Source: Columbia Tribune
More than a decade after his family dog received cancer treatment at the University of Missouri’s Veterinary Health Center, Cot Fox, a 1971 journalism graduate, has contributed over $10 million to support Veterinary oncology research and facility improvements. The drug used to treat his pet, Samarium—developed at Mizzou and also used in human cancer care—was later used to help his father-in-law, inspiring Fox’s initial $5 million gift in 2013. That donation led to the creation of the Cot and Kay Fox Family Oncology Research Laboratory.
His latest gift will fund continued research advancements, renovations to the Veterinary Health Center, and support the Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction. University leaders praised Fox’s generosity, noting it will enhance hands-on Veterinary education, clinical training, and research that benefit both animals and humans. The Veterinary Health Center, which sees over 30,000 patients annually, is a cornerstone of Mizzou’s College of Veterinary Medicine and a hub for innovation.
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