Caroline Sobotyk, D.V.M., M.Sc., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Parasitology
Department of Pathobiology
School of Veterinary Medicine
University of Pennsylvania

“Emergining Zoonotic Eyeworm Infections in the U.S.: What We Know So Far”

Dr. Sobotyk’s research focuses on zoonotic helminth infections in domestic and wild animals, as well as the improvement and development of diagnostic techniques for detecting parasitic infections of veterinary and public health relevance.


Note New Location:
Thomas Jefferson University
101 Bluemle Life Sciences Building
233 S 10th Street (corner of 10th and Locust Street)
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Reception: Atrium, 5 – 6 pm
Lecture: 101 Lecture Room, 6 – 7 pm

Please join us in person for refereshments, reception and lecture

Parking & Transportation

Jefferson is easily accessible by public transit including SEPTA and PATCO. There are several parking garages in the area. There also may be street parking available nearby. Please pay attention to posted signs and prices. 

Some parking garage options include:

1. Hamilton iParkit, 221 S 11th St

2. 904 Chestnut Street

3. Parkway Parking, 800 Walnut St

5. Philadelphia Parking Authority, 14 S Tenth St

6. Acme parking garage, 545 S 11th St

Branch members will receive a zoom link if you cannot attend in person
Non-Branch members can watch the lecture live on our Branch YouTube Channel