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Pictured is Roman Mirra presenting his presentation with prestige. Congratulations to our PIRL members for their participation in Phi Zeta this year: Dr. Manraj Grewal won Best in Show for the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences with her presentation, “Assessing the Analgesic Efficacy of Encapsulated Kratom in Altering Sensory…
Pictured is Dr. Veronica Perez Dr. Perez presented on Expanding Access to Cancer Care: Fluorescein-Guided Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping in Dogs, highlighting several key advantages of this technique, including cost-effectiveness, reduced mess compared to NIRF or methylene blue, and rapid visualization following injection. This technique offers a more practical and…
In February 2026, Dr. Elizabeth Maxwell and Roman A. Mirra delivered compelling presentations at the 5th Scientific Kratom Symposium in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Maxwell presented: “Assessing the Analgesic Efficacy of Encapsulated Kratom in Altering Sensory Thresholds in Dogs, using Electric, Thermal and Mechanical Quantitative Sensory Testing (QST)” “Effect of Encapsulated…
In December 2025, Dr. Chiavaccini presented at the American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention alongside colleagues from around the world on the use of artificial intelligence to improve pain detection in horses. Her work focuses on integrating machine learning with validated clinical pain assessment tools to enhance objectivity, consistency, and…
A big round of applause for Dr. Miscioscia from the Pain Innovations Research Laboratory! In August, she delivered an abstract presentation at the American College of Veterinay Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Continuing Education Program, on the Effect of Encapsulated Kratom on Naturally Occurring Osteoarthritic Pain in a Canine Model. In October, Dr.
“Maly joined our family when my husband and I were a young couple. Effectively, she was with us from the beginning. Maly was found, with her litter mates, near a dumpster and was brought to the SPCA by a concerned citizen. The first time I saw her, I knew she…
“Our Gentle Guardian 2016–2025 KJ, our incredible German Shepherd, blessed our family for nine unforgettable years. I’ll admit, I was the skeptic at first, convinced he would be too much dog for our home. Thankfully, I was outvoted, and he remains one of the greatest gifts our family ever had. …
“Athena was my beautiful 10-year-old German Shepherd. She was kind, intelligent, protective, courageous, loving, and calm—truly the peace in the middle of our chaos. She was an incredible “nanny dog” and adored her human kids (ages 10, 9, 7, and 6). She loved going to cheer practice with the girls…
We are thrilled to share that the Pain Innovation Research Laboratory at the University of Florida has been awarded a grant from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) to investigate novel postoperative pain management options for dogs. This funding represents more than just financial support—it reflects a shared commitment to improving…
“To say that Kacie was the best dog we’ve ever had would be an understatement—just as it would be to describe the incredible impact she made through her final gift of donating her body to research. Her middle name, Luna, was given for her mostly white coat, but it could…
