2 DOGS 2000 MILES TEAMS UP WITH CANINE HEREDITARY CANCER CONSORTIUM!
Does your dog have cancer? The DNA of a dog with cancer can help reveal molecular signatures of cancer risk. The identity of causal genes will translate into new diagnostics and medicines.
HELP US REACH THE GOAL OF 2000 DNAs BY BOSTON!
Donate a DNA sample for an historic study benefiting pets and people. Our goal is to collect 2,000 samples by Boston. Bring your dog to the puppy up! festival June 19th to the collection site.
If you can't make it to Boston you can still participate in the study. Fill out an online form and submit a sample.
If you can't make it to Boston you can still participate in the study. Fill out an online form and submit a sample.
From the Van Andel Institute web site:
The CHCC will take advantage of new genetic resources and technologies that have been developed at Van Andel Research Institute to develop genetic screens, diagnostic tests, and treatments for hereditary canine cancers as well as gain insight into the biology of human disease. They will analyze collected DNA and RNA samples from dogs for genetic patterns that are associated with this disease. These patterns may form the basis of genetic tests that can tell whether a particular dog is a carrier of a defective gene that will cause cancer. Also, these studies may provide important clues about cancer in people.
How can you help?
The CHCC is soliciting the assistance of dog owners to help them collect blood and tumor samples for their research.
If your dog is afflicted with cancer and you would like to donate samples, please contact them at 616-234-5569 (phone) or 616-234-5795 (fax) or send them an email (CHCC@vai.org).
Please also read their Frequently Asked Questions and view a video.
Find out more and read a press release.
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