Program - Poultry Science Association

Robinson has led the committee that organized and coordinated these
activities through the active support of many others who led individual
projects.
The program chair for this meeting is Dr. Muquarrab Qureshi, and the
quality of the program is evidence of the long hours and hard work that
have been devoted to this task. Section chairs for the meeting are Dr. Anne
Fanatico (Behavior and Well-Being), Dr. Craig Coufal (Environment and
Management), Dr. Kenneth Macklin (Extension and Instruction), Dr.
Huaijun Zhou (Genetics), Dr. Rodney Dietert (Immunology), Dr. Amy
Batal and Dr. Stephanie Frankenbach (Metabolism and Nutrition), Dr.
Shayan Sharif (Pathology), Dr. Ramesh Ramachandran (Physiology Endocrinology
and Reproduction), Dr. Marcos Sanchez (Processing, Products
and Food Safety), and Dr. Chris Ashwell (Posters). These individuals have
contributed countless hours to organize and produce this meeting and are
very deserving of our grateful thanks. Please convey your appreciation of
their efforts as you encounter them during the meeting.
The board of directors with the support of our executive director, Dr.
Jim Kessler, has worked diligently to support the many committees that
are involved with this meeting. Many of you served PSA through award
committees, session chairs, presentation judges, and the numerous other
components that make this meeting what it is. I am proud to be associated
with such a devoted group and this meeting is what it is due to your service
to PSA. We are also indebted to Mary Swenson, Susan Pollock, Keely Roy,
Debi Seymour, and many other FASS staff members who have provided
excellent support for this meeting. We owe a tremendous thanks to Dr. Jim
Kessler for his central role in coordinating all facets of the meeting as well
as the operations of PSA; please be sure to thank Dr. Kessler when you see
him at the meeting.
Enjoy your stay in Niagara Falls and take advantage of all that this meeting
has to offer.
—John Carey
PSA President
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