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 |
01179-A: Evaluation of Fungal Flora in Normal and Diseased Canine Ears | Dermatology for Animals | Jacquelyn J Campbell, DVM | Closed | General Canine Health |
01168-A: Identifying Mutations in Genes Associated with Canine Hemangiosarcoma: Denser Fine Mapping of the Associated Locus in Chromosome 5 | Tufts University | Chieko Azuma, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
01180-A: The Prognostic Value of Various Cerebrospinal Fluid Biomarkers in Dogs with Acute Thoracolumbar Disk Herniation | Texas A&M University | Gwendolyn J. Levine, DVM | Closed | Neurology |
972: Identification of Mutations Associated with Hereditary Cataracts in Northern Breeds | Animal Health Trust | Cathryn S Mellersh, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
00947B: Heritable and Sporadic Genetic Lesions in Canine Osteosarcoma | University of Minnesota | Jaime F Modiano, VMD, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
01187-A: The Role of mTOR in Canine Lymphoma | University of California, Davis | Michael S. Kent, DVM | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
01076-A: Determine Genomic Region Associated with Sebaceous Adenitis in the Standard Poodle | Animal Health Trust | Cathryn S Mellersh, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
01175-A: Pilot Investigation of the Causes of Hemangiosarcoma in Clumber Spaniels | Van Andel Research Institute | Nicholas S. Duesbery, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
954: Identification of Genes Causing Chiari I Malformation with Syringomelia in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | University of Montreal | Zoha Kibar, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
945: Mucosal Gene Expression Profiles in Canine Inflammatory Bowel Disease | Iowa State University | Albert E. Jergens, DVM, PhD | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
963: Genotyping Small Breed Dogs with Portosystemic Vascular Anomalies and Microvascular Dysplasia | Cornell University | Sharon A. Center, DVM | Closed | Hepatic Disease |
01160-A: Development of Contract-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Angiography for the Diagnosis of Congenital Vascular Liver Disease in Dogs | University of Pennsylvania | Wilfried Mai, DVM PhD | Closed | Hepatic Disease |
01169-A: Identifying Mutations in Genes Associated with Canine Hemangiosarcoma: Denser Fine Mapping of the Associated Locus in Chromosome 26 | Tufts University | Chieko Azuma, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
01077-A: Characterization of a P-Type ATPase, an Integral Membrane Protein in Dog Adipose Tissue: a Novel Target for Metabolic Diseases in Mammals | University of Tennessee | Madhu S. Dhar, PhD | Closed | Endocrinology |
01159-A: Detection of Brucellosis canis DNA in Canine Blood Via qPCR Analysis | Iowa State University | Christine A Petersen, DVM, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
934: Investigation of Inherited Diseases of the German Shepherd Dog Using the SNP Array | Texas A&M University | Leigh Anne Clark, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
982: Evaluation of Efficacy of Fasaret in Dogs with Osteosarcoma | ApopLogic Pharmaceuticals, LLC | Don Bellgrau, Ph.D. | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
925: Identification of Mutations Causing Hereditary Cerebellar Cortical Degeneration in American Staffordshire Terriers and Old English Sheepdogs | North Carolina State University | Natasha J Olby, VetMB PhD | Closed | Neurology |
1004: Syringomyelia in the Brussels Griffon: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings, Clinicopathology, and Prevalence | University of Georgia | Marc Kent, DVM | Closed | Neurology |
976: Investigating the Role of STAT3 Activation in Canine Osteosarcoma | Ohio State University | Cheryl A. London, DVM PhD | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
01083-A: Exfoliative Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (Lupoid Dermatosis) in the German Shorthaired Pointer | University of Pennsylvania | Margret L Casal, DVM, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
975: Characterization and Modulation of Canine Mast Cell Derived Eicosanoids | Ohio State University | Cheryl A. London, DVM PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
01074-A: The Role of Enteropathogenic Bacteria in Diarrhea in Racing Alaskan Sled Dogs | Oregon State University | Erica McKenzie, PhD | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
01075-A: Description and Characterization of a Hair Coat Disorder in Schipperkes | Iowa State University | Elizabeth R. May, DVM | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
01064-A: Immunocytochemical Detection and siRNA-Mediated Knockdown of Survivin in Canine Lymphoma | Colorado State University | Douglas H Thamm, VMD | Closed | Oncology |
927: Gene Discovery in Hereditary Cerebellar Abiotrophy of Scottish Terriers | North Carolina State University | Natasha J Olby, VetMB PhD | Closed | Neurology |
01056-A: Determine the Effect of Stenotic Nares on the Development of the Brachycephalic Syndrome in Brachycephalic Dogs | Michigan State University | Joe G. Hauptman, DMV | Closed | Lung and Respiratory Disease |
01054-A: Adult NeurogenesisA Source of Dog Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBMs) Brain Tumor Development | Texas A&M University | George Stoica, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
00847-A: Mapping and Identification of the Mutation Responsible for Epilepsy in the Chinook | University of Missouri, Columbia | Gary S. Johnson, DVM, PhD | Closed | Epilepsy Initiative |
01066-A: Predictive Serum Biomarkers for Canine Endurance Exercise | Oklahoma State University | Michael Scott Davis, DVM | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
908: Serotonin Type 2A Receptor Antagonist Therapy for Preventing the Progression of Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease | University of Pennsylvania | Mark A. Oyama, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
00970: Tissue Regeneration Using Canine Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Effects of Donor Characteristics and ex vivo Expansion on Cell Pluripotency | University of Pennsylvania | Susan W. Volk, VMD, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
920: Genetic Basis of Polyneuropathy in Leonbergers | University of Minnesota | James R. Mickelson, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
01052-A: Whole Genome Association Mapping of Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) of the Digit in the Standard Poodle | National Human Genome Research Institute | Elaine A Ostrander, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
01049-A: A Molecular Evaluation of the Alpha Tropomyosin Gene in Doberman Pinschers with Dilated Cardiomyopathy | Washington State University | Kathryn M Meurs, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
760: Cellular Genomics - Molecular Cytogenetic Investigation of Canine Soft Tissue Sarcomas | North Carolina State University | Matthew Breen, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
01029-A: Preliminary Pharmacokinetics and Palatability Study of Freeze-Dried Black Raspberries in Healthy Dogs | Ohio State University | Linda K. Lord, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
00830-AT: A Pilot Study to Determine the Molecular Characterization of Canine Follicular Thyroid Carcinoma | University of Minnesota | Vicki Lea Wilke, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
01037-A: The Accuracy of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for the Diagnosis of Meniscal Lesions in Dogs with Naturally Occurring Cranial Cruciate Ligament Insufficiency | Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine | Tisha Harper, DVM | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
747: The Mapping and Characterization of Mutations Responsible for Canine Glaucoma | University of Missouri, Columbia | Elizabeth Giuliano, DVM | Closed | Ophthalmology |
00741: Polymicrobial Bacteria-Associated Inflammatory Stifle Arthritis/Degenerative Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture in Dogs | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Peter Muir, BVSc, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
00615A-T: Heritable and Sporadic Genetic Lesions in Canine Lymphoma | University of Minnesota | Jaime F Modiano, VMD PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
01018-A: Comparative Gene Discovery for Canine Cryptorchidism | Iowa State University | Max F. Rothschild, PhD | Closed | Reproductive Conditions |
01031-A: Determination of Target Antigens in Canine Primary Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia | University of Guelph | Darren Wood, DVM | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
01026-A: Molecular Characterization of Valvular Insterstitial Cells in Canine Chronic Valvular Degenerative Disease | Washington State University | Allison M. Heaney, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
01019-A: Characteristics of Relaxin Expression in Dogs with Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease | Oregon State University | Wendy I Baltzer, DVM, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
00981-A: Collecting DNA for Identifying Modifiers of COMMD1 in Bedlington Copper Toxicosis | University of Alberta | Diane W. Cox, PhD | Closed | Hepatic Disease |
752: Tissue Expression and Breed-Related Pharmocogenetics of Cytochrome P450 3A12 | University of Washington | Joshua M. Akey, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
00906-A: Development of Pharmacogenetic Markers for Refractoriness to Phenobarbital in Treatment of Canine Epilepsy | North Carolina State University | Greg Gibson, PhD | Closed | Epilepsy Initiative |
00900-A: Immunological Treatment of Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy Using a T-Lymphocyte Modulator | Imulan Bio Therapeutics, LLC | Daniel A. Gingerich, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
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