This morning’s topic was clotting disorders, such as Hemophilia. Nearing the end of the lecture, ushered into the room were two visitors who nobody was expecting. They were dogs from the Queen’s University Hemophilia-A colony. This colony has been raised at Queen’s for over 20 years, and so we were meeting at least the 16th generation of Hemophiliac dogs. They provide a model for research into better therapies for Hemophilia, including the much-anticipated gene therapy. Because they are prone to spontaneous bleeding, exceedingly good care is devoted to these dogs. They were so cute!
April 20, 2009
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Dogs are helpful in so many ways… What breed were they, or do they need to be Heinz 57 to be stronger?
Comment by Mom — April 21, 2009 @ 10:15 am
Not sure, actually; certainly a mix of some kind. Small, tan-brownish curly hair, and terrier-type snouts.
Comment by Jason Booy — April 22, 2009 @ 12:31 pm