"We’re testing something that is really cutting edge that, if successful, really has the potential to change a lot in terms of human and animal health," said Dr. Doug Thamm, director of clinical research at Flint Animal Cancer Center.
Ivar the dog was born with a hole in his heart and veterinary cardiologists were able to close it with the help of a 3D printer.
VIDEO: A CSU oncologist is researching a vaccination to prevent canine cancer. "The goal of this is really unique in that we are trying to prevent cancer in the first place." -Dr. Doug Thamm
VIDEO: When Ellie Wagley learned that her beloved dog, Banjo, had cancer, it brought her back to her own battle.
The Vaccine Against Canine Cancer Study vet researchers are still actively recruiting healthy dogs in Colorado. Colorado State needs 135 more dogs to reach their goal of enrolling 285 canines.
Petco Foundation and Blue Buffalo have donated $825,000 to 11 research centers across the U.S. in support of cancer research.
While he’s best known as an innovator in veterinary cancer care and an early leader in the field of comparative oncology, Dr. Steve Withrow has a side passion for gardening. When COVID hit, he committed to maximizing the potential of his 27,000-square-foot fruit tree orchard, berry patches, and vegetable garden.
“I just can’t say enough about the oncology nurses at CSU… I know they treated her with so much compassion and love and that made it easier for me too,” Rachel Askeland says.
Dan Regan, an assistant professor in Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology, was recently selected to receive the Boettcher Foundation’s 2020 Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Award.
Dr. Lynn Griffin started the study last year with an internal grant from CSU to fund the tests with six dogs. This year, the Morris Animal Foundation provided a $100,000 grant for her to continue the study in at least 30 other dogs.