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 |
03030-A: Evaluation of Serum C-reactive Protein as a Noninvasive Biomarker of Inflammation and Disease Severity in Dogs with Gallbladder Mucocele | Tufts University | Cynthia Leveille-Webster, DVM | Open | Hepatic Disease |
02966: Corneal Cross-linking as Treatment for Corneal Ulceration - “Using Light to Save Sight” | University of Zurich | Simon Pot, DVM | Open | Ophthalmology |
03028-A: Characterizing Immunohistopathology and Serum Immunoglobulin G in Immune-Mediated Chronic Hepatitis Dogs | Colorado State University | Sarah Shropshire, DVM, PhD | Closed | Hepatic Disease |
02981: Genome-wide Identification and Characterization of Peptide Epitopes from Ehrlichia canis and Anaplasma platys with Potential to be Used as Vaccine Candidates | University of Tennessee | Sreekumari Rajeev, BVSc, PhD | Open | Tick-Borne Disease Initiative |
02987: It’s All In The Genes: The Mutational Landscape of Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Dogs | Cornell University | Tracy Stokol, BVSc, PhD | Open | Blood Disorders, Oncology |
02983: Enhanced Detection and Characterization of Spotted Fever Group Rickettsia Species in Dogs and Ticks with Focus on a Novel Rickettsia Species Infecting Clinically Ill Dogs in the U.S. | North Carolina State University | Barbara Qurollo, DVM, MS | Open | Tick-Borne Disease Initiative , Immunology and Infectious Disease |
02988: Plasminogen-activator Inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) and Impaired Fibrinolysis in Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia | Cornell University and University of Minnesota | Tracy Stokol, BVSc, PhD and Steven Friedenberg, DVM, PhD | Open | Blood Disorders |
02952: Genetics of X-linked Progressive Retinal Atrophy in Greyhounds | University of California, Davis | Sara Thomasy, DVM, PhD | Open | Ophthalmology |
02946: Towards Curative Outcomes in Canine Hemangiosarcoma | Ethos Discovery | Chand Khanna, DVM, PhD | Open | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
02955: Towards Precision Medicine for Canine Cardiac Disease: A Genomic and Machine-Learning Approach to Prediction of Risk and Outcomes in Canine Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease | Royal Veterinary College, University of London | Lucy Davison, VetMB, PhD | Open | Cardiology |
02963: Genetics of Glaucoma in the Entlebucher Mountain Dog | University of Wisconsin | Gillian J. McLellan, BVMS, PhD | Open | Ophthalmology |
02959: Genetic Basis of non-HSF4 Hereditary Cataracts in a Family of Miniature American Shepherds | Purdue University | Kari Ekenstedt, DVM, PhD | Open | Ophthalmology |
02978-A: Babesia Species in Thrombocytopenic Dogs in the Upper Midwest, USA | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Erin W. Lashnits, DVM, PhD | Closed | Tick-Borne Disease Initiative |
02931: Assessment of Frequency of Seizures and Antiseizure Drug (ASD) Efficacy by Electroencephalography (EEG) for Dogs with Epilepsy | University of Guelph | Fiona James, DVM, MS | Open | Epilepsy Initiative |
02942: Genome-wide Molecular Interrogation of Canine Hemangiosarcoma | Cornell University | Scott Coonrod, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
02912: Adoptive Natural Killer (NK) Cell Immunotherapy for Canine Lymphoma | The Ohio State University | William Kisseberth, DVM, PhD | Open | Oncology - Lymphoma |
02950-A: Late-onset Hereditary Cataract in the Boston Terrier: A Whole Genome Sequencing Approach | University of Kentucky Research Foundation | Kathryn T. Graves, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
02948-A: Effect of Glycemic Control on the Onset of Cataract Development in Diabetic Dogs | The Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem | Michal Mazaki-Tovi, DVM | Closed | Ophthalmology, Endocrinology |
02943-MOU: Identification of Genetic Risk Factors in Degenerative Myelopathy in German Shepherd Dogs | Broad Institute | Kerstin Lindblad-Toh, PhD | Open | Neurology |
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 |
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 |
02900: Optimizing Storage Conditions of Canine Feces for Fecal Microbiota Transplantation | University of Illinois | Arnon Gal, DVM, PhD | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
02907: Ultrasound-guided Histotripsy Ablation of Canine Brain Tumors through an Acoustically Transparent Cranial Window | Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine | John Rossmeisl, DVM, MS | Closed | Oncology |
02849-A: Development and Validation of a New Body Condition Scoring System for use in Canine Athletes | University of Alaska, Fairbanks | Cristina Hansen, DVM, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
02945-MOU: Understanding the Genetic Basis of Addison’s Disease in Portuguese Water Dogs | University of Minnesota | Steven G Friedenberg, DVM, PhD | Open | Endocrinology |
02930: A Dose Finding Study of Cannabidiol in Dogs with Idiopathic Epilepsy | Colorado State University | Stephanie McGrath, DVM, MS | Open | Epilepsy Initiative |
02936: Validating Genetic Variants Underlying Canine Idiopathic Epilepsy and Exploring Their Functional Roles in the Belgian Sheepdog and Tervuren | University of California, Davis | Anita M. Oberbauer, PhD | Closed | Epilepsy Initiative |
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 |
02838: Standardization of rLiNTPDase2 and Derived Chimeras as Antigens on Immunochromatographic Assay for Diagnosis of Canine Visceral Leishmaniasis | Federal University of Viçosa | Juliana Fietto, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
02875: Canine Pituitary Adenoma Organoids (CaPitO) as an in vitro Model for Canine Cushing's Disease | Utrecht University | Karin Sanders, DVM, PhD | Closed | Endocrinology |
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 |
02921-MOU: Transcriptome Profiling of Canine Familial Dermatomyositis Skin Lesions and Treatment with a JAK Inhibitor to Identify Novel Pathways Involved in Pathogenesis | University of Georgia | Frane Banovic, DVM, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
02910: Open-Label, Phase-2 Clinical Trial of Chlorambucil and Toceranib for Canine Mast Cell Tumors | Colorado State University | Kristen Weishaar, DVM, MS | Closed | Oncology |
02885: Exposure to Environmental Chemicals in Boxers with Lymphoma | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Lauren Trepanier, DVM, PhD | Open | Oncology - Lymphoma |
02879: Use of CRISPR-based Genome-wide Approach for Identification of Vulnerabilities in Canine Oral Melanoma | R(D)SVS and Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh | Maciej Parys, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
02920: Continued Investigation into Tumor-permissive Collagen Signatures in Canine Mammary Gland Tumors: Development of Prognostic Markers and Targeted Therapies for Improved Outcomes | University of Pennsylvania | Susan W. Volk, VMD, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
02858-A: Investigation of Mechanisms of Resistance to Immunotherapy in Dogs with Spontaneous High-grade Glioma | University of Minnesota | Susan Arnold, DVM | Closed | Oncology |
02890: Characterizing the LINE-1 Transcriptome in Canine High-grade Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma by RNAseq to Gain Insight into Mechanisms of Drug and Immune Resistance | North Carolina State University | Paul Hess, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
02855-A: Repurposing Drugs to Modulate Myeloid-derived Suppressor Cells (MDSCs) in Canine Soft Tissue Sarcomas | Louisiana State University | Sita Withers, BVSc, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
02868-A: Characterization of Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Properties of Canine Culture-expanded Articular Chondrocytes | Colorado State University | John Kisiday, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
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 |
02864-A: Luteinizing Hormone Receptor Activation in Canine Hemangiosarcoma Cells | Oregon State University | Michelle Kutzler, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
02829: Investigating the Potential of Phage Therapy to Tackle Staphylococcus pseudintermedius Infections in Dogs | R(D)SVS and Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh | Gavin Paterson, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
02861-A: Cardiovascular Complications of Acute Pancreatitis in Dogs | Michigan State University | Harry Cridge, MVB, MS | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
02819: Identification of Bartonella henselae In Vivo Induced Antigens for Development of a Reliable Serodiagnostic Assay for Canine Bartonelloses | North Carolina State University | Edward B Breitschwerdt, DVM | Closed | Tick-Borne Disease Initiative |
02831: Mechanisms of NK(T) Cell Mediated Inflammation during Canine Lyme Disease | University of Iowa | Christine A Petersen, DVM, PhD | Closed | Tick-Borne Disease Initiative |
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 |
02841: Antigen Discovery for an Improved Serologic Diagnostic of Trypanosoma cruzi Infection in Dogs | Tulane University | Eric Dumonteil, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
02809: Microbial and Cytokine Signatures of Periodontitis in Dogs | Cornell University | Santiago Peralta, DVM | Open | General Canine Health |
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