Conference information
2026 Western Conference of Veterinary Diagnostic Pathologists (WCVDP)
The Western Conference of Veterinary Diagnostic Pathologists is a two-day, case-based meeting supported by the Western College of Veterinary Medicine's Department of Veterinary Pathology and Prairie Diagnostics Services, Inc.
The WCVDP brings together veterinary pathologists and trainees from Western Canada, the northwest United States and other locations to discuss interesting diagnostic material and share ideas on a related theme in veterinary pathology.
Theme: dermatopathology
Meeting dates: October 2-3, 2026
Location
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In-person: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East-University, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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Virtual: while in-person attendance is preferred, a virtual option is available upon request.
Moderators
Dr. Charles William Bradley, VMD, DACVP
Anatomic veterinary dermatopathologist
Dr. Charles W. Bradley is a board-certified veterinary anatomic pathologist and associate professor in the Department of Pathobiology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.
He earned his VMD degree from the University of Pennsylvania and subsequently completed a residency in anatomic pathology at the same institution. Dr. Bradley is actively involved in diagnostic pathology, teaching and resident training.
Dr. Allison Foster, DVM, DACVD
Clinical veterinary dermatologist
Dr. Allison Foster is a board-certified veterinary dermatologist and assistant professor in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan.
She earned her DVM degree from Louisiana State University and completed residency training in veterinary dermatology through programs at Iowa State University and the University of Tennessee. Dr. Foster provides clinical dermatology services at the WCVM Veterinary Medical Centre and is actively involved in teaching and clinical training.
Case submissions
We are seeking classical, diagnostically challenging or unsolved dermatopathology cases. Any pathological process is accepted (e.g. degenerative, infectious, inflammatory, developmental, genetic, neoplastic).
Please complete the case submission form and send to tc.cham@usask.ca.
A list of submitted cases will be regularly updated.
The submission deadline is June 1, 2026.
A very limited number of slide boxes with the conference cases will be prepared and available for purchase. Please contact conference organizers in advance if you wish to purchase a slide box. Slides will also be scanned digitally and available to view for the registrants.
Trainees: best presentations will be awarded. Please indicate in the submission form if you are a trainee.
Registration
Registration fee is C$250 per individual or C$500 per lab/academic unit. Please register before September 14, 2026.
We will accept payments via check prior or at the time of registration. Please complete the attached registration form and send it to bruce.wobeser@usask.ca.
Important deadlines
| June 1 | Case submission |
| September 1 | One-page abstract |
| September 14 | Last day of registration |
We look forward to receiving your submission. Please contact tc.cham@usask.ca if you have questions or suggestions.
Co-ordinators
Drs. Michael Zabrodski, Veronique Savoie Dufour, Roman Koziy, Ivanna Kozii, Colby Klein, Monica Salles, Tat Chuan Cham
Scientific Program Co-ordinators/Veterinary Pathologists
Prairie Diagnostic Services Inc. (PDS)
52 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5B4
Email (Tat Chuan Cham): tc.cham@usask.ca
Dr. Hélène Philibert
Scientific Program Co-ordinator
Department of Veterinary Pathology
Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM)
University of Saskatchewan (USask)
52 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 5B4
Phone: 306-966-2369
Email: helene.philibert@usask.ca
Dr. Bruce Wobeser, Treasurer
Department of Veterinary Pathology
Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM)
University of Saskatchewan (USask)
52 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada S7N 5B4
Phone: 306-966-8060
Email: bruce.wobeser@usask.ca
Accommodations
A special group rate at Holiday Inn Express & Suites (Saskatoon East-University) may be available for our attendees.
Additional details regarding booking and the discounted rate will be provided soon.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East-University
1838 College Drive, Bldg #2
Saskatoon, SK S7N 2Z8
Tel: 306-954-1250