Grant: 26-009C
Project Title: Enhancing Diagnostic Capabilities for Sea Turtle Rehabilitation and Advanced Veterinary Ultrasound
Project Manager: Catherine Eastman
Organization: University of Florida - Whitney Laboratory (Research and Educational Institute)
Grant Amount: $39,368.00
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Summary: The Sea Turtle Research and Rehabilitation Hospital at the University of Florida's Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience is enhancing its diagnostic capabilities through the purchase of a Samsung V5 Veterinary Ultrasound System. As Florida's northernmost sea turtle rehabilitation facility, the hospital provides critical care for hundreds of sick, injured, and fibropapillomatosis-affected turtles each year. Ultrasound technology will allow non-invasive, real-time assessment of internal organs and soft tissues, improving diagnosis, surgical planning, and patient outcomes while reducing handling stress. The system will also serve as a valuable tool for staff training, research collaboration, and public education, strengthening both clinical care and conservation impact for Florida's endangered sea turtles.
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