2022 Distinguished Research Partner Award
American Kennel Club - Canine Health Foundation
Accepted by Jennifer MacLeay, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, MBA
The AKC CHF is the largest nonprofit funder of health research focused solely on dogs. Donations from individual dog lovers, dog clubs, foundations and corporations are invested in a diverse portfolio of innovative canine health research grants that aim to find better treatments, more accurate diagnoses, and an improved understanding of the mechanisms that cause disease in dogs. CHF works closely with AKC Parent Clubs, dog owners, breeders, veterinarians and researchers to identify and address health issues in dogs. generously supports research that advances the health of all dogs and their owners. Celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2020, at that time, the CHF had invested more than $59 million in research and educational grants and canine health projects. From mapping the canine genome to research initiatives exploring common but complex diseases such as cancer, bloat, epilepsy, and tick-borne disease, The AKC CHF has made great strides in addressing the health needs of all dogs. Through generous research support approaching $4 million dollars over the past 10 years, the AKC CHF has been an important research partner for the College of Veterinary Medicine.
From Dr. MacLeay's AKC bio page:
Dr. MacLeay is the Chief Scientific Officer of the AKC Canine Health Foundation.
Dr. MacLeay received her DVM from The Ohio State University, completed an internship in Charlottesville, VA and residency and PhD at The University of Minnesota. She is boarded by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and completed an MBA at the University of Kansas. At the University of Minnesota and Colorado State University Dr. MacLeay taught in the veterinary teaching hospitals, conducted research, and taught in the veterinary medicine curriculum. Most recently Dr. MacLeay was Medical Director at Hill’s Pet Nutrition where she developed and executed research that fused patient needs, physiology, and technology. She supported basic research, product development, and exercised strategic study design to deliver state of the art claims, elevating patient care.
Click here to read more about Dr. MacLeay and her role at the the AKC Canine Health Foundation.
Congratulations to the AKC CHF and thank you to Dr. MacLeay for attending Research Day 2022 and accepting the award.