Equine News from 2007

Vidal Receives Storm Cat Award

The second annual Storm Cat Career Development Award has been presented to Dr. Martin Vidal of Louisiana State University. The $15,000 grant is designed to give an early boost to an individual considering a career in equine research and is funded by a personal donation from Grayson-Jockey Club board member Lucy Young Hamilton. It is named in honor of the internationally renowned stallion Storm Cat, which stands at Mrs. Young’s family farm, Overbrook Farm in Kentucky.
Dr. Vidal’s study addresses certain stem cells, i.e., bone marrow and adipose tissue cells. These stem cells are believed to have potential for treating tendonitis, bone and joint problems, etc. The aims of the project include determining optimum culture conditions for these cells and assessment of cell migration and survival.

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