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Montel Williams Across America
December 4, 2009
Montel Williams Across America

On Friday, December 4th, the Pine Street Foundation was featured on the “Montel Williams Across America” radio show.
Click here to listen to the interview

Study Update: Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer Research Project
August 24, 2009
Study Update: Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer Research Project

The latest on this research project, including an update on recruitment, dog training, our laboratory work, and how you can become involved in this important work.

People Magazine: Cancer-sniffing Dogs Could Save Lives
August 18, 2009
People Magazine: Cancer-sniffing Dogs Could Save Lives

Cancer-sniffing Dogs Could Save Lives
Published in “People Magazine” August 17, 2009
At first glance, cancer researcher Michael McCulloch’s lab at the Pine Street Foundation in San Rafael, Calif., looks predictably humdrum — a computer, a few …

Presentation on August 6th: Can Dogs Detect Cancer?
July 7, 2009
Presentation on August 6th: Can Dogs Detect Cancer?

The Pine Street Foundation and the Women’s Cancer AWareness Group sponsor a presentation on our canine scent detection research on August 6th.

Event on June 30th: Can Dogs Detect Cancer?
June 24, 2009
Event on June 30th: Can Dogs Detect Cancer?

On Tuesday, June 30th, the Pine Street Foundation and the Marin Humane Society hosted a talk.

Volunteers Needed
June 24, 2009
Volunteers Needed

We are seeking two volunteers to help with one of our cancer research project in downtown San Anselmo, California.

Ovarian Cancer Early Diagnosis Project
May 26, 2009
Ovarian Cancer Early Diagnosis Project

Is there meaningful information contained within a person’s breath? Could this information lead to early detection of ovarian cancer? In partnership with Touradj Solouki, associate professor of chemistry at the University of Maine, the Pine Street Foundation seeks to answer these questions by using two of the most sensitive and sophisticated scent detection devices on the planet: a type of mass spectrometer and a dog’s nose.

Presentation: June 10th, 2009
May 26, 2009
Presentation: June 10th, 2009

The Pine Street Foundation hosted a presentation on our current canine scent detection study on Wednesday June 10th, 2009 at 6pm at the LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, in San Francisco.

Canine Scent Detection: Frequently Asked Questions
May 26, 2009

Researchers answer people’s frequently asked questions about our canine scent detection research projects.

Canine Scent Detection: Breast and Lung Cancer
May 17, 2009

In a large international collaboration, the Pine Street Foundation conceived of and obtained grant support for a rigorously designed diagnostic study aimed at accurate early detection of lung and breast cancers.