School partners with industry

ST. PAUL, MINN. — The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine Clinical Investigation Center (CIC) and Pfizer Animal Health are partnering to improve research, products and the industry.

The relationship aim is to join the academia expertise of CIC with Pfizer's resources for the improvement of animal care.

The partnership will complete up to three clinical trials per year over a five-year period, utilizing the CIC's more than 45,000 annual cases.

The agreement includes the establishment of a joint management committee to review and monitor studies and funding for support positions, supplies and accommodations for the collaboration.