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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 19h

Opening our One Medicine Webinar series: One Medicine and Cancer.

📅 Friday 7 November 2025
🕐 12:30pm (GMT)
👩‍ Speaker: Professor Kelly Blacklock, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies @thedickvet.bsky.social

Register now: bit.ly/47g6fZe

#OneMedicine #CancerResearch

Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 3d

We’d like to say a huge thank you to supporter (and human and animal physio) Hannah Carmichael, who’s taking on an incredible challenge this April — a two day, 76km ultramarathon across the stunning (and very hilly!) Peak District in support of One Medicine.

Sponsor her at: bit.ly/42mFwrq

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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 4d

Happy #WorldAnimalDay!

This year, we’re proud to join the @wfa.org campaign to #CelebrateAllAnimals.

Our CEO, Joe Bailey, shares her personal journey—growing up on a dairy farm and discovering a lifelong connection with animals.

Read more: bit.ly/48xgGsP

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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 6d

Our latest survey is designed to help us understand how people feel about clinical research in veterinary practice.

❔ What do you think?

If you have just ten minutes to support us and you haven’t yet taken part, click here now to add your voice 👉 forms.office.com/e/82J5sPYcBS

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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 6d

The October edition of our e-newsletter, One Medicine Matters, is now out. 🎉

Check your inbox now! Not subscribed yet? Visit our website humanimaltrust.org.uk or email us [email protected] and we'll add you to the list.

Happy reading!

#OneMedicine #LatestNews

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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 7d

REMINDER that applications to become a volunteer member of our PGIE group close this Friday - 3rd October.

By joining, you’ll be part of something truly groundbreaking – PGIE is the first group of its kind, helping to guide research, so it benefits both humans AND animals.

bit.ly/3HRmIti

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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 9d

Today is #WorldHeartDay – a reminder that heart health matters to all of us.

Heart disease can affect humans & animals similarly – from the symptoms and challenges, to the medications and preventions too.

One Medicine can improve outcomes for ALL patients with heart disease.

#OneMedicine

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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 13d

We’re thrilled to launch our 2025/26 One Medicine Webinar Series.

Starting in November, this series brings together world-leading experts to share insights into how collaboration between human and veterinary medicine can transform lives across species.

Find out more and register:
bit.ly/48z2q2u

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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 14d

Drumroll please… we’re beyond excited to announce the winners of our very first Virtual Pet Show!🐾

Read more and meet the winners: bit.ly/3KjxCsv

Thank you to everyone who entered – your support means the world to us. 💙

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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 15d

Our very first Humanimal Trust Golf Day.💙

What an incredible event - the competition was fierce but friendly, and congratulations go to our winners, Par to Bar.

Together, we raised over £8,000 to support our mission to drive collaboration between human and veterinary medicine.

bit.ly/4nNBmAZ

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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 20d

The very first Humanimal Trust Charity Golf Day is in full swing!⛳️

Here are Sarah (our Fundraising and Partnerships Manager) and Joe (our CEO) ready to welcome the players this morning.

Good luck everyone - it's going to be a fantastic day.💙

#golfday #fundraising #OneMedicine

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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 21d

We are excited to share a landmark moment with you - Humanimal Trust’s first major cancer research project has been officially confirmed, as we reveal the recipients of our £250,000 Cancer Discovery Fund.

Read about the project and team: bit.ly/46r4wPo

#CancerResearch #OneMedicine

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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · 28d

We’re delighted to announce Dr Mary Fraser as the new Chair of Trustees at Humanimal Trust! 🎉

Mary succeeds @roblaragione.bsky.social who we thank wholeheartedly for his continued contribution. 🙏

Read more about Mary's dedication to bridging the gap between human & animal medicine: bit.ly/3IiKOND

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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · Sep 5

What do you think? Should your veterinary practice offer participation in veterinary research in the same way human patients are given the option?

If you have just ten minutes to support us and you haven’t yet taken part, click here to add your voice👉 forms.office.com/e/82J5sPYcBS

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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · Sep 3

Not content with swimming with sharks to raise money for Humanimal Trust, amazing supporter Dawn is facing her fears again this time by leaping out of a plane! 🪂
@GoSkydiveUK

Sponsor Dawn: humanimaltrust.enthuse.com/pf/skydive

Feeling brave? Sign up to do your own: bit.ly/HTSkydive

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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · Sep 1

Do you have 10 minutes?

We want YOUR thoughts on clinical research in veterinary practice. 💬

Take the quick survey 👉 forms.office.com/e/82J5sPYcBS

Your voice will help shape a fair, ethical, and transparent framework for veterinary research. Every response matters -please share.🙏

#OneMedicine

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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · Aug 15

📢FUNDING CALL CLOSING AT MIDNIGHT ON MONDAY 18 AUGUST!

Are you looking for funding for a research project that will advance both human and animal health?

Find out more: humanimaltrust.org.uk/one-medicine...

#reserachfunding #fundingcalls #OneMedicine

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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · Aug 11

📣There’s only one week left to get your application in for our £10,000 Connections Award fund!

📅The deadline for submissions is 18 August 2025.

Read more about it in the press:
www.veterinary-practice.com/2025/applica...

#fundingopportunities #researchfunding

Applications now open for Humanimal Trust’s £10,000 Connections Awards

Two grants of £5,000 will be awarded to student and professional projects that demonstrate clear potential for shared medical advancements across species

www.veterinary-practice.com

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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · Aug 6

Meet the judges of our Virtual Pet Show! 👋

Alan and Georgina from Humanimal Trust’s corporate partner, Leucillin Antiseptic Skincare are passionate One Medicine advocates, and they will have the very difficult task of selecting the winners.

Enter now: humanimaltrust.org.uk/virtual-pet-...

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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · Jul 31

The July edition of our e-newsletter, One Medicine Matters, has landed. 🎉

We've got a bumper issue for you this month as we have so much to share!

Check your inbox now – and if you haven’t yet signed up, visit our website humanimaltrust.org.uk or email us [email protected] to sign up.

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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · Jul 31

REMINDER that our Connections Award research funding call for Professionals and Students is open to applications.

The £10,000 fund will be split between two projects that demonstrate collaboration between human & animal medical/health professionals.

Apply: humanimaltrust.org.uk/connections-...

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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · Jul 24

We’re excited to share our 2024-25 Impact Report.✨

The report sets out a year of remarkable progress and transformation in our mission to advance One Medicine - a world where humans and animals benefit equally from medical progress.

👉 humanimaltrust.org.uk/impact-repor...

#OneMedicine

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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · Jul 16

Introducing…the Humanimal Trust Virtual Pet Show!

Every animal has a story, and our Virtual Pet Show offers a chance to showcase our beloved companions and share the powerful ways we support each other's wellbeing.

humanimaltrust.org.uk/virtual-pet-...

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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · Jul 15

Businesses – are you looking for a way to unite your team, fulfil your CSR, and make a difference all at the same time?

Why not enter a team, or a few teams, into our charity Golf Day this September? There’s still time to catch our early bird offer too: bit.ly/3BFmGBv

#GolfDay #Golf

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Humanimal Trust @humanimaltrust.bsky.social · Jul 7

Applications for the Humanimal Trust 2025 Connections Award are NOW OPEN! 🎉

The £10K fund will be split between two small-scale projects that bring human and veterinary medicine together.

Full details: humanimaltrust.org.uk/one-medicine...

#OneMedicine #Funding #Research

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