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 |
| 02851-A: Development of Regional Anesthesia Techniques to Treat Chronic Painful Conditions of the Stifle and Elbow in Dogs | University of Florida | Diego A. Portela, DVM, PhD | Open | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 02943-MOU: Identification of Genetic Risk Factors in Degenerative Myelopathy in German Shepherd Dogs | Broad Institute | Kerstin Lindblad-Toh, PhD | Open | Neurology |
| 02880: Enhanced Surgical Margin Imaging with Polarization-sensitive Optical Coherence Tomography in Canine Soft Tissue Sarcoma and Mammary Tumors | The Ohio State University | Laura Selmic, BVetMed, MPH | Open | Oncology |
| 02945-MOU: Understanding the Genetic Basis of Addison’s Disease in Portuguese Water Dogs | University of Minnesota | Steven G Friedenberg, DVM, PhD | Open | Endocrinology |
| 02940: Investigating Neuronal Network Connectivity in Dogs with Idiopathic Epilepsy using Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging | North Carolina State University | Karen R. Muñana, DVM, MS | Open | Epilepsy Initiative |
| 02930: A Dose Finding Study of Cannabidiol in Dogs with Idiopathic Epilepsy | Colorado State University | Stephanie McGrath, DVM, MS | Open | Epilepsy Initiative |
| 02899: How do Maternal, Environmental, and Genetic Factors Contribute to Acquisition and Evolution of the Enteric Microbiome in Dogs? | University of Illinois | David Williams, PhD | Open | Gastrointestinal Disease |
| 02885: Exposure to Environmental Chemicals in Boxers with Lymphoma | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Lauren Trepanier, DVM, PhD | Open | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 02859-A: Acute Gastrointestinal Injury in Dogs | University of Minnesota | Tracy Hill, DVM, PhD | Open | Gastrointestinal Disease |
| 02850-A: Potential Reduction of Systemic and Pancreatic Inflammation using Fenofibrate in Diabetic Dogs | University of Florida | Chen Gilor, DVM, PhD | Open | Endocrinology |
| 02809: Microbial and Cytokine Signatures of Periodontitis in Dogs | Cornell University | Santiago Peralta, DVM | Open | General Canine Health |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 02806-MOU: Strategic Prevention of Canine Hemangiosarcoma: Lifetime Follow-Up | University of Minnesota | Jaime F Modiano, VMD PhD | Open | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
| 02807-MOU: Characterization of Renal Disease in Greyhound Dogs | Texas A&M AgriLife Research | Jessica Hokamp, DVM, PhD | Open | Kidney & Urological Disease |
| 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 |
| 02700: Longitudinal Comparison of Cognitive and Emotional Development in Assistance Dog Puppies | Duke University | Brian Hare, PhD | Open | Behavior |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 02802: Clinical Trial of Prevotella histicola Supplementation to Ameliorate Meningoencephalomyelitis of Unknown Origin (MUO) | Texas A&M University | Nick Jeffery, BVSc, PhD | Open | Neurology |
| 02782: Genetic Contribution to Early-onset Osteosarcoma | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Susannah Sample, DVM, MS, PhD | Open | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
| 02732-A: Tumor-educated Platelets: A Novel Minimally Invasive Liquid Biopsy for Early Cancer Diagnosis | Texas A&M AgriLife Research | Blanca M. Lupiani, PhD | Open | Oncology |
| 02544: Medical Resolution of Gallbladder Mucocele Formation in Dogs | North Carolina State University | Jody L. Gookin, DVM, PhD | Open | Hepatic Disease |
| 02534: Clinical Trial for Evaluation of Propranolol and Doxorubicin in the Treatment of Canine Hemangiosarcoma | University of Minnesota | Erin B. Dickerson, PhD and Antonella Borgatti, DVM, MS | Open | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
| 02658: Characterization of Sensory Neuronal and Muscle Pathology in Canine Degenerative Myelopathy to Identify Targets for Therapeutic Intervention | University of Missouri | Joan R. Coates, DVM, MS | Open | Neurology |
| 02589: Genetic Basis of Canine Spinal Abnormalities | Purdue University | Kari J. Ekenstedt, DVM | Open | Neurology |
| 02593-A: Evaluation of the Transversus Abdominis Plane Block to Control Pain Associated with Abdominal Surgery in Dogs | University of Minnesota | Alonso Guedes, DVM, MS, PhD | Open | General Canine Health |
| 02569-MOU: Development of a Polygenic Risk Model for Pigmentary Uveitis in Golden Retrievers | Purdue University | Wendy M. Townsend, DVM, MS | Open | Ophthalmology |
| 02432-A: Tears as a Source of Biomarkers for Dry Eye in the Dog | Animal Health Trust | Francesca Capaldo, DVM | Open | Ophthalmology |
| 02523-MOU: Identifying the Genetic Basis of Protein Losing Enteropathy in Yorkshire Terriers | Cornell University | Kenneth W. Simpson, BVM&S, PhD | Open | Gastrointestinal Disease |
| 02517: Genetics of Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma in the Siberian Husky | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Gillian J McLellan, BVMS, PhD | Open | Ophthalmology |
| 02403-MOU: Microphthalmia and Delayed Growth Syndrome in the Portuguese Water Dog | University of Pennsylvania | Margret L Casal, DVM, PhD | Open | Ophthalmology |
| 1760-T: Use of Gene Therapy to Treat Dilated Cardiomyopathy | University of Florida | Margaret M. Sleeper, VMD | Open | Cardiology |
| 01660: Identifying the Genes That Confer Risk for Osteosarcoma | The Ohio State University | Carlos E. Alvarez, PhD | Open | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
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