Measuring blood pressure of our cats and dogs can be a challenge, says Dr. Anthony Carr, of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, who will be addressing the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum in Indianapolis, Ind., June 3.
The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Foundation (ACVIMF) has announced three new calls for grant proposals focusing on Small Animal Internal Medicine (SAIM) respiratory disease ($20,000) sponsored by Zoetis, general oncology ($25,000) and feline chronic renal disease ($50,000).
The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Foundation (ACVIMF), is partnering with the Veterinary Pharmacology Research Foundation (VPRF), to fund a new study for animal health with a pharmacologic focus. The study will be conducted by Dr. Lauren Trepanier of the University of Wisconsin-Madison for the genetic risk for cyclophosphamide toxicity in dogs.
The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) is proud to announce Dr. Michael Lappin, the Kenneth W. Smith Professor in Small Animal Clinical Veterinary Medicine at Colorado State University, as the recipient of the ACVIM Robert W. Kirk Award for Professional Excellence. This award is presented annually to an ACVIM Diplomate with an outstanding career in veterinary medicine including national and international recognition for contributions and service in activities such as clinical medical practice, instruction, research and/or public service.
The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) is proud to announce Dr. Eleanor C. Hawkins, Professor of Internal Medicine at North Carolina State University, as the recipient of the ACVIM Distinguished Service Award. This award is presented annually to an ACVIM Diplomate and is given in recognition of outstanding and dedicated service by a Diplomate who has served as an ACVIM volunteer for 10 or more years.
Dr. Nicola Mason, DVM and ACVIM DIplomate in Small Animal Internal Medicine, is evaluating the first vaccine for canine osteosarcoma at the University of Pennsylvania.
Yorkshire Terrier treated for blindness and brain damage by ACVIM veterinary specialist and veterinary team in Tennessee in order to lead a more normal life. One of the 2014 ACVIM Animal Survivor stories.
Tipper the cat survives a life threatening illness through the dedication of an ACVIM veterinary specialist, her owners, the local veterinarian and a Memphis veterinary ophthalmologist.
Elaine Ostrander is presenting "Genomics at Both Ends of the Leash" during the 2014 ACVIM Forum on June 5th. She is head of the Comparative Genetics Unit at the National Human Genome Research Institute at National Institutes of Health.
Dr. Matthew Breen's laboratory has developed an extensive cytogenetics “toolbox” designed to provide the necessary means to identify key cytogenetic signatures in numerous canine cancers. His presentations at the 2014 ACVIM Forum will include "Genomics & Genetics in Veterinary Medicine: An Overview” and “Cancer in the Domestic Dog: A Genome With Two Tales."
The ACVIM Foundation has joined #GivingTuesday, a national effort designed to harness the collective power of philanthropy on a single day. The ACVIM Foundation has established a $10,000 fundraising goal for December 3rd.