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
| 03172 | Identification of Genetic Risk Factors for Gingival Enlargement in Boxers |
| 03114 | Pain Catastrophizing: A Clinically-relevant Phenomenon in Dogs? |
| 03181-A | Characterization of Canine CD39 and CD73 for Use in Regenerative Medicine |
| 03162 | Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Treatment of Canine Atopic Dermatitis |
| 03106 | Clinical Validation of Urinary miR-126 as a Marker of Immune Complex- Mediated Glomerulonephritis in Dogs |
| 03147 | Improving Treatment of Canine Blastomycosis through Therapeutic Drug Monitoring |
| 03115 | Prolonging Tear Film Stability in Dogs Using a Novel Rabbit Nonpolar Lipid (rNPL593) |
| 03165-A | Canine Semen Microbiome |
| 03266-A | Development of a Novel Diagnostic Test for Canine Osteosarcoma Using Raman Spectroscopy |
| 03137 | Targeted Next Generation Sequencing Panel for Comprehensive Testing for Reproductive and Neurologic Pathogens of 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.
