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In 2008, Morris Animal Foundation will fund nearly 200 new and continuing studies for dogs, cats, horses, llamas/alpacas, and wildlife as well as more than 40 veterinary student projects.
We also have numerous studies nearing completion. You can search our current study database by species and/or disease to learn more about the studies we are funding in the areas you care most about. The results will also show you whether a study is available for sponsorship.
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D07CA-036: Population Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Carboplatin in Dogs
principal investigator: Dr. Tomas Martin-Jimenez, University of Tennessee
Full Sponsor: The Blue Buffalo Foundation for Cancer Research
sponsorship not needed
Year: 2 of 3. $12,145
As companion animals live longer, cancer has become one of the major causes of death. The goal of chemotherapy is to maximize the therapeutic response while minimizing toxic effects. Unfortunately, determining the appropriate dose that each dog needs is difficult. Factors such as age, weight and kidney function influence an animal's response to chemotherapy. This study will discover how these factors affect a dog's response to a chemotherapy commonly used to treat osteosarcomas and carcinomas. They will use this information to develop a dose calculator that would help veterinarians tailor the dose to the specific needs of individual dogs. This would provide more effective treatment and alleviate unwanted side effects.
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