Lung and Respiratory Disease Grants
The Lung and Respiratory Disease Research Program Area supports research that will enhance our understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of respiratory disease and of those conditions that compromise respiratory function in dogs. This program area will support research into the molecular mechanisms that contribute to acute and chronic respiratory morbidity, the pathophysiology of disease, the genetic/epigenetic basis of disease and identification of potential therapeutic drugs that will treat or diminish the symptoms associated with disease.
Active Grants:
| 03273 | Characterizing Potential Novel CIRD Pathogen and CIRD Microbiome Perturbations |
| 03053-A | Genome-wide Association Study to Investigate Genetic Markers for Antimicrobial Resistance in Mycoplasma cynos Associated with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease |
| 03059 | Comparison of Sedated Respiratory-Gated Computed Tomography (CT) to Anesthetized Inspiratory:Expiratory Breath Hold CT in Dogs |
| 03048-A | Thoracoscopic-Guided Autologous Blood Injection for Treatment of Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax |
Previously Awarded Grants:
| 02690-A | Diagnostic Utility of Thoracoscopy for Localization of Pulmonary Bullae in Dogs with Spontaneous Pneumothorax |
| 02507 | Characterizing Developmental Lung Disease as a Cause of Sudden Death in the Norwich Terrier |
| 02699 | The Pathologic Link between Lung and Gut: Diagnosis of Aerodigestive Disorders in Dogs |
| 02680-A | Assessment of Circulating Inflammatory Mediators in Dogs with Tracheal Collapse |
| 02804-MOU | Searching for a Genetic Risk Factor for Idiopathic Chylothorax in Afghan Hounds |
| 02788-MOU | Approach to Identification of a Genetic Risk Allele(s) Associated with the Development of Tracheal Collapse in the Pomeranian |
| 02346-A | Blood Culture and Blood Microbiome as Minimally Invasive Diagnostics for Canine Bacterial Pneumonia |
| 02232-MOU | Characterization of Upper Airway Syndrome in Norwich Terriers |
| 01572 | Development of a Novel Therapeutic For Neutrophil-Driven Inflammation |
| 01188-A | Capacity for Respiratory-Based Thermoregulation in Brachycephalic Breeds |
| 01056-A | Determine the Effect of Stenotic Nares on the Development of the Brachycephalic Syndrome in Brachycephalic Dogs |
| 00389-A | PCR-Based Detection of Micro-Organisms in Dogs with Lymphoplasmacytic Rhinitis |
| 2401 | Characterization of the Clinical Features of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in the West Highland White Terrier |
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.
