Newswise — The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Foundation announced today a new partnership with Pfizer Animal Health (Pfizer) that will establish the Pfizer Animal Health Fellowship Fund for Inflammation, Infectious Disease & Immunology.
Pfizer, a leader in animal health research and discovery, has granted $120,000 to the ACVIM Foundation, which includes funding for three grants of $30,000 each to fund research for small animal, livestock (excluding equine) and equine, and to administer the fund. The purpose of these grants is to support animal health studies with a focus on inflammation, infectious disease & immunology research.
“The ACVIM Foundation is committed to eliminating animal and human disease by supporting discovery, education, and partnerships throughout the global community of medicine,” said Paige Heydon, Director of the ACVIM Foundation. “This new strategic partnership with Pfizer Animal Health provides funding for advanced veterinary research that will go along way towards research around the diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of disease in animals being conducted by ACVIM Diplomates”.
Grant proposals call will be issued December 1, 2012 and will close February 20th, 2013. Grants will be awarded by March 15, 2013. All approved grants must be completed within two years from the time the grant has been issued. For more information, visit ACVIMFoundation.org.
Elizabeth Settles, DVM, JD, DACVIM (Small Animal Internal Medicine) and Associate Director of Pfizer Animal Health’s Global Alliances said “These fellowships are targeted for resident research and provide an opportunity for residents to widen their research experience by having a mentor within Industry as well as in a practice setting.”
About Pfizer Animal HealthPfizer Animal Health, a business unit of Pfizer Inc., is a global leader in the discovery, development, manufacture and commercialization of animal health medicines and vaccines, with a focus on both livestock and companion animals. For more than 60 years, we have been committed to enhancing the health of animals and bringing solutions to our customers who raise and care for them. To learn more, visit www.pfizeranimalhealth.com.
About the ACVIM FoundationThe American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to pioneering the healthcare of animals through the work of specialists in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM): small and large animal internists, cardiologists, neurologists, and oncologists. By supporting the work of these groundbreaking scientists, by raising awareness of specialty medicine, and by mobilizing the animal-loving public, we aim to revolutionize current treatments and spark the discovery of future cures. The ACVIM Foundation recognizes the need for advanced care, research dollars, awareness, and the need to support the Resident-in-training and the future scientist. Learn more at www.ACVIMFoundation.org.
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