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Tumour Predisposition in German Shepherd Dogs

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Oncology Clinic at the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital, University of Cambridge
- Centre of excellence for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in cats and dogs.
- Available facilities include orthovoltage and radiotherapy, as well as radiation treatment planning assisted by MRI.
David Sargan
- Genetics of cancer susceptibility in German shepherd dogs, Golden retrievers, Flat-coated retrievers, Rottweilers and Cocker spaniels.
- Identification of mutations causing eye diseases in dogs.
Jane Dobson
- Diagnostic methods and treatment of commonly occuring cancers in animals.
- Research in soft tissue sarcomas in dogs.
Malcolm J Brearley
- Management of cancer in companion animals; improved quality of life for cancer patients.
- Development of accurate prognostication and improved treatments for some difficult tumours (e.g., brain tumour in dogs and cats, anal sac carcinoma in dogs).
Frances Taylor
- Canine mast cell tumours, melanomas and lymphomas.
The LUPA project
This is a collective effort involving 20 veterinary schools from 12 countries, spread across Europe, and working together to collect 10.000 DNA samples from purebred dogs, both healthy or affected by diseases shared with humans.
-Dog project overview.
-Information for dog owners.
-Information for vets.
Inherited diseases in dogs database
Guide to diseases and conditions of pure bred dogs which are likely to be transmitted wholly or partly through a genetic mechanism.