Research Portfolio
We invite you to learn about the Foundation's research grants. The search feature and the table below represent the Foundation's complete research portfolio. You may search the complete list of grants by status (open/active or closed/inactive), research program area, and disease.
If you are interested in a specific research program area, browse the recently funded research by program area.
To browse active grants you may also wish to view the 2021 Grants Portfolio publication.
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Title |
Institution |
Investigator |
Status |
Research Program Area |
| 02780: Bladder Carcinogen Exposures in Pet Dogs | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Lauren Trepanier, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 02783: Transcriptional Profiling of Canine Soft Tissue Sarcoma | Cornell University | Andrew D. Miller, DVM | Closed | Oncology |
| 02751-A: Luteinizing Hormone Receptor Activation Induces Migration and Adhesion in Neoplastic Canine Lymphocytes | Oregon State University | Michelle Kutzler, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 02804-MOU: Searching for a Genetic Risk Factor for Idiopathic Chylothorax in Afghan Hounds | University of Missouri | Gary S. Johnson, DVM, PhD | Closed | Lung and Respiratory Disease |
| 02692-A: Diagnostic Accuracy of Point of Care Analysis of Canine Urine and Plasma in Marijuana Toxicosis | Caspary Research Institute of the Animal Medical Center | Joel Green Weltman, DVM | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 02791-A: Neurofilament Light Chain Concentration in Dogs with Meningoencephalitis (MUE) | North Carolina State University | Christopher Mariani, DVM, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 02739-A: The Role of the Putative Tumor Suppressor Gene SETD2 in Canine Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma | Michigan State University | Bonnie Harrington, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 02696: Efficacy and Safety of Netarsudil for Canine Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy | University of California, Davis | Sara Thomasy, DVM, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 02709: Identification of Genetic Risk Factors Contributing to Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders | Clemson University | Leigh Anne Clark, PhD | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
| 02681-A: Analysis of Canine Herpesvirus Isolates Using Next-Generation Sequencing | Louisiana State University | Andrew C. Lewin, BVM&S | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 02732-A: Tumor-educated Platelets: A Novel Minimally Invasive Liquid Biopsy for Early Cancer Diagnosis | Texas A&M AgriLife Research | Blanca M. Lupiani, PhD | Open | Oncology |
| 02686-A: Pattern of Thyroid Function Tests during Recovery from Acute Nonthyroidal Illness | Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine | Timothy Bolton, DVM | Closed | Endocrinology |
| 02682-A: The Effect of a Modified Approach on Early Weight Bearing in Dogs Following a Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture | Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine | Otto Lanz, DVM and Dominique Sawyere Hansford BVSc, MS | Open | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 02690-A: Diagnostic Utility of Thoracoscopy for Localization of Pulmonary Bullae in Dogs with Spontaneous Pneumothorax | North Carolina State University | Valery Scharf, DVM, MS | Open | Lung and Respiratory Disease |
| 02683: Treatment of Idiopathic Chronic Hepatitis and Copper Associated Hepatopathy in Dogs | Colorado State University | Sarah Shropshire, DVM, PhD | Closed | Hepatic Disease |
| 02805-E: Review of the Current State of Canine Genetic Testing - A Living Resource | University of California, Davis | Anita Oberbauer, PhD | Open | General Canine Health |
| 02742-A: Assessing Microvasculature for Intestinal Viability in Obstructed Small Intestines and Effects of Resection and Anastomosis Techniques | University of Florida | Penny Regier, MS, DVM | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
| 02623: Circulating Cortisol Concentrations in Canine Congestive Heart Failure | Iowa State University | Jessica Ward, DVM | Open | Cardiology |
| 02107: Landmark Clinical Trial to Establish the Evidence-Based Use of Regenerative Medicine to Treat Tendon Injury in Dogs | Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine | Jennifer G. Barrett, DVM, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 02788-MOU: Approach to Identification of a Genetic Risk Allele(s) Associated with the Development of Tracheal Collapse in the Pomeranian | North Carolina State University | Kathryn Meurs, DVM, PhD | Closed | Lung and Respiratory Disease |
| 02680-A: Assessment of Circulating Inflammatory Mediators in Dogs with Tracheal Collapse | Auburn University | Tekla Lee-Fowler, MS, DVM | Closed | Lung and Respiratory Disease |
| 02669-A: Lipid Composition and Lipid Droplet Dynamics in Canine Pyometra Affected Endometria | University of Veterinary Medicine of Vienna | Ingrid Walter, PhD | Closed | Reproductive Conditions |
| 02673-MOU: Searching for the Cause for Alopecia X by Whole Genome Sequencing | University of Missouri, Columbia | Gary S. Johnson, DVM, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
| 02544: Medical Resolution of Gallbladder Mucocele Formation in Dogs | North Carolina State University | Jody L. Gookin, DVM, PhD | Open | Hepatic Disease |
| 02534: Clinical Trial for Evaluation of Propranolol and Doxorubicin in the Treatment of Canine Hemangiosarcoma | University of Minnesota | Erin B. Dickerson, PhD and Antonella Borgatti, DVM, MS | Open | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
| 02632: Canine Chagas Disease: Characterizing Cardiac Disease and Developing Screening Recommendations for Asymptomatic Dogs Seropositive for Trypanosoma cruzi | Texas A&M AgriLife Research | Ashley B. Saunders, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
| 02659: Breed Specific Reference Ranges for Canine Thyroid Testing | Michigan State University | Brian Petroff, DVM, PhD | Closed | Endocrinology |
| 02643-A: Examination of the Effects of Cannabidiol on Canine Neoplastic Cell Apoptosis/Autophagy and Potential for Chemotherapy Resistance or Sensitivity | Cornell University | Joseph J. Wakshlag, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 02658: Characterization of Sensory Neuronal and Muscle Pathology in Canine Degenerative Myelopathy to Identify Targets for Therapeutic Intervention | University of Missouri | Joan R. Coates, DVM, MS | Open | Neurology |
| 02624: Embracing Polygenicity of Common Complex Disease in Dogs: Genome-wide Association of Cruciate Ligament Rupture | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Peter Muir, BVSc, PhD | Open | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 02631: Genetic and Metabolic Determinants of Dilated Cardiomyopathy and their Relationship to Cardiac Arrhythmia in Doberman Pinschers | The Folkhälsan Institute of Genetics | Hannes T. Lohi, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
| 02595-A: Defining the Flow Cytometric Characteristics of Normal and Diseased Canine Spleen and Visceral Lymph Nodes | University of Minnesota | Courtney E. Johnson, DVM | Closed | Oncology |
| 02649: Three-dimensional Echocardiographic Determinants of the Age of Onset of Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels | Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine | Michele Borgarelli, DVM | Open | Cardiology |
| 02566: Genetics of Idiopathic Epilepsy in Labrador Retrievers | The Folkhälsan Institute of Genetics | Hannes T. Lohi, PhD | Closed | Epilepsy Initiative |
| 02597: Molecular Epidemiology of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius in the United States | University of Tennessee | Stephen A. Kania, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
| 02651: Discovery of Novel Biomarkers of Canine Atopic Dermatitis through Lipid Profiling | Purdue University | Harm HogenEsch, DVM, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
| 02642-A: NF-kappaB Inactivation Enhances Apoptosis in Canine Osteosarcoma Cells | University of Georgia | Travis Laver, VMD, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
| 02606: The Genetic Background of Lumbosacral Transitional Vertebrae in Dogs | The Folkhälsan Institute of Genetics | Hannes T. Lohi, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 02636-A: Development of RNA in-situ Hybridization to Identify T Regulatory Cells and their Function within the Tumor Microenvironment of Canine Oral Malignant Melanoma | University of Florida | Sandra M. Bechtel, DVM | Closed | Oncology |
| 02572-MOU: Characterization of Retinal Phenotypes and their Association with RPGRIP1 and Modifiers in English Springer Spaniels | University of Pennsylvania | Keiko Miyadera, DVM, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 02663: Comparative Brain Tumor Consortium (CBTC) Meningioma Pathology Board | National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute/Center for Cancer Research/Comparative Oncology Program, Cornell University, and University of Pennsylvania | Amy LeBlanc, DVM, Andrew Miller, DVM and Molly Church, MS, VMD, PhD | Open | Oncology |
| 02589: Genetic Basis of Canine Spinal Abnormalities | Purdue University | Kari J. Ekenstedt, DVM | Open | Neurology |
| 02604: Clinical, Pathologic, and Molecular Genetics Investigations of Canine Lysosomal Storage Diseases and Related Diseases | University of Missouri | Gary S. Johnson, DVM, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 02661: Investigation into Diet-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs | University of Florida | Darcy B. Adin, DVM, MS | Open | Cardiology |
| 02569-MOU: Development of a Polygenic Risk Model for Pigmentary Uveitis in Golden Retrievers | Purdue University | Wendy M. Townsend, DVM, MS | Open | Ophthalmology |
| 02647-A: Investigation of Cytokine Biomarkers for the Diagnosis of Canine Tuberculosis | University of Edinburgh | Conor John O'Halloran, BVSc | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 02608-T: Identification of Genetic Risk Factors for Primary Closed Angle Glaucoma and Pectinate Ligament Abnormality in the Basset Hound | University of Cambridge | Cathryn Mellersh, PhD | Open | Ophthalmology |
| 02610-A: The Role of Motilin Signaling in Canine Osteoarthritis | Tufts University | Li Zeng, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 02593-A: Evaluation of the Transversus Abdominis Plane Block to Control Pain Associated with Abdominal Surgery in Dogs | University of Minnesota | Alonso Guedes, DVM, MS, PhD | Open | General Canine Health |
| 02614-A: Validation of Fine Needle Aspiration as a Minimally Invasive Sampling Method for Gene Expression Quantification of Pharmacogenetic Targets | University of Illinois | Jennifer M. Reinhart, DVM, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
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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.
