Research may lead to improved treatments for colon cancer

Published
January 28, 2008

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College News

Researchers at the University of Guelph have moved a step closer to explaining why cancer drug therapies work differently in patients with the same type of tumour.

In a study published in Oncogene, one of the world's leading cancer journals, biomedical sciences professor Brenda Coomber and Siranoush Shahrzad, a senior research fellow in Coomber's laboratory at the Ontario Veterinary College, examine the effects of anti-angiogenic therapy, which aims to block the growth of blood vessels in tumours in an attempt to stop them from growing.

For more information read the University of Guelph news release Research May Lead to Improved Treatments for Cancer, published January 28, 2008.

Rouse Memorial Fellowship to fund comparative cancer research

Published
January 17, 2008

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Pet Trust, College News

The Ontario Veterinary College, in conjunction with the Institute for Comparative Cancer Investigation at the University of Guelph, is pleased to announce the call for applications for the Arthur Rouse Memorial Senior Fellowship in Veterinary and Comparative Cancer Studies.

This endowed fellowship provides $60,000/yr salary support for up to 3 years to a highly qualified individual interested in pursuing aspects of veterinary and comparative cancer at the postdoctoral level.

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Renovations continue in Lifetime Learning Centre

Published
January 16, 2008

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College News

Upgrades to the OVC Lifetime Learning Centre will continue next week with renovations in the washrooms. New countertops and sinks will be installed on Monday in the men’s and women’s washrooms. The facilities will be closed all day Monday, Feb. 11 to allow contractors to complete the work.

A shorter shutdown will also be required later in the week to allow replacement of damaged mirrors. Faculty, students, staff and guests of OVC will be directed to use the nearest available washrooms in the lower level of the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Building 39.

Alumni invited to reception at OVMA conference

Published
January 11, 2008

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College News

Planning to attend this year’s Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) conference?

Be sure to drop by the OVC alumni reception on Friday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Queen’s Quay room at the Westin Harbour Castle. Unwind after a busy day at the conference and renew acquaintances, meet new friends, catch up on news and developments at the college and connect with OVC personnel including Dean Elizabeth Stone.

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College hosts student veterinary symposium

Published
January 11, 2008

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College News

Some of Canada’s future leaders in veterinary medicine, research and public health will converge on Guelph for the 2008 Students of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (SCVMA) Symposium.

About 300 students from the nation’s four veterinary colleges are expected to take part in the four-day event hosted by the Ontario Veterinary College, beginning Wednesday, Jan. 16 and running until Saturday, Jan. 19.

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Guelph scientists develop test to identify ovarian cancer in early stages

Published
January 11, 2008

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College News

University of Guelph researchers have found a way to detect deadly ovarian cancer in its early stages, a breakthrough that could save thousands of women's lives annually. 

Dr. Jim Petrik, Biomedical Sciences, and his colleagues have discovered a protein expressed by ovarian cancer cells that may act as an identifying marker at the onset of the disease.

“Finding a marker that can help in detecting ovarian cancer in the early stages is probably the most important component of beating this disease,” said Petrik, who worked on the project with Prof. Roger Moorehead and PhD student Jim Greenaway. “It’s a very treatable disease if you can catch it in time.”

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Nominations Wanted for OVC Distinguished Alumnus Award

Published
January 8, 2008

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College News

The deadline is approaching for nominations for the 2008 OVC Distinguished Alumnus Award.

The OVC Alumni Association (OVC AA) invites alumni to nominate an OVC graduate who has brought honour to the college and other Guelph alumni through his or her leadership and service to country, science, education, the profession or alma mater.

Nominations should be submitted to the OVC AA c/o Kim Robinson, the OVC alumni affairs officer, by Friday, Jan. 25. The nomination form is available online.

For more information contact Robinson at ext. 54454 or by email at krobin01@uoguelph.ca .

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