A division of the Misdiagnosis Association and Research Institute (MARI)
About MARI Vet
MARI VET is the veterinary and zoonotic disease prevention branch of the Misdiagnosis Association and Research Institute (MARI).
At MARI Vet, we have realized that animal health is not completely separate from human health. According to the BC Centre for Disease Control, over 60% of infectious diseases in humans originate in animals, and over 75% of new emerging diseases are zoonotic. Yet these diseases are often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or mismanaged in many healthcare settings.
We specialize in:
- Zoonotic Disease Prevention
- Community Education
- Collaborative Public Health Initiatives
What Is Mismedicine?
Mismedicine occurs when the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of animal-borne diseases falls short, due to things such as limited awareness or outdated veterinary practices.
The connection between animal health and human health is closer than often realized. Mistakes or oversights in veterinary medicine can lead to serious impacts on public health and communities.
MARI Vet is dedicated to addressing these challenges by improving veterinary treatment protocols and public awareness. Through research, education, and collaboration, we work to prevent mismedicine and protect the health of animals and people
What We Do
Research
We conduct and support interdisciplinary research on animal-borne illnesses, particularly those that affect both species and are frequently misdiagnosed. We investigate how mismedicine arises at the intersection of veterinary care and public health, and how it can be prevented.
Possible research topics are, but are not limited to:
- Investigating common misdiagnoses in zoonotic diseases
- Barriers to effective communication and collaboration between veterinary and human healthcare resulting in occurrences of mismedicine
- Antimicrobial resistance to zoonotic pathogens and the implications for human health
- Exotic animal ownership and the risk of emerging zoonotic diseases in different climates
- Effectiveness of existing traditional treatments and possible emerging solutions
Education
Through our articles and collaborations, we plan on educating our society on things such as how to recognize signs and symptoms, how to decrease transmission, prevention strategies and much more.
Join us
MARI Vet is looking to partner with:
- Veterinary clinics
- Schools and universities
- Public health organizations
- Farms and animal rescue shelters
- Researchers
- Individual pet owners
- Volunteers
📨 Get Involved
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📧 info@mariresearch.com
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