Legislative Briefings

The AAVMC regularly conducts legislative briefings for Capitol Hill Congressional members and staff, often working in conjunction with the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). The briefings feature leading scientists who discuss the role veterinary medicine plays in helping address threats posed by infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, the need for increased federal support for biomedical research, and other important topics.

The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) and American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) hosted a Congressional Briefing, “The Value of Large Animal Research in Biomedical, Veterinary, & Agricultural Research Progress,” on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

Purpose

To educate Congressional staffers on the importance of large animal research across a broad range of industries and disciplines essential to our nation’s health and economic stability, including biomedical research, veterinary medicine, and agriculture. The briefing specifically focused on oncology comparative medicine and highly pathogenic avian influenza, including the recent H5N1 outbreak.

Congressional Guest Speakers

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)
Rep. Tracey Mann (R-KS-01)
Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA-04)

Keynote Speakers & Moderator

Nicola Mason, BVetMed, PhD, DACVIM, MRCVS
Professor of Medicine & Pathobiology,
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine

Yuko Sato, DVM, MS, DACPV
Veterinary Diagnostics & Production Animal Medicine,
Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Kevin Kregel, PhD (Moderator)
President, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)
Executive Vice President & Provost, University of Iowa