The Future of Healthcare: We’re All Animals in the One Health Revolution! | Dr. Jennifer MacLeay #294

In 2023, Molly Jacobson speaks with Dr. Michelle MacLeay, Chief Scientific Officer of the AKC Canine Health Foundation, about groundbreaking cancer research that dog owners are making possible. Topics include:

• One Health Approach: How canine cancer research benefits both dogs and humans.

• New Studies: Details on 13 new cancer studies funded this year, including those on hemangiosarcoma and genetic therapies.

• Nutrition Challenges in Research: Why standardizing dog diets in studies is crucial.

• Precision Medicine: Targeting cancer treatment based on the genetics of the dog and the tumor.

• Funding and Collaboration: How breed clubs and donations are advancing canine health.

• Learn how your support can contribute to saving lives and advancing science for both dogs and humans.

Your Voice Matters!

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Related Videos:

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Related Links:

AKC Canine Health Foundation: https://www.akcchf.org/

Canine Health Foundation Tribute Page: https://www.akcchf.org/how-to-help/tribute/

AKC Canine Health Foundation Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/akccaninehealthfoundation

One Health Initiative: https://onehealthinitiative.com/

Ethos Veterinary Health Clinical Studies: https://www.ethosvet.com/our-services/clinical-studies/

American Veterinary Medical Association Animal Health Studies Database: https://ebusiness.avma.org/aahsd/study_search.aspx

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:15 - Meet Dr. Michelle MacLeay

00:45 - What Is One Health?

02:00 - Challenges in cross-species research

06:15 – Dogs as environmental sentinels

08:00 - Hemangiosarcoma and Dog Cancer

13:15 - Precision Medicine

15:45 - Nutrition and Cancer Studies

18:30 - Hemangiosarcoma study

22:00 - Finding clinical trials

26:00 - Donating to Research

30:00 - New Frontiers

37:15 - New Dog Tips

40:45 - Get Involved

Get to know Dr. Jennifer MacLeay: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/jennifer-macleay-dvm-phd-mba/

For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/

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