2024 Awarded Grants
Our new grants for 2024 are listed below. Please see our Research Grants Portfolio for a full list of our active grants.
To support one of these grants, or any of the research program areas, please visit our website or use our donation form. If you would like to discuss research support opportunities, please email chfgrants@akcchf.org.
Grant
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Title |
Research Program
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TRAF3 as a Novel Prognostic Biomarker in Canine Tumor-associated Macrophages |
Oncology |
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Single Nucleus RNA Sequencing of Canine Hemangiosarcoma - A Comparative Study of Splenic, Extra-Splenic, and Metastatic Tumor Profiling for Targeted Therapeutic Development |
Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
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Formulation of Radiopharmaceutical Cocktails with MIRDcell AI to Treat B Cell Lymphoma in Dogs |
Oncology - Lymphoma |
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Ehrlichiosis and Hemostasis: Uncovering the Molecular Pathophysiology of Perioperative Bleeding in Ehrlichia canis-positive Dogs through Comparative Transcriptomics |
Immunology and Infectious Disease |
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Foundational Studies for Translating FGFR Inhibition in Canine Osteosarcoma |
Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
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Probiotic Prevention of GI Hyperpermeability and Metabolome Disturbances in Dogs with Multicentric Lymphoma Undergoing Multi-drug Chemotherapy |
Oncology - Lymphoma |
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Prevalence of Heterobilharzia americana in Labrador Retrievers in Texas |
Immunology and Infectious Disease |
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Dual Energy Computed Tomography and Bone Resorption Markers in Dogs with Appendicular Osteosarcoma Treated with Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy |
Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
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Exploring the Relationship between Serum Chloride Concentrations and the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System in Dogs with Congestive Heart Failure |
Cardiology |
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Kidney Disease in Shetland Sheepdogs |
Kidney & Urological Disease |
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Impact of Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis on the Intestinal Microbiome in Selected Surgical Procedures |
General Canine Health |
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B cell Subset Analysis Through Spatial Transcriptomics with Application to B cell Disorders |
Oncology - Lymphoma |
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The Application of Magnetic Resonance Elastography in the Assessment of Dogs with Idiopathic Epilepsy |
Epilepsy Initiative |
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Characterizing Potential Novel CIRD Pathogen and CIRD Microbiome Perturbations |
Lung and Respiratory Disease |
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Efficacy and Safety of Ripasudil and Nicotinamide for Canine Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy |
Ophthalmology |
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Mechanisms of Immunotolerance in Canine Oral Melanoma: An Opportunity for Comparative Approaches |
Oncology |
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Clinical Characteristics and Heritability of Idiopathic Epilepsy in the Otterhound Breed: A Survey-based Study |
Epilepsy Initiative |
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Improving Safety by Utilizing a Hypotensive Prediction Index (HPI) Computer to Predict Hypotension in Dogs Undergoing General Anesthesia |
General Canine Health |
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Screening for Genetic Variants Using Whole Exome Sequencing in Dogs with Protein-losing Enteropathy |
Gastrointestinal Disease |
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Comparison of Clorazepate and Levetiracetam as Pulse Therapy for the In-Home Management of Cluster Seizures in Dogs with Idiopathic Epilepsy: A Pilot Study |
Epilepsy Initiative |
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Identification of Tumor-Specific Proteins for Targeted Therapy in Solid and Disseminated Histiocytic Sarcoma |
Oncology |
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Discovery of Major Antigenic Determinants of Antibody Responses to Colonizing and Infecting Canine Staphylococcus pseudintermedius |
Immunology and Infectious Disease |
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Genetic Testing for Cruciate Ligament Rupture Using Polygenic Risk Score (PRS) Prediction |
Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
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Investigating Volatile Organic Compounds as Potential Markers of Canine Hemangiosarcoma by Trained Bio-detection Dogs |
Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
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Combining Traditional and Multiomic Approaches to Reveal the Cause and Mechanisms of Canine Dysautonomia |
Neurology |
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Early Genetic Markers of Histiocytic Sarcoma for Faster Diagnosis and More Effective Treatment |
Oncology |
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Comparison of Genomic Mutation Status Between Primary Site and Metastatic Lymph Node in Canine Oral Malignant Melanoma |
Oncology |
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A Blueprint to Develop Next-Generation CAR T Therapy for Canine Lymphoma |
Oncology - Lymphoma |
The AKC Canine Health Foundation funds research in 23 different Research Program Areas for the health of all dogs. These program areas enable the Foundation to create depth in our research portfolio and help us to be responsive to the health concerns of our constituents.
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