Immunology and Infectious Disease Grants
The Immunology Research Program Area is combined with the Infectious Disease Research Program Area because there is substantial overlap in protection against and resolution of pathogenic infection and immunity against pathogens. This research seeks to define unique and evolutionarily conserved features of canine immune response pathways and determine how these pathways initiate, sustain, moderate, and resolve immune responses in dogs.
Active Grants:
Previously Awarded Grants:
| 975 | Characterization and Modulation of Canine Mast Cell Derived Eicosanoids |
| 01220-A | Determination of Leishmania infantum Infection Rates in U.S. Foxhounds and Neapolitan Mastiffs via Serology and qPCR and Survey of Risk Factors for Visceral Leishmaniasis |
| 01159-A | Detection of Brucellosis canis DNA in Canine Blood Via qPCR Analysis |
| 01083-A | Exfoliative Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (Lupoid Dermatosis) in the German Shorthaired Pointer |
| 759 | Investigation of Antigenic Causes of Vaccine-Associated Allergic Reactions in Dogs |
| 00859-A | Canine Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia |
| 01031-A | Determination of Target Antigens in Canine Primary Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia |
| 772 | Autoimmune Disease Susceptibility in Dogs: Evaluation of Fcy-receptor Candidate Genes for (Auto-) Immune Mediated Anemia and Thrombocytopenia |
| 00883-A | Training and Racing Associated Hypoglobulinemia in Elite Alaskan Sled Dogs |
| 00679-A | Prevalence of Infective Heartworm Larvae in Mosquitoes from Northeastern Wisconsin |
| 00799-A | Development of Sensitive and Specific Diagnostic Tests to Aid in Eradication of Leishmania infantum from North American Foxhounds |
| 00685-A | Standardization of Allergic Disease Serologic Testing with House Dust Mite Specific Canine lgE Monoclonal Antibodies |
| 00457-A | Canine Idiopathic Rhinitis is Associated with Bartonellosis |
| 00569-A | West Nile Virus Infection in Dogs of Southern Wisconsin |
| 00652-A | A New Bartonella Infection in Domestic Dogs from Northern California |
| 00368-A | Effects of Early Environmental Conditions on Duration of Immunity in Puppies |
| 2610 | Molecular Approach to Determine the Spectrum of Rickettsial Disease in Dogs |
| 2270 | Mechanisms for Hypercoagulability in Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia and Early Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation |
| 1604 | Antibody Response and Duration of Immunity in Dogs Vaccinated with Attenuated Canine Distemper Virus, Canine Adenovirus Type 2 and Canine Parvovirus Vaccines from Commercial Sources |
| 0001840 | Studies of the Host (Canine) Immune Response to the Opportunistic Pathogen Malassezia pachydermatis |
| 1849 | Determinants of Risk in Dogs with Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia |
| 1847 | Establishment of a Genetic Database for Disease Association Studies in the Major Histocompatibility complex for Purebred Dogs |
| 1629 | The Genetics of the Major Histocompatibility Complex in Canine Immune-Mediated Diseases |
| 1432 | The Genetics of the Major Histocompatibility Complex in Canine Immune-Mediated Disease |
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.
Help Future Generations of Dogs
Participate in canine health research by providing samples or by enrolling in a clinical trial. Samples are needed from healthy dogs and dogs affected by specific diseases.
