Research Portfolio
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Title |
Institution |
Investigator |
Status |
Research Program Area |
| 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 |
| 02642-A: NF-kappaB Inactivation Enhances Apoptosis in Canine Osteosarcoma Cells | University of Georgia | Travis Laver, VMD, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
| 02606: The Genetic Background of Lumbosacral Transitional Vertebrae in Dogs | The Folkhälsan Institute of Genetics | Hannes T. Lohi, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 02636-A: Development of RNA in-situ Hybridization to Identify T Regulatory Cells and their Function within the Tumor Microenvironment of Canine Oral Malignant Melanoma | University of Florida | Sandra M. Bechtel, DVM | Closed | Oncology |
| 02572-MOU: Characterization of Retinal Phenotypes and their Association with RPGRIP1 and Modifiers in English Springer Spaniels | University of Pennsylvania | Keiko Miyadera, DVM, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 02663: Comparative Brain Tumor Consortium (CBTC) Meningioma Pathology Board | National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute/Center for Cancer Research/Comparative Oncology Program, Cornell University, and University of Pennsylvania | Amy LeBlanc, DVM, Andrew Miller, DVM and Molly Church, MS, VMD, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 02589: Genetic Basis of Canine Spinal Abnormalities | Purdue University | Kari J. Ekenstedt, DVM | Open | Neurology |
| 02604: Clinical, Pathologic, and Molecular Genetics Investigations of Canine Lysosomal Storage Diseases and Related Diseases | University of Missouri | Gary S. Johnson, DVM, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 02661: Investigation into Diet-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs | University of Florida | Darcy B. Adin, DVM, MS | Closed | Cardiology |
| 02569-MOU: Development of a Polygenic Risk Model for Pigmentary Uveitis in Golden Retrievers | Purdue University | Wendy M. Townsend, DVM, MS | Open | Ophthalmology |
| 02647-A: Investigation of Cytokine Biomarkers for the Diagnosis of Canine Tuberculosis | University of Edinburgh | Conor John O'Halloran, BVSc | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 02608-T: Identification of Genetic Risk Factors for Primary Closed Angle Glaucoma and Pectinate Ligament Abnormality in the Basset Hound | University of Cambridge | Cathryn Mellersh, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 02610-A: The Role of Motilin Signaling in Canine Osteoarthritis | Tufts University | Li Zeng, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 02593-A: Evaluation of the Transversus Abdominis Plane Block to Control Pain Associated with Abdominal Surgery in Dogs | University of Minnesota | Alonso Guedes, DVM, MS, PhD | Open | General Canine Health |
| 02614-A: Validation of Fine Needle Aspiration as a Minimally Invasive Sampling Method for Gene Expression Quantification of Pharmacogenetic Targets | University of Illinois | Jennifer M. Reinhart, DVM, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 2646: Effect of Hyperthermia on Skeletal Muscle Energy Efficiency | Oklahoma State University | Michael S. Davis, DVM, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 02633: Validation and Diagnostic Performance of a Novel Monoclonal Antibody based Histoplasma Urine Immunoassay in Dogs with Histoplasmosis | Oklahoma State University | Andrew S. Hanzlicek, DVM, MS | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 02644-A: Evaluation of Gallbladder Motility in Dogs with Hyperlipidemia | Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine | Stefanie DeMonaco, DVM, MS | Closed | Hepatic Disease |
| 02550: The Role of Bartonella spp. Exposure and Cardiac Genetic Variation on the Clinical Expression of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy in the Boxer Dog | North Carolina State University | Edward B Breitschwerdt, DVM and Kathryn Meurs, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
| 02561: Is Gut Dysbiosis Associated with Canine Idiopathic Epilepsy? | North Carolina State University | Karen R. Muñana, DVM, MS | Closed | Epilepsy Initiative |
| 02653-A: Evaluation of the Serum and Cutaneous Levels of Chemokines in Atopic Dogs | University of Florida | Domenico Santoro, DVM, MS, DrSc, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
| 02553: Targeted Next Generation Sequencing Panel for Comprehensive Testing of Vector-borne Pathogens | Purdue University | Rebecca Wilkes, DVM | Closed | Tick-Borne Disease Initiative |
| 02637-A: Reducing Misdiagnosis of Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia | Texas A&M University | Unity Jeffery, VetMB, PhD | Closed | Blood Disorders |
| 02590-A: Histologic characterization of Golden Retriever Pigmentary Uveitis | Purdue University | Wendy M. Townsend, DVM, MS | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 02575-MOU: Genetic Basis of Exercise-Induced Collapse in Border Collie Related Breeds | University of Minnesota | James R. Mickelson, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 02556-MOU: Identification of the Molecular Genetic Cause for Cystinuria in Irish Terriers | University of Missouri | Gary S. Johnson, DVM, PhD | Closed | Kidney & Urological Disease |
| 02536-MOU: Immunoprofiling to Combat Canine Immune Thrombocytopenia | Cornell University and Iowa State University | Marjory B. Brooks, DVM and Dana LeVine, DVM, PhD | Closed | Blood Disorders |
| 02535-MOU: Clinical and Molecular Genetic Analysis of Juvenile-Onset Laryngeal Paralysis in American Staffordshire Terriers | University of Missouri | Gary S. Johnson, DVM, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 02529: Understanding the Genetics of Adverse Drug Reactions in Sighthounds: Phase II | Washington State University | Michael H. Court, BVSc, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 02531: Identification of Genetic Risk Allele(s) Associated with the Development of Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia in the Labrador Retriever | North Carolina State University | Kathryn M Meurs, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
| 02528: Developing a Next Generation Sequencing Diagnostic Platform for Tickborne Diseases | Western University of Health Sciences | Pedro Diniz, DVM, PhD | Closed | Tick-Borne Disease Initiative |
| 02532-A: Canine Influenza: Occurrence, Spatial and Temporal Trends and Identifying Modifiable Factors to Reduce Transmission at Events in the United States | University of Guelph; Ohio State University and University of Prince Edward Island | J Scott Weese, DVM and Jason Stull, VMD, MPVM, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 02432-A: Tears as a Source of Biomarkers for Dry Eye in the Dog | Animal Health Trust | Francesca Capaldo, DVM | Open | Ophthalmology |
| 02407-A: In vitro Efficacy of Nano-sulfur Against Planktonic and Biofilm State of Resistant Bacteria | University of Florida | Domenico Santoro, DVM, MS, DrSc, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 02518: The Effects of Early Life Experience on Working Dog Temperament and Cognition | University of Arizona | Emily E. Bray, PhD | Closed | Behavior |
| 02475-A: Effect of Periodontal Treatment on Glycemic Control in Canine Diabetic Patients: A Prospective, Clinical Study | The Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem | Michal Mazaki-Tovi, DVM | Closed | General Canine Health, Endocrinology |
| 02446: Development of Genetic Biomarkers to Improve Diagnosis and Treatment of Canine Histiocytic Sarcoma | CNRS - University of Rennes | Benoit Hédan, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 02488: Addison's Disease and Symmetrical Lupoid Onychodystrophy in Bearded Collies Provide Common Ground for Identifying Susceptibility Loci Underlying Canine Autoimmune Disorders | University of California, Davis | Anita M. Oberbauer, PhD | Closed | Endocrinology |
| 02436: Predicting Disease Stage and Diuretic Responsiveness in Dogs with Acquired Heart Disease | North Carolina State University | Mark Papich, DVM, MS, and Darcy B. Adin, DVM, MS | Closed | Cardiology |
| 02515-A: Investigating the Role of Interleukin-17-producing Cells in the Pathophysiology of Canine Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia | Ontario Veterinary College | Shauna L Blois, DVM, DVSc | Closed | Blood Disorders |
| 02424: Identification of Genetic Variants Associated with Pulmonary Valve Stenosis in Bulldogs through Whole-Genome Sequencing | University of California, Davis | Joshua A Stern, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
| 02348: Whole Blood Transcriptome Profiling of Dogs with Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (IMHA) | University of Minnesota | Steven G Friedenberg, DVM, PhD | Closed | Blood Disorders |
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