Canine Oncology Clinical Trials

Presentation by Douglas H. Thamm, VMD DACVIM, Colorado State University Animal Cancer Center Associate Professor & Barbara Cox Anthony Chair in Oncology and Director of Clinical Research at the 2011 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference hosted by the AKC Canine Health Foundation.

This presentation answers the questions: What is a clinical trial? Why are clinical trials conducted in dogs with cancer? What are the different types of clinical trials? What are the phases of clinical trials? When are clinical trials appropriate for a pet? How can I find information about available clinical trials for dogs with cancer?

Health Testing in the AKC Breeder of Merit Program

Susan Hamil, AKC Delegate and AKC Canine Health Foundation Director, discusses health testing requirements in the AKC Breeder of Merit Program. This presentation was made at the 2011 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference hosted by the AKC Canine Health Foundation.

Factors Influencing Development of New Veterinary Medicine Oncology Products

Presenation made by Karen Greenwood, BSc, Director, Companion Animal Internal Medicine Unit at Pfizer Animal Health at the 2011 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference hosted by the AKC Canine Health Foundation.

Presenation Abstract:
The presentation will cover the process involved in identifying and registering new oncology treatments for canines and the factors that influence successful registration and launch. This will include observations on the challenge and complexity of development for agents specifically developed for pets versus off-label use of human health products, the MUMS (minor use, minor species) process as it relates to oncology, and the benefits of translational oncology for canine cancer patients.

Coping with Stress: Nutritional Approaches to Enhanced Immune Function

Presentation at the 2011 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference hosted by the AKC Canine Health Foundation given by Dr. Arleigh Reynolds, DVM, PhD, DACVN, Senior Research Scientist at Nestle Purina Research.

CHF Funded Lymphoma Research at Texas A&M University

News story from ABC Nightly News about CHF-funded research on lymphoma taking place at Texas A&M University and MD Anderson Hospital.

AKC Canine Health Foundation 15 Sec. Clip

This 15 second clip appeared on the CBS Jumbrotron in Times Square in New York City eighteen times per day from February - May of 2011.

About the AKC Canine Health Foundation

A general overiew about how the AKC Canine Health Foundation helps dogs live longer, healthier lives.

AKC Canine Health Foundation and Osteosarcoma Research

This video was created when the AKC Canine Health Foundation competed in the Pepsi Refresh Project. It will give you and overview of our work and specific insights into the osteosarcoma (bone cancer) research we are funding.

How to Care for a Dog with Degenerative Myelopathy

This instructional video brought to you by the AKC Canine Health Foundation and Scout's House will help you to care for your dog affected by Degenerative Myelopathy (DM).

Dogs and the Mysteries of Cancer

Story about how purebred dogs are helping to unlock the mysteries of cancer from 2007 segement of The News Hour with Jim Lehrer on PBS. This video features several researchers who have received funding from the AKC Canine Health Foundation.