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Explore Our Research Grants for Advancing Canine Health

The AKC Canine Health Foundation advances research across all major areas of canine health, tackling critical issues like heart health, epilepsy, and cancer. Through this work, we are shaping a healthier future for all dogs.

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2026 Active Grant
General Health & Wellness ● $59,759.75
03424: Genetic Investigation of Acquired Urinary Incontinence in Dogs
Breed(s): Doberman Pinscher
Researcher(s): Lauren A Baker, DVM, PhD
2026 Active Grant
Nervous System Health ● $15,086.16
03514-A: Optimizing Pain Control with Epidural Anesthesia in Canine Intervertebral Disc Disease Surgery
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Alex Chan
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2025 Active Grant
Nervous System Health ● $24,540.00
03327-A: Understanding megaesophagus, a step closer to its treatment
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): An E. Vanhaesebrouck, DVM, CEAV, DECVN, DPhil, MRCVS, EBVS
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2025 Active Grant
Behavior ● $163,570.25
03408: Development of a Pain Related Dog Emotion and Cognitive Test Battery
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Maggie L Creamer, PhD
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2025 Active Grant
Skin & Allergies ● $177,108.74
03431: Genome-wide investigation of alopecia X in Pomeranians
Breed(s): Pomeranian
Researcher(s): Tori Rudolph
2025 Active Grant
Epilepsy ● $31,280.00
03439-MOU: Molecular Genetic Basis of Epilepsy in Standard Schnauzers
Breed(s): Standard Schnauzer
Researcher(s): Martin L. Katz, PhD
2025 Active Grant
General Health & Wellness ● $21,157.93
03417-A: Assessment of the impact of pre-treatment with anti-emetic therapy on the incidence of gastroesophageal reflux in dogs undergoing anesthesia for orthopedic surgery as assessed by esophageal pH monitoring and gastric volume assessment
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Emily Wheeler, DVM
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2025 Active Grant
Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Residencies ● $244,372.68
03309-E: 2025 University of Pennsylvania Canine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, PhD, DACVECC, DACVSMR
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2025 Active Grant
Kidney & Bladder Health ● $13,467.65
03410-A: Short Chain Fatty Acids and Calcium Oxalate Urolithiasis in Dogs
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Emily Coffey, DVM, PhD
2025 Active Grant
Infection & Immunity ● $27,958.51
03169-T: Characterization of hookworm resistance in dogs with a novel diagnostic test for early intervention
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Jeba R J Jesudoss Chelladurai, BVSc & AH, MS, PhD, DACVM
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2025 Active Grant
Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Residencies ● $250,000.00
03330-E: 2025 Colorado State University Canine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Lindsay Hochman Elam, DVM, MPH, DACVSMR
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2025 Active Grant
Theriogenology Residencies ● $150,000.00
03318-E: Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine 2025 Small Animal Theriogenology Residency
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Dr. Julie T. Cecere, DVM, MS, DACT
2025 Active Grant
Theriogenology Residencies ● $150,000.00
03342-E: 2025 Auburn University Small Animal Theriogenology Residency
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Robyn R. Wilborn, DVM, MS
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2025 Active
Aging, Aging-Health, Nervous System Health ● $27,082.50
03440: Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome Working Group
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Natasha J Olby, VetMB, PhD
2025 Active Grant
Eye Health ● $15,980.40
03402-MOU: Molecular genetic basis of glaucoma in Bouvier des Flandres dogs
Breed(s): Bouvier des Flandres
Researcher(s): Martin L. Katz, PhD