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A new VALS center has opened at Cornell University under leadership of ACVS Founding Fellow MIS (Laparoscopy/Thoracoscopy) Dr. Nicole Buote. Dr. Buote is also President of the Veterinary Endoscopy Society (2024-2025), and VALS is very honored for her engagement. This makes VALS testing and training more accessible for surgeons/residents on the east coast. If you are interested in pursuing VALS at Cornell University please contact Dr. Buote at njb235@cornell.edu.