Research Portfolio
We invite you to learn about the Foundation's research grants. The search feature and the table below represent the Foundation's complete research portfolio. You may search the complete list of grants by status (open/active or closed/inactive), research program area, and disease.
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Title |
Institution |
Investigator |
Status |
Research Program Area |
| 03368: Liquid Biopsy for Early Relapse Detection and Improved Treatment of Canine Mast Cell Tumors | University of Florida | Paulo Vilar Saavedra, DVM, MS and Keita Kitagawa, PhD | Open | Oncology |
| 03339: The Role of Select Enteric Bacteria in Dogs with Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia | Colorado State University | Michael R Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM | Open | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 03321-A: Ehrlichiosis and Hemostasis: Uncovering the Molecular Pathophysiology of Perioperative Bleeding in Ehrlichia canis-positive Dogs through Comparative Transcriptomics | Murdoch University | Amanda Duarte Barbosa, BVetMed, PhD | Open | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 03300: Probiotic Prevention of GI Hyperpermeability and Metabolome Disturbances in Dogs with Multicentric Lymphoma Undergoing Multi-drug Chemotherapy | Kansas State University | Maria C Jugan, DVM, MS, DACVIM | Open | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 03294: Formulation of Radiopharmaceutical Cocktails with MIRDcell AI to Treat B Cell Lymphoma in Dogs | University of Tennessee | Nora L Springer, DVM, PhD, DACVP and Roger Howell, PhD | Open | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 03322-A: Whole Genome Sequencing of 3 Fungal-like Organisms and Development of a Quantitative Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) for Oomycosis Diagnosis in Dogs | University of Florida | Dr. Aline Rodrigues Hoffmann, DVM, PhD and Maiara Goncalves Ramos, DVM | Open | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 03305-A: TRAF3 as a Novel Prognostic Biomarker in Canine Tumor-associated Macrophages | Colorado State University | Rachel V Brady, DVM, DACVIM and Douglas H Thamm, VMD, DACVIM | Open | Oncology |
| 03283: Investigating the Immune and Cytoreductive Activities of Gilvetmab Alone and in Combination with Indoleamine 2,3-Dioxygenase Inhibition in Canine Urothelial Carcinoma | University of Illinois | Timothy M. Fan, DVM, PhD and Takamitsu A. Kato, PhD | Open | Oncology |
| 03313-A: Standardization and Evaluation of the Use of LPG3 Linear Peptides Alone or in Chimera Form for the Serodiagnosis of CVL by ELISA | Federal University of Viçosa | Eduardo de Almeida Marques da Silva, PhD and Dr. Juliana L R Fietto, PhD | Open | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 03286: Single Nucleus RNA Sequencing of Canine Hemangiosarcoma - A Comparative Study of Splenic, Extra-Splenic, and Metastatic Tumor Profiling for Targeted Therapeutic Development | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Alexandre B Le Roux, DVM, MS, DECVDI, DACVR and Ronan Chaligné, PhD | Open | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
| 03293: Foundational Studies for Translating FGFR Inhibition in Canine Osteosarcoma | University of Teramo | Marcella Massimini, PhD | Open | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
| 03235: Prevalence of Heterobilharzia americana in Labrador Retrievers in Texas | Texas A&M University | Kathleen Moira Aicher, DVM, DACVIM | Open | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 03281-MOU: Kidney Disease in Shetland Sheepdogs | Texas A&M University | Mary B Nabity, DVM, PhD | Open | Kidney & Urological Disease |
| 03262: Dual Energy Computed Tomography and Bone Resorption Markers in Dogs with Appendicular Osteosarcoma Treated with Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy | Colorado State University | Tiffany W. Martin DVM, MS, DACVR | Open | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
| 03274: Multimodal Quantification of Mitral Regurgitation in Dogs with Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease | University of Illinois | Ryan Fries, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), DECVIM-CA (Cardiology) | Open | Cardiology |
| 03275: Diet-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy: Zeroing in on a Cause | Tufts University, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine | Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD | Open | Cardiology |
| 03279: Understanding the Immune Landscape of Canine Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease and the Role of Inflammation in Disease Pathogenesis | Tufts University | Vicky Yang DVM, PhD, DACVIM | Open | Cardiology |
| 03280: Exploring the Relationship between Serum Chloride Concentrations and the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System in Dogs with Congestive Heart Failure | University of Florida | Darcy B Adin, DVM, DACVIM and Autumn N Harris, DVM, DACVIM | Open | Cardiology |
| 03257: B cell Subset Analysis Through Spatial Transcriptomics with Application to B cell Disorders | Colorado State University | Emily D Rout, DVM, PhD | Open | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 03248: The Application of Magnetic Resonance Elastography in the Assessment of Dogs with Idiopathic Epilepsy | University of Illinois | Kari D Foss, DVM, MS | Open | Epilepsy Initiative |
| 03237: Impact of Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis on the Intestinal Microbiome in Selected Surgical Procedures | University of Zurich | Mirja C Nolff, Dr. med. vet., DVM | Open | General Canine Health |
| 03273: Characterizing Potential Novel CIRD Pathogen and CIRD Microbiome Perturbations | University of New Hampshire | David B Needle, DVM | Open | Lung and Respiratory Disease |
| 03189: Efficacy and Safety of Ripasudil and Nicotinamide for Canine Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy | University of California, Davis | Sara M Thomasy, DVM, PhD | Open | Ophthalmology |
| 03265-A: Improving Safety by Utilizing a Hypotensive Prediction Index (HPI) Computer to Predict Hypotension in Dogs Undergoing General Anesthesia | Colorado State University | Hisashi Sakata, BVM and Pedro Boscan, DVM, PhD | Open | General Canine Health |
| 03261-A: Mechanisms of Immunotolerance in Canine Oral Melanoma: An Opportunity for Comparative Approaches | University of Florida | Valentina Stevenson, DVM, PhD and Rowan J Milner, BVSc, MMedVet, PhD | Open | Oncology |
| 03259-A: Screening for Genetic Variants Using Whole Exome Sequencing in Dogs with Protein-losing Enteropathy | Michigan State University | Sara Jablonski, DVM, PhD | Open | Gastrointestinal Disease |
| 03255-MOU: Clinical Characteristics and Heritability of Idiopathic Epilepsy in the Otterhound Breed: A Survey-based Study | North Carolina State University | Karen Muñana, DVM, MS | Open | Epilepsy Initiative |
| 03243-A: Comparison of Clorazepate and Levetiracetam as Pulse Therapy for the In-Home Management of Cluster Seizures in Dogs with Idiopathic Epilepsy: A Pilot Study | North Carolina State University | Karen R. Muñana, DVM, MS | Open | Epilepsy Initiative |
| 03227: Genetic Testing for Cruciate Ligament Rupture Using Polygenic Risk Score (PRS) Prediction | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Peter Muir, BVSc, PhD | Open | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 03194: A Blueprint to Develop Next-Generation CAR T Therapy for Canine Lymphoma | Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Matthew J Atherton, BVSc, PhD | Open | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 3195: Early Genetic Markers of Histiocytic Sarcoma for Faster Diagnosis and More Effective Treatment | CNRS - University of Rennes | Benoit Hedan, DVM, PhD | Open | Oncology |
| 03209: Discovery of Major Antigenic Determinants of Antibody Responses to Colonizing and Infecting Canine Staphylococcus pseudintermedius | Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine | Felix N Toka, DVM, PhD and Patrick Butaye, DVM, PhD | Open | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 03186-A: Comparison of Genomic Mutation Status Between Primary Site and Metastatic Lymph Node in Canine Oral Malignant Melanoma | University of Missouri | Yoshimi Iwaki, DVM and Jeffrey N. Bryan, DVM, PhD | Open | Oncology |
| 03219: Combining Traditional and Multiomic Approaches to Reveal the Cause and Mechanisms of Canine Dysautonomia | University of Wyoming | Jonathan H Fox, BVSc | Open | Neurology |
| 03187: Investigating Volatile Organic Compounds as Potential Markers of Canine Hemangiosarcoma by Trained Bio-detection Dogs | Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, PhD; | Open | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
| 03228: Identification of Tumor-Specific Proteins for Targeted Therapy in Solid and Disseminated Histiocytic Sarcoma | University of Zurich | Enni Markkanen, Dr. med. vet., Dr. sc. nat. and Mirja C Nolff, Dr. med. vet., DVM | Open | Oncology |
| 03121: Optimizing HITI CRISPR/Cas9 Gene Editing for Treating Defective Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Kinase 4 in Doberman Pinschers | University of Florida | Christopher J Martyniuk, PhD and Amara H. Estrada, DVM | Open | Cardiology |
| 03212-A: Wolbachia-targeting qPCR for Detection of Heartworm Infection in Dogs | Texas A&M University | Guilherme Gomes Verocai, DVM, PhD and Hassan Hakimi, DVM, PhD | Open | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 03215-A: Investigation of the Role of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius Phenol-soluble Modulins in Canine Pyoderma | Long Island University | Ching Yang, DVM, PhD | Open | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
| 03178-A: Effect of a Canine Systematic Exercise Program on the Dimensions of the Lumbar Paraspinal Musculature and Performance Assessment Scores in Healthy Dogs | University of Pennsylvania | Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, PhD | Open | General Canine Health |
| 03172: Identification of Genetic Risk Factors for Gingival Enlargement in Boxers | Cornell University | Jacquelyn M Evans, PhD and Santiago Peralta, DVM | Open | General Canine Health |
| 03158: The Associations between Circulating Saturated and Unsaturated Fatty Acids and the Fecal Microbiome and Metabolome with the Development and Severity of Canine Acute Pancreatitis | The Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem | Sharon Kuzi, DVM and Michal Mazaki-Tovi, DVM | Open | Gastrointestinal Disease |
| 03181-A : Characterization of Canine CD39 and CD73 for Use in Regenerative Medicine | University of Wollongong | Ronald Sluyter, PhD and Reece Andrew Sophocleous, PhD | Open | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 03179-A: Optimal Distance for Canine Sprint Testing | University of Pennsylvania | Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, PhD and Clara Wilson, PhD | Open | General Canine Health |
| 03180-A: Agility Dog Activity Load Measurement Using a Web-based Application and Handler-provided Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) | Washington State University | Debra Sellon, DVM, PhD | Open | General Canine Health |
| 03114: Pain Catastrophizing: A Clinically-relevant Phenomenon in Dogs? | North Carolina State University | Margaret Elizabeth Gruen, DVM, PhD and Duncan X Lascelles, PhD | Open | General Canine Health |
| 03162: Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Treatment of Canine Atopic Dermatitis | University of Zurich | Ana Rostaher, DVM and Nina Maria Fischer, DVM | Open | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
| 03147: Improving Treatment of Canine Blastomycosis through Therapeutic Drug Monitoring | University of Illinois | Jennifer M Reinhart, DVM, PhD | Open | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 03106: Clinical Validation of Urinary miR-126 as a Marker of Immune Complex- Mediated Glomerulonephritis in Dogs | Texas A&M AgriLife Research | Mary B Nabity, DVM, PhD | Open | Kidney & Urological Disease |
| 03115: Prolonging Tear Film Stability in Dogs Using a Novel Rabbit Nonpolar Lipid (rNPL593) | University of California, Davis | Brian C. Leonard, DVM, PhD, DACVO and Sara M Thomasy, DVM, PhD | Open | Ophthalmology |
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