This week on Genome Barks, we welcome Dr. David Vail of University of Wisconsin, Madison.  A certified veterinary oncologist, Dr. Vail's research focuses on novel cancer therapeutics.  In this podcast, Dr. Vail discusses various forms of cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy and radiation therapy delivery, as well as the translational nature of the research he performs, and its effectiveness in helping both dogs and humans live longer, healthier lives.

This week on the Genome Barks Podcast series, we welcome Mike Allway, the Manager of Breeder Enthusiast Services for the Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, based in St. Louis, Missouri.  Mike discusses the Purina Parent Club Partnership (PPCP) Program, which is an alliance between Purina, approved national breed clubs, or Parent Clubs, and the Canine Health Foundation.  The PPCP program was established to promote canine health and well-being, and since its inception in 2002, has raised more than $3.0 million in support of health research, education and rescue.