[pyrnet] CHAT, HEALTH: Research Needs

["Barb Bowes" <greatpyr@enter.net>]

To Whom it May Concern,

My name is Sarah Canterberry and I am a Ph.D. Student at Texas A&M 
University College of Veterinary Medicine.  Currently, I am working on the 
canine aging project in the Canine Genomics Laboratory.  We are primarily 
concerned with determining the genes that are responsible for larger dog 
breeds having shorter life spans than dogs of smaller breeds.  We are 
particularly interested in Great Pyrenees and are in need of DNA samples 
that can be taken in the form of cheek swabs.  We would prefer samples from 
unrelated dogs; however, the only requirement for participation is that dogs 
are AKC registered, or were eligible for registration, and have pedigree 
information.  If you would like to take an in depth look at our study, 
please visit our website at http://www.cvm.tamu.edu/cgr/canine_aging.htm or 
contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

As the owner of a GReat Pyrenees group, I am hoping that you might be able 
to assist me in making a concerted effort in sample collection by posting 
this information on your yahoo group.  Thank you for your time and 
consideration in this matter.

Sincerely,


Sarah Canterberry, Ph.D. Candidate
Canine Genomics Research Lab
TAMU College of Veterinary Medicine
Department of Pathobiology
VMS Building Room 119
College Station, TX 77843-4467
scanterberry@cvm.tamu.edu
979-458-0128