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Radiology and Radiological Science

Discoveries for a Better Tomorrow - For Pets and People

What We Do

Partner with our pet owners and referring veterinarians to preserve the human-animal bond.

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Provide superior veterinary clinical trial services by maintaining the gold standard in the veterinary clinical trials arena.

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Educate pet owners, veterinarians, researchers and physicians about the roles they play in keeping pets happy and healthy.

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Foster academic and community growth to ensure our clinical trials lead in the practice of safe, innovative, efficient and beneficial veterinary care.

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Our Services

Veterinary AnesthesiaOur Expertise

VCTN has state-of-the-art anesthetic equipment. It is the combination of experience, expertise, a highly skilled team and cutting-edge equipment that minimizes the inherent risks associated with sedation and anesthesia. Each veterinary patient’s well-being is the most important factor for all procedures at VCTN.

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Our DirectorRebecca Krimins, D.V.M., M.S.

Dr. Krimins is a residency-trained veterinary anesthesiologist and has anesthetized thousands of animals undergoing advanced imaging procedures. Her specialty in veterinary anesthesia, sedation and pain management in combination with her experience in directing advanced clinical research offers each veterinary patient the best opportunities for diagnosis and therapy.

As founder and director of the Veterinary Clinical Trials Network at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Krimins has built a revolutionary center designed to leverage the expertise and platforms available at Johns Hopkins University in order to transform newly discovered diagnostics and therapeutics into real-life practical approaches that benefit veterinary patients.

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Our Pets

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Clinical Trials

Canine Cancer Clinical Trial

This clinical trial will enroll a total of 5-7 dogs in order to confirm that 18F DCFPyl PET-CT offers an improved sensitivity for the early detection of hemangiosarcoma cancer or metastatic prostate cancer.

Canine Metastatic Cancer Clinical Trial

This clinical trial will enroll 5-10 dogs to evaluate the efficacy of a novel chemotherapeutic agent called IF7-SN38. This trial includes dogs with metastatic disease. This chemotherapy is delivered intravenously as a series, every other day for three to five days.

Canine Brain Cancer Clinical Trial

This clinical trial will enroll 5-10 dogs to evaluate the efficacy of a novel chemotherapeutic agent called IF7-SN38. This chemotherapy is delivered intravenously as a series, every other day for three to five days.

Coming Soon

  • Canine Prostate Cancer

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Contact Information

720 Rutland Ave.
Ross Building #315
Baltimore, Maryland 21205

Telephone: 410-614-0105
Email: [email protected]