Veterinary Cancer Pioneers Podcast

In this episode of the Veterinary Cancer Pioneers Podcast, host Dr. Rachel Venable welcomes Dr. Christopher Pachel, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist, educator, and owner of the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, Oregon, who also serves as Vice President of Behavior for Instinct Dog Behavior and Training. Dr. Pachel explores what happens to the caregiver relationship when a pet faces cance...

In this episode of the Veterinary Cancer Pioneers Podcast, host Dr. Rachel Venable welcomes Dr. David Ruslander, a dual-trained medical and radiation veterinary oncologist and past president of the Veterinary Cancer Society. Dr. Ruslander shares how he found his way into a specialty that barely existed at the time, including a formative chapter helping build veterinary oncology programs in Europe....

In this episode of the Veterinary Cancer Pioneers Podcast, host Dr. Rachel Venable welcomes Dr. Karin Sorenmo, Professor Emeritus of Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and co-founder of Lesley's Place. Dr. Sorenmo shares her journey from Norway to becoming a leading researcher in canine mammary tumors and discusses the complex role hormones play in tumor devel...

In this episode of the Veterinary Cancer Pioneers Podcast, host Dr. Rachel Venable welcomes Dr. Guannan Wang, founder of VetOmics, to discuss how comprehensive genomic profiling is advancing precision oncology for dogs. Dr. Wang shares her path from molecular biology research to veterinary cancer genomics, and explains why the field is shifting from "should we use genomics?" to "how do we do it we...

In this episode of the Veterinary Cancer Pioneers Podcast, host Dr. Rachel Venable is joined by Dr. Doug Thamm, Stuart Presidential Chair in Oncology and Director of Clinical Research at the Colorado State University Flint Animal Cancer Center. Dr. Thamm discusses how naturally occurring cancers in dogs are advancing cancer drug development and informing treatment strategies in both veterinary and...

In this episode of the Veterinary Cancer Pioneers Podcast, host Dr. Rachel Venable welcomes Dr. Joseph Impellizeri, a true trailblazer in targeted electrochemotherapy and gene electrotransfer immunotherapy. Dr. Impellizeri shares how electroporation-based treatments are transforming cancer care by allowing localized delivery of chemotherapy and immunotherapy with minimal side effects. He discusses...

In this episode of the Veterinary Cancer Pioneers Podcast, host Dr. Rachel Venable welcomes Dr. Chad Johannes, Associate Professor and Executive Director of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Colorado State University and former medical director at Aratana Therapeutics, who also helped launch Palladia at Pfizer Animal Health (Now Zoetis). Dr. Johannes reflects on his path across private practice,...

In this episode of the Veterinary Cancer Pioneers Podcast, host Dr. Rachel Venable welcomes Dr. Kelly to share insights from her career as a solo practitioner in veterinary oncology. Dr. Kelly reflects on the realities of running a private practice and the unique challenges and opportunities it presents. She highlights her open-minded approach to integrating a wide range of therapeutics and diagno...

In this episode of the Veterinary Cancer Pioneers Podcast, host Dr. Rachel Venable welcomes Dr. David Vail, renowned veterinary oncologist, professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and co-editor of the widely used Small Animal Clinical Oncology textbook. Dr. Vail reflects on the evolution of veterinary oncology over the past four decades, sharing pivotal developments such as the introduct...

In this episode of the Veterinary Cancer Pioneers Podcast, host Dr. Rachel Venable welcomes Dr. Steve Dow, professor of immunology at Colorado State University and Director of the Center for Immune and Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Dow shares insights from his groundbreaking work on myeloid-targeted immunotherapies and the innovative use of repurposed, FDA-approved drugs like losartan, palladia, and...

In this episode of the Veterinary Cancer Pioneers Podcast, host Dr. Rachel Venable speaks with Dr. Steve Suter, a trailblazer in canine bone marrow transplantation, about his unexpected path into transplant research and the launch of the world's only academic bone marrow transplant program for dogs. Dr. Suter discusses the differences between autologous and allogeneic transplants, clinical protoco...

In this episode of the Veterinary Cancer Pioneers Podcast, host Dr. Rachel Venable welcomes Dr. Duncan Lascelles, a distinguished professor at North Carolina State University and a leading expert in veterinary pain management and surgery. Dr. Lascelles explores the complex relationship between pain and cancer in veterinary patients, highlighting how both cancer and its treatments can cause signifi...

In this episode of the Veterinary Cancer Pioneers Podcast, host Dr. Rachel Venable welcomes Dr. Mark Mamula, an immunologist and professor at Yale University School of Medicine, to discuss his groundbreaking work in canine cancer immunotherapy. Dr. Mamula shares how his background in autoimmune diseases led him to develop an experimental vaccine targeting EGFR and HER2 proteins in dogs with cancer...

In this episode of the Veterinary Cancer Pioneers Podcast, host Dr. Rachel Venable welcomes Dr. William Culp, a professor of soft tissue surgery at UC Davis specializing in surgical oncology and interventional radiology. Dr. Culp shares his journey into veterinary medicine, the role of mentorship in his career, and his groundbreaking work in interventional oncology. They explore the evolving use o...

In this episode of the Veterinary Cancer Pioneers Podcast, host Dr. Rachel Venable welcomes Dr. Joelle Fenger, a dedicated veterinary oncologist and clinician-scientist at Ethos Discovery. Dr. Fenger shares her unique insights on bridging the gap between research and patient care, discussing how her work at the intersection of science and practice shapes treatment strategies for companion animals...

In this episode of the Veterinary Cancer Pioneers Podcast, host Dr. Rachel Venable welcomes Dr. Theresa Fossum, a renowned veterinarian, surgeon, and CEO of Phoenix Animal Wellness and Dr. Fossum's Pet Care. Dr. Fossum shares her insights on the growing role of CBD products in veterinary care, emphasizing the importance of product quality and proper dosing for pets. She delves into the challenges...

In this episode of the Veterinary Cancer Pioneers Podcast, host Dr. Rachel Venable welcomes Dr. Mason, a leading figure in veterinary oncology and immunotherapy. Dr. Mason discusses her groundbreaking work at the University of Pennsylvania, where she leads the first canine cancer immunotherapy consortium backed by the Cancer Moonshot Initiative. With a background in immunology and extensive experi...

In this episode of the Veterinary Cancer Pioneers Podcast, Dr. Rachel Venable is joined by Dr. Chand Khanna, founder and board chair of Ethos Discovery, to explore the advancements in comparative oncology. Dr. Khanna delves into the concept of Comparative Oncology 2.0, discussing the increasing collaboration between human and animal health companies. They also examine the challenges of clinical tr...

In this episode of the Veterinary Cancer Pioneers Podcast, host Dr. Rachel Venable welcomes Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn, Chief Veterinary Officer at Hill's Pet Nutrition, to share his inspiring journey from aspiring fighter pilot to becoming a leader in veterinary surgical oncology. Dr. Kirpensteijn discusses the pivotal moments that shaped his career, including his transition from general veterinary p...

In this episode of the Veterinary Cancer Pioneers Podcast, Dr. Rachel Venable interviews Dr. Heather Wilson-Robles, Chief Medical Officer at Volition Veterinary and a seasoned veterinary oncologist with a rich history spanning academia and industry. Dr. Wilson-Robles shares insights on the crucial role mentorship has played throughout her career, starting from her early exposure to pediatric oncol...

In this episode of the Veterinary Cancer Pioneers Podcast, Dr. Rachel Venable interviews Dr. Nicole Ehrhart, the Director of the Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging at Colorado State University . Dr. Ehrhart shares her inspiring journey from her early fascination with surgery to her pioneering work in comparative musculoskeletal oncology and regenerative medicine. She emphasizes the...

In this episode of the Veterinary Cancer Pioneers Podcast, Dr. Rachel Venable interviews Dr. Julius Liptak, an internationally renowned surgical oncologist. Dr. Liptak shares his journey into veterinary surgical oncology, discusses the challenges of cancer surgeries, and emphasizes the importance of sentinel lymph node mapping. He also highlights the evolving landscape of veterinary oncology and t...

In this enlightening episode of the Veterinary Cancer Pioneers Podcast, host Dr. Rachel Venable speaks with Dr. Amy LeBlanc, a Senior Scientist and Director at the National Institute of Health's CCR Comparative Oncology Program. Dr. LeBlanc discusses the compelling integration of canine models into cancer research, emphasizing the translational benefits that dogs offer in understanding and treatin...

In this insightful episode of the Veterinary Cancer Pioneers Podcast, Dr. Rachel Venable welcomes the esteemed Dr. Chand Khanna, founder and board chair of Ethos Discovery and a trailblazer in the field of veterinary and human oncology. With a remarkable career spanning academia, research, and clinical practice, Dr. Khanna shares his invaluable perspectives on the art of "communicative medicine" i...

In this compelling episode of the Veterinary Cancer Pioneers Podcast, host Dr. Rachel Venable engages in an inspiring conversation with Dr. Mary Kay Klein, a seasoned veterinary oncologist, educator, and practice owner from Southern Arizona. With decades of experience, Dr. Klein shares insights from her career, emphasizing the importance of clinical trials in advancing veterinary medicine and enha...