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 |
2631: Polymerase Chain Reaction for Herpesviruses From Paraffinized Brains and Fresh Tissues in Cases of Pug Dog Encephalitis | Cornell University | Stephen C. Barr, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
00212B: Development of a New Resource for Positional Cloning of Hip Dysplasia Genes: A High Density SNP Map of Canine Chromosome One | CNRS - University of Rennes | Francis Galibert, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
00205-A: Relationship of Clinical Stage and Ki-67 Expression to Recurrence Following Radiotherapy of Canine Intranasal Neoplasia | University of Wisconsin, Madison | WM Adams, DVM | Closed | Oncology |
00325-A: A Candidate Gene Approach for Skeletal Dysplasia in the Newfoundland, Chesapeake Bay Retriever and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever | University of California, Davis | Danika L Bannasch, DVM, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
2667: Cellular Genomics - Molecular Cytogenetic Investigation of Canine Soft Tissue Sarcomas | North Carolina State University | Matthew Breen, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
00324-A: Molecular Genetic Characterization of Canine Non-Syndromic Deafness | University of Pennsylvania | Paula S. Henthorn, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
00229-A: Exploration of a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism in the GALK1 Gene as a Potential Marker for Juvenile Cataracts in the Boston Terrier | University of Kentucky | Kathryn Graves, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
000212AT: Development of a New Resource for Positional Cloning of Hip Dysplasia Genes: A High Density SNP Map of Canine Chromosome One | National Human Genome Research Institute | Elaine A Ostrander, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
00311-A: A Continued Molecular Genetic Study of Fanconi Syndrome in Basenjis | University of Missouri, Columbia | Gary S. Johnson, DVM, PhD | Closed | Kidney & Urological Disease |
00326-A: Microphthalmia, Merle and MITF in Dogs | University of Saskatchewan | Sheila Schmutz, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
2616: Molecular Analysis of Contributory Factors of Osteoarthritis in Canine Hip Dysplasia | University of Missouri, Columbia | Alpana Ray, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
2629: Clinical and Immunological Outcomes in Dogs with Osteosarcoma Treated with Intratumoral Interleukin-12 Microspheres | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Stuart Helfand, DVM | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
2434: Recombinant Thyrotropin (TSH): Standard for the Next Generation of Canine TSH Immunoassays with Improved Sensitivity | University of Georgia | Duncan Ferguson, DVM, PhD | Closed | Endocrinology |
322: Multiplexing of Canine Minimal Screening Set 2 | Texas A&M University | Keith E. Murphy, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
2447: Genetic Determinants of Susceptibility to Hypothyroid Disease in Dogs | University of Alaska, Fairbanks | George Happ, PhD | Closed | Endocrinology |
2620: Determination of the Clinical Phenotype and Inherited Nature of Familial Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis in the Rottweiler | Ohio State University | Kathryn M Meurs, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
2433: Final Testing, Completion and Publication of the Behavioral Assessment and Research Questionnaire (PennBARQ) | University of Pennsylvania | James Serpell, PhD | Closed | Behavior |
2636: Characterization of Cerebellar Cortical Degeneration in American Staffordshire Terriers | North Carolina State University | Natasha J Olby, VetMB PhD | Closed | Neurology |
2458: Molecular Genetic Characterization of Canine Cystinuria for the Development of Carrier Tests | University of Pennsylvania | Paula S. Henthorn, PhD | Closed | Kidney & Urological Disease |
2650: Transmission Analysis of Breed Specific Necrotizing Encephalitis in the Pug Dog | Texas A&M University | Keith E. Murphy, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
2614: Refining the Genetic Linkage For Idiopathic Epilepsy in the Belgian Tervuren and Sheepdog | University of California, Davis | Anita M. Oberbauer, PhD | Closed | Epilepsy Initiative |
2401: Characterization of the Clinical Features of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in the West Highland White Terrier | University of Edinburgh | Brendan M. Corcoran, PhD | Closed | Lung and Respiratory Disease |
2442: Investigation of Candidate Loci for Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Michigan State University | Simon M. Petersen-Jones, DVM, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
0002405: Inhibition of Collagenolysis in Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament During Rupture | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Peter Muir, BVSc, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
2429: The Assessment of Ejection Murmurs in the Boxer Dog | Ohio State University | Kathryn M Meurs, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
0002465T: Identification and Characterization of Genetic Mutations in Canine Mast Cell Tumors | Ohio State University | Cheryl A. London, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
2610: Molecular Approach to Determine the Spectrum of Rickettsial Disease in Dogs | North Carolina State University | Edward B Breitschwerdt, DVM | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
2416: Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome in Canine Pyometra | Washington State University | Boel Fransson, DVM | Closed | Reproductive Conditions |
2628: The Effects of Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture and Transcutaneous Cranial Electrical Stimulation on Isoflurane Requirements in Dogs: A Comparative Study | Ohio State University | Roman T. Skarda, DVM, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
2462: Molecular Genetic Study of Fanconi Syndrome in Basenjis | University of Missouri, Columbia | Gary S. Johnson, DVM, PhD | Closed | Kidney & Urological Disease |
2460: Molecular Genetic Characterization of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type VI for the Development of a Carrier Test and Relationship to Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease | University of Pennsylvania | Urs Giger, DVM, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
2501: Transmission Analysis of Breed Specific Necrotizing Encephalitis in the Pug Dog: Pedigree Collection Phase | Texas A&M University | Kimberly A Greer, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
0002038T: The Molecular Cytogenetics of Canine Lymphosarcoma: Correlating Chromosomal Changes with Clinical Disease | North Carolina State University | Matthew Breen, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
0002214T: Identification of a 5-10Mb BAC Set as a Cytogenetic Resource and for the Development of an Ordered CGH Microarray for Cancer Studies in the Dog | North Carolina State University | Matthew Breen, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
0002254B: Heritable and Sporadic Genetic Lesions in Canine Lymphoma and Osteosarcoma | North Carolina State University | Matthew Breen, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
2463: Evaluation of Pharyngeal Function in Dogs with Laryngeal Paralysis Prior to and After Unilateral Arytenoid Lateralization | University of Georgia | MaryAnn Radlinsky, DVM | Closed | Neurology |
2303: Molecular Analysis of Familial Ventricular Arrhythmias in the Boxer Dog | Ohio State University | Kathryn M Meurs, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
2266: Linkage Analysis of Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy in the Doberman Pinscher | Ohio State University | Kathryn M Meurs, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
002304: Continued Investigation into the Molecular Genetic Causes of Canine Epilepsies | University of Missouri, Columbia | Gary S. Johnson, DVM PhD | Closed | Epilepsy Initiative |
2270: Mechanisms for Hypercoagulability in Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia and Early Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation | University of Pennsylvania | Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
2209: Galactokinase 1: A Candidate Gene for Juvenile Cataracts in Dogs | University of Kentucky | Kathryn Graves, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
0002254A: Heritable and Sporadic Genetic Lesions in Canine Lymphoma and Osteosarcoma | AMC Cancer Research Center | Jaime F Modiano, VMD, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
2290: Mapping Canine X Chromosome Linked Alopecia | University of Missouri, Columbia | Gary S. Johnson, DVM, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
2219: Longitudinal Clinical Study, Mode of Inheritance and Therapeutic Trial of Protein-Losing Enteropathy and Nephropathy in Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers | North Carolina State University | Shelly Vaden, DVM, PhD | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
2273: Preclinical Detection of Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's Disease) in Dogs: Development and Evaluation of Laboratory Techniques for the Diagnosis of Immune-Mediated Canine Adrenal Disease | Michigan State University | Markus Rick, VMD | Closed | Endocrinology |
2222: Molecular Control of Prostaglandin Synthesis in Canine Mammary Tumors | University of Montreal | Monique Dore, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
2234: Basophil/Mast Cell Response to Lectins as a Predictor for Risk of Allergic Disease in Genetically Susceptible Dogs | North Carolina State University | Bruce Hammerberg, DVM, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
0022113: Radiographic Analysis of Tibial Plateau Angle Development in Maturing Labrador Retriever Dogs | University of Minnesota | Alan Lipowitz, DVM | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
2226: Characterizing the Inheritance of Addison's Disease and Linked DNA Markers | University of California, Davis | Anita M. Oberbauer, PhD | Closed | Endocrinology |
2337: Assessment of Injuries, Environmental Toxins and Anthrax Exposure in NYPD Search and Rescue and Bomb Detection Canines During World Trade Center Relief Efforts | The Animal Medical Center | Philip R. Fox, DVM | Closed | General Canine Health |
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