VAF Resident Grant Program Award Winners

Each year the ACVO Vision for Animals Foundation offers research grants of up to $5,000 to ABVO-approved residents in areas of veterinary ophthalmology. Results of funded research must be presented at the annual ACVO Conference within 2 years of grant award.

For the 2021-2022 grant cycle, we had 11 outstanding applications.

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New ABVO Board Member

The ABVO extends its appreciation to our 2021 board candidate for agreeing to run for office in support the ABVO and its goals. In order to expand the number of candidates in the future, the Board is exploring ways to increase the number of eligible candidates and also plans to begin seeking nominations at an earlier date.

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Dr. Rick Quinn - Answering the Call

We are at a crossroads. Many species, including most of the critically endangered great apes, may not survive beyond this century. In a troubled world so full of problems, it is tempting to feel helpless, to throw up our hands and to give up. But failure is simply not an option.

As veterinary ophthalmologists, we understand the value of meaningful, high quality and sustainable opportunities for advanced training. We also remember well the excitement of being able to fulfill our educational dreams. Within the last month, Docs4GreatApes has selected and funded two young Congolese veterinarians to undertake a one- year internship in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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ACFS Reporting Form

The ACVO TASS Task Force has completed a reporting form for veterinary ophthalmologists experiencing cases of Anterior Chamber Fibrinoid Syndrome.

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