We will miss his commitment to research, education, and his dedication to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Our thanks and hearts go out to Dr. Roberto Poma, and his family.
Reposted from the Ontario Veterinary College
OVC community mourns loss of colleague
Published
November 15, 2010
Pet Trust, Clinical Studies, College News
The OVC community is mourning the loss of a beloved colleague and gifted clinician, scientist and teacher.
Dr. Roberto Poma, a faculty member and neurology specialist in the Department of Clinical Studies, died on Nov. 15 of an acute brain hemorrhage at the age of 41.
He is survived by his wife, Dr. Becky Valentine, their children and extended family.
Please check the OVC website for updates. As a gesture of respect and condolence, the University of Guelph will lower its flags to half-mast on the day of his funeral.
A graduate of the veterinary school at the University of Turin, Italy, Poma came to OVC for a DVSc in neurology in 1998. After successfully completing his residency, he spent three years as a staff veterinarian in the OVC Teaching Hospital before joining the faculty in 2004.
Poma’s research was focused on finding better ways to diagnose and treat canine epilepsy, and improve understanding of the disease in companion animals and humans.
He also worked closely with groups such as the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club to reduce the incidence of syringomyelia, a very serious neurological disorder that is rare in most breeds but increasingly afflicts King Charles Spaniels.
How very sad and such a loss. Purrs to his family.
That is so very sad. I send you an email about Moosie. Let me know if I should pass on the info. Thanks.
Hi Mary Beth,
Just sent you an email about the arrival of the snoods. A very BIG thank you for your most kind generosity and we will post some photos on our blog ASAP for you to see Marley and Jasper in all their SNOOD glory.