In 2023, Molly Jacobson speaks with Dr. Michelle MacLeay, Chief Scientific Officer of the AKC Canine Health Foundation, about groundbreaking cancer research that dog owners are making possible. Topics include:

• One Health Approach: How canine cancer research benefits both dogs and humans.

• New Studies: Details on 13 new cancer studies funded this year, including those on hemangiosarcoma and genetic therapies.

• Nutrition Challenges in Research: Why standardizing dog diets in studies is crucial.

• Precision Medicine: Targeting cancer treatment based on the genetics of the dog and the tumor.

• Funding and Collaboration: How breed clubs and donations are advancing canine health.

• Learn how your support can contribute to saving lives and advancing science for both dogs and humans.

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Related Links:

AKC Canine Health Foundation: https://www.akcchf.org/

Canine Health Foundation Tribute Page: https://www.akcchf.org/how-to-help/tribute/

AKC Canine Health Foundation Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/akccaninehealthfoundation

One Health Initiative: https://onehealthinitiative.com/

Ethos Veterinary Health Clinical Studies: https://www.ethosvet.com/our-services/clinical-studies/

American Veterinary Medical Association Animal Health Studies Database: https://ebusiness.avma.org/aahsd/study_search.aspx

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:15 - Meet Dr. Michelle MacLeay

00:45 - What Is One Health?

02:00 - Challenges in cross-species research

06:15 – Dogs as environmental sentinels

08:00 - Hemangiosarcoma and Dog Cancer

13:15 - Precision Medicine

15:45 - Nutrition and Cancer Studies

18:30 - Hemangiosarcoma study

22:00 - Finding clinical trials

26:00 - Donating to Research

30:00 - New Frontiers

37:15 - New Dog Tips

40:45 - Get Involved

Get to know Dr. Jennifer MacLeay: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/jennifer-macleay-dvm-phd-mba/

For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/

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