2024 Awarded Grants
Our new grants for 2024 are listed below. Please see our Research Grants Portfolio for a full list of our active grants.
To support one of these grants, or any of the research program areas, please visit our website or use our donation form. If you would like to discuss research support opportunities, please email chfgrants@akcchf.org.
Grant
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Title |
Research Program
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The Role of Select Enteric Bacteria in Dogs with Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia |
Immunology and Infectious Disease |
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Ehrlichiosis and Hemostasis: Uncovering the Molecular Pathophysiology of Perioperative Bleeding in Ehrlichia canis-positive Dogs through Comparative Transcriptomics |
Immunology and Infectious Disease |
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Probiotic Prevention of GI Hyperpermeability and Metabolome Disturbances in Dogs with Multicentric Lymphoma Undergoing Multi-drug Chemotherapy |
Oncology - Lymphoma |
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Formulation of Radiopharmaceutical Cocktails with MIRDcell AI to Treat B Cell Lymphoma in Dogs |
Oncology - Lymphoma |
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Whole Genome Sequencing of 3 Fungal-like Organisms and Development of a Quantitative Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) for Oomycosis Diagnosis in Dogs |
Immunology and Infectious Disease |
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TRAF3 as a Novel Prognostic Biomarker in Canine Tumor-associated Macrophages |
Oncology |
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Investigating the Immune and Cytoreductive Activities of Gilvetmab Alone and in Combination with Indoleamine 2,3-Dioxygenase Inhibition in Canine Urothelial Carcinoma |
Oncology |
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Standardization and Evaluation of the Use of LPG3 Linear Peptides Alone or in Chimera Form for the Serodiagnosis of CVL by ELISA |
Immunology and Infectious Disease |
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Single Nucleus RNA Sequencing of Canine Hemangiosarcoma - A Comparative Study of Splenic, Extra-Splenic, and Metastatic Tumor Profiling for Targeted Therapeutic Development |
Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
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Foundational Studies for Translating FGFR Inhibition in Canine Osteosarcoma |
Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
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Prevalence of Heterobilharzia americana in Labrador Retrievers in Texas |
Immunology and Infectious Disease |
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Kidney Disease in Shetland Sheepdogs |
Kidney & Urological Disease |
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Dual Energy Computed Tomography and Bone Resorption Markers in Dogs with Appendicular Osteosarcoma Treated with Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy |
Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
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Multimodal Quantification of Mitral Regurgitation in Dogs with Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease |
Cardiology |
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Diet-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy: Zeroing in on a Cause |
Cardiology |
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Understanding the Immune Landscape of Canine Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease and the Role of Inflammation in Disease Pathogenesis |
Cardiology |
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Exploring the Relationship between Serum Chloride Concentrations and the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System in Dogs with Congestive Heart Failure |
Cardiology |
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B cell Subset Analysis Through Spatial Transcriptomics with Application to B cell Disorders |
Oncology - Lymphoma |
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The Application of Magnetic Resonance Elastography in the Assessment of Dogs with Idiopathic Epilepsy |
Epilepsy Initiative |
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Impact of Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis on the Intestinal Microbiome in Selected Surgical Procedures |
General Canine Health |
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Characterizing Potential Novel CIRD Pathogen and CIRD Microbiome Perturbations |
Lung and Respiratory Disease |
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Efficacy and Safety of Ripasudil and Nicotinamide for Canine Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy |
Ophthalmology |
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Improving Safety by Utilizing a Hypotensive Prediction Index (HPI) Computer to Predict Hypotension in Dogs Undergoing General Anesthesia |
General Canine Health |
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Mechanisms of Immunotolerance in Canine Oral Melanoma: An Opportunity for Comparative Approaches |
Oncology |
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Screening for Genetic Variants Using Whole Exome Sequencing in Dogs with Protein-losing Enteropathy |
Gastrointestinal Disease |
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Clinical Characteristics and Heritability of Idiopathic Epilepsy in the Otterhound Breed: A Survey-based Study |
Epilepsy Initiative |
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Comparison of Clorazepate and Levetiracetam as Pulse Therapy for the In-Home Management of Cluster Seizures in Dogs with Idiopathic Epilepsy: A Pilot Study |
Epilepsy Initiative |
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Genetic Testing for Cruciate Ligament Rupture Using Polygenic Risk Score (PRS) Prediction |
Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
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A Blueprint to Develop Next-Generation CAR T Therapy for Canine Lymphoma |
Oncology - Lymphoma |
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Early Genetic Markers of Histiocytic Sarcoma for Faster Diagnosis and More Effective Treatment |
Oncology |
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Discovery of Major Antigenic Determinants of Antibody Responses to Colonizing and Infecting Canine Staphylococcus pseudintermedius |
Immunology and Infectious Disease |
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Comparison of Genomic Mutation Status Between Primary Site and Metastatic Lymph Node in Canine Oral Malignant Melanoma |
Oncology |
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Combining Traditional and Multiomic Approaches to Reveal the Cause and Mechanisms of Canine Dysautonomia |
Neurology |
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Investigating Volatile Organic Compounds as Potential Markers of Canine Hemangiosarcoma by Trained Bio-detection Dogs |
Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
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Identification of Tumor-Specific Proteins for Targeted Therapy in Solid and Disseminated Histiocytic Sarcoma |
Oncology |
The AKC Canine Health Foundation funds research in 23 different Research Program Areas for the health of all dogs. These program areas enable the Foundation to create depth in our research portfolio and help us to be responsive to the health concerns of our constituents.
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