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 |
| 02141-A: Describing the Kinetic and Kinematic Recovery of Dachshunds with Spinal Cord Injury | Texas A&M AgriLife Research | Gwendolyn J. Levine, DVM | Closed | Neurology |
| 02139-A: Development of a Neuromusculoskeletal Computer Simulation Gait Model to Characterize Functional Recovery in Dogs with Intervertebral Disk Herniation | University of Louisville | Gina E Bertocci, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 2120: Investigating Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy in Weimaraner Dogs | University of California, Davis | Danika L Bannasch, DVM, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 02143-A: Development of a Novel Treatment for Intervertebral Disc Disease | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Gordon S. Mitchell | Closed | Neurology |
| 02093-A: Sequencing Histiocytic Sarcoma (HS) loci identified by Genetic Association studies in the Bernese Mountain Dog (BMD) | CNRS - University of Rennes | Catherine Andre, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 02091-A: Differentiating between Localized and Disseminated Histiocytic Sarcoma in Bernese Mountain Dogs | National Human Genome Research Institute | Elaine A Ostrander, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 2109: Studying Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy (HOD) In Irish Setter Dogs | University of California, Davis | Danika L Bannasch, DVM, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 02142-A: Development of Magnetic Resonance Imaging as a Non-Invasive Tool to Accurately Evaluate Elbow Dysplasia | University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc | Samuel Patrick Franklin, DVM, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 02124-A: Determining the Characteristics of Sperm That Accurately Predict Fertility of Stud Dogs | University of California, Davis | Stuart Meyers, DVM, PhD | Closed | Reproductive Conditions |
| 02123-A: Identifying the Gene Responsible For Inherited Infertility and Sterility in 28 Breeds | Cornell University | Vicki Meyers-Wallen | Closed | Reproductive Conditions |
| 02118-A: Targeting the Mechanism of Bacterial Adherence during Pyometra to Develop an Effective, Non-Invasive Treatment for Disease | University of Veterinary Medicine of Vienna | Cordula Bartel, PhD | Closed | Reproductive Conditions |
| 02128-A: Redefining the Recommendations for Prevention of Infectious Disease at Dog Shows and Other Areas Where Dogs Meet and Compete | Ohio State University | Jason Stull, VMD, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 02101: Whole Genome Sequencing for Great Dane Dilated Cardiomyopathy | North Carolina State University | Kathryn M Meurs, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
| 02111-A: Evaluating the Contribution of Fungal Infection to the Pathogenesis of Atopic Dermatitis: Putting Evidence under the Use of Antifungal Medication | Texas A&M AgriLife Research | Jan S Suchodolski, DVM, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
| 02116-A: Establishing Best Practices in the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis to Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance | University of Pennsylvania | Shelley Rankin, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
| 02102-A: Stopping Tick Infestation to Prevent Human and Canine Disease | University of Florida | Emma Natalie Ivy Weeks, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 01949-A: Targeting the Cell's Activation Machinery to Halt Tumor Metastasis in Canine Osteosarcoma | Oregon State University | Shay Bracha, DVM, MS | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
| 01947-A: Relief for Chronic Nerve Pain: A One Medicine Approach | Xalud Therapeutics, Inc. | Raymond Chavez, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 02086-MOU: Defining the Genetic Basis of Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease | University of Pennsylvania | Mark A. Oyama, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
| 02160: Identification of Genetic Variants Associated with Myxomatous Mitral Valve Degeneration in the Whippet Dog through Whole-Genome Sequencing | University of California, Davis | Joshua A Stern, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
| 02085-A: Reducing Animal Shelter Surrender by Enhancing the Human-Animal Bond | Arizona State University | Clive D.L. Wynne, PhD | Closed | Behavior |
| 01840: Health Implications of Early Spay/Neuter on Canine Health | University of California, Davis | Benjamin L Hart, DVM, PhD | Closed | Reproductive Conditions |
| 02052: Defining the Mechanism of Severe, Life-Threatening Bleeding Disorders in Dogs | Iowa State University | Dana N. LeVine, DVM, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 02078: Development of a Regenerative Medicine Technique to Treat Cartilage Disorders in Dogs | Texas A&M AgriLife Research | William Brian Saunders, DVM, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 1988: Identification of a Safe Storage Time for Canine Blood Used In the Treatment of Anemia | University of Pennsylvania | Mary Beth Callan, VMD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 01986: Profiling the Metabolic and Lipid Imbalances that are Causative of Gallbladder Disease in Dogs | North Carolina State University | Jody L. Gookin, DVM, PhD | Closed | Hepatic Disease |
| 02050: Defining the Genetic Susceptibility to Granulomatous Colitis, a Severe Form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease | Cornell University | Kenneth W. Simpson, BVMS, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 2061: Emergence of Pigmentary Uveitis as a Potential Cause of Cataracts and Glaucoma | Purdue University | Wendy M. Townsend, DVM, MS | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 01935-B: Abnormalities in the Stomach's Ability to Contract Predisposes Large-Breed Dogs to Bloat | Michigan State University | Bryden J. Stanley, BVMS, MVetSc. | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
| 01828: Mapping of Genetic Risk Factors for Canine Hip Dysplasia | University of Helsinki and the Folkhalsan Institute of Genetics | Antti Iivanainen, DVM, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 02066: Identification of Novel Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets for Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs | Texas A&M AgriLife Research | Mary B Nabity, DVM, PhD | Closed | Kidney & Urological Disease |
| 2057: Identification of the Genetic Cause of Corneal Ulcers | North Carolina State University | Keith W Montgomery, DVM | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 01995: Understanding the Flexibility and Limitations of How Dogs Acquire Knowledge and Understanding: Application to Service Dog Emotional Health and Selection | Duke University | Evan L. MacLean, PhD | Closed | Behavior |
| 01937-B: Evaluating the Complex Genetic Basis of Bloat | Tufts University | Elizabeth A. Rozanski, DVM | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
| 02071: Development of a Therapeutic Brain Tumor Vaccine | University of Minnesota | Grace Elizabeth Pluhar, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 01982: Personalized Medicine: The Intersection of Genotype and Drug Responsiveness in the Treatment of Canine Pulmonary Hypertension | University of California, Davis | Joshua A Stern, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
| 01994: Early and Accurate Prediction of Mitral Valve Disease Development | Cornell University | Sydney N. Moise, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
| 2011: Identification of Novel Drugs to Halt the Metastasis of Tumors That Cause Cushing's Syndrome | University of Utrecht | Sara Galac, DVM, PhD | Closed | Endocrinology |
| 01889-G: Innovations in Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Cancer - Goldens Lead the Way | University of Minnesota | Jaime F Modiano, VMD, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 01985: Defining Novel Drug Targets to Treat Chronic and Neuropathic Pain in the Dog | University of Wollongong | Ronald Sluyter, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 2046: Using a Novel Combination of Drugs to Treat Arrhythmia and Heart Failure in Dogs | Colorado State University | Janice McIntosh Bright, DVM, BSN | Closed | Cardiology |
| 02098-A: Measurement of a Cardiac Muscle Development Protein to Enhance Diagnosis and Prognosis of Cardiomyopathy | University of Pennsylvania | Mark A. Oyama, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
| 02092-A: Developing the Use of a Novel Imaging Technique to Define a Dog's Potential Responsiveness to Chemotherapy | Purdue University | Michael O. Childress, DVM, MS | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 02081-A: Integrating Cutting Edge Science with Scientific Training to Defeat Hemangiosarcoma | University of Minnesota | Jaime F Modiano, VMD, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
| 2083-A: Stemming the Growing Epidemic of Drug Resistant Bacteria | University of Guelph | Ameet Singh, DVM | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 01975-A: Development of a Technique to Treat Nerve and Spinal Cord Damage Through Transplantation of Cells That Support the Repair of Damaged Neurons | North Carolina State University | Natasha J Olby, VetMB PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 01918-G: Discovery of Biomarkers to Detect Lymphoma Risk, Classify For Treatment, and Predict Outcome in Golden Retrievers | University of Missouri, Columbia | Jeffrey N. Bryan, DVM | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 01930-A: Development of Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgery as a Definitive Diagnostic Tool for Gastrointestinal Obstruction | University of Florida | J. Brad Case, DVM, MS | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
| 01896-A: A Pilot Study: Establishing the Role of Melatonin in the Occurrence of Seizures in Dogs | Washington State University | Stephanie Ann Thomovsky, | Closed | Epilepsy Initiative |
| 01915-A: The Reciprocal Impact of a Healthy and Active Lifestyle on the Physical and Mental Well-Being of Dogs and Their Owners: Physical Activity and Walking (PAW) | Purdue University | Elizabeth Ann Richards, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
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