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 |
| 01271B: Mapping of Additional Genes Associated with Canine Degenerative Myelopathy | University of Missouri, Columbia | Joan R. Coates, DVM | Closed | Neurology |
| 01376-A: Immunohistochemical Detection of Retinoid Receptor Alpha (RARa) in Naturally Occurring Cases of Cutaneous Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs | University of Missouri, Columbia | Carlos H. de M. Souza, DVM | Closed | Oncology |
| 01131: Genetic Background and the Angiogenic Phenotype in Cancer | University of Minnesota | Jaime F Modiano, VMD, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
| 1311: Genome-wide association mapping study of hypertrophic osteodystrophy in Irish Setters | Clemson University | Alison Starr-Moss, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 01317: Mutation Detection and Functional Analysis of Multiple Loci for Osteosarcoma | Broad Institute | Kerstin Lindblad-Toh, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
| 01265: Understanding Mechanisms Involved in Canine Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders | University of Wollongong | Ronald Sluyter, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 1262: Sequencing and Functional Analysis of the Canine Y Chromosome | Texas A&M Research Foundation | William J. Murphy, PhD | Closed | Reproductive Conditions |
| 01271A: Mapping of Additional Genes Associated with Canine Degenerative Myelopathy | Broad Institute | Kerstin Lindblad-Toh, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 01336A: Finding the Mutations that Increase Susceptibility to Transitional Cell Carcinoma in the Scottish Terrier, West Highland Terrier, and Shetland Sheepdog | Purdue University | Deborah Knapp, DVM | Closed | Oncology |
| 01093A: Positional Cloning of the Gene(s) for Gastric Cancer in the Chow Chow | National Human Genome Research Institute | Elaine A Ostrander, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 01248: Whole Genome Association Analyses for Cryptorchidism in Dogs | Iowa State University | Max F. Rothschild, PhD | Closed | Reproductive Conditions |
| 1313: Identification of a Genetic Marker for Familial Aortic Stenosis in the Rottweiler | Washington State University | Kathryn M Meurs, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
| 1268: Investigation to identify genes associated with canine immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia | University of Manchester | Lorna J. Kennedy, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 01336B: Finding the Mutations that Increase Susceptibility to Transitional Cell Carcinoma in the Scottish Terrier, West Highland Terrier, and Shetland Sheepdog | National Human Genome Research Institute | Elaine A Ostrander, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 1272: Isolation and Characterization of Canine Induced Pluripotential Stem Cells (iPS) | North Carolina State University | Jorge A Piedrahita, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 1312: Association mapping study of Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease in the West Highland White Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier, and Cairn Terriers | Clemson University | Alison Starr-Moss, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 01366-A: Multifaceted investigation into the characteristics of degenerative mitral valve disease in Norfolk Terriers: nutritional and environmental characteristics - Part 2 | University of Pennsylvania | Mark A. Oyama, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
| 01365-A: Multifaceted investigation into the characteristics of degenerative mitral valve disease in Norfolk Terriers: biomarkers, pedigree analysis, and DNA banking - PART 1 | University of Pennsylvania | Mark A. Oyama, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
| 01362-A: Investigation of the Genetics of Scottie Cramp: DNA Sample Collection | North Carolina State University | Natasha J Olby, VetMB PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 01363-A: Comparison of Vitamin B6 levels in a Breed (the Bichon Frise dog) Predisposed to Calcium Oxalate Stones versus Healthy Dogs | Iowa State University | Albert E. Jergens, DVM, PhD | Closed | Kidney & Urological Disease |
| 01364-A: Heat shock protein 72 (HSP72) as a biomarker for acclimation to, and performance in high level physical activity in pure-bred military working dogs | Hebrew University of Jerusalem | Yaron Bruchim, DVM | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 01354-A: Heritability of Calcium Oxalate Urolithiasis in Miniature Schnauzers | University of Minnesota | Ned E. Patterson, DVM, PhD | Closed | Kidney & Urological Disease |
| 01355-A: Expression of Vascular Endothelial markers in Canine Hemangiosarcoma and their use in Diagnostic Cytology Using Immunocytochemistry | University of Illinois | Anne M Barger, DVM | Closed | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
| 01345-A: Circulating Isoforms of B-type Natriuretic Peptide and the Pathogenesis of Canine Heart Failure | University of Illinois | Phillip F. Solter, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
| 01241-A: Detection of DNA damage in response to cooling storage in canine spermatozoa using single-cell gel electrophoresis (comet assay) | National University of La Plata | Cristina Gobello, DVM | Closed | Reproductive Conditions |
| 01352-A: Detection of Brucella canis DNA in canine urine, semen and vaginal cells via qPCR Analysis | Iowa State University | Lin Kauffman, DVM | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 01346-A: Genetic Basis of Sebaceous Adenitis in Dogs | University of Minnesota | Sandra N. Koch, DVM | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
| 01341-A: Sample Collection, Pedigree Analysis and Candidate Gene Screen for Protein-Losing Enteropathy in Yorkshire Terriers | Cornell University | Nate Sutter, PhD | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
| 01233-A: Examining Hypoadrenocorticism in Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers Utilizing Whole Genome SNP Association | University of California, Davis | Danika L Bannasch, DVM, PhD | Closed | Endocrinology |
| 01344-A: Comparison of percentage of T regulatory cells in dogs with spontaneously occurring lymphoma following oral versus intravenous cyclophosphamide | University of Missouri, Columbia | Kimberly A. Selting, DVM | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 01240-A: Development of a Diagnostic Method for Canine Atopic Dermatitis | Imulan Bio Therapeutics, LLC | Daniel A. Gingerich, DVM | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
| 01244-A: DRB, DQA, and DQB Gene Sequencing and Allele Determination in the Pug Dog | Indiana University East | Kimberly A Greer, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 01239-A: SNP Chip Analyses for Canine Cryptorchidism | Iowa State University | Max F. Rothschild, PhD | Closed | Reproductive Conditions |
| 01231-A: Prevalence and Localization of Bartonella spp. in Vascular Tumors from Dogs | North Carolina State University | Edward B Breitschwerdt, DVM | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 01227-A: Specificity and Sensitivity of the Pancreatic Lipase Immunoreactivity (SPEC cPL) Test for the Diagnosis of Canine Pancreatitis | University of California, Davis | Stanley L. Marks, BVSc, PhD | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
| 01235-A: Genome Wide Association Mapping to Identify Genes Associated with Hypoadrenocorticism in the Bearded Collie | University of California, Davis | Anita M. Oberbauer, PhD | Closed | Endocrinology |
| 01236-A: Hypothyroidism and Autoimmune Susceptibility Genes in the Bearded Collie | University of California, Davis | Anita M. Oberbauer, PhD | Closed | Endocrinology |
| 01232-A: Investigation of NF-kB as a Therapeutic Target in Canine Lymphoma | University of Pennsylvania | Nicola J Mason, BVetMed, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 01197-A: Genetic Analysis of Alopecia X in Pomeranians and Keeshonden | University of Bern | Tosso Leeb, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
| 01220-A: Determination of Leishmania infantum Infection Rates in U.S. Foxhounds and Neapolitan Mastiffs via Serology and qPCR and Survey of Risk Factors for Visceral Leishmaniasis | Iowa State University | Christine A Petersen, DVM, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 01226-A: Evaluation of Multidrug Resistance Genes in Primary Canine Lymphoma Cells Exposed to Enrofloxacin and Prednisolone | Auburn University | Annette N. Smith, DVM | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 01213-A: Determination of Outcome Measures for Clinical Progression and Morphometric Studies of Spinal Cord Disease in Degenerative Myelopathy Dogs | University of Missouri, Columbia | Joan R. Coates, DVM | Closed | Neurology |
| 1099: Degenerate PCR for Detection of Viral, Bacterial, and Rickettsial Genera in Pugs and Maltese Dogs with Necrotizing and Granulomatous Meningoencephalitis | University of Georgia | Scott J Schatzberg, DVM, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 01188-A: Capacity for Respiratory-Based Thermoregulation in Brachycephalic Breeds | Oklahoma State University | Michael Scott Davis, DVM | Closed | Lung and Respiratory Disease |
| 01151: Molecular Basis of Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia | University of Pennsylvania | Paula S. Henthorn, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
| 01212-A: Phenotypic Characterization of Peripheral Nerve Disease in Degenerative Myelopathy Dogs | University of Missouri, Columbia | Joan R. Coates, DVM | Closed | Neurology |
| 01139: Immune Targeting of Canine Hemangiosarcoma Using a Canine Derived Single Chain Antibody Approach | University of Pennsylvania | Nicola J Mason, BVetMed, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
| 01142: Cutting Balloon Valvuloplasty for Dogs with Subaortic Stenosis | University of Florida | Amara H. Estrada, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
| 961: Medical Surveillance of Dogs Deployed to the World Trade Center and the Pentagon | University of Pennsylvania | Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 01147: Identifying Mutations in Genes Associated with Canine Hemangiosarcoma | Tufts University | Chieko Azuma, DVM PhD | Closed | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
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