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AI-Powered Vaccine Shrinks Dog's Tumor, Sparks Hope for Humans

3/17/2026

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Paul Conyngham, an Australian tech entrepreneur, sought a cure for his dog Rosie’s advanced cancer using AI, collaborating with ChatGPT and the UNSW Ramaciotti Centre for Genomics to sequence Rosie’s DNA.
This led to the creation of a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, despite challenges in obtaining ethics approval.
After treatment, Rosie's tumor shrank significantly.
Researchers are optimistic this could inspire new human cancer therapies and broader oncology applications.

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Paul Conyngham, an Australian tech entrepreneur, sought a cure for his dog Rosie’s advanced cancer using AI, collaborating with ChatGPT and the UNSW Ramaciotti Centre for Genomics to sequence Rosie’s DNA.
This led to the creation of a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, despite challenges in obtaining ethics approval.
After treatment, Rosie's tumor shrank significantly.
Researchers are optimistic this could inspire new human cancer therapies and broader oncology applications.