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July 13, 2010
VACATION HOME AUCTION TO HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR ANIMAL CANCER CENTER
If you are looking to support a good cause, but want to do a little something to spoil yourself (and adult family members or friends), the Animal Cancer Center is offering you the opportunity to do both at the same time. In August, bidding will begin for a week at a luxury home in Zihuatanejo, Mexico.
June 29, 2010
CANCER RESEARCHER LOOKS AT DISEASE PREVENTION PROPERTIES OF RICE BRAN
Colorado State University was recently awarded $147,000 from the National Institutes of Health and $100,000 from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to find out how varieties of rice bran differ in their interaction with probiotics and how rice bran in the diet may reduce growth of intestinal cancers and protect against infectious diseases.
June 25, 2010
CSU'S SECOND CANCER BIOLOGY PROGRAM GRADUATE
The Animal Cancer Center is proud to announce that Dr. Luke Wittenburg successfully defended his Ph.D. thesis on Friday, June 25, 2010. Luke is the second student to graduate from the Cancer Biology Ph.D. Program at the Animal Cancer Center.
May 25, 2010
THE GOOD FIGHT
Who could imagine that a self-proclaimed dog doctor would help diagnose your lymphoma – while you’re sitting around a campfire in the Rockies? That’s just one reason why Joe Sottnik is alive and well. Sottnik, a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Clinical Sciences, is pretty happy doing research at the Animal Cancer Center, but he’s had a long, tough fight to get where he is.
May 25, 2010
HOOKED ON BEATING CANCER
Dr. Sue Lana likes only one aspect of cancer - beating it. Lana, chief of Clinical Oncology Service at Colorado State's Veterinary Teaching Hospital, is interested in how cancer develops, is intrigued by its many forms, and would love to find a way to prevent it. Above all, she takes pride in helping animal patients beat cancer.
May 20, 2010
NATION'S TOP DISASTER SEARCH AND RESCUE DOG AT VTH
One of the top disaster response and search and rescue dogs in the nation was at Colorado State University's Animal Cancer Center this week for a check-up following treatment for cancer last fall.
April 29, 2010
SCULPTURE HONORS MEMORY OF ANIMAL CANCER CENTER BENEFACTOR
The emotion of that impact was seen on April 29 when faculty and staff members, family and friends, and two of his beloved golden retrievers gathered together to dedicate the sculpture “Forever Play” at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The sculpture, located at the entrance to the tribute garden, was placed in memory of E. Hadley Stuart, Jr.
April 26, 2010
INNOVATIVE CANCER TREATMENT SAVES CAT - AND ITS LEGS
After some research, Lerner stumbled upon the Colorado State University Animal Cancer Center. There, the doctors took on the task to save Cyrano, affectionately known as "Ratty," through tereotactic radiosurgery, a revolutionary radiation treatment done by machine believed to have only been used on dogs.
April 26, 2010
CAT'S TREATMENT INSPIRES OWNER TO HELP THE CSU ANIMAL CANCER CENTER
Mr. Cyrano L. Cat II is the elder statesman on Sandy Lerner's southern estate; a 28-pound long-hair orange tabby making medical history in Northern Colorado. The 10-year-old Cyrano, whom Lerner calls Ratty, is recovering from stereotactic radiosurgery, or SRS, a highly specialized treatment for osteosarcoma performed only at CSU's Animal Cancer Center in Fort Collins.
April 23, 2010
VETERINARY MEDICINE PROFESSOR RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
Dr. Stephen Withrow was named a 'Hero in Medicine' by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and he was honored with one of the most prestigious awards made by Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, the John E. McCoy Award. Additionally, he received the Bourgelat Award from the British Small Animal Veterinary Association.
April 22, 2010
CAT UNDERGOES RARE LIMB-SPARING TREATMENT AT CSU ANIMAL CANCER CENTER
Cyrano, a 10-year-old long haired orange tabby cat, is recovering at home in Virginia after receiving treatment for bone cancer in his left rear leg at Colorado State University's Animal Cancer Center. Cyrano is believed to be one of the first cats in the nation to undergo chemotherapy and radiation treatment for osteosarcoma.
April 9, 2010
SECOND ANNUAL PROJECT RUFF WAY BENEFIT
The second Annual Project Ruff Way benefit brought adoptable pooches and pet-lovers together for music, food and runway-strutting fun, also celebrating canine cancer survivors.
April 8, 2010
COLORADO MAMMOTH HOST ANIMAL LOVERS' NIGHT AND SUPPORT CSU'S ANIMAL CANCER CENTER
On Friday, April 16, it's going to be a zoo inside the Colorado Mammoth game as the Pepsi Center in Denver transforms into an animal house with pets available for adoption, fly dogs, and "The Mammoth of All Pets" contest finals at halftime. To make the evening even more special for animal lovers, a portion of the ticket price will benefit Colorado State University's Animal Cancer Center.
Monday, March 1, 2010
DEADLY ORAL CARCINOMA TARGET OF NEW RESEARCH PROJECT
Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common type of oral cancer diagnosed in cats. It also is one of most devastating diagnoses a cat's owner can hear. The most owners can hope for right now are treatments that enhance the quality of life for the remainder of the cat's life, which is a median of six months with oral squamous cell carcinoma. But a groundbreaking research project at Colorado State University may give new hope to veterinarians and cat owners.
Monday, February 15, 2010
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP OF THE ANIMAL CANCER CENTER
Colorado State University will welcome alumnus Dr. Rodney Page as the newly named director of the university’s Animal Cancer Center. Dr. Page will take the helm of the center on July 1 from Dr. Steve Withrow, the current director and founder of the center, who will work with Dr. Page to transition leadership over the next three years until Withrow retires.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
CSU FACULTY MEMBER INVENTS NEW TREATMENT FOR CANCER TO BENEFIT ANIMALS AND HUMANS, JOVESIS HAS LICENSED THIS TECHNOLOGY
Colorado State University Research Foundation and NeoTREX have entered into an exclusive option agreement with Jovesis Inc. of Napa, Calif., to develop and use liposome-targeting technology for cancer therapeutics.
Tuesay, February 2, 2010
PARTNERSHIP WITH JAPAN TO RESEARCH PROMISING NEW CANCER TREATMENT
Colorado State University has entered into an unprecedented partnership with Japan that will allow the university to research a new, promising treatment for cancer - carbon ion therapy - which is currently not available in the United States.
Friday, January 22, 2010
MAN'S BEST FRIEND AIDS CANCER RESEARCHERS IN DESIGNING NEW TREATMENTS
The Animal Cancer Center at CSU was one of the first centers selected to join the National Cancer Institute's Comparative Oncology Trials Consortium, a first-of-its-kind partnership that allows veterinary oncologists to work collaboratively on novel cancer therapeutics and techniques.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
CSU ANIMAL CANCER CENTER INSTALLS NEW PET-CT
Colorado State University's Animal Cancer Center has installed the
nation’s first PET-CT on site within a veterinary teaching hospital and
animal cancer center. It’s a GEMINI TF Big Bore PET/CT scanner from
Philips Healthcare - the first commercial installation in North America.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY'S FIRST CANCER BIOLOGY PROGRAM GRADUATE
The Animal Cancer Center is proud to announce that Dr. Joe Sottnik
successfully defended his Ph.D. thesis. Joe is the first student to
graduate from the Cancer Biology Ph.D. Program at the Animal Cancer
Center.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY'S VETERINARY TEACHING HOSPITAL UNVEILS BIG BORE PET/CT
Colorado State University this month unveils a PET/CT scanner that
is the first of its kind in any hospital in the world and the only
PET/CT scanner dedicated to serving the needs of veterinary patients.
The scanner is specially tailored for veterinary medicine, allowing it
to be used on small and large animals.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
K-9's AGAINST CANCER 5k/1k
Five
members of the CSU Animal Cancer Center Team participated in the K-9's
Against Cancer 5K/1K that took place at the Stapelton Central Park in
Denver on Saturday October 10th.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY VETERINARY STAFF RECEIVE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO VETERINARY MEDICINE IN COLORADO
The
Colorado Veterinary Medical Association honored several members of
Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and
Biomedical Sciences at its recent annual conference.
Thursday, October 2, 2009
JAKE'S AMAZING JOURNEY
Mike
Blake will tell you that his 8-year-old yellow lab, Jake is more than
just a dog. He is a loyal friend that is always there to greet Mike at
the end of a long work day and when Jake's tail starts wagging, even a
difficult day seems a little bit better.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
CSU TO HOST DRUG DISCOVERY, RESEARCH PROGRAM FUNDED BY $2.25 MILLION GRANT
Due
to the need to treat ongoing diseases in humans and animals, CSU is
planning to start a statewide initiative that will serve university
researchers in the discovery of new medications.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
CVMBS THANKS DR. GEN KATO FOR GENEROUS GIFT TO ANIMAL CANCER CENTER
The
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences thanks Dr. Gen
Kato, Founder and President of the Japan Human Animal Bond Society, for
his gift to the Animal Cancer Center at Colorado State University.
Thursday, September 19, 2009
BEST FRIENDS HELPING BEST FRIENDS BEAT CANCER
More than 200 walkers and their furry friends participated in the
walk, as did more than 100 virtual walkers from around the United
States.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
CENTER TO DRIVE NEW DRUGS FROM COLORADO UNIVERSITY RESEARCH DISCOVERIES
Colorado
State University is launching a center that will aid university
researchers across the state in their efforts to discover new
medications to treat human and animal illnesses.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY VETERINARIAN RECEIVES LIFETIME RECOGNITION FOR RESEARCH
The
American Veterinary Medical Association recently honored Colorado State
University veterinarian Dr. Anthony Simon Turner with the Lifetime
Excellence in Research Award. The award recognizes achievement in
veterinary research.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
DISCOVERING NEW WAYS TO TREAT CANCER AND FELINE IBD
Research
projects underway at Colorado State University are looking for cats and
dogs to participate in important clinical studies. Dog are needed to
participate in research to help find a new way to treat cancer in
animals and people. Cats are sought to study the impact of probiotics
on inflammatory bowel disease.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
CANCER CENTER LOOKS AT NEW WAY TO TREAT CANCER, ENROLLS PET DOGS IN CLINICAL STUDY
The
study is investigating the impact of a drug on cells that suppress the
immune system and allow cancer tumors to grow. Initial results in mice
and dogs show that the drug can reverse suppression of the immune
system and halt tumor growth in dogs and, in some cases, even shrink
tumors.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY VETERINARIANS OFFER PET CARE TIPS DURING SUMMER MONTHS
The following information provides seasonal advice and information for pet owners.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
ANIMAL CANCER CENTER PARTICIPATES IN RELAY FOR LIFE
Faculty,
staff and students from the CSU Animal Cancer Center (ACC) formed a
team that participated in and raised money for the American Cancer
Society’s Relay For Life that took place at the Budweiser Events Center
in Loveland, Colorado the weekend of June 13, 2009. During this 18 hour
event at least one member of the team was on the track walking or
running!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
ANIMAL CANCER CENTER ENHANCES ONLINE PRESENCE
Some
of the new elements include feature stories about patients and faculty
members, current information on cancer, treatment options, clinical
trials, emotional support, educational programs and the ACC research
program. Clients will now be able to get to know members of the ACC
clinical team, obtain directions and find a place to stay in Fort
Collins if traveling from out of town. The site also allows visitors to
donate online and to sign up on an e-mail list to get updates on
events, newsletters and news. Referring veterinarians have quick access
to information about clinical trials and client handouts on various
types of cancer.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
FREE COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY VETERINARY SEMINAR HELPS HORSE OWNERS THROUGH FOALING, CARING FOR FOALS
Colorado
State University's internationally recognized Equine Reproduction
Laboratory will offer expert information to horse owners during a free
seminar from 7-9 p.m. on April 7. The seminar on "Saving Foals: A Horse
Owner's Guide to Foaling and Foal Care," taught by Dr. Patrick McCue,
director of the laboratory, is being offered in April because space is
no longer available in a March session. The seminar will be held in
Room 118/120 of the Animal Cancer Center at Colorado State's James L.
Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, 300 W. Drake Road, Fort Collins.
Parking is free.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
DIRECTOR OF COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY ANIMAL CANCER CENTER TO SPEAK ABOUT STORIES, EXPERIENCES
Dr.
Stephen Withrow, director of the internationally-recognized Colorado
State University Animal Cancer Center, will share stories about his
work and passion to translate groundbreaking animal cancer treatment
into promising human therapies at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at the
university's Veterinary Teaching Hospital Room 120. The hospital is at
300 W. Drake Road.
Thursday, March 05, 2009
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY VETERINARY TEACHING HOSPITAL HOSTS 30TH ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE
A
chance for insight into the fast-paced, high-tech world of cutting-edge
veterinary medicine is available at the Colorado State University's
James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital's annual Open House. The
event will be from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Friday, April 3 and Saturday,
April 4 at the hospital at 300 West Drake Road.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY VETERINARIANS TO HOST FREE SEMINAR FOR HORSE OWNERS ON FOALING AND FOAL CARE
Dr.
Patrick McCue, director of the Colorado State University Equine
Reproduction Laboratory, will host "Saving Foals: A Horse Owner's Guide
to Foaling and Foal Care" from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, in Room
118/120 of the Animal Cancer Center at Colorado State's James L. Voss
Veterinary Teaching Hospital,300 W. Drake Road, Fort Collins. Parking
is free.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY VIDEO THAT HIGHLIGHTS WORK OF VETERINARIANS AND PHYSICIANS ON CANCER WINS CINE GOLDEN EAGLE AWARD
A
video highlighting the partnership among Colorado State University and
five institutions in the battle against cancer has won a prestigious
CINE Golden Eagle award.
Thursday, January 08, 2009
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY VETERINARIANS HOST WORKSHOP ON CAUSES AND CONSERVATIVE TREATMENTS FOR BACK PAIN IN SMALL ANIMALS
Dr.
Narda Robinson and Dr. Bonnie Wright from the Center for Comparative
and Integrative Pain Medicine at Colorado State University will host
"Ow! My Aching Back! Causes and Conservative Treatments for Back Pain
in Small Animals." The event will run from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan.
27, at the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Room 118-120, in
the Animal Cancer Center.
Friday, December 19, 2008
COLORADO
STATE UNIVERSITY AND NEOTREX ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH VETERINARY
DIAGNOSTIC INSTITUTE TO DEVELOP TEST TO DETECT CANINE HEMANGIOSARCOMA
Colorado
State University Research Foundation and NeoTREX entered into an
exclusive license agreement this week with Veterinary Diagnostics
Institute of Irvine, CA for development of a biomarker assay which
detects canine hemangiosarcoma.
Thursday, November 06, 2008
FREE
SEMINAR FOR KEEPING KITTY COMFY AND SAFE WITH INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE AND
PAIN PREVENTION OFFERED BY COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY VETERINARIANS
Dr.
Narda Robinson and Dr. Bonnie Wright from the Center for Comparative
and Integrative Pain Medicine at Colorado State University's College of
Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences will host "Focus on the Feline:
Keeping Kitty Comfy and Safe with Integrative Medicine and Pain
Prevention."
Thursday, October 16, 2008
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY BEGINS CANINE STUDY TO HELP SAVE LIMBS OF ANIMAL, HUMAN BONE CANCER PATIENTS
Colorado
State University Animal Cancer Center researchers are embarking on a
study that may save limbs of both human and animals with bone cancer
that would otherwise be amputated. The study, which uses new
state-of-the-art machinery at the university's James L. Voss Veterinary
Teaching Hospital, is seeking dogs with osteosarcoma who may qualify
for the study.
Monday, August 11, 2008
GRANTS FUND CSU TRAINING, EDUCATIONAL SPECIALTY TO EXPEDITE RESEARCH BREAKTHROUGHS TO MARKETPLACE AND CARE FOR ANIMALS
Colorado
State University recently was awarded two grants from the Metro Denver
Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development, or WIRED,
Initiative. The grants will support training to move biomedical
research into the marketplace and to care for animals involved in
research.
Monday, July 14, 2008
FREE SEMINAR AT COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FOR PET OWNERS ON DETECTING AND TREATING PETS IN PAIN
A
free seminar to help pet owners determine if their animal is in pain
will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, at the James L. Voss
Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Room 120 of the Animal Cancer Center.
Friday, July 11, 2008
MEDIA ADVISORY: COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY SUCCESSFULLY IMPLANTS PROSTHESIS IN SALLY, THE SALUKI FROM KUWAIT
WHAT:
Sally, a previously severely injured dog from Kuwait who was adopted by
a Colorado State University orthopedic veterinarian, will show off her
new back leg. Sally has undergone a series of surgeries to be fitted
with a titanium metal implant into her bone for attachment of an
external artificial limb.
Monday, June 23, 2008
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO CELEBRATE 20 YEARS AS THE REGION’S CANCER RESEARCH POWERHOUSE
On
Wednesday, leaders and researchers from two of the nation's top cancer
research centers will celebrate more than 20 years of collaboration.
For at least the past two decades, the researchers from the Colorado
State University Cancer Supercluster and University of Colorado have
partnered on research that has lead to breakthroughs in cancer
treatment for humans and companion animals.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY UNVEILS RADIATION MACHINE, A FIRST-OF ITS-KIND IN VETERINARY AND ANIMAL CLINICS
Colorado
State University today unveiled a cutting-edge instrument that delivers
radiation to tumors in animals with unmatched precision. The machine, a
Varian Trilogy Linear Accelerator, is the first of its kind in any
animal clinic or veterinary teaching college in the world, and is only
available for human treatment in a few limited locations in the United
States.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
LONG-TIME SUPPORTER OF ANIMAL CANCER RESEARCH RECEIVES HONORARY DEGREE FROM COLORADO STATE
Colorado
State University President Larry Edward Penley will present E. Hadley
Stuart Jr. with an honorary degree on Dec. 14 at the university's
graduate school commencement. Hadley will receive a Doctor of Humane
Letters, Honoris Causa.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
MORE THAN 1,400 STUDENTS RECEIVE DEGREES AT COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FALL GRADUATION
Degrees
will be conferred upon the fall 2007 graduates of Colorado State
University during ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 14, and Saturday, Dec.
15. Diplomas will be awarded to 1,472 baccalaureate candidates, 252
master's degree candidates and 62 doctoral candidates.
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
MEDIA ADVISORY: COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY BREAKS GROUND ON DIAGNOSTIC MEDICINE CENTER
WHAT:
Colorado State University will break ground on a $42 million Diagnostic
Medicine Center at the Veterinary Medical Center. The Diagnostic
Medicine Center will house the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, the
Clinical Pathology Laboratory, the Animal Population Health Institute
and the university's Extension veterinarian.
Thursday, November 01, 2007
COLORADO STATE CANCER BIOLOGY STUDENT RECEIVES YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD
Dr.
Luke Wittenburg, a graduate student at Colorado State University in the
cancer biology program, recently received the Veterinarians in
Biomedical Research: Building National Capacity 2007 Young Investigator
Award, conferred in Bethesda, MD.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES CANCER SUPERCLUSTER, CREATES NEOTREX, APPOINTS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Building
on more than 35 years of excellence in cancer research and biomedicine,
Colorado State University today named its second Supercluster, Cancer
Research and Treatment, along with NeoTREX, an embedded business
enterprise dedicated to speeding the transition of life-saving cancer
research from the academic world to the global marketplace.
Friday, March 30, 2007
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY’S VETERINARY MEDICINE PROGRAM HOLDS TOP POSITION IN COVETED RANKING OF PROGRAMS OF ITS KIND
The
veterinary medicine program at Colorado State University's College of
Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences was ranked second in the
nation today in the coveted U.S. News and World Report annual rankings
of America's best university graduate schools.
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
COLORADO STATE’S ANIMAL CANCER CENTER INVESTIGATES PROMISING DRUG COMBINATION TO TREAT BONE CANCER
The
Colorado State University Animal Cancer Center is studying a promising
combination of a new and an old cancer drug that may increase
chemotherapy effectiveness without increasing unwanted side effects.
The study may eventually be useful for the treatment of both human and
animal cancer.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
CAT CARE 101: COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL EXPERTS OFFER BASIC INFORMATION ON PET CARE FOR FELINES
Colorado
State University's student chapter of the American Association of
Feline Practitioners is sponsoring an educational conference for cat
owners wanting to learn more about feline health issues.
Monday, February 19, 2007
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY’S INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES CELEBRATES 100 YEARS
Colorado
State University's prestigious College of Veterinary Medicine and
Biomedical Sciences celebrates its 100 year anniversary in 2007. In
recognition of the anniversary, the college will celebrate with a
number of events throughout the year and has established an Imagine the
Possibilities 100 Year Anniversary scholarship to support students in
the college and will highlight changes and accomplishments at various
events throughout the year.
Thursday, January 18, 2007
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY VETERINARIAN RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Hill's
Pet Nutrition, Inc. announced Saturday, Jan. 13, that Dr. Stephen J.
Withrow, DVM, DACVS, DACVIM, received the prestigious 2007 Mark L.
Morris, Sr. Lifetime Achievement Award.
Friday, January 12, 2007
STATE AWARDS BIOSCIENCE DISCOVERY GRANTS FOR FIVE COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY PROJECTS
The
Governor's Office of Economic Development and International Trade has
awarded grants totaling $441,000 to five Colorado State University
projects to further research in the biosciences.
Monday, November 27, 2006
MAYO CLINIC SIGNS MULTI-YEAR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AGREEMENT WITH COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
Mayo
Clinic has signed a multi-year biomedically focused research agreement
with Colorado State University to collaborate on the development of
oncology and infectious disease therapeutics. Colorado State's
world-leading expertise in biomedical research and Mayo's unparalleled
reputation for integrating groundbreaking research and patient care
provide the foundation for this innovative partnership.
Monday, October 23, 2006
FIGHTING CANCER FOUR LEGS AT A TIME
Bailey,
a 10-year-old Airedale terrier, used to be a rescue dog, trained to
help save lives. After being diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma, a cancer
of the blood vessels, she will have to rely on CSU's Animal Cancer
Center to save her.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
PET OWNERS LIKELY TO USE ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE ON THEIR PETS, ACCORDING TO COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
More
than half of pet owners surveyed by Colorado State University
veterinarians use complementary and alternative medical approaches to
help their cats and dogs.
Monday, September 18, 2006
FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND POSITION IN NATION ENDOWED AT COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY’S COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Dr.
Narda Robinson, a recognized expert in scientific and evidence-based
alternative medicine, has been named to a position that is the first of
its kind to be endowed in the nation in veterinary medicine.
Monday, July 24, 2006
MEDIA ADVISORY:INTERAGENCY TEAM TO UNVEIL RAPID DIAGNOSTIC TEST
What: Colorado
State University and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory will
demonstrate a rapid diagnostic tool initially developed by LLNL and
UC-Davis researchers to simultaneously detect foot-and-mouth disease
and six other important livestock diseases. The demonstration, in
conjunction with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S.
Department of Agriculture, will show the tool's capacity to run up to
1,000 samples processed within 10 hours. The event will include taking
a sample from a live cow and a tour of the diagnostic laboratory for
media.
Monday, July 10, 2006
COLORADO
STATE UNIVERSITY’S ANIMAL CANCER CENTER DISCOVERS RADIATION DRUG
TECHNIQUE WITHOUT TOXIC SIDE EFFECTS FOR CANCER PATIENTS
Colorado
State University researchers have developed a way to deliver
intravenous radiation drugs to bone cancer patients without causing
damage to other healthy cells and vital organs, drastically reducing
illness and other common side effects of toxic radiation treatments.
The technique also allows doctors to deliver radiation in only one dose
- as opposed to the standard of three to six - and in a higher, more
effective concentration.
Monday, February 06, 2006
FELINE LOVERS: LEARN ABOUT PETS FROM COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL EXPERTS DURING CAT CARE CONFERENCE
Colorado
State University's student chapter of the American Association of
Feline Practitioners is sponsoring an educational conference for cat
owners wanting to learn more about feline health issues at its annual
Cat Care Conference. The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday,
Feb. 11, in Room 118 Argus Animal Cancer Center at the Colorado State
University Veterinary Medical Center, 300 W. Drake Road.
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES $1 MILLION TO START FIRST PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN CANCER BIOLOGY
Colorado
State University today announced a $1 million gift allocated to start a
cancer biology program of study within the university's College of
Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. The graduate program will
become the first program of its kind in the country.
Monday, April 25, 2005
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY’S ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HONORS OUTSTANDING GRADUATES AND FRIENDS AT ANNUAL DINNER APRIL 29
Outstanding
Colorado State University graduates and friends will be honored at the
annual Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner on April 29.
Wednesday, April 20, 2005
ACCLAIMED VETERINARIAN, TELEVISION PERSONALITY RECEIVES COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY'S HONOR ALUMNUS AWARD FROM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
One
of television's most popular veterinarians will be honored as the 2005
Honor Alumnus for Colorado State University's College of Veterinary
Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the annual Distinguished Alumni
Awards dinner on April 29.
Thursday, September 30, 2004
NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE DIRECTOR TALKS AT COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
Dr.
Andrew C. von Eschenbach, the recently named director of the National
Cancer Institute, will hold a special seminar at 11 a.m. Oct. 5 at the
Colorado State University Animal Cancer Center, Room 120.
Friday, August 20, 2004
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY RANKS IN THE TOP TIER OF U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT’S 2005 “AMERICA’S BEST COLLEGES”
Colorado
State University ranked among the best colleges in the nation today by
the U.S. News and World Report 2005 "America's Best Colleges" edition.
Thursday, May 06, 2004
BONFILS-STANTON FOUNDATION AWARDS COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY CANCER EXPERT ONE OF THREE “COLORADO NOBELS”
Dr.
Stephen Withrow, director of the Colorado State University Animal
Cancer Center and the Stuart Endowed Chair for Oncology, was today
presented one of three prestigious Bonfils-Stanton Foundation award.
The $25,000 award was one of three given to Colorado citizens for
lifetime achievements in the arts and humanities, community service,
and science and medicine.
Thursday, April 29, 2004
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY NAMES TWO UNIVERSITY DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORS, HIGHEST TRIBUTE BESTOWED BY THE UNIVERSITY
Colorado
State University named two faculty as University Distinguished
Professors, one of the highest academic recognitions awarded by the
university. President Larry Penley today announced the recipients in a
special ceremony at the annual Celebrate Colorado State awards luncheon.
Monday, February 23, 2004
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY VETERINARY PROGRAM REDUCTIONS WILL NOT IMPACT ANIMAL CARE AND CUSTOMER SERVICE
Colorado
State University announced today that the James L. Voss Veterinary
Teaching Hospital - due to a revenue shortfall brought on by the
weakened economy - will eliminate eight positions.
Wednesday, October 22, 2003
COLORADO STATE RANKED 27TH IN THE NATION FOR QUALITY EDUCATION AND AFFORDABILITY BY KIPLINGER’S MAGAZINE
Kiplinger's
Personal Finance Magazine has ranked Colorado State University 27th in
the nation for quality education and affordability in their annual 100
Best Values in Public Colleges rankings.
Tuesday, October 21, 2003
COLORADO STATE AWARDED $10 MILLION NASA RESEARCH CENTER TO STUDY RISKS OF CANCER IN ASTRONAUTS
Colorado
State University was awarded a $9.7 million grant from the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration to establish a NASA Specialized
Center of Research to investigate radiation risks that lead to cancer
in astronauts. The center's research has the potential of significantly
advancing cancer research and treatment for pets and people.
Friday, August 22, 2003
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY IN THE TOP TIER OF AMERICA’S BEST COLLEGES FOR 2004
U.S.
News and World Report's "Best Colleges" edition today ranked Colorado
State University in the top tier of the best colleges in the nation.
Friday, August 01, 2003
LARRY PENLEY’S FIRST DAY AS COLORADO STATE’S LEADER
Larry Penley's first day as Colorado State University's leader will be a busy one.
Monday, January 13, 2003
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY AWARDS PRESTIGIOUS VETERINARY ONCOLOGY CHAIR TO EXPERT ON CANCER BIOLOGY
The
director of research for the Animal Cancer Center, and an expert in the
area of cancer biology, was awarded the Barbara Cox Anthony Chair in
Oncology. The award to Dr. Robert Ullrich was recently announced by Dr.
Stephen Withrow, director of the Animal Cancer Center at Colorado State
University's James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Monday, January 13, 2003
NEW $2 MIL IMAGING SUITE AT COLORADO STATE’S VETERINARY TEACHING HOSPITAL EMBODIES LEADING-EDGE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
A
new $2 million magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy suite
acquired by Colorado State University's Animal Cancer Center completes
one of the most comprehensive veterinary medical facilities in the
United States.
Tuesday, December 17, 2002
COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH PROJECT MAY YIELD THE ANSWER TO EFFECTIVELY TREATING SERIOUS INFECTIONS IN MEDICAL PATIENTS
A
collaborative research project conducted by a Colorado State University
veterinarian and two Boulder scientists with Rose Biomedical may lead
to new medical technology for reducing the number of serious infections
suffered each year by millions of both animal and human patients.
Tuesday, October 29, 2002
OPEN HOUSE AND DEDICATION SET FOR NOV. 6 TO LAUNCH NEW WING OF JAMES L. VOSS VETERINARY TEACHING HOSPITAL
The
public is invited to help Colorado State University celebrate the
opening of the new $10 million, 35,000 square foot wing of the James L.
Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital from 1-4 p.m. on Nov. 6. The event
includes an open house from 1-3 p.m., with refreshments, and a
dedication ceremony from 3:30-4 p.m.
Tuesday, October 22, 2002
GENERAL SCHWARZKOPF TO SPEAK AT COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY NOV. 6
Gen.
H. Norman Schwarzkopf will speak at Colorado State University at 7 p.m.
Nov. 6 in Moby Arena as part of Bridges to the Future.
Thursday, August 01, 2002
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY REPORTS $34 MILLION IN FUNDRAISING
Colorado
State University announced today that it raised more than $34 million
in total gifts and pledges for the 2001-2002 fiscal year- one of its
highest totals ever despite the economic downturn following the events
of Sept. 11.
Monday, June 10, 2002
$6 MILLION GIFT FUNDS RESEARCH CHAIRS AT COLORADO STATE’S COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
Two
gifts totaling $6 million will establish endowed chairs at two
internationally recognized centers of medical research at Colorado
State University.
Sunday, March 31, 2002
COLORADO STATE’S VETERINARY TEACHING HOSPITAL FEATURED IN NEW ANIMAL PLANET PREMIERE SERIES EPISODE ON APRIL 2
Clients
and medical staff of Colorado State's prestigious James L. Voss
Veterinary Teaching Hospital will be the focus of the first episode of
a new series, "Animal Operation," premiering on the Animal Planet
Network on April 2.
Monday, March 25, 2002
‘ANIMALS HOLD THE WORLD TOGETHER’ THEME FOR 23RD ANNUAL VETERINARY TEACHING HOSPITAL OPEN HOUSE APRIL 5-7
Animal
care, behavior and medical treatment will be explored through tours,
workshops and exhibits during the 23rd annual James L. Voss Veterinary
Teaching Hospital Open House in Fort Collins. Open House hours are 9
a.m.-4 p.m. April 5 and 6, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 7.
Tuesday, December 04, 2001
PRESIDENT ALBERT YATES PRAISED FOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS, LEADERSHIP OF COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
Colorado
State University President Albert Yates today was given an "A" by the
State Board of Agriculture for exemplary leadership.
Monday, October 01, 2001
GROUNDBREAKING ON LONG-AWAITED NEW WING FOR COLORADO STATE'S VETERINARY TEACHING HOSPITAL SCHEDULED FOR OCT. 3
Animals
and animal lovers will have reason to celebrate on Oct. 3 when Colorado
State University breaks ground on the long-awaited new wing to the
James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital at 300 W. Drake Road in Fort
Collins.
Sunday, January 07, 2001
COLORADO STATE’S VETERINARY TEACHING HOSPITAL AMONG THE FIRST TO OFFER EQUINE ACUPUNCTURE, CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES
The
James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Colorado State University
is now among the first veterinary teaching hospitals in the country to
offer acupuncture and chiropractic services to equine clients.
Wednesday, November 08, 2000
$3 MILLION GIFT TO COLORADO STATE'S COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE FOR STUDY AND APPLICATION OF NATURAL THERAPIES
In
a first for Colorado State University's College of Veterinary Medicine
and Biomedical Sciences, a major portion of a $3 million gift will be
directed to the scientific study and application of natural treatments
to improve the quality of life for animals suffering from a variety of
diseases, including cancer.
Sunday, October 01, 2000
WORLD FAMOUS WEIMARANER FAY RAY BECOMES 'POSTER DOG' FOR COLORADO STATE'S ANIMAL CANCER CENTER CAMPAIGN
One
of the world's most captivating canines has become the poster dog for
Colorado State University's national "Paws for a Cause" campaign.
Wednesday, August 16, 2000
FLINT FOUNDATION GIVES $3 MILLION FOR ANIMAL CANCER CENTER; LARGEST CASH GIFT EVER TO COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Plans
to build a much-needed new wing onto Colorado State University's
Veterinary Teaching Hospital have become a reality, thanks to a gift of
$3 million from the Flint Foundation of Bloomfield Hills, Mich. The
gift is the largest single cash donation made to the College of
Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Wednesday, May 24, 2000
FOR COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, EVERY DAY IS BIOTECHNOLOGY DAY
Gov.
Bill Owen's proclamation of May 23 as Colorado Biotechnology Day means
business as usual for Colorado State University researchers and
students.
Tuesday, May 02, 2000
PETOPIA.COM FORMS EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ANIMAL CANCER CENTER AND THE ARGUS CENTER FOR HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND RESOURCES
May
2, 2000 - On the heels of its partnership with Veterinary Medicine
Publishing/Thomson Healthcare, Petopia.com announced it has formed an
exclusive, multi-year partnership with the Animal Cancer Center and the
Argus Center for Human-Animal Bond Resources at Colorado State
University. This partnership will provide visitors to Petopia.com with
the latest information on treating animals with cancer and the issues
of pet loss and bereavement. Both the Animal Cancer Center and the
Argus Center for Human-Animal Bond Resources are part of Colorado State
University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences,
and the organizations are widely regarded as leaders in their
respective fields.
Monday, May 01, 2000
HOLLYWOOD STAR 'BART THE BEAR' LAUNCHES NATIONAL 'PAWS FOR A CAUSE' CAMPAIGN FOR COLORADO STATE'S ANIMAL CANCER CENTER
Bart
the Bear, star of films such as "The Edge" and "Legends of the Fall,"
has accepted another starring role. In conjunction with National Pet
Week May 7-13, Bart takes the lead as spokesbear for "Paws for a
Cause," a national campaign to help build public awareness of cancer in
pets and the treatments available to help them.
Friday, March 31, 2000
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY VETERINARY MEDICINE PROGRAM RANKED SECOND IN THE NATION IN LATEST SURVEY BY U.S. NEWS GRADUATE GUIDE
Colorado
State University's Veterinary Medicine program was ranked second in the
nation, according to U.S. News & World Report's annual 2001
Graduate Guide.
Friday, March 31, 2000
'VETERINARY MEDICINE FOR THE MILLENNIUM' IS THEME FOR 21ST ANNUAL VETERINARY TEACHING HOSPITAL OPEN HOUSE APRIL 7-9
If
you've ever wondered what it must be like to be a doctor to stingrays,
eels, otters, tigers and hedgehogs, then you won't want to miss Dr.
Terry Campbell's lecture. Campbell, director of the Zoological Medicine
Service at Colorado State's Veterinary Teaching Hospital and chief
veterinarian at Denver's Ocean Journey, is just one of the presenters
at the 21st Annual Veterinary Teaching Hospital Open House running
April 7-9.
Tuesday, December 28, 1999
ANIMAL CANCER CENTER AWARDED $1 MIL CONSTRUCTION GRANT FROM NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
The
Animal Cancer Center at the Colorado State University Veterinary
Teaching Hospital is the recipient of a $1 million Research Facilities
Construction Grant from the National Center for Research Resources, a
division of the National Institutes of Health.
Monday, August 16, 1999
STORMIN' NORMAN SCHWARZKOPF HITS THE FRONT LINES IN SUPPORT OF COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY'S ANIMAL CANCER CENTER
Gen.
Norman Schwarzkopf, commander of Operation Desert Storm in the Persian
Gulf, continues to man the front lines in another war--the war against
cancer.
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