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.
The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) is proud to announce Dr. David C. Twedt as the recipient of the ACVIM Distinguished Service Award at the 2013 ACVIM Forum, which is given in recognition of outstanding and dedicated service as a volunteer by a Diplomate to the ACVIM.
The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) is proud to announce Dr. Virginia Reef of the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) as the recipient of the ACVIM Robert W. Kirk Award for Professional Excellence at the 2013 ACVIM Forum.
The Animal Survivor media event features five heartwarming stories of animals from Washington who overcame severe illnesses, and takes place Thursday, June 13 from 9:50am-11:00 am in the Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, Washington, Room 310.
On Friday June 14th four Scientific Sessions focused on One Medicine will be offered during the 2013 ACVIM Forum at the Washington State Convention Center. Veterinarians and scientists from around the globe are gathering in Seattle to present the latest veterinary medical advances helping both animals and humans live longer, healthier lives.
The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Foundation (ACVIMF), in partnership with the Veterinary Pharmacology Research Foundation (VPRF), announced today a new call for proposals for animal health studies with a pharmacologic focus.
Dr. Ford W. Bell to Deliver Keynote Address at 2013 ACVIM Forum , June 12-15 in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Bell has more than 30 years of experience as a nonprofit executive, board chair, donor, trustee, and educator. He is an ACVIM Board-certified veterinary oncologist
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine is partnering with Infiniti Medical to offer advanced education courses in veterinary interventional radiology (IR) to help them improve the health care of companion animals.
The ACVIM Foundation has received $120,000 in grant monies from Pfizer Animal Health to support Animal Health Studies for the Pfizer Animal Health Fellowship Fund for Inflammation, Infectious Disease & Immunology.
The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) and the International Veterinary Information Service (IVIS) are working together to educate veterinarians, veterinary students, technicians and those involved in animal health about the importance of research and curing diseases in animals, and in promoting their organizations as sources of education and information.
What: Animal Survivor Media Event
When: Thursday, May 31 from 9:50-11:00am.
Where: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Room 237.
Who: Five new Animal Survivor Videos; three of the survivors, their owners and the Board-certified Veterinary Specialists who saved them.
The American College of Veterinary Medicine (ACVIM) invites the media to attend its annual ACVIM Forum event taking place on May 30-June 2 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. The 2012 ACVIM Forum is the veterinary profession's premier internal medicine continuing education event. This is an opportunity for members of the media to connect with the top names in veterinary internal medicine from all around the globe while learning about the latest advances in animal health.