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May 19, 2021 By Devin Rokyta, College of Veterinary Medicine Since the fall of last year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved nearly a dozen drugs for dogs and cats that will be used to fight cancer, improve thyroid levels, control seizures, and prevent flea infestations and heartworm disease. These drugs have the potential to improve, save or extend the lives of many beloved pets – but they may also be deadly to some animals with a gene mutation that is common in some herding and mixed breed dogs and about 4% of cats. Dr. Katrina Mealey, a regents professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University, will now be able to more quickly identify which drugs are threats thanks to funding she received during the Cougar Cage event from the Palouse Club, a group of philanthropists and investors from the Puget Sound region dedicated to helping support the success of the university. The money will be used to purchase a flow cy ....
This past March, WSU introduced Cougar Cage, a Shark-Tank-style funding program. The program allows WSU students and faculty members to apply for one-time funding for their research projects. Funding was given in large quantities ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 dollars. The program ultimately had 54 applicants who went through a multiple-round interview process. Six of the groups received an award, said Ginger Druffel, executive assistant to the WSU President. The Palouse Club, a group of WSU alumni and donors sponsored the program, she said. “We came up with a Shark Tank idea,” Druffel said. “We pulled proposals together to present to the Palouse Club to show them what we are actively working on at WSU.” ....
Six projects receive funding during inaugural Cougar Cage event | WSU Insider wsu.edu - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wsu.edu Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.