Specialized Resources and Core ServicesThe CSU Animal Cancer Center is a leading translational cancer research center that is constantly working to incorporate the latest research discoveries and technology into clinical practice. The Center is supported by eight specialized functions that operate independently in support of PI-initiated research programs and collaborative partnerships. |
| Function | Description | Contact Information |
| Clinical Trials | The ACC has 34 full time clinical staff members in the areas of medical, surgical and radiation oncology, diagnostic imaging and pathology and sees over 1500 new cases each year. A dedicated staff executes 15-20 clinical trials per year in experimental therapeutics and new diagnostics. | Dr. Susan Lana Phone: (970) 297-4591 Email: susan.lana@colostate.edu Dr. Doug Thamm Phone: (970) 297-4075 Email: doug.thamm@colostate.edu |
| Tissue Archive |
More than 12,000 canine and feline tumor and normal tissue samples as well as serum and other fluid samples are archived from oncology patients. These samples are annotated with demographic information and can be linked with patient history and outcome information. | Dr. Susan Lana Phone: (970) 297-4591 Email: susan.lana@colostate.edu |
| Pharmacology | Analysis of drug concentration in tissues and fluids to determine PK/PD relationships to optimize drug dosing combinations and scheduling. | Dr. Dan Gustafson Phone: (970) 297-1278 Email: dan.gustafson@colostate.edu |
| Diagnostic Imaging | Advanced imaging of cancer through MRI, CT, PET/CT (starting in the fall of 2009), nuclear medicine, radiology, ultrasound and fluoroscopy. | Dr. Susan Kraft Phone: (970) 297-0350 Email: susan.kraft@colostate.edu |
| Pathology | Pathology, Immunohistochemistry | Dr. E.J. Ehrhart Phone: (970) 297-6138 Email: ej.ehrhart@colostate.edu Dr. Debra Kamstock Phone: (970) 297-1281 Email: debra.kamstock@colostate.edu |
| Radiation Treatment | Optimization of therapeutic radiation oncology treatment methods such as Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Stereotactic Radiosurgery and kV/MV on-board imaging. | Dr. Susan LaRue Phone: (970) 297-0334 Email: susan.larue@colostate.edu |
| Faculty consulting on research and industry relations | Faculty consulting on research and industry relations. | Steve Foster Phone: (970) 297-1276 Email: steve.foster@colostate.edu |
| Cancer Supercluster and NeoTREX® |
CSU Superclusters are a collection of faculty across departments brought together by a common research goal to solve global challenges. The Cancer Supercluster includes over 75 faculty from 12 departments and 8 colleges. NeoTREX is the business development arm of the Cancer Supercluster and facilitates research collaborations, technology licensing and formation of start up companies. | Academic Dr. Stephen Withrow Phone: (970) 297-4175 Email: stephen.withrow@colostate.edu Business Dr. Terry Opgenorth Phone: (970) 297-5100 Email: terry.opgenorth@colostate.edu Steve Foster Phone: (970) 297-1276 Email: steve.foster@colostate.edu |
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