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VMCVM Staff Spotlight: Kelsay Bratton , articleKelsay Bratton, LVT, is the Lead Oncology Technician at the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center. A cancer survivor, she’s passionate about finding a cure and loves helping young doctors build confidence. Outside work, she enjoys sewing, watching '90s TV with her family, and caring for her pets: a beagle, Lana, and three cats, Sasha, Selina, and Gwen.
Date: Jan 24, 2025 -
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VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Rebecca Persons , articleRebecca Persons DVM '20, a faculty member since 2020, finds joy in mentoring students and witnessing their growth, especially in clinical settings. She is passionate about palliative care, ensuring pets experience comfort and dignity in their final moments. Inspired by her mentor Jenny Marin, Rebecca also values self-care and wellness within the veterinary field. At home, she enjoys cooking adventurous meals and spending time with her husband and beloved pets.
Date: Nov 25, 2024 -
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Q&A: Researchers focus on innovative treatments for brain tumors in dogs , articleNovember is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. With over 6 million pets diagnosed with cancer every year, Virginia Tech’s work in pet cancer research represents a critical step toward more humane and effective care.
Date: Nov 11, 2024 -
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Toshitsugu Ishihara brings a global perspective to the veterinary college anesthesiology team , articleAs the newest faculty member of anesthesiology, in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Toshitsugu Ishihara brings a decade of clinical experience from Japan and a passion for advancing animal care to the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech.
Date: Sep 11, 2024 -
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Veterinary college's summer program opens doors for aspiring researchers , articleThe 10-week internship through the Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program gave students hands-on research experience and insight into graduate school.
Date: Aug 13, 2024 -
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Dog's journey at Animal Cancer Care and Research Center inspires owners, clinical professionals , articleA dog named Joe's journey at the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center in Roanoke, from a serendipitous adoption to an inspiring battle with cancer, showcases the resilience, compassion, and transformative power of advanced veterinary care.
Date: Jul 03, 2024 -
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Ilektra Athanasiadi finds rewards in using radiation therapy to treat pets with cancer , articleAs a radiation oncologist, Athanasiadi is a core part of the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center, one of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s three hospitals.
Date: Jun 05, 2024 -
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Focused Ultrasound Foundation names Virginia Tech as a Center of Excellence , articleVirginia Tech becomes the sixth Focused Ultrasound Center of Excellence in the United States and one of only 12 in the world.
Date: Jun 04, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech Animal Cancer Care and Research Center celebrates continuing support from Petco Love for canine and feline cancer treatments , articleThe Virginia Tech Animal Cancer Care and Research Center (ACCRC) will be able to continue offering financial assistance to pet owners thanks to the continuing support from Petco Love and a two-year grant totaling $150,000. This partnership highlights the critical need for effective pet cancer care and emphasizes the ACCRC's commitment to pioneering research and clinical trials.
Date: May 08, 2024 -
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VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Sharon Dunn '94 , articleSharon Dunn, an employee at the veterinary college since 1994, embodies the spirit of dedication and service, having transitioned from an emergency hire position upon graduating from Virginia Tech to playing a pivotal role across various divisions within the college.
Date: Mar 15, 2024 -
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Looking back on 2023 , article2023 was a year of great accomplishment for the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Animals were successfully treated, groundbreaking research was undertaken, alumni were influential worldwide, and faculty and students were honored for excellence. Goto to our 2023 "top stories" for a review of some of the college's best stories of the year.
Date: Dec 22, 2023 -
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Oral cancer clinical trial offers hope to dogs and their owners , articleBambi, a border collie, is enrolled in a clinical trial at the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center in Roanoke. In the clinical trial, veterinary radiation oncologist Ilektra Athanasiadi aims to evaluate the safety and feasibility of treating oral cancers with a device that delivers chemotherapy directly to the tumor.
Date: Nov 14, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech outlines ambitious strategy to spearhead cancer research and elevate university's global standing , articleThe university is mustering its scientists and engineers behind a new strategy to help families who are struggling with cancer, a disease that occurs in almost 2 million people and claims more than 600,000 lives annually in the United States.
Date: Aug 29, 2023 -
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In battle against pancreatic cancer, grant-funded H-FIRE study offers hope , articleThe National Institutes of Health has awarded $2.6 million to a Virginia Tech team over five years for a study of High Frequency Irreversible Electroporation (H-FIRE) for tumor ablation and immune system activation in cases of pancreatic cancer.
Date: Aug 11, 2023 -
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Helen the cane corso helps humans and animals through osteosarcoma clinical trial , articleHelen is an 8½-year old gentle giant who’s fighting osteosarcoma and, through participation in a clinical trial through the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center, is helping develop a new cancer treatment.
Date: Aug 01, 2023 -
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CareCredit accepted at veterinary college’s three teaching hospitals , articleFinancing pets’ veterinary care through CareCredit has been available since April at the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center in Roanoke, the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Blacksburg.
Date: Jun 30, 2023 -
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Common challenge, different strategies: Virginia Tech Cancer Research Alliance gathers broad mix of researchers and clinicians , articleThe second annual Virginia Tech Cancer Research Alliance retreat, hosted this year on the Children’s National Research & Innovation Campus, brought together scientists and physicians on the leading edge of developing innovative therapy types, fresh biological targets, and new technologies to take on cancer.
Date: Jun 21, 2023 -
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Cat named Mona Lisa keeps making smiles thanks to cancer treatment, Petco Love funds , articleIn early 2022, Mona Lisa began to have trouble breathing. After a referral to the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, her owners learned she had intranasal cancer and an aggressive tumor grew behind her right eye.
Date: Apr 14, 2023 -
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Oncology internship guides a journey to veterinary medicine , articleMichelle Lund, who is a certified veterinary assistant and graduating veterinary technology student at the Community College of Baltimore County, shared her experience as an intern at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s Animal Cancer Care and Research Center in Roanoke.
Date: Apr 10, 2023 -
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Clinical trials unite veterinary oncologists with pet owners to help unravel cancer mysteries , articleThe Animal Cancer Care and Research Clinic (ACCRC) is increasing its clinical trials as it seeks to develop better treatments for several types of cancer. Clinical trials are essential for modern medicine, enabling research and development of new therapies, drugs, and techniques to fight diseases. But these advances can only happen with the support of pet owners and their participating pets.
Date: Mar 31, 2023
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