (ECVP);
since Board Certification in 2020.
Member of European Society of Toxicologic Pathology (ESTP); since 2020.
Member of German Veterinary Medical Society (DVG); since 2020.