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 |
| 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 |
| 03293: Foundational Studies for Translating FGFR Inhibition in Canine Osteosarcoma | University of Teramo | Marcella Massimini, PhD | Open | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 3195: Early Genetic Markers of Histiocytic Sarcoma for Faster Diagnosis and More Effective Treatment | CNRS - University of Rennes | Benoit Hedan, DVM, PhD | Open | Oncology |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 03219: Combining Traditional and Multiomic Approaches to Reveal the Cause and Mechanisms of Canine Dysautonomia | University of Wyoming | Jonathan H Fox, BVSc | Open | Neurology |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 03179-A: Optimal Distance for Canine Sprint Testing | University of Pennsylvania | Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, PhD and Clara Wilson, 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 03166-A: Evaluation of the Effects of Diluted Sodium Hypochlorite on Skin Microbiome in Dogs with Superficial Pyoderma and Atopic Dermatitis: a Single Blinded, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial | University of Florida | Domenico Santoro, DVM, MS, DrSc, PhD and Aline Rodrigues Hoffmann, DVM, PhD | Open | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
| 03165-A: Canine Semen Microbiome | Ghent University | Penelope Banchi, DVM and Ann Van Soom, PhD | Open | Reproductive Conditions |
| 03266-A: Development of a Novel Diagnostic Test for Canine Osteosarcoma Using Raman Spectroscopy | University of California, Davis | Terza Brostoff, DVM, PhD | Open | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
| 03134: Use of a Service Dog Breeding Program to Unravel the Genetics of Congenital Idiopathic Megaesophagus in German Shepherd Dogs | University of Georgia | Leigh Anne Clark, PhD | Open | Neurology |
| 03053-A: Genome-wide Association Study to Investigate Genetic Markers for Antimicrobial Resistance in Mycoplasma cynos Associated with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease | University of Georgia | Grazieli Maboni, DVM, MSc, PhD | Open | Lung and Respiratory Disease |
| 03139: Riluzole as a Neuroprotectant in Canine Degenerative Myelopathy | University of Missouri | Joan Coates, DVM, MS and Sarah A Moore, DVM | Open | Neurology |
| 03103: Identification of Genetic Mutations in AnalSac Carcinoma Development in English Cocker Spaniels, Part II – Validation | University of Georgia | Shaying Zhao, PhD | Open | Oncology |
| 03137: Targeted Next Generation Sequencing Panel for Comprehensive Testing for Reproductive and Neurologic Pathogens of Dogs | Purdue University | Rebecca Wilkes, DVM, PhD | Open | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
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