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Dr. Douglas Thamm named new holder of the Stuart Presidential Chair in Oncology

Kate Shelton | October 1, 2025

In a small but meaningful celebration, the Stuart Presidential Chair in Oncology passed from Dr. Susan Lana, the director of CSU’s Robert H. and Mary G. Flint Animal Cancer Center (FACC), to Dr. Douglas Thamm, oncology professor and director of clinical research at the FACC. The chair was first held by Dr. Stephen Withrow, the […]

National Nonprofit Petco Love Invests in Flint Animal Cancer Center to Save and Improve the Lives of Pets in Northern Colorado

Kate Shelton | June 27, 2025

Flint Animal Cancer Center (FACC) received a $100,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for pets in Northern Colorado. Petco Love is a national nonprofit leading change for pets by harnessing the power of love to make communities and pet families closer, stronger, and healthier. Since its founding […]

Research

The Ann and Lawrence G. Laiks Canine Cancer Fund Fuels Impactful Research

Kate Shelton | May 16, 2025

The continued support of the Ann and Lawrence G. Laiks Canine Cancer Fund has allowed the Flint Animal Cancer Center to conduct impactful research that promises to make a big difference for dogs fighting cancer. Lifelong learners and lovers of science, the late Dr. and Mrs. Laiks created the Ann and Lawrence G. Laiks Canine […]

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The Making of a Cancer Researcher

Kate Shelton | April 28, 2025

Treating cancer is not enough. We’re on a mission to conquer cancer in all species and, to make this a reality, we have to start at the cellular level. For more than 40 years, the Robert H. and Mary G. Flint Animal Cancer Center has been at the forefront of understanding the fundamental mechanisms of […]

FACC Patient Stories

Fang’s Clinical Trial Story

Kate Shelton | March 6, 2025

If your pet is diagnosed with cancer, the first thing you will do is find the best treatment options for your best friend. For many, the best option is a clinical trial. Clinical trials provide access to new, cutting-edge treatments that will offer your pet a fighting chance. They also give cancer researchers important insights […]

Research

Conquering Cat Cancer: Feline Researchers at the FACC

Kate Shelton | February 4, 2025

Feline cancer is all too common. In fact, as many as one in five cats will be diagnosed with cancer in their life, and many will succumb to this disease. Despite the grim prognosis of feline cancer, this cancer in cats is underfunded and underresearched in cats. Here at the Flint Animal Cancer Center, we’re […]

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Dr. Susan Lana named director of the Flint Animal Cancer Center

Kate Shelton | October 3, 2024

The Flint Animal Cancer Center (FACC) at Colorado State University’s James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital has earned a reputation as a global leader in veterinary oncology and comparative oncology. That legacy will continue with the center’s newly named director, Dr. Susan Lana. “Dr. Lana’s deep expertise as a clinician, educator, and researcher uniquely positions […]

IN IT 2GETHER: Solving Cancer One Puzzle Piece at a Time

Kate Shelton | July 9, 2024

Growing clinical trials, together “I’m Matt Lubick and I’m a cancer survivor. I’ve learned more and more about the impact that animal research has on the acceleration of trials – which I had – and the development of stem cell transplants – which I also had. Those treatments are the reason I’m here today,” said Lubick. […]

FACC Patient Stories

Trigger: Founding Member of 4Corners K-9 Search and Rescue

Kate Shelton | March 25, 2024

“Together, we helped countless Navajos, all because of Trigger. He was the founding member. It was his heart and spirit that made me decide to do this. All he ever cared about was working… all he cared about was finding the missing,” said Bernadine Beyale, Trigger’s owner and search partner. Bernadine picked Trigger out of […]

Pet Cancer Treatment

For the Love of Lucy

Kate Shelton | October 4, 2023

The James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital celebrated the opening of the Lucy & Family PET/CT Suite last week. This suite houses a state-of-the-art Siemens PET/CT scanner that adds to the hospital’s advanced diagnostic imaging tools and brings Colorado State University one step closer to being a full Siemens campus, the industry leader for advanced […]

FACC Patient Stories

Be Like Basil

Kate Shelton | August 15, 2023

“Basil is the sweetest, most loving cat I’ve ever had. She’s the best cat ever,” said Tina Parkhurst, Basil’s mom. “I just want more people to be like Basil. Be kind. Be compassionate. I’m so floored that everyone loves Basil as much as I do and I feel really lucky that they’re all like her […]

Research

Flint Animal Cancer Center awarded Ann and Lawrence G. Laiks Canine Cancer Fund

Kate Shelton | July 12, 2023

Canine cancer research will be boosted annually from contributions to the Flint Animal Cancer Center, part of the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Colorado State University. Lifelong learners and lovers of science, the late Dr. and Mrs. Laiks created the Ann and Lawrence G. Laiks Canine Cancer Fund in honor of their love […]