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What is the archive?

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The archive is a confidential storage facility for Glen DNA swabs, along with supporting pedigree and health information, for use in future health research projects. Swabs from the archive can be used in a 'blind' (anonymised) study to determine the mutation frequency i.e. how many Glens carry the gene mutation for a particular disease for which there is a DNA test. Swabs can also be used posthumously, meaning that even deceased Glens can participate in a research project.

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All you need to do to support this important health initiative, is send off five buccal (cheek) swabs from your Glen, plus a copy of your Glen’s pedigree and the submission form to the Canine Genetics Centre (KCGC) at Cambridge University.

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Contributions to the archive are welcomed from non-UK resident Glens, as well as those resident in the UK ... from Glens of all ages and health status.

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Request a swab kit

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Please contact the KCGC by email to request swab kits.

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Updates

 

​It is important to notify the CGC ... by email or by post ... of any new diagnosis, new health screening result, and also date & cause of death when that sad time comes. If possible, please also supply copies of any supporting documentation.

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​Donate to the Canine Genetics Centre

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  • If you would like to make a donation to support the work of the CGC, please visit the CGC Funding page.

  • Please reference CGC Glen archive in the message box on the 'Your donation summary' page.

  • Thank you!

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REQUEST A SWAB KIT

 

Please use the CGC's 'Sample Request Form' ... don't forget to note the breed and check the 'Breed Archive' box.

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Alternatively, please make your request by email to kcgc@vet.cam.ac.uk and include the following information:

 

Subject:    Swab kit request for Glen DNA Archive

Message:

  • Your full name

  • Your postal address including post code or zip code and country

  • Number of swab kits you require (one kit per Glen)

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Contributions to the archive are welcomed from non-UK resident Glens, as well as those resident in the UK ... from Glens of all ages and health status.

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Thank you very much for your valued support!

UPDATES

 

Please provide the following information in your update notification:

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Subject/Re:    Update for Glen DNA Archive

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  • Kennel Club registered name of your Glen

  • Date of birth of your Glen

  • Health issue + age/date at diagnosis OR Health screening result + age/date test performed OR Date & cause of death (including old age)

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If possible, please also supply copies (not originals) of any supporting documentation with your update notification.

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By email to: kcgc@vet.cam.ac.uk

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By post to:  The Canine Genetics Centre (Glen archive)

Department of Veterinary Medicine

University of Cambridge

Madingley Road

Cambridge CB3 0ES

United Kingdom

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N.B. Please also notify change of address, contact details or ownership.

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