Newswise — (Denver, CO) The key to curing and preventing human diseases and disorders may come from veterinary research as veterinarians and scientists from around the globe gather in Seattle to present the latest veterinary medical advances helping both animals and humans live longer, healthier lives.
One Medicine, a term that acknowledges the fundamental similarities between species as they relate to the practice of medicine, is a key focus for several presentations during the 2013 ACVIM Forum. In addition, One Medicine takes a global view of health by recognizing that environmental health is fundamental to all living species.
“It’s a concise way of saying ‘animals and people are more similar than different’,” said Jeffrey Toll, DVM, DACVIM (Small Animal Internal Medicine) and past chair of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine’s (ACVIM) Education and Research Committee. “Not only does our work benefit animals, but spontaneous diseases in companion and other animals, such as horses, are being increasingly recognized as more accurate models for human diseases when compared to laboratory animals such as mice. As the veterinary experts on cancer, infections and other animal diseases, collaborations between ACVIM Diplomates and the human biomedical research community were inevitable.”
On Friday June 14th four Scientific Sessions focused on One Medicine will be offered at the Washington State Convention Center.
One Medicine in Disasters: Haiti EarthquakeK. Crowdis 2:10 – 3:00 pmRooms 618-619 One Medicine in Military Medicine: US Army Public Health CommandK. Havas 3:10 – 4:00 pmRooms 618-619One Medicine on the Battlefield: Clinical Practice Guidelines for Military Working Dog Emergency Care by Human Health Care ProvidersM. Takara 4:25 – 5:15 pmRooms 618-619 One Medicine in the Exam RoomL. Kidd 5:25 – 6:15 pmRooms 618-619
Media Note: Accredited members of the media may attend the 2013 ACVIM Forum at no charge. However, you are required to register with the ACVIM. For media registration, please fill out a registration form or contact Laurie Nelson at [email protected] or 303.231.9933.
Onsite Press RoomLocation: Washington State Convention Center, Room 310Hours: Wednesday June 12, 12:00 – 5:00 pmThursday June 13, 8:00 am – 5:00 pmFriday June 14, 8:00 am – 5:00 pmSaturday June 15, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
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About the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM)ACVIM is the national certifying organization for veterinary specialists in large and small animal internal medicine, cardiology, neurology and oncology. Established in 1973, ACVIM’s purpose is to advance the knowledge of animal health and diseases, and to foster the continued development of specialty veterinary care. For more information, please visit www.ACVIM.org.
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