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In this edition of Genome Barks we hear from Dr. Joseph Wakshlag, assistant professor of clinical nutrition at Cornell University and Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports medicine and Rehabilitation.  Dr. Wakshlag introduces the topic of canine sports medicine, discusses common ailments and injuries afflicting canine athletes, and also how to prevent them.   This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.

In this edition of Genome Barks we hear from Dr. Shila Nordone, Chief Scientific Officer of the Canine Health Foundation. Dr. Nordone discusses the Canine Athlete Initiative (CAI), a newly launched fundraising and public awareness campaign of CHF. The Initiative focuses on providing information on the proper conditioning, nutrition, training, and rehabilitation that are specific to the canine athlete. Dr. Nordone also discusses the importance of funding research in the emerging field of canine sports medicine, which benefits not only canine athletes, but all dogs. This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.

In this edition of Genome Barks we hear from Dr. Natasha Olby, professor of neurology and Dr. Thierry Olivry, professor of immunedermatology at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine discuss their CHF-funded research of atopic dermatitis, a chronic allergic skin disease. Drs. Olby and Olivry are researching the gene or genes responsible for this disease, hoping for better treatments, earlier intervention, and possibly a cure. This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.

In this edition of Genome Barks we hear from Dr. Cindy Otto, Associate Professor of Critical Care at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and the Director of the Penn Vet Working Dog Center. Dr. Otto discusses her CHF-funded research which has monitored the search and rescue dogs that worked in the 9/11 recovery efforts. Dr. Otto also discusses the Penn Vet Working Dog center, the importance of increasing detection dog breeding in the United States, and how science can be used to identify key characteristics that make for highly successful search and rescue dogs. This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.

In this edition of Genome Barks we hear from Dr. Nicola Mason, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pathobiology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Mason discusses her research of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and shares how the strides made in treating dogs with this type of lymphoma are impacting the treatment of lymphoma in people. This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.

In this edition of Genome Barks we hear from Dr. Kerstin Lindblad-Toh, a professor in comparative genomics at Uppsala University and the Scientific Director of Vertebrate Genome Biology at the Broad Institute. Dr. Lindblad-Toh discusses current research on osteosarcoma, including how identification of the unique genes and associated biological pathways that define osteosarcoma can make a difference in how this disease is diagnosed and treated, not just in dogs, but in humans too. Please note: This podcast does not have the high quality sound you are accustomed to from AKC Canine Health Foundation podcasts. Dr. Lindblad-Toh was kind enough to record this podcast via an international telephone connection. We apologize for the inconvenience, but because the information in this podcast is very valuable to dog owners, we hope you will find it worthwhile to listen. This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.

In this special 35 minute edition of Genome Barks we hear from Dr. Jaime Modiano of the University of Minnesota.  Dr. Modiano discusses his CHF-funded research of hemangiosarcoma, as well as providing an overview on the progress being made in the field of hemangiosarcoma research. This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.

In this edition of Genome Barks we hear from Dr. Bruce Smith of the Auburn University Research Initiative in Cancer (AURIC). The Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine recently received a $1 million appropriation from the state of Alabama for cancer research. Specifically, Dr. Smith discusses the focus of the "One Medicine" approach which links human, animal, and environmental health, and where discoveries in one species advance the health of all species. This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.

In this special edition of Genome Barks we hear from Dr. Shila Nordone, Chief Scientific Officer of the AKC Canine Health Foundation. May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month and throughout the month CHF will be highlighting currently-funded cancer research projects, providing information about different types of canine cancer, care for dogs with cancer, and other cancer-related health resources. In this podcast, Dr. Nordone provides an overview of the Foundation's commitment to canine cancer research, the future of canine cancer research and prevention, and the One Health / One Medicine approach to research which benefits not only dogs, but humans as well. This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.

In this edition of Genome Barks we hear from Dr. Rondo Middleton of Nestlé Purina PetCare Company. Dr. Middleton discusses nutrigenomics, a field of study that measures how a nutrient or diet affects gene expression. Dr. Middleton shares the progress in the field, how studying nutrigenomics enables researchers to create diets that are healthier for dogs, and how these diets and nutrition plans can address specific symptoms of some canine health concerns. This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.

In this edition of Genome Barks we hear from Dr. Bruce Hammerberg of North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Hammerberg discusses allergy season, how it impacts dogs, common allergens, and treatments. Dr. Hammerberg also discusses his CHF-funded research that looks to develop a novel therapeutic drug for canine allergies. This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.

In this edition of genome barks we hear from Dr. Betsy Sigmon, founder of Creature Comfort Veterinary Hospital, who discusses the signs and symptoms of heartworm disease. Additionally, Dr. Sigmon discusses the current treatment recommendations for this preventable disease. To learn more about heartworm disease and to access the information shared in this podcast, visit:http://www.heartwormsociety.org/pet-owner-resources/canine.html animation of development of heartwormshttp://www.capcvet.org/parasite-prevalence-maps/search for heartworm incidence by state and countyhttp://www.cardiologycarenetwork.org/network/vet_FAQs.php#Group4  questions and answers from NCSU college of vet medicine cardiology serviceThis podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.

In this edition of Genome Barks, Dr. Nick Duesbery, Co-Director of the Van Andel Research Institute’s Center for Comparative Biology and Genetics, discusses the Canine Hereditary Cancer Consortium (CHCC), a national alliance of researchers with a common hope of improving the health and welfare of humans afflicted with rare tumors, and canines affected with the same respective cancer. Dr. Duesbery credits a CHF research grant for helping set the groundwork for what eventually grew into the CHCC. CHCC researchers are unraveling the genetic causes of several cancers, including but not limited to: hemangiosarcoma, osteosarcoma, melanoma, malignant histiocytic sarcoma, and lymphoma. This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.

In this edition of Genome Barks we hear from Dr. Snaevar Sigurdsson of the Broad Institute who discusses his research of genetic risk factors for osteosarcoma. Dr. Sigurdsson and his team are specifically looking at the Greyhound and other large breed dogs that have a higher incidence of osteosarcoma. After completing a genome-wide scan of the Greyhound, Dr. Sigurdsson and his team are now looking at the possibility of a tumor suppressive gene that may aid in better diagnosis and provide breeders with key genetic information. This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.

In this edition of Genome Barks we hear from Dr. Roe Froman, a practicing veterinarian and a researcher at the Van Andel Institute in their Canine Hereditary Cancer Consortium (CHCC). Dr. Froman discusses the importance of testing and submitting DNA samples to organizations like the Canine Health Information Center (CHIC), and how dog owners and clubs can encourage sample collection from both healthy and affected dogs. This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.

In this edition of Genome Barks we hear from Dayna Dreger, a Ph. D. student at the University of Saskatchewan.  Dreger discusses agouti signaling proteins (ASIP) and how testing for agouti allels offers breeders / owners the opportunity to determine possible coat color outcomes from specific matings. This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.

In this edition of Genome Barks we bring you an interview with Dr. Eric Ledbetter, an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists. Dr. Ledbetter discusses Canine Herpes Virus (CHV) and the signs and symptoms in dogs and puppies. This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.

In this podcast we hear from Dr. Kari Ekenstedt who discusses Leonberger Polyneuropathy (LPN). Through her research Dr. Ekenstedt, along with a team of researchers at the University of Minnesota, the University of Bern, and the University of California San Diego, has identified a genetic mutation that points to the early onset of inherited LPN. In identifying this genetic mutation, Dr. Ekenstdet has been able to develop a genetic test for the leonberger breed. By testing leonbergers, an early diagnosis can be made and carriers of the mutation can be identified for breeding purposes. This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.

In this edition of Genome Barks we bring you an interview with Dr. Jerry Bell, Clinical Associate Professor of Genetics at the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine and a small animal veterinarian at Freshwater Veterinary Hospital in Enfield, CT. In this podcast Dr. Bell discusses the importance of testing canine breeding stock to screen for preventable genetic diseases. He explains the advantages to breeders, dog owners, parent clubs, veterinarians, and the general public when their dog undergoes genetic tests and the results are then registered with CHIC (Canine Health Info Center). In doing so, preventable genetic diseases may be reduced or eliminated from the canine population, leading to healthier dogs and happier dog owners. This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust.

In this edition of Genome Barks we bring you an interview with Dr. Alison Starr, a scientific investigator at the Clemson Canine Genetics Research Group, which studies hereditary diseases in the domestic dog. Dr. Starr has received funding from the AKC Canine Health Foundation and her current research is focused on the development of genetic tests to help predict and screen for hereditary diseases. In this podcast Dr. Starr discusses her study of Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy (HOD), a bone disease that usually affects young, rapidly growing, large breed dogs. Specifically, she is looking at HOD in Irish Setters. Additionally, Dr. Starr discusses her study of Legg-Calve-Perthes (LCP), a disease that results in the abnormal deformity of the ball of the hip joint and usually occurs in young miniature and small breeds of dogs. Specifically, she is looking at LCP in West Highland White Terriers and other Terrier breeds. For both HOD and LCP, Dr. Starr is hoping to discover the gene or genes responsible for these dis