Canine MicroRNAs: Where Are We Now?

In this session we will discuss the current standing of microRNA (miRNA) investigation in canine medicine. We will review the characteristics that make miRNAs promising as diagnostic and prognostic tools and discuss some of the complicating factors when utilizing miRNAs for both diagnosis and treatment. We will delve into the literature and critically evaluate miRNA expression studies in different disease processes, looking at specific miRNA expression reported in specific diseases. Finally, we will end by looking into the future on what is being done and what needs to be done next as we move to the next steps in this exciting potential testing and treatment modality.