Medical Detection Dogs trains dogs to detect the odour of human disease. Their aim is to develop, faster, more efficient, and less invasive diagnostics that lead to better patient outcomes.
Opem Security is delighted to announce our continued sponsorship with worthy charity, Medical Detection Dogs (MDD) for the second year in a row. The charity remains at the forefront of research in the fight against diseases like cancer, Parkinson’s disease, malaria and bacterial infections.
Inspired by MDD commitment to developing life-changing medical advancements and care, as well as being incredibly fond of the four-legged friends, Opem were compelled to support the charity in any way that we were able.
Our support contributes toward the training and day to day care of the Bio Detection Dogs. These highly trained dogs are skilled in detecting diseases, through their acute sense of smell, in human samples in the charity’s training room.
Medical Detection Dogs, Community Fundraiser, Carolyn Green, states.
“Having the support of Opem will allow us to train even more dogs to save lives using their amazing noses. These fluffy biosensors with waggy tails could be the key to fast, reliable, less invasive diagnosis of some of the world’s most deadly diseases and we are very grateful for the support.”
Utilising the science behind canine olfaction, the charity also trains Medical Alert Assistance Dogs to detect minute changes in an individual’s personal odour triggered by their disease. The dogs are able to alert the individual to an impending medical event, helping them manage complex, life-threatening medical conditions and improving their quality of life.
Opem were overwhelmed with the charity’s contribution to medical advancements and will continue to track their success.
Medical Detection Dogs rely on the support of its volunteers, so if you too would like to support the charity please get in touch here.
Press mentions
BBC: Dogs from Milton Keynes charity trained to sniff out prostate cancer
Metro: Dogs trained to sniff out prostate cancer lend helping paw to crucial research
Telegraph: ‘Robotic nose’ could be created to detect prostate cancer
Daily Mail: Dogs that can smell prostate cancer could inspire ‘robotic noses’
BBC News: Dogs from Milton Keynes charity trained to sniff out prostate cancer
Sponsor Medical Detection Dogs
If you would like to support this fantastic charity, you can find out more here.
