Areas in Specific Research Interest
Research Areas of Disease-Specific or Breed-Specific Interest
These research areas are of high interest to CHF and many have been brought to our attention by concerned breed clubs. If you are submitting a research pre-proposal on any the specific interest areas, contact Christine Haakenson, PhD, Director, Research Program Development, CLH@akcchf.org or Erika Werne, Director, Canine Research & Education, EAW@akcchf.org for any additional questions regarding your proposal.
- Application of Regenerative and Stem Cell Technology – Proposals are sought for canine stem cell (including bone, neural and cardiac), regenerative biosciences, and tissue engineering.
- Canine Behavior Research – Proposals which scientifically analyze the behavior of dogs that will increase the understanding and bond between dogs and their owners for a better quality of life.
- Brachycephalic Syndrome - Proposals are requested for non-surgical methods for preventing or treating complications found to effect brachycephalic dogs.
- Everted Laryngeal Saccules - Proposals are sought which investigate the cause, the effect, and treatment options for everted laryngeal saccules found in non-brachycephalic dogs, e.g. Norwich Terrier.
- Obesity – Proposals for simple, inexpensive methods for measuring canine obesity (similar to the human body mass index scale) are encouraged.
- Alternative, Non-Traditional and Complementary Therapy – Proposals are sought for measuring the efficacy and safety of alternative therapies.
- Protein-Losing Nephropathy and Protein-Losing Enteropathy – Proposals are sought in all areas of potential understanding of PLN and PLE, including genetics, especially for those that apply to Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers.
- Lens Luxation – Proposals are sought to identify the genetic cause of lens luxation and provide for the development of a genetic test, particularly in the Terrier breeds.
- Bloat- Proposals are encouraged that study ways to prevent bloat or, if justified, projects that attempt to determine any contribution of genetics to the predisposition and incidence of bloat.
