The Animal Cancer Care and Research (ACCR) program provides cutting-edge care to animals with cancer and conducts research in the area of oncology where humans and animals interface. This unique program leverages current areas of expertise within the University of Minnesota system, but draws heavily from the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Masonic Cancer Center.
The Animal Cancer Care and Research program is a cornerstone of the Comparative Medicine Signature Program at the College of Veterinary Medicine, as well as a Developmental Research Program at the Masonic Cancer Center.
Leaving a Legacy
On August 5, 2009, the WillPower Fund was launched to support comparative oncology research at the University of Minnesota AACR program. Dave and LuAnn Runkle, longtime members of the Greater Twin Cities Golden Retriever Club and friends of the University of Minnesota and Veterinary Medical Center, lost their beloved golden retriever William to cancer. This loss, as well as many other cherished goldens, inspired the creation of the Will-Power Fund, which supports research in comparative oncology with special emphasis on the human-canine connection in cancer research and treatment.
Thunder, a high-profile golden retriever sire, died of lymphoma. In honor of Thunder, Rhonda Hovan founded the Starlight Fund to support research efforts to prevent and cure cancer in dogs. Cancer strikes 60 percent of golden retrievers. Lymphoma affects 1 in 8. Learn more about Thunder's legacy.
Kate died from chondrosarcoma, a form of bone cancer. Osteosarcoma, or bone cancer, affects 1 in 8 Rottweilers. In honor of Kate, Teresa and Robin Koogler created The Kate Koogler Canine Cancer Fund, to help fund bone-related cancer research. Learn more about Kate's legacy.
On August 5, 2009, the WillPower Fund was launched to support comparative oncology research at the University of Minnesota AACR program. Dave and LuAnn Runkle, longtime members of the Greater Twin Cities Golden Retriever Club and friends of the University of Minnesota and Veterinary Medical Center, lost their beloved golden retriever William to cancer. This loss, as well as many other cherished goldens, inspired the creation of the Will-Power Fund, which supports research in comparative oncology with special emphasis on the human-canine connection in cancer research and treatment. Learn more about the WillPower Fund.
On August 5, 2009, the WillPower Fund was launched to support comparative oncology research at the University of Minnesota AACR program. Dave and LuAnn Runkle, longtime members of the Greater Twin Cities Golden Retriever Club and friends of the University of Minnesota and Veterinary Medical Center, lost their beloved golden retriever William to cancer. This loss, as well as many other cherished goldens, inspired the creation of the Will-Power Fund, which supports research in comparative oncology with special emphasis on the human-canine connection in cancer research and treatment.