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AKC GENOME BARKS PODCAST

• Canine Hemangiosarcoma Research May 17, 2012
  In this special 35 minute edition of Genome Barks we hear from Dr. Jaime Modiano of the University of Minnesota.  Dr. Modiano discusses his CHF-funded research of hemangiosarcoma, as well as providing an overview on the progress being made in the field of hemangiosarcoma research. This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A […]
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• The Future of Cancer Research May 3, 2012
  In this edition of Genome Barks we hear from Dr. Bruce Smith of the Auburn University Research Initiative in Cancer (AURIC). The Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine recently received a $1 million appropriation from the state of Alabama for cancer research. Specifically, Dr. Smith discusses the focus of the "One Medicine" approach which links huma […]
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• Pet Cancer Awareness Month April 26, 2012
  In this special edition of Genome Barks we hear from Dr. Shila Nordone, Chief Scientific Officer of the AKC Canine Health Foundation. May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month and throughout the month CHF will be highlighting currently-funded cancer research projects, providing information about different types of canine cancer, care for dogs with cancer, and other […]
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• Nutrigenomics April 19, 2012
  In this edition of Genome Barks we hear from Dr. Rondo Middleton of Nestlé Purina PetCare Company. Dr. Middleton discusses nutrigenomics, a field of study that measures how a nutrient or diet affects gene expression. Dr. Middleton shares the progress in the field, how studying nutrigenomics enables researchers to create diets that are healthier for dogs, and […]
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• Canine Allergies April 5, 2012
  In this edition of Genome Barks we hear from Dr. Bruce Hammerberg of North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Hammerberg discusses allergy season, how it impacts dogs, common allergens, and treatments. Dr. Hammerberg also discusses his CHF-funded research that looks to develop a novel therapeutic drug for canine allergies. This pod […]
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• Heartworm Disease March 21, 2012
  In this edition of genome barks we hear from Dr. Betsy Sigmon, founder of Creature Comfort Veterinary Hospital, who discusses the signs and symptoms of heartworm disease. Additionally, Dr. Sigmon discusses the current treatment recommendations for this preventable disease. To learn more about heartworm disease and to access the information shared in this pod […]
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