Purdue University College of Pharmacy

Ipsos: Appointment of Dr Bonnie Bain as Global Head of Healthcare

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Paris, September 11, 2023 - I am pleased to announce that Dr Bonnie Bain, PhD has been appointed Global Head of Healthcare and will join us on 11th September.

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  • Paris, September 11, 2023 - I am pleased to announce that Dr Bonnie Bain, PhD has been appointed Global Head of Healthcare and will join us on 11th September.
  • Bonnie brings a wealth of valuable experience and expertise to the role and a wonderfully positive, inclusive approach.
  • Prior to joining Ipsos, she was Global Head of Pharma and Executive VP of Healthcare Operations & Strategy at GlobalData Plc.
  • Bonnie commented: “I am very excited to be taking on the role of Global Head of Healthcare and building on the success of the teams.

Inspiring the Next Generation of Veterinary Professionals

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In support of its Purpose—A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS®—Mars Veterinary Health is investing in several youth-centered programs to help address profession-wide talent shortages. 

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  • That's why Mars is committed to inspiring and supporting youth in a variety of ways, including limiting the financial burden of veterinary education.
  • Mars believes it's never too early to support passionate future veterinary professionals, and these are a few of the ways its veterinary businesses are working to help pet-loving youth pursue lifelong veterinary careers.
  • Veterinary team members interacted with students to help them learn about a career in veterinary medicine, with the goal of instilling a sense of belonging through a variety of experiences, so children can visualize themselves as veterinary professionals and eventually explore veterinary careers.
  • With programs across its family of businesses working to provide opportunities for the next generation of veterinary professionals, Mars is committed to having a positive impact on the veterinary profession.

Ferronova and Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) Sign Licensing Agreement for Use of Fibroblast Activation Protein (FAP) Inhibitor in Radiotherapy

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Australian biotech company Ferronova announced today that it has signed a licensing agreement with the Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) for the application of PRF’s patented Fibroblast Activation Protein (FAP) inhibitor in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and MRI-guided therapies.

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  • Australian biotech company Ferronova announced today that it has signed a licensing agreement with the Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) for the application of PRF’s patented Fibroblast Activation Protein (FAP) inhibitor in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and MRI-guided therapies.
  • The licensing agreement will bring together Ferronova’s patented FerroTrace® platform, a super-paramagnetic iron-oxide nanoparticle (SPION) formulation, and PRF’s patented FAP inhibitor in a combination to be applied in targeted radiotherapy of difficult cancers with complicated treatment margins such as glioblastoma, prostate cancer and pancreatic cancer.
  • “Purdue researchers are the driving force behind world changing innovations, and our partnership with Ferronova serves as yet another testament to our dedication to partnering with companies that can improve the world and save lives with Purdue technologies,” said Brooke Beier, senior vice president of Purdue Innovates.
  • “We are hopeful that this collaboration will change that, and in future, have a positive impact on the management of patients with this tragic disease.”

New Research to Use Brain Imaging to Measure Human-Dog Interaction

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) and Pet Partners announced today a grant to Purdue University for a research project that will investigate the impact interacting with a dog has on human brain activity. Researchers will use Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) to measure the neural responses correlating with human-dog interaction, and potential factors that influence these responses.

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  • Researchers will use Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) to measure the neural responses correlating with human-dog interaction, and potential factors that influence these responses.
  • "We're proud to fund this research project, which will use imaging technology to gain a deeper understanding of what happens inside the brain when a dog brings comfort to someone in need."
  • A large body of research demonstrates the benefits of the human-animal bond for the mental and physical health and wellbeing of people.
  • fNIRS is one of the most common non-invasive functional imaging methods, which uses near-infrared light to estimate neural or brain activity.

Petco Love Helps Heroes at Both Ends of the Leash this Veterans Day

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National nonprofit Petco Love awards nearly $1 million to support "Helping Heroes" this Veterans Day. The Helping Heroes initiative focuses on organizations that take pets from shelters and transform them into heroes to assist people in need, primarily our nation's veterans. Since 2009, Petco Love's investment of more than $16 million bolsters efforts to train and support animals who dedicate their lives to saving and improving the lives of others.

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  • The Helping Heroes initiative focuses on organizations that take pets from shelters and transform them into heroes to assist people in need, primarily our nation's veterans.
  • Expanded funding, like that provided by Petco Love, is essential to meet the demand to expand this much-needed research."
  • "This Veterans Day, we are reminded that 18 veterans lose their lives every day to suicide.
  • There is an overwhelming demand for trained service and companion dogs to support their needs," said Petco Love President Susanne Kogut.

Dogtopia Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Opening of 200th Daycare and Sponsorship of 200th Service Dog

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

PHOENIX, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dogtopia, the national dog daycare franchise, is wagging its tail proudly today as the company celebrated its 20th anniversary and achievement of a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most photos of dogs sitting uploaded to Instagram in 1 hour. The dog daycare rallied its community of pet parents across the United States and Canada to share photos of their Dogtopia dog to Instagram to achieve the title. In addition to showing dogs the love for 20 years, the franchise's 200th daycare, Dogtopia of Uptown Phoenix, is set to open soon in the headquarters' backyard of Phoenix, Arizona.

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  • The dog daycare rallied its community of pet parents across the United States and Canada to share photos of their Dogtopia dog to Instagram to achieve the title.
  • Along with these impressive milestones, Dogtopia Foundation , the franchise's charitable arm, sponsored its 200th service dog during National Service Dog Month (September).
  • Their dedication is what sets Dogtopia apart in the bustling pet industry," said Neil Gill, CEO of Dogtopia.
  • Just in time for National Service Dog Month in September, the Dogtopia Foundation surpassed the sponsorship of 200 service dogs for veterans with the help of Dogtopia's dedicated franchise partners.

New research reveals why some veterans with PTSD benefit more when using service dogs

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

PHOENIX, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The findings of a newly published study led by the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine provides further evidence of the benefits of service dogs for veterans with PTSD and helps identify more specifically which dogs and human-animal interactions lead to the best outcomes. The research, led by Dr. Maggie O'Haire associate professor of Human-Animal Interaction in the College of Veterinary Medicine with the help of K9s For Warriors and support from the Dogtopia Foundation, will help maximize the benefits for service dog and veteran pairs and improve mental health and quality of life for more veterans with PTSD.

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  • The most common and important task veterans ask their service dogs to do is to calm and comfort anxiety.
  • Lower PTSD symptoms and better mental health were seen among veterans with less excitable service dogs and those with a stronger human-animal bond.
  • "We are providing quantifiable data that shows how service dogs can improve symptoms and quality of life for certain veterans with PTSD."
  • Despite long veteran waitlists for service dogs, the VA has hesitated to fund service dogs for PTSD due to a lack of clinical evidence supporting their efficacy.

Petco Love Investments Help Heroes at Both Ends of the Leash this Veteran's Day

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Thursday, November 11, 2021

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --National nonprofit Petco Love awards nearly $1 million to support Helping Heroes this Veteran's Day.

Key Points: 
  • SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --National nonprofit Petco Love awards nearly $1 million to support Helping Heroes this Veteran's Day.
  • Expanded funding, like that provided by Petco Love, is essential to meet the demand to expand this much-needed research."
  • "This Veteran's Day, we are reminded that 18 veterans lose their lives every day to suicide.
  • There is an overwhelming need for trained service and companion dogs to support their needs," said Petco Love President Susanne Kogut.

PetDesk Announces Inaugural Equity in Veterinary Scholarship Award Recipients, Focused on Diversifying the Pet Care Industry

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

PetDesk also partnered with the Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association (MCVMA) to create its Veterinary Business Start-Up Grant, which will award $20,000 to one lucky applicant.

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  • PetDesk also partnered with the Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association (MCVMA) to create its Veterinary Business Start-Up Grant, which will award $20,000 to one lucky applicant.
  • As a result of these inaugural Equity in Veterinary Scholarships, Dr. Allen Cannedy, NC State College of Veterinary Medicine director of diversity and multicultural affairs, states: "Our college and the veterinary profession owes PetDesk a huge show of appreciation.
  • Dr. Ruby L. Perry, Dean of the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, adds: "We are very grateful to PetDesk for their inspiring and intentional commitment to the veterinary profession through the establishment of the PetDesk Equity in Veterinary Medicine Scholarship.
  • For more details about the PetDesk Equity in Veterinary Scholarship program and information on when the next application period opens, please visit http://www.petdesk.com .