Behind the Scenes of Managing a $33 Million Dog Study and Big Data in Pet Research

Exploring Veterinary Research and Canine Health with Kelly Diehl

Join us as we delve into the impactful work of Kelly Diehl, a science communicator at Morris Animal Foundation, as she shares insights into the foundation's groundbreaking research, funding strategies, and their extensive canine health studies. Discover how this organization is advancing animal health worldwide through innovative research, collaborations, and community involvement.

Key Topics

The history and mission of Morris Animal Foundation

Funding mechanisms: donations vs. corporate sponsorships

The structure and scope of large-scale projects like the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study

Current focus areas: cancer, aging diseases, cognitive decline, and environmental exposures

The role of research panels and data management in large epidemiological studies

Opportunities for researchers and the public to get involved and support canine health projects

The importance of early-career funding and translational research

Insights into specific canine diseases like hemangiosarcoma and osteoarthritis

The foundation's future plans post-study, including data sharing and partnerships

About Dr. Diehl: Kelly Diehl received her DVM from the University of Tennessee and started her practice career in a bustling emergency clinic in New Jersey. After one year in emergency practice, Dr. Diehl completed an internship at the prestigious Animal Medical Center in New York City. Following her internship, Dr. Diehl moved west, completing a residency in small animal medicine at Colorado State University. After finishing a 3-year NIH postdoctoral fellowship at National Jewish Health, Dr. Diehl joined the staff of the Veterinary Referral Center of Colorado as the co-owner of the internal medicine section. After 14 years, Dr. Diehl left private practice to pursue a career in science communication andjoined Morris Animal Foundation in 2013. Dr. Diehl is a board-certified small animal internal medicine specialist with an interest in gastroenterology and immunology. She lives in Colorado with her husband, two children, two cats, too many fish to count and one very lovable Labrador retriever.