| Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI) Announces Upcoming Human-Animal Bond Research Funding Opportunities |
| WASHINGTON |
| Business Wire |
| Bob Vetere, president of HABRI, is pleased to announce there will be funding made available for high-quality research designed to better understand the human and animal health benefits of the human-animal bond in seven areas. Requests for pre-proposals are open now through June 28, 2013 and approximately $300,000 in funding will be awarded to 10 grant recipients.
“We are excited to announce this upcoming funding opportunity for research surrounding our seven key topics, which to date have seen the most promising scientific evidence in terms of the positive impacts of the bond, but could still benefit from a greater understanding,” said Vetere. “This is a great opportunity for students, researchers and various industry professionals and we look forward to receiving pre-proposals and awarding the grant recipients this fall.” Pre-proposals should focus on the health effects of animals on humans with the following conditions: autism; cancer; cardiovascular disease; dementia/Alzheimer’s; depression; post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); or childhood allergies and immunity. Pre-proposals will be evaluated by an independent review board comprising experts in the field based on study design, capabilities of investigators, adequacy of facilities, cost-effective yet realistic budget, and potential for impact on the way the disease areas of interest are diagnosed, treated or otherwise understood. Full proposal submissions will be invited from selected applicants. Application review and oversight of HABRI research awards will be managed by Morris Animal Foundation, a nonprofit organization that invests in science that advances veterinary medicine for companion animals, horses and wildlife. For additional details regarding application process and project requirements, go to https://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/researchers/small-animal/ and scroll to proactive research funding. For more information on HABRI, visit www.habri.org or for media inquiries or executive interview opportunities, contact Brooke Gersich at brooke@theimpetusagency.com or 775.322.4022. Founded by The American Pet Product Association (APPA), Petco Animal Supplies Inc., and Zoetis (formerly the animal health business of Pfizer), HABRI is a broad coalition of companies, organizations, entities and individuals whose mission is to achieve formal, widespread scientific recognition that validates and supports the positive roles of pets and animals in the integrated health of families and communities, leading to informed decisions in human health. 1155 Fifteenth Street, NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005(202) 580-6280 www.habri.org |
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