Vaika is featured in MIT Technology Review article
MIT Technology Review has published a long-read featuring three research groups, the Vaika team among them, that are seeking to...
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- Jul 13
We go to social media!
Follow us to be aware of our latest news and updates. You’ll keep up with what’s hot in veterinary science and antiaging research. And,...
- Jul 13
Vaika has launched a donation campaign
The first phase of our research program has been ongoing for four years, funded by your philanthropic giving. During this time, we have...
- Jul 4
We have informed the science community about the design of our systemic study of dogs’ aging
Recently we published an article in one of the leading scientific journals Aging to present to the academic community the details of the...
- Jun 21
Our new research helps to make a better diagnosis of hypothyroidism in sled dogs
Vaika’s researchers, in collaboration with Cornell University, found that the racing Alaskan sled dogs have a lower range of serum...
- May 20
We are studying the rejuvenating effect of a drug Entolimod on the immune system of dogs
May 20, 2022 The study of the rejuvenating effect of an immunostimulatory drug Entolimod will allow us to learn more about age-related...
- Mar 26, 2020
Brain Imaging
Vaika's fundamental goal is improving the health of aged animals. We do not limit our activities to Aging Sled Dog Study but are open for...
- Oct 24, 2018
Treadmill training launched!
Our dogs have been running and pulling their entire life, so they are used to physical activity and get bored without it. We want to keep...
- Jul 26, 2018
Vaika's T-shirts are now available
We are happy to introduce Vaika's T-shirts. Every friend and supporter can now purchase them - contact us in case you are interested!
- Jul 20, 2018
We now have 57 Dogs!
Vaika picks up retired sled dogs from all over the country. Here's the map of kennels, where our dogs used to leave prior to joining...
- May 3, 2018
First Group of Sled Dogs Arrive at Cornell
The first group of sled dogs have arrived at our Cornell facility and we are ready to start gathering data.