About us

ThankaMouse.org is a non-profit organization created by veterinarians, for veterinarians and their clients to highlight the importance of biomedical research in the advancement of veterinary medicine. Through ThankaMouse.org, visitors will have access to accurate information about the importance of animal research to animal health and to updates on the latest advances in veterinary medicine.

ThankaMouse.org is part of the Michael D. Hayre Fellowship in Public Outreach, established by Americans for Medical Progress (AMP) in 2008. This Fellowship promotes peer education about animal research among students and young adults aged 18-30. Named in memory of AMP's former Chairman, Michael D. Hayre, DVM, ACLAM, the Fellowship provides support for peer outreach and education projects in the United States.

Gillian Braden-Weiss and Breanna Caltagarone are the founding members of ThankaMouse.org and are both students at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine.

Contact us: info@thankamouse.org

Visit AMP’s website for more information on the Hayre Fellowship and Fellows:

Additional Resources:

Americans for Medical Progress

American Animal Hospital Association

Association of Avian Veterinarians

American Association of Feline Practitioners

American Association of Laboratory Animal Science

American Society for Laboratory Animal Practitioners

American Veterinary Medical Association

Foundation for Biomedical Research

Morris Animal Foundation

National Association for Biomedical Research

One Health Initiative

Pennsylvania Society for Biomedical Research

Speaking of Research

University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine