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 |
01663-A: Placebo-controlled trial of T-cell receptor (TCR) peptide treatment in dogs with non-responsive atopic dermatitis | Imulan Bio Therapeutics, LLC | Daniel A. Gingerich, DVM | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
01669-A: Determining the Role of Bacterial Infection in Complications after Chemotherapy | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Jonathan F Bach, DVM | Closed | Oncology |
01547-A: Genetic Analysis of Alopecia X in Pomeranians | University of Bern | Tosso Leeb, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
01545-A: Pilot Study to Assess Folate Receptor Expression in Canine High-Grade Multicentric Lymphoma | Purdue University | Michael O. Childress, DVM, MS | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
01544-A: Reference Values for Arterial Blood Gases in the Lean and Obese Geriatric Dogs | University of Saskatchewan | Elisabeth CR Snead, DVM, MS | Closed | General Canine Health |
01535-A: DNA Sequence Examination of a Gene Region Associated with Mastiff Cystine Stone Formation | University of Pennsylvania | Paula S. Henthorn, PhD | Closed | Kidney & Urological Disease |
01467: Understanding Laryngeal Paralysis to Provide Better Treatment | Michigan State University | Bryden J. Stanley, BVMS | Closed | Neurology |
01542-A: The Effects of Baicalein on Canine Osteosarcoma Cells | Cornell University | Joseph J. Wakshlag, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
1425: Identification of Epilepsy-Causing Mutations from the Associated Loci by Next-Generation Resequencing | University of Helsinki and the Folkhälsan Institute of Genetics | Hannes T Lohi, PhD | Closed | Epilepsy Initiative |
01421: Genomic Resources for the Control of Canine Pyoderma | University of Tennessee | Stephen A. Kania, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
1445: Granulomatous Colitis In Boxer Dogs: Genetic Analysis of Disease and Functional Analysis of Bacterial Killing | Cornell University | Kenneth W. Simpson, BVMS, PhD | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
1485: Study of PLE/PLN (Protein-losing Enteropathy/Nephropathy) in Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers | University of Pennsylvania | Meryl P. Littman, VMD | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
01410A: Positional Cloning of Histiocytic Sarcoma (HS) in the Bernese Mountain Dog (BMD) and Flat Coated Retriever (Part A - See also 01410B) | National Human Genome Research Institute | Elaine A Ostrander, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
1455: Identification of Genes That Confer Risk for Inflammation of the Brain | University of Georgia | Simon R. Platt, BVMS | Closed | Neurology |
1413: Investigation into the Genetics of Scottie Cramp: a Genome-Wide Association Study | North Carolina State University | Natasha J Olby, VetMB PhD | Closed | Neurology |
01480: Leptospirosis: An Emerging Health Concern for Field Trial and Hunting Dogs | University of California, Davis | Janet Foley, DVM, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
01422: Targeting iNOS in Canine Oral Melanoma | University of Texas | Julie A. Ellerhorst, MD, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
01429: Mechanistic Relationship of IL-8 in Cell Proliferation and Survival of Canine Hemangiosarcoma | University of Minnesota | Jaime F Modiano, VMD, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
1424: Genetic Analysis of Cleft Palate/Lip | University of California, Davis | Danika L Bannasch, DVM, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
01472: Enhanced Killing of Malignant Histiocytosis with a Novel Combination of Anti-Tumor Drugs | Colorado State University | Steven W. Dow, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
1484: Identification and Characterization of a Canine Derived Single Chain Antibody that Binds and Neutralizes Canine VEGF | University of Pennsylvania | Nicola J Mason, BVetMed, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
01426: Personalized Medicine for the Treatment of Canine Mast Cell Tumors | Colorado State University | Douglas H Thamm, VMD | Closed | Oncology |
01415: Development of Anti-IgE Peptide for Treatment of Canine Allergy | North Carolina State University | Bruce Hammerberg, DVM, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
01410B: Positional Cloning of Histiocytic Sarcoma (HS) in the Bernese Mountain Dog (BMD) and Flat Coated Retriever (Part B - See also 01410A) | CNRS - University of Rennes | Catherine Andre, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
1418: Harnessing a Dog's Own Immune System to Kill Lymphoma Tumor Cells | Texas A&M Research Foundation | Heather M. Wilson, DVM | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
01523-A: Genome-wide Association Mapping and Mutation Identification for a Hereditary Ataxia in Airedale Terriers | University of Missouri, Columbia | Dennis P. O'Brien, DVM, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
01524-A: Leukocyte Oxidative Burst Activity in Peripheral Blood of Dogs with Lymphoma | University of Missouri, Columbia | Sandra M Axiak, DVM | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
01533-A: Development of a Canine Stifle Computer Model for Evaluation of Cranial Cruciate Ligament Deficiency | University of Louisville | Gina Bertocci, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
01531-A: Potential Role of Pericytes in Bartonella-induced Vasoproliferation | North Carolina State University | Edward B Breitschwerdt, DVM | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
01529-A: Platelet, myocardial, and valvular serotonin concentrations in healthy dogs and dogs with mitral valve disease | University of Pennsylvania | Mark A. Oyama, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
01521-A: Assessment of grass awn disease in dogs & CRP plantings of grasses with barbed awns | University of Wyoming | William K Lauenroth, | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
01511-A: Basis of Exercise-Induced Border Collie Collapse | University of Minnesota | James R. Mickelson, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
01503-A: Rational Development of Targeted Therapy - Aurora Kinase Inhibition in Osteosarcoma | University of Minnesota | Jaime F Modiano, VMD, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
01505-A: Identification of Biological Marker of Idiopathic Immune-Mediated Polyarthropathy to Enable Non-Invasive Diagnosis and Prognosis | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Lauren A Trepanier, DVM, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
01495-A: Comparison of cellular function in two canine platelet concentrates | University of California, Davis | Karl E. Jandrey, DVM | Closed | Blood Disorders |
01488-A: Health Implications of Spay and Neuter: Golden Retriever and Labrador Retriever | University of California, Davis | Benjamin L Hart, DVM, PhD | Closed | Reproductive Conditions |
01501-A: Evaluation of candidate genes for X -- linked dilated cardiomyopathy in the Great Dane | Washington State University | Kathryn M Meurs, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
01497-A: Dog leukocyte antigen 88 typing in German Shepherd Dogs having pancreatic insufficiency | Clemson University | Leigh Anne Clark, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
01494-A: Identifying the cause of drug resistance in canine lymphoma | Louisiana State University | Bonnie L. Boudreaux, DVM | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
01502-A: Myxoma Virus Oncolytic Therapy in Mouse Models of Canine Cancer | University of Illinois | Amy L MacNeill, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
01490-A: Evaluation of Aurora kinase inhibitors in canine lymphoma in vitro | Louisiana State University | Keijiro Shiomitsu, D.V.M. | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
01388-A: Validation of a SNP Haplotype Associated with Mastiff Cystine Stone Formation for Use in Genetic Testing | University of Pennsylvania | Paula S. Henthorn, PhD | Closed | Kidney & Urological Disease |
01390-A: The Use of Mycophenolate in the Treatment of Primary Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia | Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego | Laura West, DVM | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
01384-A: Improved Imaging to Monitor Therapy Response of Urinary Bladder Cancer Using 3D Volume Ultrasonography | Purdue University | James F. Naughton, DVM | Closed | Oncology |
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 |
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 |
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