Research News

Genetic discovery could lead to better treatments for common tumor in dogs

Newly discovered genetic commonalities and differences among prevalent types of canine soft tissue sarcomas, a potentially deadly tumor, could pave the way for better diagnosis and treatments.

A dog undergoes radiation therapy at Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Infectious disease and immunology fellow to continue research into tick disease

Elis Fisk, a fourth-year anatomic pathology resident and doctoral student at Washington State University, has been accepted as a fellow in the College of Veterinary Medicine’s infectious disease and microbial immunology post-doctoral training program.

Collage of two images, Elis Fisk on the left in lab coat, removing specimen from refrigeration, and close-up image of two ticks on the right.

Veterinary students often experience ‘neurophobia’

It is common for general practice veterinarians to see patients suffering from neurological conditions, yet many veterinary students beginning their careers say they feel unprepared for those cases, according to a soon-to-be-published study led by Washington State University neurology veterinarian Vishal Murthy.

Vishal Murthy