Neurology Grants
The AKC Canine Health Foundation supports basic science discovery and clinical research into the treatment of neurological diseases through the Neurology Research Program Area. This program supports research into the molecular and genetic basis of disease, and the identification of potential therapeutics to treat neurologic disorders.
Active Grants:
Previously Awarded Grants:
01928-A | A Novel Technique to Reveal the Multiple Genes Associated with Canine Epileptoid Cramping Syndrome |
01865-A | Defining the Genes That Cause Fatal Degeneration of the Nervous System |
01467 | Understanding Laryngeal Paralysis to Provide Better Treatment |
1592 | Investigation into the Genetics of Scottie Cramp: Sequencing of Associated Chromosomal Regions |
1004 | Syringomyelia in the Brussels Griffon: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings, Clinicopathology, and Prevalence |
927 | Gene Discovery in Hereditary Cerebellar Abiotrophy of Scottish Terriers |
01271B | Mapping of Additional Genes Associated with Canine Degenerative Myelopathy |
01271A | Mapping of Additional Genes Associated with Canine Degenerative Myelopathy |
01536-A | Identification of the Gene Associated with Hypomyelination and Tremors in the Weimaraner |
1413 | Investigation into the Genetics of Scottie Cramp: a Genome-Wide Association Study |
925 | Identification of Mutations Causing Hereditary Cerebellar Cortical Degeneration in American Staffordshire Terriers and Old English Sheepdogs |
01511-A | Basis of Exercise-Induced Border Collie Collapse |
01362-A | Investigation of the Genetics of Scottie Cramp: DNA Sample Collection |
01523-A | Genome-wide Association Mapping and Mutation Identification for a Hereditary Ataxia in Airedale Terriers |
1099 | Degenerate PCR for Detection of Viral, Bacterial, and Rickettsial Genera in Pugs and Maltese Dogs with Necrotizing and Granulomatous Meningoencephalitis |
934 | Investigation of Inherited Diseases of the German Shepherd Dog Using the SNP Array |
01244-A | DRB, DQA, and DQB Gene Sequencing and Allele Determination in the Pug Dog |
01213-A | Determination of Outcome Measures for Clinical Progression and Morphometric Studies of Spinal Cord Disease in Degenerative Myelopathy Dogs |
920 | Genetic Basis of Polyneuropathy in Leonbergers |
01212-A | Phenotypic Characterization of Peripheral Nerve Disease in Degenerative Myelopathy Dogs |
954 | Identification of Genes Causing Chiari I Malformation with Syringomelia in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel |
821 | Phenotypic Characterization and Mapping Genes Associated with Canine Degenerative Myelopathy in the Boxer Dog |
01180-A | The Prognostic Value of Various Cerebrospinal Fluid Biomarkers in Dogs with Acute Thoracolumbar Disk Herniation |
01190-A | Frequency of the Exercise-Induced Collapse Gene in Diverse Breeds |
732 | Identification of Mutations Responsible for Hereditary Neurodegenerative Disorders in Dogs |
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.