2023 Veterinary Research Fellowship
Amanda Avison, DVM
Ph.D. Candidate
Ontario Veterinary College
Left to Right: Amanda Avison, DVM and Dr. Rick Mitchell, EQUUS Foundation Board member
Amanda Avison, DVM, a Ph.D. student at Ontario Veterinary College, received the EQUUS Foundation Research Fellow awarded by The Foundation for the Horse for her research into investigating sudden cardiac death in performance horses.
The $5,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a doctoral or residency student who has made significant progress in the field of equine health care research. In addition to the financial reward, Dr. Avison also received a $500 stipend to support her travel to the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) 69th Annual Convention in San Diego, California, where she accepted her award November 30.
Her long-term goal with the research is to identify the increased risk of death in equines that are currently clinically normal at rest. Her research will support the idea of a stall side test that could identify the daily stress allowing practitioners to be able to identify when the equine athlete is not at increased risk to perform. During Dr. Avison's research she collected samples from the cardiac muscle to identify the molecular markers that may cause cardiac sudden death.
"The study of sudden cardiac death is an area of intense activity. I am complimenting the research by seeking to understand the fundamental characteristics" said Dr. Avison. "My research will bridge the gap of knowledge that exists in the cardiac area. The receipt of this fellowship will support my career in many ways and allow me to continue to reach my goals and remain focused on helping horses through research."
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