Kidney and Urological Disease Grants
The AKC Canine Health Foundation supports basic science discovery and clinical research into the treatment of renal and urologic disorders through the Kidney and Urological Disease Research Program Area. This program supports research into the pathophysiology of disease, the identification of unique/emerging risk factors for the development of renal disease, genetic/epigenetic/proteomic/metabolomic factors associated with disease development, predictors (biomarkers) of kidney damage and recovery, and identification of potential therapeutic drugs that reduce the pathology associated with disease.
Active Grants:
Previously Awarded Grants:
| 1858 | Identifying the Genetic Causes of Renal Dysplasia in Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso and Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers |
| 1276 | Molecular Genetic Characterization of Canine Cystinuria for the Development of Carrier Tests |
| 1301 | Development of DNA Markers for Shar-Pei Fever |
| 1270 | Hereditary Nephritis in English Cocker Spaniels |
| 1445 | Evaluation of the Canine HNF1 and HNF2 Genes as Candidates for the Locus Causing Fanconi Syndrome in Basenjis |
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.
