Detect 30 different types of canine cancer with a simple blood draw: Introducing liquid biopsy testing

Approved for 1 hour California Statutory CEU

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Program Description:

At its most fundamental level, cancer is caused by abnormalities in DNA. Advanced genomic sequencing technologies now allow for the identification of these abnormalities using a simple blood draw, opening the door to non-invasive cancer detection in dogs. This session will provide a basic overview of cancer biology and introduce the fundamentals of “liquid biopsy” for canine cancer detection using next-generation sequencing of cell-free DNA. A review of the peer-reviewed clinical validation study of this testing in over 1,000 dogs will be presented, along with case examples from real-world veterinary practices.

Speaker: Dr. Gina Brandstetter

Speaker Bio: Dr. Gina Brandstetter is a veterinarian with experience in small animal general practice and a special interest in oncology, internal medicine, and preventive care. Originally from Southern California, Dr. Brandstetter returned to the area to practice after she graduated from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. In her current position as a Medical Science Liaison at PetDx, she is passionate about enhancing our approach to cancer detection and management with the adoption of liquid biopsy. Outside of work, Dr. Brandstetter enjoys spending time in nature and is the owner of a yellow lab who loves nothing more than tagging along on any adventure.