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Advancing brain research across species — improving the lives of dogs and humans through translational neuroscience at CSU.

Comments posted by users do not necessarily represent the views of Colorado State University. The Brain Research Center at Colorado State University is a collaborative translational neuroscience research center within the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Our work focuses on naturally occurring neurologic disease in dogs — including epilepsy, brain tumors, and cognitive aging — to accelerate discoveries that benefit both canine and human patients. Through innovative clinical trials, advanced imaging, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we aim to advance brain science and improve lives across species. Follow us for research updates, clinical trial opportunities, and educational insights into the science behind brain health.

03/17/2026

This week for , we’re featuring Breonna Kusick, Clinical Trials Manager for the Brain Research Center at Colorado State University.

Breonna helps coordinate and manage the clinical studies that make our research possible. She works closely with veterinarians, researchers, and dog owners to bring innovative trials to life—studies that aim to better understand neurologic diseases and brain aging in dogs while advancing discoveries that may benefit people, too.

Breonna joined CSU in 2018 and has since helped lead several translational research studies focused on epilepsy, brain tumors, and cognitive aging.

Breonna is also personally committed to the research and has enrolled her 11-year-old beagle, Kate, in our BioRAD study to help advance our understanding of how dog's brain age.

03/12/2026

🧠 Did you know?

Dogs naturally experience age-related changes in the brain as they grow older, and in some cases these changes can lead to canine cognitive dysfunction, a condition similar to Alzheimer’s disease in people.

Scientists are studying how the brain changes over time by looking at brain imaging, protein biomarkers, and behavior in aging dogs.

Because dogs share our homes and environments, they provide a unique opportunity to better understand how neurodegenerative diseases develop — and how we might detect them earlier.

Research in dogs is helping advance brain health for both dogs and people.

🐾 Follow along to learn more about how veterinary research is advancing the science of brain aging.

03/10/2026

What if studying how dogs age could help us understand Alzheimer's Disease?

This week we’re spotlighting Dr. Julie Moreno, whose research helps uncover the molecular signatures of brain aging.

Dr. Moreno studies how proteins and other biomarkers change as the brain ages and how these changes may contribute to neurodegenerative diseases. Her team analyzes samples from our research studies to identify biomarkers that could help scientists detect cognitive decline earlier and better understand diseases like Alzheimer’s.

Dogs naturally develop age-related cognitive decline similar to humans, making them an important model for studying aging and dementia. Research in this area helps scientists identify biological changes associated with brain aging and may lead to earlier detection and new treatments for both dogs and people.

Dr. Moreno also contributes to our BioRAD Healthy Aging Study, and her own dog Lucy has been enrolled for more than 4.5 years.

Lucy is helping researchers better understand how aging affects the brain — and how we might detect those changes long before symptoms appear.

We’re grateful to have Dr. Moreno and Lucy as part of the team advancing brain health research.

03/08/2026

Today we’re celebrating International Women’s Day and the women advancing brain research. Women have played a critical role in shaping modern science — yet many fields still face gender gaps in leadership and representation.

At the Brain Research Center at Colorado State University, we’re proud to work in a collaborative field with incredible women leading our team, and diverse teams work together to advance discoveries to continue improving brain health in dogs and people.

To the scientists, clinicians, and researchers pushing boundaries every day — thank you for advancing science.

03/05/2026

🧠 Did You Know?

Dogs can naturally develop brain tumors that are biologically similar to those seen in humans.

Because of these similarities, research in canine patients can play a critical role in advancing treatments for both species.

At Colorado State University's Brain Research Center, our team is exploring innovative approaches to treating gliomas — including CAR T-cell immunotherapy, a promising new strategy in cancer treatment.

This week marks an exciting milestone as we enroll the first patient in our CAR T glioma clinical trial.

Each patient helps move the science forward.

Learn more about our research and ongoing clinical trials here:
https://labs.vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/brain-research-center/

03/03/2026

👩‍⚕️🧠

On our very first Team Tuesday, we're featuring Dr. McGrath, Director of the Brain Research Center!

Dr. McGrath leads our translational neuroscience research focussed on epilepsy, brain tumors, and cognitive aging in dogs. Her work helps bridge veterinary and human medicine, advancing new discoveries that benefit both canine and human brain health.

Outside of work, her English Labrador, Lulu, reminds her why she does this research - because every discovery has the potential to improve the lives of dogs and the people who love them.

03/02/2026

🧠🐾 Welcome to the Brain Research Center at Colorado State University!

We are a translational neuroscience research center within the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences dedicated to advancing brain health in both dogs and humans.

Our team studies naturally occurring neurologic disease in canine patients — including:
• Epilepsy and seizure disorders
• Brain tumors
• Cognitive aging and dementia
• Other complex neurologic conditions

Why dogs?

Many neurologic diseases that affect humans also occur naturally in dogs. By studying these conditions in our canine patients, we are able to accelerate discovery, improve treatment options, and bridge veterinary and human medicine in meaningful ways.

Through advanced imaging, innovative clinical trials, and collaborative research, our goal is simple:

Advance brain science. Improve lives. Across species.

🔬 Interested in learning more?
🐶 Want to see if your dog may qualify for a clinical study?
📚 Curious about the science behind our work?

Visit us:
https://labs.vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/brain-research-center/

Follow our page for:
• Research updates
• Clinical trial opportunities
• Educational neuroscience content
• Team spotlights ( coming soon!)

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Fort Collins, CO
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Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

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