Stories of impact: Scholarships and grants
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Dr. Amanda Welch (video)
Together, we’re amplifying hope and shaping the future
Dr. Amanda Welch is a U.S. Air Force veteran who turned her dream of becoming a veterinarian into reality with help from AVMF donors. After years in uniform, Amanda brought the same dedication, courage, and sense of duty she learned in the military to her work in veterinary medicine.
Dr. Kelley Thieman
Breathing easier: AVMF, in partnership with Stanton Foundation, award $150k grant to improve canine care
The AVMF, in collaboration with the Stanton Foundation, has awarded a $150,000 grant to Dr. Kelley Thieman of Texas A&M University to support canine clinical research focused on cost-effective diagnostic and treatment options. The selected research project, titled “Evaluating the Effect of Weight Loss on Respiratory Function Grading and Whole-Body Barometric Plethysmography in Brachycephalic Dogs,” was chosen for its strong potential to improve canine health outcomes while advancing practical, affordable care strategies in primary veterinary settings.
Amanda Roth
The power of a second opportunity in veterinary research
In this video, Amanda shares how receiving the American Veterinary Medical Association/American Veterinary Medical Foundation 2nd Opportunity Summer Research Stipend opened the door to new possibilities. She reflects on her gratitude for the support and explains how the experience strengthened her passion for research—bringing her one step closer to pursuing a PhD in parasitology and advancing the future of veterinary science.