The Bauer Research Foundation (BRF) advances One Health by fostering the human–animal bond through innovative, equitable therapies and medical treatments in comparative medicine—benefiting both companion animals and their human guardians.
Founded in 2009 by Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Center Staff Alumnus Joseph A. Bauer, Ph.D., BRF began with a generous gift from Cleveland entrepreneur Bob Reuter (Reuter Foundation), whose grassroots philanthropy made BRF possible.
Focus Areas: (1) Equitable drug design in comparative oncology; (2) Animal welfare, including lab-to-leash transitions; (3) “Helping Hand” information resource (2,500+ inquiries answered); (4) Promoting the human–animal bond in veterinary care.
Dr. Annette Sysel — 2015 American Humane Association HERO Veterinarian. Selected as 1 of 5 finalists from over 700 nominees nationwide, Dr. Sysel was recognized on September 20, 2015 at a red-carpet gala in Beverly Hills during the Hero Dog Awards (aired on the Hallmark Channel). Watch the award video and visit Dr. Sysel’s Facebook for highlights.
“It is my distinct honor to have been elected President of the Bauer Research Foundation (BRF). I am committed to helping animals with cancer and promoting animal welfare. I am proud that all donations to the BRF go directly to support these efforts. I am also proud that BRF-sponsored research has never been performed on animals but rather archived tissue samples from veterinary clinics.
My pledge to you is that the BRF will continue our efforts to ensure equitable treatments for both people and pets with a constant focus on animal welfare and promotion of the human-animal bond.”
— Dr. Annette M. Sysel, President
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