The Canine Cancer Genome Project (CCGP) aims to advance cancer research for both pets and humans through comprehensive genomic and proteomic studies. This multi-institutional initiative, led by TGen, Ethos Discovery, Tufts University, and CHOP, focuses on identifying key cancer mutations across soft tissue sarcoma, B-cell lymphoma, and osteosarcoma in dogs. By creating a shared data portal and developing innovative bioinformatics tools, CCGP bridges canine and human cancer research, hoping to unveil targeted treatments and lifesaving insights. Public support helps propel this groundbreaking work, ultimately benefitting both pets and people in the fight against cancer.
Representing New Hope for People and Pets With Cancer
Canine Cancer Genome Project (CCGP) Enters Phase II – Omics
Focuses Genomic and Proteomic Lenses on Three Canine Cancers
The Canine Cancer Genome Project (CCGP) sponsored by Blue Buffalo Foundation (BBF) and Animal Cancer Foundation (ACF) is focusing on three cancers that are understudied in both canine and human populations:
- Soft-Tissue Sarcoma
- B-cell lymphoma
- Osteosarcoma (bone cancer)
To date each of these cancers have either limited or no omics data on them that could be used to identify better treatments for dogs and people.
The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) CCGP Clinical Translation team comprised of researchers from that organization, Ethos Discovery and Tufts University hope to expand insights into these cancers in unique ways and to move potential care strategies for individuals with these diseases forward.
The Canine Cancer Genome Project (CCGP) brought together a diverse team to work closely on boosting the benefits of genomic and proteomic research. By collaborating, we aimed to avoid repeating studies and make the most of existing data from other ongoing research, all with the goal of filling in the gaps in our understanding of comparative oncology and bringing new treatments and insight to the clinical setting.
We will save the lives of more pets and more people with your help and support!
Thank you.
