Meet the Young Genius Shaping the Future of Veterinary Medicine: Lotta Truyen's Groundbreaking Research That Could Change Everything!

German veterinary student Lotta Truyen has been named the recipient of the prestigious WSAVA 2023 Michael J Day Scholarship, a notable accolade in the world of veterinary science. Ms. Truyen, currently studying at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Hannover, Germany, is set to receive a generous grant of US$15,000. This grant is earmarked to support her innovative research aimed at understanding the transmission of canine distemper virus (CDV)-specific maternal antibodies from mothers to puppies, a study that promises to shape future vaccine strategies for this serious disease.