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.
If you are interested in a specific research program area, browse the recently funded research by program area.
To browse active grants you may also wish to view the 2021 Grants Portfolio publication.
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Title |
Institution |
Investigator |
Status |
Research Program Area |
02849-A: Development and Validation of a New Body Condition Scoring System for use in Canine Athletes | University of Alaska, Fairbanks | Cristina Hansen, DVM, PhD | Open | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
02864-A: Luteinizing Hormone Receptor Activation in Canine Hemangiosarcoma Cells | Oregon State University | Michelle Kutzler, DVM, PhD | Open | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
02861-A: Cardiovascular Complications of Acute Pancreatitis in Dogs | Michigan State University | Harry Cridge, MVB, MS | Open | Gastrointestinal Disease |
02829: Investigating the Potential of Phage Therapy to Tackle Staphylococcus pseudintermedius Infections in Dogs | R(D)SVS and Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh | Gavin Paterson, PhD | Open | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
02819: Identification of Bartonella henselae In Vivo Induced Antigens for Development of a Reliable Serodiagnostic Assay for Canine Bartonelloses | North Carolina State University | Edward B Breitschwerdt, DVM | Open | Tick-Borne Disease Initiative |
02831: Mechanisms of NK(T) Cell Mediated Inflammation during Canine Lyme Disease | University of Iowa | Christine A Petersen, DVM, PhD | Open | Tick-Borne Disease Initiative |
02837: Duration of Antibiotic Therapy for Canine Superficial Pyoderma: Is the One-Week Post Resolution of Clinical Signs a Valid Rule-of-Thumb? | University of Illinois | Clarissa P. Souza, DVM, MS, PhD | Open | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
02809: Microbial and Cytokine Signatures of Periodontitis in Dogs | Cornell University | Santiago Peralta, DVM | Open | General Canine Health |
02841: Antigen Discovery for an Improved Serologic Diagnostic of Trypanosoma cruzi Infection in Dogs | Tulane University | Eric Dumonteil, PhD | Open | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
02847-A: Assessment of Field Wipe-Down Procedure for Removal of Aerosolized Contaminants on Dogs | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | Erin B. Perry, PhD | Open | General Canine Health |
02811: Prospective View Into the Use of Antimicrobials in Canine Pyometra and Prognostic Risk Factors for Postoperative Infection and Hospitalization | University of Helsinki | Sari Mölsä, DVM, PhD | Open | Reproductive Conditions |
02821-A: Investigating the Role of Aedes aegypti in Dog Heartworm Transmission in Communities along the U.S.-Mexico Border | Texas A&M AgriLife Research | Gabriel Hamer, PhD | Open | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
02806-MOU: Strategic Prevention of Canine Hemangiosarcoma: Lifetime Follow-Up | University of Minnesota | Jaime F Modiano, VMD PhD | Open | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
02825-A: Effect(s) of Atopic Dermatitis-associated Cytokines on Staphylococcus pseudintermedius | University of Florida | Domenico Santoro, DVM, MS, DrSc, PhD | Open | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
02699: The Pathologic Link between Lung and Gut: Diagnosis of Aerodigestive Disorders in Dogs | University of Missouri | Carol Reinero, DVM, PhD | Open | Lung and Respiratory Disease |
02759: Reprogramming the Tumor Immune Niche in Canine Hemangiosarcoma | University of Minnesota | Jong Hyuk Kim, DVM, PhD | Open | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
02792-A: Do Dogs Get Temporal Lobe Epilepsy? Clinical Signs, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Pathological Findings in Epileptic Dogs | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Starr Cameron, BVetMed | Open | Epilepsy Initiative |
02723: Scientific and Clinical Assessment of Fecal Microbiota Transplant in Obese Dogs: SLIM Study | Ohio State University | Jenessa Winston, DVM, PhD | Open | General Canine Health |
02807-MOU: Characterization of Renal Disease in Greyhound Dogs | Ohio State University | Rachel E Cianciolo, VMD, PhD | Open | Kidney & Urological Disease |
02694: Investigation on the Molecular Crosstalk between Canine Atopic Skin and Microbes: Unraveling Potential Pathomechanisms for Chronic Recurrent Skin Infections | University of Florida | Domenico Santoro, DVM, MS, DrSc, PhD | Open | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
02808-MOU: Identification of a Second Genetic Risk Allele(s) Associated with the Development of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy in the Boxer Dog | North Carolina State University and University of Minnesota | Kathryn M Meurs, DVM, PhD and Steven Friedenberg, DVM, PhD | Open | Cardiology |
02703: Resolving the Major Dyslipidemia Phenotypes and Genetic Risk Factors for Familial Hyperlipidemia in Miniature Schnauzers | University of Minnesota | Eva Furrow, VMD, PhD | Open | Blood Disorders |
02768: Defining the Functional Consequences and Therapeutic Vulnerability of Dystrophin Alterations in Canine Osteosarcoma | Tufts University | Cheryl A. London, DVM, PhD | Open | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
02800: Defining the Effect of Genotype, Breed and Age on the Risk of Developing Canine Degenerative Myelopathy and Investigating the Molecular Mechanisms Underlying That Risk | University of Missouri | Gary S. Johnson, DVM, PhD and Joan Coates, DVM, MS | Open | Neurology |
02790-A: Characterization of the Fecal Microbiome in Dogs with Spinal Cord Injury Secondary to Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) | University of Illinois | Kari Foss, DVM, MS | Open | Neurology |
02700: Longitudinal Comparison of Cognitive and Emotional Development in Assistance Dog Puppies | Duke University | Brian Hare, PhD | Open | Behavior |
02802: Clinical Trial of Prevotella histicola Supplementation to Ameliorate Meningoencephalomyelitis of Unknown Origin (MUO) | Texas A&M University | Nick Jeffery, BVSc, PhD | Open | Neurology |
02684-A: Evaluation of Serum Zonulin as a Non-invasive Biomarker and Therapeutic Target in Dogs with Chronic Canine Enteropathy | Iowa State University | Jamie J. Kopper, DVM, PhD | Open | Gastrointestinal Disease |
02783: Transcriptional Profiling of Canine Soft Tissue Sarcoma | Cornell University | Andrew D. Miller, DVM | Open | Oncology |
02758: Optical Coherence Tomography for Margin Evaluation of Canine Skin and Subcutaneous Neoplasms | The Ohio State University | Laura Selmic, BVetMed, MPH | Open | Oncology |
02772: Identifying Early Stage Ultra-rare Mutations as Predictive Biomarkers of Lymphoma in High-risk versus Low-risk Breeds Within the Dog Aging Project | University of Washington | Daniel Promislow, PhD | Open | Oncology - Lymphoma |
02746-A: Evaluation of Serum miRNA as a Diagnostic Tool for Canine Splenic Hemangiosarcoma | University of Georgia | Janet Grimes, DVM, MS | Open | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
02797: Do Dog Breeds Differ in Pain Sensitivity? | North Carolina State University | Margaret Gruen, DVM, PhD | Open | General Canine Health |
02773: Histotripsy for Treatment of Canine Appendicular Osteosarcoma | Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine | Joanne Tuohy, DVM, PhD | Open | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
02780: Bladder Carcinogen Exposures in Pet Dogs | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Lauren Trepanier, DVM, PhD | Open | Oncology |
02803-MOU: Genetics of Adverse Reactions to Anesthetic and Sedative Drugs in Chow-Chows | Washington State University | Michael H. Court, BVSc, PhD | Open | General Canine Health |
02782: Genetic Contribution to Early-onset Osteosarcoma | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Susannah Sample, DVM, MS, PhD | Open | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
02696: Efficacy and Safety of Netarsudil for Canine Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy | University of California, Davis | Sara Thomasy, DVM, PhD | Open | Ophthalmology |
02692-A: Diagnostic Accuracy of Point of Care Analysis of Canine Urine and Plasma in Marijuana Toxicosis | Caspary Research Institute of the Animal Medical Center | Joel Green Weltman, DVM | Open | General Canine Health |
02739-A: The Role of the Putative Tumor Suppressor Gene SETD2 in Canine Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma | Michigan State University | Bonnie Harrington, DVM, PhD | Open | Oncology - Lymphoma |
02804-MOU: Searching for a Genetic Risk Factor for Idiopathic Chylothorax in Afghan Hounds | University of Missouri | Gary S. Johnson, DVM, PhD | Open | Lung and Respiratory Disease |
02791-A: Neurofilament Light Chain Concentration in Dogs with Meningoencephalitis (MUE) | North Carolina State University | Christopher Mariani, DVM, PhD | Open | Neurology |
02751-A: Luteinizing Hormone Receptor Activation Induces Migration and Adhesion in Neoplastic Canine Lymphocytes | Oregon State University | Michelle Kutzler, DVM, PhD | Open | Oncology - Lymphoma |
02709: Identification of Genetic Risk Factors Contributing to Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders | Clemson University | Leigh Anne Clark, PhD | Open | Gastrointestinal Disease |
02742-A: Assessing Microvasculature for Intestinal Viability in Obstructed Small Intestines and Effects of Resection and Anastomosis Techniques | University of Florida | Penny Regier, MS, DVM | Open | Gastrointestinal Disease |
02732-A: Tumor-educated Platelets: A Novel Minimally Invasive Liquid Biopsy for Early Cancer Diagnosis | Texas A&M AgriLife Research | Unity Jeffery, VetMB, PhD | Open | Oncology |
02805-E: Review of the Current State of Canine Genetic Testing - A Living Resource | University of California, Davis | Anita Oberbauer, PhD | Open | General Canine Health |
02682-A: The Effect of a Modified Approach on Early Weight Bearing in Dogs Following a Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture | Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine | Dominique Sawyere Hansford BVSc, MS | Open | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
02690-A: Diagnostic Utility of Thoracoscopy for Localization of Pulmonary Bullae in Dogs with Spontaneous Pneumothorax | North Carolina State University | Valery Scharf, DVM, MS | Open | Lung and Respiratory Disease |
02683-A: Treatment of Idiopathic Chronic Hepatitis and Copper Associated Hepatopathy in Dogs | Colorado State University | Sarah Shropshire, DVM, PhD | Open | Hepatic Disease |
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