

DENVER/July 8, 2020 – Morris Animal Foundation, a nonprofit leader in advancing animal health, will host a collaborative webinar to provide an insider’s look at what is happening in the world of COVID-19 and coronavirus research, and what it means for humans and their pets.
“COVID-19 & Coronaviruses — At the Intersection of Human and Animal Health” takes place on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, 11 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. MDT. Attendees will learn more about what animals can teach us about coronaviruses (and host species), dig into One Health as it relates to training scientists tackling emerging diseases like COVID-19, and discover exciting research in feline coronavirus that is providing insights to speed the development of COVID-19 vaccines.
The webinar will feature three renowned researchers from the Smithsonian Institution and Colorado State University:
Interested viewers can register for the webinar here. The webinar also will be available for viewing via sign-up after the recording date. This is the third episode of the Foundation’s educational webinar series, “AnimalNEWS 101,” which provides monthly animal health lessons for pet owners and science enthusiasts from a wide range of experts.
Morris Animal Foundation, headquartered in Denver, is one of the largest nonprofit animal health research organizations in the world, funding more than $155 million in studies across a broad range of species.
About Morris Animal Foundation
Morris Animal Foundation’s mission is to bridge science and resources to advance the health of animals. Founded by a veterinarian in 1948, we fund and conduct critical health studies for the benefit of all animals. Learn more at morrisanimalfoundation.org.