07/22/2025
Dr. Shelley’s classmate and friend! So proud of her.
The AVMA has named Dr. Cynthia Otto, DVM, PhD, professor of working dog sciences and sports medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) and founding executive director of the Penn Vet Working Dog Center, as the winner of the 2025 AVMA Career Achievement in Canine Research Award.
This award honors an AVMA member's long-term contribution to the field of canine research. The AVMA Council on Research selects the recipient.
"Dr. Otto’s career reflects an extraordinary dedication to advancing the health, performance, and welfare of working dogs," said Dr. Sandra Faeh, president of the AVMA. "Her pioneering research in canine scent detection, trauma care, and sports medicine has had a profound impact on veterinary medicine and public safety alike." Read more: https://bit.ly/4eQgBRT