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 |
| 02470-A: Proteomic Evaluation of Greyhound Meningoencephalitis: A Model for Neuroinflammation in Other Breeds | University College Dublin | Robert E. Shiel, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 02434-A: Characterization of the Anal Sac Microbiota in Dogs with Sacculitis | University of Montreal | Marcio Costa, DVM, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 02472-A: Effect of Lokivetmab on Tissue Biomarkers of Canine Atopic Dermatitis using RNA Sequencing | University of Georgia | Frane Banovic, DVM, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
| 02455-A: Identification of genetic mutations in anal sac carcinoma in English Cocker Spaniels | University of Georgia | Shaying Zhao, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 02323: Efficacy of Cannabidiol (CBD) for the Treatment of Canine Epilepsy | Colorado State University | Stephanie McGrath, DVM, MS | Closed | Epilepsy Initiative |
| 02461-A: Innate immune response to Leptospira in naturally exposed dogs | Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine | Sreekumari Rajeev, BVSc, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 02340: Clinical and Genetic Background of Progressive Retinal Atrophy in Miniature Schnauzers | University of Helsinki and the Folkhälsan Institute of Genetics | Hannes Lohi, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 02417-A: Serum total histones in dogs with acute pancreatitis, their association with laboratory findings, markers of inflammation and outcome: a prospective longitudinal study | The Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem | Ran Nivy, DVM | Closed | Endocrinology |
| 02512-A: Genome sequencing and antimicrobial susceptibilities of Escherichia coli isolated from clinical cases of canine pyometra | Ohio State University | Erin E Runcan, DVM | Closed | Reproductive Conditions |
| 02404-A: The Impact of Lidocaine Administration on Natural Killer Cell Populations in Canine Sepsis | University of Georgia | Dr. Mandy L. Wallace, DVM, MS | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 02405-A: Transcriptome Based Diagnostics in Canine Soft Tissue Sarcoma | Cornell University | Andrew D. Miller, DVM | Closed | Oncology |
| 02353-A: Characterization of Naturally-Occurring Neuropathic Pain in Dogs | University of Montreal | Paulo V Steagall, DVM, MSc, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 02404-A: The Impact of Lidocaine Administration on Natural Killer Cell Populations in Canine Sepsis | University of Georgia | Mandy L. Wallace, DVM, MS | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 02403-MOU: Microphthalmia and Delayed Growth Syndrome in the Portuguese Water Dog | University of Pennsylvania | Margret L Casal, DVM, PhD | Open | Ophthalmology |
| 02383: Identifying Cellular Mechanisms of Inflammation During Canine Tick‐Borne Diseases | University of Iowa | Christine Petersen, DVM, PhD | Closed | Tick-Borne Disease Initiative |
| 02388-MOU: Genetic Markers for Familial Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis in Newfoundlands | University of California, Davis | Joshua A Stern, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
| 02387-MOU: Hereditary Deafness in Dogs – Genomic Studies in English Setters Using Full Sibling Pairs | Louisiana State University | George Strain, MS, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 02389-MOU: Characterization of Ventricular Arrhythmias in Rhodesian Ridgebacks | North Carolina State University | Kathryn M Meurs, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
| 02368: Identification of Mitral Valve Disease DNA variants in Miniature Schnauzers | North Carolina State University | Kathryn Meurs, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
| 02355-A: Hyperlipidemia in the Miniature Schnauzer: A Combined Metabolomic and Genomic Approach | University of Oxford | Christopher A O'Callaghan, MD, PhD | Closed | Blood Disorders |
| 02346-A: Blood Culture and Blood Microbiome as Minimally Invasive Diagnostics for Canine Bacterial Pneumonia | University of Missouri | Carol R. Reinero, DVM, PhD | Closed | Lung and Respiratory Disease |
| 02342-A: Molecular Analysis of Giant Schnauzer-Type Congenital Hypothyroidism | Michigan State University | John C. Fyfe, DVM, PhD | Closed | Endocrinology |
| 02363-A: Platelet Function in Dogs with Chronic Liver Disease | Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine | David L. Panciera, DVM | Closed | Hepatic Disease |
| 02338: The Genetics of Bloat in German Shepherd Dogs: The Roles of Immune System Genes and the Gut Microbiome | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | Michael Alan Harkey, PhD | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
| 02343-A: Recognizing and Removing Lipemic Interferences for Accurate Laboratory Testing | Texas A&M University | Unity Jeffery, VetMB | Closed | Blood Disorders |
| 02380-A: Estimating Prevalence and Identifying Risk Factors for Canine Leptospirosis in North America | Ohio State University and University of Prince Edward Island | Thomas Wittum, MS, PhD and Jason Stull, VMD, MPVM, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 02336: Genetics of Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma in American Cocker Spaniels | University of California, Davis | Sara M Thomasy, DVM, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 02366-A: Individualization of Pharmacological Interventions in Diabetic Dogs | Washington State University | Nicolas Villarino, Med.Vet., DVSc, PhD | Closed | Endocrinology |
| 2336: Genetics of Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma in American Cocker Spaniels | University of California, Davis | Dr. Sara M Thomasy, DVM, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 02332-A: Identification of Mutations for Primary Lens Luxation in Multiple Dog Breeds | Animal Health Trust | Cathryn S Mellersh, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 02327-MOU: Identification of Genetic Markers for Familial Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis in Bullmastiffs | University of California, Davis | Joshua A Stern, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
| 02297-MOU: Understanding the Genetics of Hepatic Copper Toxicosis in the Dalmatian | University of Alberta | Andrew Lawrence Mason, PhD | Closed | Hepatic Disease |
| 02321: Clinical Trial of Procaspase-3 Activator (PAC-1) in Combination with Hydroxyurea for Treatment of Canine Meningioma | University of Illinois | Timothy M. Fan, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 02322: Analysis of the Health, Behavioral, and Longevity Data Collected in the 9/11 Medical Surveillance Longitudinal Study | University of Pennsylvania | Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 02318: Genetic and Environmental Risk for Lymphoma in Boxer Dogs | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Lauren A. Trepanier, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 02309-T: Targeting the Cancer Epigenome: The Effect of Specific Histone Lysine Methyltransferase Inhibition in Canine B-Cell Lymphoma | University of Missouri | Angela McCleary-Wheeler, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 02316: Genetic Risk Factors for Canine T zone Lymphoma | Colorado State University | Anne A. Avery, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 02328-A: Harmonization of Genetic Testing for Dogs | International Partnership for Dogs | Brenda Bonnett, DVM, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 02317: The Role of Complex Translocations Associated with TP53 Somatic Mutations for Aiding Prognosis of Canine Diffuse Large B cell Lymphoma | North Carolina State University | Matthew Breen, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 02315-A: Discovering Peptide Targets for Development of Adoptive Cell Therapy for Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma | North Carolina State University | Paul R. Hess, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 02304-A: Investigating a Biomarker and Novel Therapeutic Target for Canine Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma | North Carolina State University | Jennifer A. Luff, VMD, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 2292: Broad-Range Detection of Canine Tick-Borne Disease and Improved Diagnostics Using Next-Generation Sequencing | Western University of Health Sciences | Pedro Paul Diniz, DVM, PhD | Closed | Tick-Borne Disease Initiative |
| 02275: Disease Risks Associated with Spay and Neuter: A Breed-Specific, Gender-Specific Perspective | University of California, Davis | Benjamin L Hart, DVM, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 2287: Enhanced Testing for the Diagnosis of Bartonellosis in Dogs | North Carolina State University | Edward B. Breitschwerdt, DVM, DACVIM | Closed | Tick-Borne Disease Initiative |
| 02299-A: Investigating Recovery of the Skin Microbiota after Surgery | North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences | Julie Horvath, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 02298-MOU: Using OFA Testing to Assess Progression of Canine Autoimmune Thyroiditis | Michigan State University | Brian Petroff, DVM, PhD | Closed | Endocrinology |
| 02284-A: Lyme Disease in Dogs: Prevalence, Clinical Illness, and Prognosis | The Ohio State University and University of Prince Edward Island | Thomas Wittum, MS, PhD; Andréia Arruda, DVM, MSc, PhD; Jason Stull, VMD, MPVM, PhD | Closed | Tick-Borne Disease Initiative |
| 02295-A: The Role of Lymphocytes in Canine Monocytic Ehrlichiosis | Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine | Mary Anna Thrall, DVM, MS | Closed | Tick-Borne Disease Initiative |
| 02290-MOU: Further Studies to Identify the Mutation Responsible for DUNGd | University of Missouri | Dennis O'Brien | Closed | Neurology |
| 02285-A: Thrombocytopenia and Occult Vector-Borne Disease in Greyhound Dogs: Implications for Clinical Cases and Blood Donors | Western University of Health Sciences | Linda Kidd, DVM, PhD | Closed | Tick-Borne Disease Initiative |
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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.
