Infection & Immunity Research
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) supports research on how dogs’ immune systems fight infections and protect against diseases, aiming to improve treatments and prevention strategies.
Why We Focus on Infection & Immunity
The immune system is responsible for protecting the
body from harmful invaders like bacteria, viruses, and
even cancer. Understanding how the canine immune system reacts to these threats is essential for developing better treatments and prevention strategies. By studying how the immune system activates, fights infections, and responds to diseases, we can improve the care of dogs affected by infections and immune-related conditions, leading to better health outcomes and a higher quality of life for these dogs.
Research Grants
Infection & Immunity ● $27,958.51
03169-T: Characterization of hookworm resistance in dogs with a novel diagnostic test for early intervention
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Jeba R J Jesudoss Chelladurai, BVSc & AH, MS, PhD, DACVM
Infection & Immunity ● $71,198.80
03315: Canine platelet lysate against biofilm formation.
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Maria Naskou, DVM, PhD
Infection & Immunity ● $49,572.00
03314: Evaluation of an immunotherapeutic bivalent vaccine in owned dogs naturally infected with Trypanosoma cruzi.
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Julio Vladimir Cruz-Chan, DVM, PhD
Infection & Immunity ● $154,815.00
03334: Antiparasitic treatment of Trypanosoma cruzi-infected dogs across different stages of disease for clinical cardiac improvements- the 100-dog study
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Sarah A Hamer, MS, PhD, DVM, DACVPM
Infection & Immunity ● $75,012.00
03336: Comparative investigation of techniques to enhance the visualization of Bartonella for pathological diagnosis of bartonellosis in dogs
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Cynthia M Robveille, DVM, MS, DECVP
Infection & Immunity ● $105,012.00
03337: Identification of Bartonella henselae immunodominant epitopes for diagnosis and prevention of canine bartonelloses
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Edward B Breitschwerdt, DVM, DACVIM
Infection & Immunity ● $74,192.00
03339: The Role of select Enteric Bacteria in Dogs with Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Michael R. Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
Infection & Immunity ● $19,990
03321-A: Ehrlichiosis and Hemostasis: Uncovering the Molecular Pathophysiology of Perioperative Bleeding in Ehrlichia canis-positive Dogs through Comparative Transcriptomics
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Amanda Duarte Barbosa, BVetMed, PhD
Infection & Immunity ● $20,000
03322-A: Whole Genome Sequencing of 3 Fungal-like Organisms and Development of a Quantitative Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) for Oomycosis Diagnosis in Dogs
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Dr. Aline Rodrigues Hoffmann, DVM, PhD and Maiara Goncalves Ramos, DVM
Infection & Immunity ● $29,592.00
03313-A: Standardization and evaluation of the use of LPG3 linear peptides alone or in chimera form for the serodiagnosis of CVL by ELISA
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Eduardo de Almeida Marques da Silva, PhD
Infection & Immunity ● $70,524
03235: Prevalence of Heterobilharzia americana in Labrador Retrievers in Texas
Breed(s): Labrador Retriever
Researcher(s): Kathleen Moira Aicher, DVM, DACVIM
Infection & Immunity ● $88,141
03209: Discovery of Major Antigenic Determinants of Antibody Responses to Colonizing and Infecting Canine Staphylococcus pseudintermedius
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Felix N Toka, DVM, PhD and Patrick Butaye, DVM, PhD
Infection & Immunity ● $20,000
03212-A: Wolbachia-targeting qPCR for Detection of Heartworm Infection in Dogs
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Guilherme Gomes Verocai, DVM, PhD and Hassan Hakimi, DVM, PhD
Sponsor(s): Golden Retriever Foundation
Infection & Immunity ● $59,877
03169, 03169-T: Characterization of Hookworm Resistance in Dogs with a Novel Diagnostic Test for Early Intervention
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Jeba R J Jesudoss Chelladurai, BVSc, PhD
Sponsor(s): Golden Retriever Foundation, Irish Setter Club of America Foundation, Portuguese Water Dog Foundation
Infection & Immunity ● $31,500
03147: Improving Treatment of Canine Blastomycosis through Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Jennifer M Reinhart, DVM, PhD
Sponsor(s): Dalmatian Club of America Foundation, Inc., Dalmatian Club of Greater Indianapolis, Inc, Golden Retriever Foundation, Labrador Retriever Club, Inc.
Join Us in Advancing
Canine Health
With over $3.2 million invested in infection and immunity research, your support helps fund research that improves treatments and the health of all dogs.
