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Follow on Google News | Breaking Research May Help To Uncover Effective Cancer Treatment For Pets And PeopleBy: Van Andel Research Institute Van Andel Research Institute conducts biomedical research, with a focus on cancer and with an emphasis on translating scientific research results into clinical applications. The three research doctors, specializing in human and animal medicine, have published their research in the AACR journal Molecular Cancer Therapeutics, Pharmacologic Inhibition of MEK Signaling Prevents Growth of Canine Hemangiosarcoma. Animal Cancer Foundation is proud to be a part of this historic discovery. The ACF grant to Doctors Duesbery, Kitchell,and Andersen allowed for the purchase of theEppendorf EP Motion Automated Liquid Handling platform. According to Dr. Duesbery, “use of this automated system greatly accelerated our pace of discovery.” The research team is now engaged in a follow-up study that will allow them to combine the growth inhibitor with other drugs that show synergy in combating this cancer. Animal Cancer Foundation’s grant to Dr. Duesbery was made in honor of WPLJ-FM’s morning radio personality Scott Shannon and his wife Trish Shannon to recognize their commitment to comparative oncology research. The grant memorializes the Shannon’s beloved Golden Retriever Jimmy, ACF’s Animal Ambassador, who thrived for two years after treatment for bone cancer. End
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