To assemble, tentatively define histopathologically, and
selectively store animal tumor material and data.
To study classification and nomenclature in liaison with
WHO Collaborating Centers for comparative oncology and with WHO
reference centers for human tumors with a view to arriving at
a system that is generally agreed.
To collate and analyze relevant epidemiological data.
To supply reference preparations and study sets to recognized
institutions, veterinary and human, when feasible to do so.
To advise on identification and classification of animal
tumor material submitted by national and other recognized laboratories.
To offer facilities for advanced study, training and research
to workers from other institutions and countries, as far as facilities
permit.
To prepare and maintain a bibliographical reference system
on animal tumors.
To cooperate with WHO/HQ and WHO collaborating centers in
comparative oncology on all these matters, especially classification..
To report to WHO/HQ on the foregoing activities at suitable
intervals.
