One Health
One Health is an initiative to improve animal and human health globally through collaboration between veterinarians, physicians, osteopaths, dentists, nurses, and other scientific-health professionals. It recognizes that the health of people is closely connected to the health of animals and our shared environment. The study of emerging infectious diseases, the effects of pollution and antibiotic resistance, the value of the human-animal bond, and more are critical to ensuring optimal health and well-being for all species. To promote One Health, the AKC Canine Health Foundation recognizes and supports research that improves the health of dogs while simultaneously advancing knowledge for human medicine.
CHF-funded studies with a One Health impact are denoted with the following symbol on our website and in our Research Grants Portfolio:
Click here to learn more about the One Health Commission.
Explore the November 2021 issue of Human Genetics - a special issue on companion animal genetics which highlights research by several AKC Canine Health Foundation funded investigators.
Resources
One Health Articles
One Health: A Shortcourse
(courtesy of the Canine Chronicle, June 2021)
One Health Research Grants
| 02920 | Continued Investigation into Tumor-permissive Collagen Signatures in Canine Mammary Gland Tumors: Development of Prognostic Markers and Targeted Therapies for Improved Outcomes |
| 02885 | Exposure to Environmental Chemicals in Boxers with Lymphoma |
| 02829 | Investigating the Potential of Phage Therapy to Tackle Staphylococcus pseudintermedius Infections in Dogs |
| 02819 | Identification of Bartonella henselae In Vivo Induced Antigens for Development of a Reliable Serodiagnostic Assay for Canine Bartonelloses |
| 02831 | Mechanisms of NK(T) Cell Mediated Inflammation during Canine Lyme Disease |
| 02841 | Antigen Discovery for an Improved Serologic Diagnostic of Trypanosoma cruzi Infection in Dogs |
| 02847-A | Assessment of Field Wipe-Down Procedure for Removal of Aerosolized Contaminants on Dogs |
| 02821-A | Investigating the Role of Aedes aegypti in Dog Heartworm Transmission in Communities along the U.S.-Mexico Border |
| 02699 | The Pathologic Link between Lung and Gut: Diagnosis of Aerodigestive Disorders in Dogs |
| 02792-A | Do Dogs Get Temporal Lobe Epilepsy? Clinical Signs, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Pathological Findings in Epileptic Dogs |
How to Help
Support CHF-funded research. The knowledge gained will help improve the health of dogs and humans.
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.
