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Research Area: Canine Cancer
Breeds: Akita, American Cocker Spaniel, Boxer, Bullmastiff, Chinese
Shar-Pei, Chow Chow, English Cocker Spaniel, English Springer Spaniel,
Flat-Coated Retriever, German Shepherd, Giant Schnauzer, Golden
Retriever,
Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, Leonberger, Mastiff, Miniature Poodle,
Miniature Schnauzer, Pointer, Pug, Rottweiler, Scottish Terrier,
Standard
Poodle, Standard Schnauzer, Toy Poodle
After completing the dog genome sequencing project, the Broad
Institute of
Harvard and MIT and collaborators are now working on identifying disease
genes predisposing to cancer. Identification of such genes could lead to
carrier testing, a better understanding of the disease and long term
better
treatments for the disease in both dogs and humans. More information
can be
found at:
www.broad.mit.edu/mammals/dog.
For each of the below diseases researchers need blood samples from
affected
dogs as well as blood samples from healthy older (>6 yo) dogs.
3. Mammary tumors
PI: Kerstin Lindblad-Toh Broad and Elizabeth McNiel, U. Minnesota
Focus: English Springer Spaniel
Additional breeds included: German Shepherds, Cocker Spaniels and Boxers
Please contact:
Dog-info@broad.mit.edu <mailto
og-info%40broad.mit.edu>
4. Melanoma
PI: Kerstin Lindblad-Toh Broad and Phil Bergman, Animal Medical
Center, NY
Breeds included: ALL including Scottish Terriers, Cocker Spaniels, Black
Labrador Retrievers, Rottweilers, Chow Chows, and Pugs
Please contact:
Dog-info@broad.mit.edu <mailto
og-info%40broad.mit.edu>
5. Lymphoma
PI: Kerstin Lindblad-Toh, Broad
Focus: Golden Retrievers, Boxers
Additional breeds included: Cocker Spaniel, Rottweiler, Akita, Flat-
Coated
Retriever
Please contact:
Dog-info@broad.mit.edu <mailto
og-info%40broad.mit.edu>
6. Mast cell tumors
Collaborators: Kerstin Lindblad-Toh, Broad and Cheryl London, UC Davis
Focus: Pugs and Chinese Shar-Pei
Additional breeds included: Pit Bull Terrier, Labrador Retriever, Golden
Retriever, German Shepherd, Cocker Spaniel, Boxer
Please contact:
Dog-info@broad.mit.edu <mailto
og-info%40broad.mit.edu>
Researchers at the AMC Cancer Research Center and University of Colorado
Health Science Center are looking for samples for the following
projects:
7. Lymphoma
Researchers need samples from any dog that has an AKC registration
number.
Eligible dogs will undergo standard of care treatment and provide blood
samples as well. Availability of 2 or more unaffected relatives that
are >6
years old is desirable. They also would encourage people who have
dogs that
are related to study subjects that are affected to participate.
Owners of
all dogs will be asked to fill out a follow-up questionnaire.
8. Hemangiosarcoma
Researchers need blood samples from affected dogs for a study to map
susceptibility genes. In some cases, samples may be applied to the
development of a diagnostic test for hemangiosarcoma. Eligible dogs must
have an AKC registration number. Owners of all dogs will be asked to
fill
out a follow-up questionnaire.
Visit
www.modianolab.org for additional information on these programs.