Welcome to
The Animal Cancer Care and Research Program (ACCR)
University of Minnesota

The Animal Cancer Care and Research (ACCR) program provides cutting-edge care to animals with cancer and conducts research in the area of oncology where humans and animals interface. This unique program leverages current areas of expertise within the University of Minnesota system, but draws heavily from the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Masonic Cancer Center.

The Animal Cancer Care and Research program is a cornerstone of the Comparative Medicine Signature Program at the College of Veterinary Medicine, as well as a Developmental Research Program at the Masonic Cancer Center.

Our goals

• Identify and leverage homologous aspects of cancer etiology and biological behavior in humans and animals
• Close the chain for cancer models and clinical development by providing complementary intermediates between rodents and humans
• Seek outcomes that benefit humans and companion animals alike
• Train the next generation of comparative cancer doctors and scientists

our mission

To advance knowledge in cancer biology that can be translated and implemented into delivery of care that will reduce the incidence of cancer and improve the outcomes for human and animal cancer patients

our vision

Enable leadership to improve cancer detection, diagnosis, treatment, quality of life, and outcomes to help create a cancer-free world

Suggestions and feedback are welcome at lab@modianolab.org