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Medicine of Mammalian and Avian Species (MMAS) Symposium

Save The Date October 31–November 1, 2026 Registration Opening Soon

The Medicine of Mammalian and Avian Species (MMAS) Symposium is a two-day event hosted by Purdue's Exotic Animal Club that serves veterinary students and professionals, as well as faculty, staff, researchers, and students from various fields at Purdue University and neighboring areas. The symposium offers a comprehensive series of lectures divided into two tracks. The avian track, covers topics such as avian care and handling, anesthesia, radiology, and triage techniques, while the mammalian track includes sessions on zoo medicine, dental disease, radiology, and other relevant topics.

Fees

Pet Owner: $55.00
Vet Tech: $70.00
DVM: $125.00
External DVM or Vet Tech Student: $55.00
Purdue DVM or Vet Tech Student: $40.00
Virtual: $25.00

Schedule

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Saturday, October 31, 2026

Check In and Continental Breakfast

9:00–9:45 a.m. EDT|Lynn Hall Foyer

Keynote Lecture

9:50–10:50 a.m. EDT|Dr. Mary Lempert|Lynn Room 1136

Rabbit Anatomy and Medicine (Pre-Lab)

11:00–11:50 a.m. EDT|Lynn Room 1136|Track(s): Mammals

Avian Anatomy and Medicine Basics (Pre Lab)

11:00–11:50 a.m. EDT|Dr. Alejandro Morales|Lynn Room G167|Track(s): Avian

Diagnosing Rabbit GI Obstruction

12:00–12:50 p.m. EDT|Dr. Mary Lempert|Lynn Room 1136|Track(s): Mammals

Clinical Pathology of Avian Species (Pre Lab)

12:00–12:50 p.m. EDT|Dr. Lina Crespo Bilhalva and Dr. Andrea do Santos|Lynn Room G167|Track(s): Avian

Large Parrot Handling

12:00–1:30 p.m. EDT|Track(s): WETLAB

Lunch - Foyer

1:00–1:50 p.m. EDT

Rabbit Physical Exam Lab

1:30–3:00 p.m. EDT|Track(s): WETLAB

Avian Clinical Pathology Lab

1:30–3:00 p.m. EDT|Track(s): WETLAB

Workshop: Intro to Clinical Decision Analysis for Veterinarians

2:00–2:50 p.m. EDT|Dr. Charles Cummings|Lynn Room 1136|Track(s): Mammals

External Disease of Pet Birds

2:00–2:50 p.m. EDT|Dr. Gal Jones|Lynn Room G167|Track(s): Avian

What's Your Diagnosis: Rabbit Edition

3:00–3:50 p.m. EDT|Dr. Mary Lempert|Lynn Room 1136|Track(s): Mammals

Imping Techniques (Pre Lab)

3:00–3:50 p.m. EDT|Dr. Alejandro Morales|Lynn Room G167|Track(s): Avian

The Ferret Physical Exam

4:00–4:50 p.m. EDT|Dr. Mary Lempert|Lynn Room 1136|Track(s): Mammals

Avian Wound Basics & Regional Limb Perfusion

4:00–4:50 p.m. EDT|Dr. Ellen Lemanski|Lynn Room G167|Track(s): Avian

Exotic Animal Emergency Medicine

5:00–5:50 p.m. EDT|Dr. Ellen Lemanski|Lynn Room 1136|Track(s): Mammals

Internal Disease of Pet Birds

5:00–5:50 p.m. EDT|Dr. Gal Janos|Lynn Room G167|Track(s): Avian

Small Mammal Cadavers: Anatomy, IO Catheters

5:00–6:50 p.m. EDT|Track(s): WETLAB

Avian Cadavers: Imping Technique Lab

5:00–6:50 p.m. EDT|Track(s): WETLAB

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Check In and Continental Breakfast

8:00–8:30 a.m. EST|Lynn Hall Foyer

Keynote Lecture

8:40–9:50 a.m. EST|Dr. Gal Janos|Lynn Room 1136

TBD

10:00–10:50 a.m. EST|Dr. Alejandro Morales|Lynn Room 1136|Track(s): Mammals

Production and Disease of Ratite, Pheasants, & Grouses (Pre Lab)

10:00–10:50 a.m. EST|Dr. Gal Janos|Lynn Hall G167

Penguin Medicine

11:00–11:50 a.m. EST|Dr. Charles Cummings|Lynn Room G167|Track(s): Avian

Small Mammal Spay and Neuter Techniques (Pre Lab)

11:00–11:50 a.m. EST|Lynn Room 1136|Track(s): Mammals

TBD

12:00–12:50 p.m. EST|Lynn Room G167|Track(s): Avian

Evidenced Based Veterinary Medicine in Zoos

12:00–12:50 p.m. EST|Dr. Charles Cummings|Lynn Hall 1136|Track(s): Mammals

Non-Chicken Poultry Necropsy

12:00–1:30 p.m. EST|Track(s): WETLAB

Cadaver Spay/Neuter & Anesthesia Monitoring

12:00–1:30 p.m. EST|Track(s): WETLAB

Lunch - Foyer

1:00–1:50 p.m. EST

Lodging

MMAS October 31 - November 1, 2026  - Hotel Accommodations

Attendees must secure their own overnight lodging.  A few hotels located in close proximity to Purdue University are listed below. 

Union Club Hotel

The Union Club Hotel is conveniently located on campus and connected to the Purdue Memorial Union and Stewart Center. Parking is available at the Grant Street Parking Garage at a daily rate of $10.

Address: 201 S Grant St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Phone: 765-494-8922

Hilton Garden Inn

The Hilton Garden Inn is next to Tapawingo Park on the Wabash Landing. Purdue University is just half a mile away. Downtown Lafayette is just across the Wabash River. Free parking is available in an adjacent garage.

Address: 356 E State St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Phone: 765-743-2100

Hampton Inn and Suites

The Hampton Inn and Suites is located just half a mile from the Purdue campus.  Historic Lafayette downtown district is just across the river with access to local restaurants and shops. Parking is free.

Address: 160 Tapawingo Dr., West Lafayette, IN 47906
Phone: 765-269-8000


Transportation
If you are flying, Indianapolis International Airport (IND) will be the closest international airport. If you are driving, you can obtain directions online to your hotel and Purdue University. Ground transportation to Purdue University from the Indianapolis International Airport includes shuttle service by Lafayette Limo (765-497-3828) and Reindeer Shuttle (765-637-5124). 

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