2022-2023 Veterinary Memorial Fund Research Projects

from 2023 Spring Town & Country Call Newsletter

President's LAURENMAXEY,DVM Message

Lead Investigator: Menciotti, Giulio

Study Title: Speckle tracking echocardiography as a new screening tool for dilated cardiomyopathy in Doberman Pinschers

Purpose: To determine if a single diagnostic tool, echocardiography examination including speckle tracking echocardiography, could eliminate the need for 24-hour Holter monitor in Doberman Pinschers being screened for dilated cardiomyopathy.

Lead Investigator: Ramos, Renata

Study Title: Pre- and post-phacoemulsification morphologic iridocorneal angle analysis by anterior segment gonioscopic imaging as a predictor of glaucomas in dogs

Purpose: To determine the clinical value of monitoring iridocorneal angle morphology as a predictor of glaucoma following cataract surgery in dogs.

Lead Investigator: Serpa, Priscila

Study Title: Detection of circulating tumor DNA in liquid biopsies of dogs with lymphoma: biomarker discovery

Purpose: To investigate whether genetic material (DNA and microRNA) from cancer cells can be identified in the blood of dogs with lymphoma.

Lead Investigator: Tuohy, Joanne

Study Title: Pilot study evaluating the ablative and biomechanical effects of complete tumor histotripsy ablation in canine osteosarcoma

Purpose: To evaluate histotripsy, a novel tumor ablation technique, as a non-invasive limb-salvage treatment in canine osteosarcoma.

Lead Investigator: Wilkinson, Ashley

Study Title: ADAMTS13 activity in dogs with presumptive idiopathic immune thrombocytopenia

Purpose: To determine whether a subset of dogs with presumptive idiopathic immune thromocytopenia have reduced activity of the enzyme ADAMTS13, which appears to play a role in blood clotting

Congratulations to Dr. Erin Casey on her election to AVMA Board of Directors!

Dr. Casey has represented Virginia as its delegate to the AVMA House of Delegates since 2017 She has been elected as District II director, representing AVMA members in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Her six year term will begin in July 2023.