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 |
02703: Resolving the Major Dyslipidemia Phenotypes and Genetic Risk Factors for Familial Hyperlipidemia in Miniature Schnauzers | University of Minnesota | Eva Furrow, VMD, PhD | Open | Blood Disorders |
02768: Defining the Functional Consequences and Therapeutic Vulnerability of Dystrophin Alterations in Canine Osteosarcoma | Tufts University | Cheryl A. London, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
02790-A: Characterization of the Fecal Microbiome in Dogs with Spinal Cord Injury Secondary to Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) | University of Illinois | Kari Foss, DVM, MS | Open | Neurology |
02700: Longitudinal Comparison of Cognitive and Emotional Development in Assistance Dog Puppies | Duke University | Brian Hare, PhD | Open | Behavior |
02800: Defining the Effect of Genotype, Breed and Age on the Risk of Developing Canine Degenerative Myelopathy and Investigating the Molecular Mechanisms Underlying That Risk | University of Missouri | Gary S. Johnson, DVM, PhD and Joan Coates, DVM, MS | Open | Neurology |
02746-A: Evaluation of Serum miRNA as a Diagnostic Tool for Canine Splenic Hemangiosarcoma | University of Georgia | Janet Grimes, DVM, MS | Closed | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
02772: Identifying Early Stage Ultra-rare Mutations as Predictive Biomarkers of Lymphoma in High-risk versus Low-risk Breeds Within the Dog Aging Project | University of Washington | Daniel Promislow, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
02758: Optical Coherence Tomography for Margin Evaluation of Canine Skin and Subcutaneous Neoplasms | The Ohio State University | Laura Selmic, BVetMed, MPH | Closed | Oncology |
02684-A: Evaluation of Serum Zonulin as a Non-invasive Biomarker and Therapeutic Target in Dogs with Chronic Canine Enteropathy | Iowa State University | Jamie J. Kopper, DVM, PhD | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
02773: Histotripsy for Treatment of Canine Appendicular Osteosarcoma | Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine | Joanne Tuohy, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
02802: Clinical Trial of Prevotella histicola Supplementation to Ameliorate Meningoencephalomyelitis of Unknown Origin (MUO) | Texas A&M University | Nick Jeffery, BVSc, PhD | Open | Neurology |
02782: Genetic Contribution to Early-onset Osteosarcoma | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Susannah Sample, DVM, MS, PhD | Open | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
02803-MOU: Genetics of Adverse Reactions to Anesthetic and Sedative Drugs in Chow-Chows | Washington State University | Michael H. Court, BVSc, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
02797: Do Dog Breeds Differ in Pain Sensitivity? | North Carolina State University | Margaret Gruen, DVM, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
02780: Bladder Carcinogen Exposures in Pet Dogs | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Lauren Trepanier, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
02783: Transcriptional Profiling of Canine Soft Tissue Sarcoma | Cornell University | Andrew D. Miller, DVM | Closed | Oncology |
02751-A: Luteinizing Hormone Receptor Activation Induces Migration and Adhesion in Neoplastic Canine Lymphocytes | Oregon State University | Michelle Kutzler, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
02804-MOU: Searching for a Genetic Risk Factor for Idiopathic Chylothorax in Afghan Hounds | University of Missouri | Gary S. Johnson, DVM, PhD | Closed | Lung and Respiratory Disease |
02692-A: Diagnostic Accuracy of Point of Care Analysis of Canine Urine and Plasma in Marijuana Toxicosis | Caspary Research Institute of the Animal Medical Center | Joel Green Weltman, DVM | Closed | General Canine Health |
02791-A: Neurofilament Light Chain Concentration in Dogs with Meningoencephalitis (MUE) | North Carolina State University | Christopher Mariani, DVM, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
02739-A: The Role of the Putative Tumor Suppressor Gene SETD2 in Canine Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma | Michigan State University | Bonnie Harrington, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
02696: Efficacy and Safety of Netarsudil for Canine Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy | University of California, Davis | Sara Thomasy, DVM, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
02709: Identification of Genetic Risk Factors Contributing to Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders | Clemson University | Leigh Anne Clark, PhD | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
02681-A: Analysis of Canine Herpesvirus Isolates Using Next-Generation Sequencing | Louisiana State University | Andrew C. Lewin, BVM&S | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
02732-A: Tumor-educated Platelets: A Novel Minimally Invasive Liquid Biopsy for Early Cancer Diagnosis | Texas A&M AgriLife Research | Blanca M. Lupiani, PhD | Open | Oncology |
02686-A: Pattern of Thyroid Function Tests during Recovery from Acute Nonthyroidal Illness | Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine | Timothy Bolton, DVM | Closed | Endocrinology |
02682-A: The Effect of a Modified Approach on Early Weight Bearing in Dogs Following a Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture | Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine | Otto Lanz, DVM and Dominique Sawyere Hansford BVSc, MS | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
02690-A: Diagnostic Utility of Thoracoscopy for Localization of Pulmonary Bullae in Dogs with Spontaneous Pneumothorax | North Carolina State University | Valery Scharf, DVM, MS | Closed | Lung and Respiratory Disease |
02683: Treatment of Idiopathic Chronic Hepatitis and Copper Associated Hepatopathy in Dogs | Colorado State University | Sarah Shropshire, DVM, PhD | Closed | Hepatic Disease |
02805-E: Review of the Current State of Canine Genetic Testing - A Living Resource | University of California, Davis | Anita Oberbauer, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
02742-A: Assessing Microvasculature for Intestinal Viability in Obstructed Small Intestines and Effects of Resection and Anastomosis Techniques | University of Florida | Penny Regier, MS, DVM | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
02623: Circulating Cortisol Concentrations in Canine Congestive Heart Failure | Iowa State University | Jessica Ward, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
02107: Landmark Clinical Trial to Establish the Evidence-Based Use of Regenerative Medicine to Treat Tendon Injury in Dogs | Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine | Jennifer G. Barrett, DVM, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
02788-MOU: Approach to Identification of a Genetic Risk Allele(s) Associated with the Development of Tracheal Collapse in the Pomeranian | North Carolina State University | Kathryn Meurs, DVM, PhD | Closed | Lung and Respiratory Disease |
02680-A: Assessment of Circulating Inflammatory Mediators in Dogs with Tracheal Collapse | Auburn University | Tekla Lee-Fowler, MS, DVM | Closed | Lung and Respiratory Disease |
02669-A: Lipid Composition and Lipid Droplet Dynamics in Canine Pyometra Affected Endometria | University of Veterinary Medicine of Vienna | Ingrid Walter, PhD | Closed | Reproductive Conditions |
02673-MOU: Searching for the Cause for Alopecia X by Whole Genome Sequencing | University of Missouri, Columbia | Gary S. Johnson, DVM, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
02544: Medical Resolution of Gallbladder Mucocele Formation in Dogs | North Carolina State University | Jody L. Gookin, DVM, PhD | Open | Hepatic Disease |
02534: Clinical Trial for Evaluation of Propranolol and Doxorubicin in the Treatment of Canine Hemangiosarcoma | University of Minnesota | Erin B. Dickerson, PhD and Antonella Borgatti, DVM, MS | Open | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
02632: Canine Chagas Disease: Characterizing Cardiac Disease and Developing Screening Recommendations for Asymptomatic Dogs Seropositive for Trypanosoma cruzi | Texas A&M AgriLife Research | Ashley B. Saunders, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
02659: Breed Specific Reference Ranges for Canine Thyroid Testing | Michigan State University | Brian Petroff, DVM, PhD | Closed | Endocrinology |
02643-A: Examination of the Effects of Cannabidiol on Canine Neoplastic Cell Apoptosis/Autophagy and Potential for Chemotherapy Resistance or Sensitivity | Cornell University | Joseph J. Wakshlag, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
02658: Characterization of Sensory Neuronal and Muscle Pathology in Canine Degenerative Myelopathy to Identify Targets for Therapeutic Intervention | University of Missouri | Joan R. Coates, DVM, MS | Open | Neurology |
02624: Embracing Polygenicity of Common Complex Disease in Dogs: Genome-wide Association of Cruciate Ligament Rupture | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Peter Muir, BVSc, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
02631: Genetic and Metabolic Determinants of Dilated Cardiomyopathy and their Relationship to Cardiac Arrhythmia in Doberman Pinschers | The Folkhälsan Institute of Genetics | Hannes T. Lohi, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
02595-A: Defining the Flow Cytometric Characteristics of Normal and Diseased Canine Spleen and Visceral Lymph Nodes | University of Minnesota | Courtney E. Johnson, DVM | Closed | Oncology |
02649: Three-dimensional Echocardiographic Determinants of the Age of Onset of Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels | Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine | Michele Borgarelli, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
02566: Genetics of Idiopathic Epilepsy in Labrador Retrievers | The Folkhälsan Institute of Genetics | Hannes T. Lohi, PhD | Closed | Epilepsy Initiative |
02597: Molecular Epidemiology of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius in the United States | University of Tennessee | Stephen A. Kania, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
02651: Discovery of Novel Biomarkers of Canine Atopic Dermatitis through Lipid Profiling | Purdue University | Harm HogenEsch, DVM, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
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