The Wave of the Future: In-Clinic PCR Diagnosis

Dr. Sykes is the Executive Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis). For more than 20 years, Dr. Sykes has held numerous positions at UC Davis including Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine (Infectious Diseases) and Chief Veterinary Medical Office and Associate Dean of Veterinary Medical Center Operations.

Her research focus is infectious diseases of dogs and cats, especially those of immunocompromised patients, fungal diseases, and bloodstream-associated bacterial infections. Previously, she served as the Associate Editor for the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine and is currently volunteering her time as the President for the American College of Veterinary Medicine (ACVIM).

Dr. Sykes hails from Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Sykes received her veterinary degree and PhD at the University of Melbourne and her MBA from the University of Georgia. She completed her residency at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Sykes is a Diplomate American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (SAIM) and has a California University Veterinarian Licensure. She is Board Certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal Internal Medicine). She is the recipient of numerous awards and author of many scientific publications.

Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, is the chief veterinary officer for dvm360®—an MJH Life Sciences® company —who oversees content strategy and development and is the brand voice and personality for dvm360®’s multimedia channels. As a charismatic leader, he brings wit, humor, and authenticity to animal health care as the host of a new web-based talk show, dvm360 Live!™, The Vet Blast Podcast, continuing education webinars, and live media broadcasts.

Christman also has been in private practice and shelter medicine for 18 years and is currently a member and treasurer of the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association. He received his DVM degree from Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in Ames, Iowa, and his MBA from Aspen University in Denver, Colorado.

Christman is a national thought leader, speaker, and author on practice management, social media, and rehabilitation, and coauthored, “Honey, Have You Squeezed the Dachshund? A Pet Owner’s Guide for Owners Who Are Terrified of IVDD”—a book on dogs with disabilities. He has been featured in multiple publications and appeared on various multimedia shows throughout the United States, sharing his expertise and passion on all things veterinary medicine.

As an avid social media influencer for animal health care, he has over 800,000 followers on TikTok and 53,000 followers on Instagram. He loves to engage with fellow pet parents and veterinary professionals across social media. Christman is an advocate of Pride VMC and Pawsibilities. He is also the proud dog dad to 4 dachshunds and believes no one should be deprived of the incredible human-animal bond.