Transmissible Cancer Group

Welcome to the Transmissible Cancer Group at the Department of Veterinary Medicine!

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About transmissible cancers

Transmissible cancers are rare in nature - amongst mammals, they only affect dogs and Tasmanian devils.

About transmissible cancers Canine transmissible venereal tumour (CTVT) Tasmanian devil facial tumour lineages
Tasmanian devil

Our research

The Transmissible Cancer Group (TCG) seeks to understand how transmissible cancers arise, evolve and escape the allogeneic immune system.

Research in the Transmissible Cancer Group Get involved in CTVT research! Academic publications

TCG team

We are an enthusiastic team led by Prof Elizabeth Murchison. If you would like to learn more about transmissible cancers or collaborate with us, get in touch!

Contact the TCG lab