MU Veterinary Clinical Research Office

01/31/2025

https://www.newsweek.com/dog-cancer-almost-back-normal-after-pioneering-new-treatment-2023820

The clinical trial involves injecting T cells and monitoring the therapy through PET scans.

01/30/2025

So happy for our wonderful patients and excited for this study.

Cancer research trials at the University of Missouri are helping create a new sense of hope for pet owners whose dogs have been diagnosed with cancer.

12/20/2024

As the holiday season quickly approaches, it becomes increasingly important to make sure that everyone understands how to protect their pets during this festive time.
It's essential to be aware of which holiday food items are safe for pets to consume and which ones they should avoid. ❄☃

For your convenience, we have compiled a list of foods that can pose a threat to pets and also included a list of foods that are safe for them!

11/23/2024

As Thanksgiving approaches rapidly, it's crucial to ensure that everyone is aware of how to safeguard their pets during the holiday season. Here are five harmful foods for pets to avoid while indulging in your Thanksgiving feasts! 🐩🍁🐈

11/12/2024

Did you miss it?

We are currently working on multiple clinical trials and studies hoping to learn important and potentially life-saving information on cats, dogs, and even horses!

Check out all of our different studies and register your pet if you're able! For more information on benefits and details of each study, visit our page, call 573-882-7821, or email [email protected]! 🍁🍂

11/07/2024

Has your dog been diagnosed with insulinoma?

Get involved in our trial today! We are evaluating Vinorelbine for the treatment of canine insulinoma and we need your help. If you can, get involved today to help us with important research! You can scan our QR to check eligibility or email us at [email protected] or call 573-882-7821 to enroll or for more information! 🐾

10/27/2024

Have you heard about our trial in collaboration with LEAH Labs for dogs with B cell lymphoma?

Here are a few of our science hero's who have already participated in the trial! We are still looking for volunteers so we can learn more through this trial! Participants do receive $3000 credit on their Veterinary Health Center account along with the help of advancing this cancer research! 🐶

For more information/to enroll, call 573-882-7821 or email [email protected]!

10/24/2024

Did you miss it?

We are currently working on multiple clinical trials and studies hoping to learn important and potentially life-saving information on cats, dogs, and even horses!

Check out all of our different studies and register your pet if you're able! For more information on benefits and details of each study, visit our page, call 573-882-7821, or email [email protected]!

10/23/2024

Did you miss it? 🎃

Here is a quick October recap of our current cancer-related clinical trials and studies!

We have multiple different cancer trials and studies we are working on at MU! Take a look and if you are interested in learning more about a study/trial, check our page, call 573.882.7821, or email [email protected]!

10/16/2024

It's National Vet Tech Appreciation week!

We are so thankful for our veterinary technicians who work hard everyday to make sure our clinic runs smoothly! Thank a vet tech this week (October 14th-18th) to show your appreciation! 🩺🏥

10/10/2024

We have just opened a new study in collaboration with LEAH Labs for dogs with B cell lymphoma. Visit our website for more information!

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10/02/2024

Want to help us study lung cancer in dogs?

Dr. Iwaki is currently running a clinical trial on canines with gross or microscopic disease. Studies have shown that Gilvetmab treatments can improve survival in human lung cancer patients, we are testing to see if this antibody has a similar effect on dogs! 🐾

09/13/2024

We are searching for cats with Mammary Carcinoma!

We are currently doing a clinical study to understand how Copper 64 interacts with Mammary Carcinoma in cats!

For more information you can call us at 573.822.7821
or email [email protected]!

09/12/2024

Want to help us study lung cancer in dogs?

Dr. Iwaki is currently running a clinical trial on canines with gross or microscopic disease. Studies have shown that Gilvetmab treatments can improve survival in human lung cancer patients, we are testing to see if this antibody has a similar effect on dogs! 🐾

08/29/2024

We have just opened a new study in collaboration with LEAH Labs for dogs with B cell lymphoma. Visit our website for more information!

08/13/2024

Meet Avery! She is currently enrolled in the COTC033 trial for her soft tissue sarcoma! To learn more check out the website link in our bio!

08/05/2024

We have just opened a new study in collaboration with LEAH Labs for dogs with B cell lymphoma. Visit our website for more information.

07/31/2024

Arya is one of our patients who is currently enrolled in the Vetigenics Anti-CTLA4 antibody clinical trial for dogs with oral melanoma. The goal of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an anti-cancer immunotherapy drug in combination with radiation therapy for dogs with melanoma. Dogs like Arya are instrumental in helping us learn how to improve outcomes in patients with cancer!

If you or someone you know is interested in a clinical trial for their pet please contact our clinical research office at [email protected]. You can also check out our current clinical trials at https://vhc.missouri.edu/clinical-trials/