We are transforming the future of brain tumor care.
The Translational Brain Tumor Center combines clinical trials, advanced imaging, and molecular science to explore how tumors start, evolve, and resist treatment.
Key areas of investigation include:
- Genomics and precision medicine: Mapping the genetic and molecular profiles of canine brain tumors to identify subtypes and drug targets.
- Immunology and tumor microenvironment: Studying how immune cells respond to tumors and influence therapy outcomes.
- Comparative oncology: Integrating findings from dogs, children, and adult patients to accelerate the development of new therapies.
- Radiation therapy response: Understanding how radiation alters the tumor and immune landscape in both species.
By integrating data from veterinary and human medicine, UC Davis is contributing a comparative library of brain tumors—a resource that could reshape how treatments are developed and tested worldwide.
To learn more about collaborating with the program or for information on data/biobank access, email us.