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Tabby Triumph: Mozart’s inspirational journey from paralysis to prancing
Mozart was diagnosed with a round-cell tumor on his T5 vertebrae, paralyzing the once sprightly cat. Mozart's journey toward recovery was a collaborative symphony, with Urgent Care, Neurology, Radiation Oncology, and Rehabilitation.
For the Love of Lucy – Advanced Imaging at the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital
The James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital celebrated the opening of the Lucy & Family PET/CT Suite last week. This suite houses a state-of-the-art Siemens PET/CT scanner that adds to the hospital’s advanced diagnostic imaging tools and brings Colorado State University one step closer to being a full Siemens campus, the industry leader for advanced imaging.
Healthcare Business Today: “They Said It Was Impossible:” Preventative Cancer Vaccine Human Clinical Trials On Horizon
Launched in 2019, the 5-year Vaccine Against Canine Cancer Study (VACCS) successfully enrolled 800 dogs in less than three years, allowing for a fully enrolled double-blind study of the Calviri vaccine. During clinical trials, scientists found that the vaccine was doing two things: as expected, it’s protecting patients from cancer, but surprisingly, it’s also protecting them from non-cancer diseases.
DVM360: Douglas Thamm wins 2023 International Canine Health Award for oncology research
“Conducting canine cancer research is not just a job for me – it’s a passion. I am grateful every day for the opportunity to pursue these studies as we strive to improve canine health and wellbeing. This award only strengthens my resolve to continue pushing the boundaries of knowledge and make a positive impact on canine health.” -Dr. Doug Thamm
DVM360: New veterinary research fellowship celebrates renowned canine oncologist
Morris Animal Foundation recently created a veterinary research fellowship, the Dr Rodney Page Fellowship in Canine Oncology, in honor of Rodney Page, DVM, MS, a well-known veterinary oncologist and original principal investigator of the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study.
The Kennel Club: University oncology professor awarded Alan Kelly international veterinary award for research in canine cancer
Dr. Douglas Thamm, Professor of Oncology at Colorado State University, has won the Alan Kelly International Award category of the 2023 International Canine Health Awards, in recognition of his work improving the standard of care for canine patients suffering from cancer and applying many of his findings to benefit human patients.
The Legacy of Dr. Rodney Page
The One Medicine for pets and people approach has guided Dr. Rodney Page’s career. After a lifetime of achievements, Page has announced his plans to retire as the longtime director of the Robert H. and Mary G. Flint Animal Cancer Center and the Stephen J. Withrow Presidential Chair in Oncology.
AVMA News: Catalyzing the field of canine comparative oncology, benefiting researchers far and wide
Dr. Steven Dow said he thinks the biggest impact of the Comparative Oncology Program over the past two decades has been to increase the visibility of dogs with cancer as a translational model for humans with cancer, benefiting researchers whether or not they work directly with the program.
Clinical trial for pediatric bone cancer underscores ‘One Cure’ philosophy at CSU
A fundraising initiative called One Cure supports comparative oncology research.
New York Times: Will Your Dog Get Dementia? A Large New Study Offers Clues.
Dr. Nicole Ehrhart, who was not involved in the Dog Aging Project study, called the new research “wonderful confirmation of something that we know across all species: that exercise is good for healthy aging and that lifelong habits of exercise can be preventive for Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive issues.”