Each year, CHF recognizes leaders in canine health research. Thank you to this year’s award recipients and dedicated champions of our mission to advance the health of all dogs!
President’s Award – Mari-Beth O’Neill Distinguished Research Partner – the Kennel Club of Philadelphia Legacy Award – Dr. William and Mrs. Tina Truesdale Inspiration Award – Amber Koerner
CHF’s Clinician-Scientist Fellowship Program encourages the next generation of canine health researchers. CHF awarded fellowship to the following young scientists for 2023:
Matthew Berry, DVM - University of Illinois Nolan Chalifoux, DVM - University of Pennsylvania This fellowship is generously sponsored by owners Carolyn and Gary Koch along with breeders Kristy and Kevin Ratliff in honor of “Rumble,” GCHP Hill Country's Let's Get Ready To Rumble. (www.akcchf.org/rumble) Jennifer Heyward, DVM, MS - University of Wisconsin-Madison Samantha Van Buren - University of California, Davis This fellowship is generously sponsored by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)
CHF-funded investigators were featured on 60 Minutes – demonstrating the importance of canine health research as it relates to understanding human cognition and the similarities between canine and human cancers.
Thank you to all who attended Canines & Cocktails, our annual gala to celebrate achievements in canine health research. We enjoyed seeing each of you and deeply appreciate your support for our mission to help all dogs live longer, healthier lives! We look forward to continued collaboration and progress in 2023.
Established in 1995, the AKC Canine Health Foundation's (CHF) mission is to advance the health of all dogs and their owners by funding scientific research and supporting the dissemination of health information to prevent, treat and cure canine disease.