The overall objective of this proposal is to provide research education for veterinarians interested in pursuing a career in Laboratory Animal Medicine. The proposed plan will prepare veterinarians to be competent and proficient in the field of Laboratory Animal Medicine in support of biomedical investigations. The proposed program will emphasize performing collaborative research using animal models in support of translational research activities. There is a current lack of veterinarians prepared for a career in Laboratory Animal Medicine especially those oriented toward research. The University of North Carolina has been training veterinarians in laboratory animal medicine for over 20 years and has a laboratory animal training program recognized by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM). Funds from this proposal would allow UNC to provide laboratory animal medicine research education to three additional veterinarians. This will help address the need for well-trained veterinarians capable of providing laboratory animal support for biomedical research. The program at UNC is especially well versed in preparing veterinarians for a research oriented career.

Public Health Relevance

There is a current lack of veterinarians prepared for a career in Laboratory Animal Medicine especially those oriented toward research. Funds from this proposal would allow UNC to provide laboratory animal medicine education to three additional veterinarians. This will help address the need for well-trained veterinarians capable of providing laboratory animal support for biomedical research needed to promote public health.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Office of The Director, National Institutes of Health (OD)
Type
Education Projects (R25)
Project #
1R25OD014807-01A1
Application #
8513714
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZTR1-CM-6 (02))
Program Officer
Moro, Manuel H
Project Start
2013-07-05
Project End
2018-06-30
Budget Start
2013-07-05
Budget End
2014-06-30
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2013
Total Cost
$78,281
Indirect Cost
$5,613
Name
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Department
Pathology
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
608195277
City
Chapel Hill
State
NC
Country
United States
Zip Code
27599