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00631: The Genome Wide Search for the Genetic Cause of Primary Hyperparathyroidism in the Keeshond
Grant Status: Closed Grant Amount: $91,917 Richard E. Goldstein, DVM; Cornell University April 1, 2006 – September 30, 2008 Sponsor(s): Breed(s): Keeshond Research Program Area: Endocrinology Donate to Support this Research Program Area Project Summary The study of the genetic cause of cause of primary hyperparathyroidism in Keeshonden has gone very well with the majority […]
Read More02673-MOU: Searching for the Cause for Alopecia X by Whole Genome Sequencing
This study will use whole genome sequencing to identify a molecular genetic cause for a hair cycle deficiency known as Alopecia X. While the focus on the research is on the disease in Pomeranians, the results will be pertinent to other affected breeds including Alaskan Malamutes, Chow Chows, Keeshonds, Samoyeds, Schipperkes, and Siberian Husky dogs. […]
Read More02081-A: Integrating Cutting Edge Science with Scientific Training to Defeat Hemangiosarcoma
Canine hemangiosarcoma (HSA) is an intractable disease with no warning signs and no effective treatments. Contemporary research is overturning long-held, yet incorrect assumptions about its origins and biological behavior. One approach to accelerate progress is to bring young, talented scientists with no deep-held biases into the field and allow them to evaluate data with a […]
Read More02780: Bladder Carcinogen Exposures in Pet Dogs
Bladder cancer is an aggressive cancer that affects ~ 20,000 dogs per year, and often leads to euthanasia. Certain breeds have a higher incidence of bladder cancer but genetic studies even in the highest risk breeds have been inconclusive and still indicate influence from environmental exposures. The investigators propose that specific household environmental chemical exposures […]
Read More01197-A: Genetic Analysis of Alopecia X in Pomeranians and Keeshonden
Alopecia X is an inherited disease in Pomeranians and other breeds with plush undercoat. It leads to hair-loss and sometimes also to a darkening of the underlying skin. Male dogs are much more frequently affected than female dogs, which has led to speculations that a hormonal imbalance might be involved in this disease. However, up […]
Read More01759: Disrupting the Differentiation of Cancer Stem Cells to Prevent the Spread of Hemangiosarcoma
Grant Status: Closed Grant Amount: $233,914 Jaime F Modiano, VMD, PhD; University of Minnesota January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2015 Sponsor(s): American Belgian Tervuren Club, Inc., American Bouvier des Flandres Club – Bouvier Health Foundation, American German Shepherd Dog Charitable Foundation, Inc., American Pointer Club, American Spaniel Club Foundation, Australian Shepherd Health & Genetics […]
Read MoreEarly Career Investigator
Go Back Early Career Investigator Program This program supports individuals in the first stage of their career as independent investigators focused on improving health outcomes for dogs. This award is designed to foster research that advances the health of dogs while also investing in the careers of the next generation of veterinary scientists. Request for […]
Read MoreOak Grants
Oak Grants These grants support large-scale research projects requiring more than $30,000 in funding, with an emphasis on scientific discovery to address canine health priorities. Request for Proposal Application Guidelines Selection Process Funding Eligibility Grant Reporting Requirements Purpose of this Grant The Oak Grants – named after Raleigh, NC, the “City of Oaks” and headquarters […]
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Skin & Allergies Research
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) funds research aimed at improving the health of dogs by understanding, diagnosing, and treating skin and allergic diseases.
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