The 25th Symposium of the Veterinary Comparative Respiratory Society, in cooperation with the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine, will be held Oct. 11-13 at Purdue. “Proteomics and Genomics for Complex Respiratory Diseases” will include lectures on the mechanics of breathing and measurement of mechanical dysfunction in small and large animals, as well as a hands-on laboratory. Other topics include anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the respiratory system and the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease in animals. For more information, call 765-494-6808 or visit VCRS. <HOME> 9/28/2007