Peer-Reviewed Publications Resulting from CHF-funded Grants
We invite you to learn about publications resulting from the Foundation's investments in research. One way CHF measures success in grantmaking is through the production of peer-reviewed publications. CHF-supported research has been published in 218 different peer-reviewed journals, including Nature Genetics and Science and frequently in journals such as the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Animal Genetics and the American Journal of Veterinary Research. By consistently funding the most innovative research, the AKC Canine Health Foundation is realizing both small milestones and major breakthroughs in canine health.
You may search the complete list of peer-reviewed publications by research program area, breed and/or disease associated with the grant.
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Grant Number: 02575-MOU Research Program Area: Neurology |
Genetic Basis of Exercise-Induced Collapse in Border Collie Related Breeds Norton, E. M., Minor, K. M., Taylor, S. M., McCue, M. E., & Mickelson, J. R. (2021). Heritability and Genomic Architecture of Episodic Exercise-Induced Collapse in Border Collies. Genes, 12(12), 1927. https://doi.org/10.3390/genes12121927 |
Grant Number: 01236-A Research Program Area: Endocrinology |
Hypothyroidism and Autoimmune Susceptibility Genes in the Bearded Collie Gershony, L. C., Belanger, J. M., Hytönen, M. K., Lohi, H., & Oberbauer, A. M. (2021). Whole Genome Sequencing Reveals Multiple Linked Genetic Variants on Canine Chromosome 12 Associated with Risk for Symmetrical Lupoid Onychodystrophy (SLO) in the Bearded Collie. Genes, 12(8), 1265. https://doi.org/10.3390/genes12081265 Gershony, L. C., Belanger, J. M., Hytönen, M. K., Lohi, H., Famula, T. R., & Oberbauer, A. M. (2020). Genetic characterization of Addison’s disease in Bearded Collies. BMC Genomics, 21(1), 833. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-020-07243-0 Gershony, L. C., Belanger, J. M., Short, A. D., Le, M., Hytönen, M. K., Lohi, H., … Oberbauer, A. M. (2019). DLA class II risk haplotypes for autoimmune diseases in the Bearded Collie offer insight to autoimmunity signatures across dog breeds. Canine Genetics and Epidemiology, 6(1), 2. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40575-019-0070-7 Gershony, L. C., Belanger, J. M., Hytönen, M. K., Lohi, H., & Oberbauer, A. M. (2019). Novel Locus Associated with Symmetrical Lupoid Onychodystrophy in the Bearded Collie. Genes, 10(9), 635. doi.org/10.3390/genes10090635 Rincon, G., Tengvall, K., Belanger, J. M., Lagoutte,L., Medrano, J. F., André, C., … Oberbauer, A. M. (2011). Comparison of buccaland blood-derived canine DNA, either native or whole genome amplified, forarray-based genome-wide association studies. BMC Research Notes, 4(1),226. https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-0500-4-226 |
Grant Number: 01609 Research Program Area: Gastrointestinal Disease |
Use of Probiotic to Reduce the Symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease White, R., Atherly, T., Guard, B., Rossi, G., Wang, C., Mosher, C., Webb, C., Hill, S., Ackermann, M., Sciabarra, P., Allenspach, K., Suchodolski, J., & Jergens, A. E. (2017). Randomized, controlled trial evaluating the effect of multi-strain probiotic on the mucosal microbiota in canine idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease. Gut Microbes, 8(5), 451–466. https://doi.org/10.1080/19490976.2017.1334754 Pilla, R., Guard, B.C., Blake, A.B., Ackermann, M., Webb, C.; Hill, S., Lidbury, J.A., Steiner, J.M., Jergens, A.E., Suchodolski, J.S. (2021). Long-Term Recovery of the Fecal Microbiome and Metabolome of Dogs with Steroid-Responsive Enteropathy. Animals. 11 (6), 2498. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11092498 Minamoto, Y., Otoni, C. C., Steelman, S. M., Büyükleblebici, O., Steiner, J. M., Jergens, A. E., & Suchodolski, J. S. (2015). Alteration of the fecal microbiota and serum metabolite profiles in dogs with idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease. Gut Microbes, 6(1), 33–47. https://doi.org/10.1080/19490976.2014.997612 Otoni, C. C., Heilmann, R. M., García‐Sancho, M., Sainz, A., Ackermann, M. R., Suchodolski, J. S., … Jergens, A. E. (2018). Serologic and fecal markers to predict response to induction therapy in dogs with idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 32(3), 999–1008. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15123 Rossi, G., Pengo, G., Caldin, M., Palumbo Piccionello, A., Steiner, J. M., Cohen, N. D., … Suchodolski, J. S. (2014). Comparison of Microbiological, Histological, and Immunomodulatory Parameters in Response to Treatment with Either Combination Therapy with Prednisone and Metronidazole or Probiotic VSL#3 Strains in Dogs with Idiopathic Inflammatory Bowel Disease. PLoS ONE, 9(4), e94699. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0094699 |
Grant Number: 02520-MOU Research Program Area: Cardiology |
Identification of Genetic Markers for Familial Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis in Rottweilers Ontiveros, E. S., & Stern, J. A. (2021). Genetics of canine subvalvular aortic stenosis (SAS). Canine Medicine and Genetics, 8(1), 4. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40575-021-00103-4 Ontiveros, E. S., Fousse, S. L., Crofton, A. E., Hodge, T. E., Gunther-Harrington, C. T., Visser, L. C., & Stern, J. A. (2019). Congenital Cardiac Outflow Tract Abnormalities in Dogs: Prevalence and Pattern of Inheritance From 2008 to 2017. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 6. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2019.00052 |
Grant Number: 02417-A Research Program Area: Endocrinology |
Serum total histones in dogs with acute pancreatitis, their association with laboratory findings, markers of inflammation and outcome: a prospective longitudinal study Nivy, R., Kuzi, S., Yochai, A., Aroch, I., & Bruchim, Y. (2021). Evaluation of serum histone concentrations and their associations with hemostasis, markers of inflammation, and outcome in dogs with naturally occurring acute pancreatitis. American Journal of Veterinary Research, 82(9), 701–711. https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.82.9.701 |
Grant Number: 02488 Research Program Area: Endocrinology |
Addison's Disease and Symmetrical Lupoid Onychodystrophy in Bearded Collies Provide Common Ground for Identifying Susceptibility Loci Underlying Canine Autoimmune Disorders Gershony, L. C., Belanger, J. M., Hytönen, M. K., Lohi, H., & Oberbauer, A. M. (2021). Whole Genome Sequencing Reveals Multiple Linked Genetic Variants on Canine Chromosome 12 Associated with Risk for Symmetrical Lupoid Onychodystrophy (SLO) in the Bearded Collie. Genes, 12(8), 1265. https://doi.org/10.3390/genes12081265 Gershony, L. C., Belanger, J. M., Hytönen, M. K., Lohi, H., Famula, T. R., & Oberbauer, A. M. (2020). Genetic characterization of Addison’s disease in Bearded Collies. BMC Genomics, 21(1), 833. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-020-07243-0 Gershony, L. C., Belanger, J. M., Short, A. D., Le, M., Hytönen, M. K., Lohi, H., … Oberbauer, A. M. (2019). DLA class II risk haplotypes for autoimmune diseases in the bearded collie offer insight to autoimmunity signatures across dog breeds. Canine Genetics and Epidemiology, 6(1), 2. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40575-019-0070-7 Gershony, L. C., Belanger, J. M., Hytönen, M. K., Lohi, H., & Oberbauer, A. M. (2019). Novel Locus Associated with Symmetrical Lupoid Onychodystrophy in the Bearded Collie. Genes, 10(9), 635. doi.org/10.3390/genes10090635 |
Grant Number: 02162-MOU Research Program Area: Neurology |
Defining The Genetic Foundations of Chiari-Like Malformation and Syringomyelia as a Tool to Better Treat Neuropathic Pain in the Dog Sparks, C. R., Woelfel, C., Robertson, I., & Olby, N. J. (2021). Association between filum terminale internum length and pain in Cavalier King Charles spaniels with and without syringomyelia. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.16023 Sparks, C. R., Cerda‐Gonzalez, S., Griffith, E. H., Lascelles, B. D. X., & Olby, N. J. (2018). Questionnaire-based Analysis of Owner-reported Scratching and Pain Signs in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Screened for Chiari-like Malformation and Syringomyelia. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 32(1), 331–339. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.14856 Sparks, C. R., Robertson, I., & Olby, N. J. (2019). Morphometric analysis of spinal cord termination in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15437 Sparks, Courtney R., Gorney, A., Williams, K., Griffith, E. H., Cerda‐Gonzalez, S., Lascelles, B. D. X., & Olby, N. J. (2018). Investigation of sensory thresholds in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels with and without Chiari-like malformations and syringomyelia. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 32(6), 2021–2028. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15297 |
Grant Number: 02446 Research Program Area: Oncology |
Development of Genetic Biomarkers to Improve Diagnosis and Treatment of Canine Histiocytic Sarcoma Hédan, B., Cadieu, É., Rimbault, M., Vaysse, A., Citres, C. D. de, Devauchelle, P., Botherel, N., Abadie, J., Quignon, P., Derrien, T., & André, C. (2021). Identification of common predisposing loci to hematopoietic cancers in four dog breeds. PLOS Genetics, 17(4), e1009395. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.1009395 Prouteau, A., Denis, J. A., De Fornel, P., Cadieu, E., Derrien, T., Kergal, C., Botherel, N., Ulvé, R., Rault, M., Bouzidi, A., François, R., Dorso, L., Lespagnol, A., Devauchelle, P., Abadie, J., André, C., & Hédan, B. (2021). Circulating tumor DNA is detectable in canine histiocytic sarcoma, oral malignant melanoma, and multicentric lymphoma. Scientific Reports, 11(1), 877. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-80332-y Hédan, B., Rault, M., Abadie, J., Ulvé, R., Botherel, N., Devauchelle, P., Copie‐Bergman, C., Cadieu, E., Parrens, M., Alten, J., Zalcman, E. L., Cario, G., Damaj, G., Mokhtari, K., Loarer, F. L., Coulomb‐Lhermine, A., Derrien, T., Hitte, C., Bachelot, L., … André, C. (2020). PTPN11 mutations in canine and human disseminated histiocytic sarcoma. International Journal of Cancer. https://doi.org/10.1002/ijc.32991 |
Grant Number: 02502 Research Program Area: Oncology - Lymphoma |
Precision Medicine for Canine Lymphoma Wang, G., Wu, M., Durham, A. C., Mason, N. J., & Roth, D. B. (2021). Canine Oncopanel: A capture-based, NGS platform for evaluating the mutational landscape and detecting putative driver mutations in canine cancers. Veterinary and Comparative Oncology. https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.12746 |
Grant Number: 02651 Research Program Area: Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
Discovery of Novel Biomarkers of Canine Atopic Dermatitis through Lipid Profiling Franco, J., Rajwa, B., Gomes, P., & HogenEsch, H. (2021). Local and Systemic Changes in Lipid Profile as Potential Biomarkers for Canine Atopic Dermatitis. Metabolites, 11(10), 670. https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo11100670 |
Grant Number: 02318 Research Program Area: Oncology - Lymphoma |
Genetic and Environmental Risk for Lymphoma in Boxer Dogs Smith, N., Luethcke, K. R., Craun, K., & Trepanier, L. (2021). Risk of bladder cancer and lymphoma in dogs is associated with pollution indices by county of residence. Veterinary and Comparative Oncology. https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.12771 Craun, K., Ekena, J., Sacco, J., Jiang, T., Motsinger‐Reif, A., & Trepanier, L. A. (2020). Genetic and environmental risk for lymphoma in boxer dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15849 |
Grant Number: 02782 Research Program Area: Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
Genetic Contribution to Early-onset Osteosarcoma Momen, M., Kohler, N. L., Binversie, E. E., Dentino, M., & Sample, S. J. (2021). Heritability and genetic variance estimation of Osteosarcoma (OSA) in Irish Wolfhound, using deep pedigree information. Canine Medicine and Genetics, 8(1), 9. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40575-021-00109-y |
Grant Number: 2292 Research Program Area: Tick-Borne Disease Initiative |
Broad-Range Detection of Canine Tick-Borne Disease and Improved Diagnostics Using Next-Generation Sequencing Oney, K., Koo, M., Roy, C., Ren, S., Qurollo, B., Juhasz, N. B., Vasconcelos, E. J. R., Oakley, B., & Diniz, P. P. V. P. (2021). Evaluation of a commercial microbial enrichment kit used prior DNA extraction to improve the molecular detection of vector-borne pathogens from naturally infected dogs. Journal of Microbiological Methods, 106163. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mimet.2021.106163 Vasconcelos, E. J. R., Roy, C., Geiger, J. A., Oney, K. M., Koo, M., Ren, S., Oakley, B. B., & Diniz, P. P. V. P. (2021). Data analysis workflow for the detection of canine vector-borne pathogens using 16 S rRNA Next-Generation Sequencing. BMC Veterinary Research, 17(1), 262. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-021-02969-9 |
Grant Number: 02165-MOU Research Program Area: Neurology |
Identification of Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets for Canine Degenerative Myelopathy: The Search for A Cure Lewis, M. J., Shomper, J. L., Williamson, B. G., Vansteenkiste, D. P., Bibi, K. F., Lim, S. H. Y., Kowal, J. B., & Coates, J. R. (2021). Brain diffusion tensor imaging in dogs with degenerative myelopathy. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.16248 Toedebusch, C. M., Garcia, V. B., Snyder, J. C., Jones, M. R., Schulz, D. J., Johnson, G. C., Villalón, E., Coates, J. R., & Garcia, M. L. (2019). Lumbar spinal cord microglia exhibited increased activation in aging dogs compared with young adult dogs. GeroScience. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11357-019-00133-8 Toedebusch, C. M., Bachrach, M. D., Garcia, V. B., Johnson, G. C., Katz, M. L., Shaw, G., … Garcia, M. L. (2017). Cerebrospinal Fluid Levels of Phosphorylated Neurofilament Heavy as a Diagnostic Marker of Canine Degenerative Myelopathy. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 31(2), 513–520. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.14659 Toedebusch, Christine M., Snyder, J. C., Jones, M. R., Garcia, V. B., Johnson, G. C., Villalón, E. L., … Garcia, M. L. (2018). Arginase-1 expressing microglia in close proximity to motor neurons were increased early in disease progression in canine degenerative myelopathy, a model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience, 88, 148–157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mcn.2018.01.009 |
Grant Number: 02521-MOU Research Program Area: Cardiology |
Identification of Genetic Markers for Familial Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis in Golden Retrievers Ontiveros, E. S., & Stern, J. A. (2021). Genetics of canine subvalvular aortic stenosis (SAS). Canine Medicine and Genetics, 8(1), 4. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40575-021-00103-4 Ontiveros, E. S., Fousse, S. L., Crofton, A. E., Hodge, T. E., Gunther-Harrington, C. T., Visser, L. C., & Stern, J. A. (2019). Congenital Cardiac Outflow Tract Abnormalities in Dogs: Prevalence and Pattern of Inheritance From 2008 to 2017. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 6. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2019.00052 |
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