Hello all

Cecile Clercx, at the University of Liege, is recruiting cases of IPF for a research project which aims to investigate potential serum biomarkers to facilitate early diagnosis, understand the genetic background, and investigate the mechanisms of disease in the hope of identifying treatment targets.  Cecile needs to recruit as many dogs as possible for this study and would be keen to hear from any vets in first opinion or referral practice who think they might have a case.  Participation in the project requires some straightforward form-filling, and submission of any available blood and ideally lung samples (can be collected PM) to Liege.  There are some specific requirements for sample submission, so if you think you have a case then it is best to contact Cecile in advance and she can send you the information and sample pots. 

Cecile's email is cclercx@ulg.ac.be

I've attempted to make a link to the vet information leaflet - http://www.vetsurgeon.org/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Wikis.Components.Files/b05484c7-fb69-4667-a724-ea71d67cc5db/8623.IPF-Vet-information-leaflet.pdf - let me know if it doesn't work!

Best wishes

Sheena