The Canine Hereditary Cancer Consortium (CHCC) is requesting blood samples from any purebred dog to further their research to identify the underlying genetic lesions and biochemical pathways that contribute to canine melanoma.
Melanoma is a form of cancer in which the pigment-producing cells of the skin, melanocytes, multiply in an uncontrolled manner.
The CHCC will provide sample collection kits and pay for shipping. Requested samples include whole blood (5 mls in an EDTA “purple top” tube) and/or fresh tumor samples. Dogs in remission are eligible to participate in this study, as are dogs who have already had tumors removed.
For further information, collection kits and shipping information, contact Dr. Roe Froman at the Van Andel Research Institute (office: 616.234.5569 cell: 616.914.0934).
Anyone interested in information about research being done on other canine diseases can visit the AKC Canine Health Foundation.
