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.
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Title |
Institution |
Investigator |
Status |
Research Program Area |
| 01866-A: Enhancing Treatment of Mitral Valve Disease through the Identification of Biological Markers of Disease | Texas A&M AgriLife Research | Ashley B. Saunders, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
| 01911-A: Enhanced Hemangiosarcoma Therapy Using a Novel Combination of Drugs That Target Tumor Proliferation | Van Andel Research Institute | Nicholas S. Duesbery, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
| 01759: Disrupting the Differentiation of Cancer Stem Cells to Prevent the Spread of Hemangiosarcoma | University of Minnesota | Jaime F Modiano, VMD, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
| 01822: Beyond the Genome: The Intersection of Genes and the Environment in Canine Cancer | University of California, Los Angeles | Robert K Wayne, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 01843: Further Investigation of the Genes Controlling Canine Leukemia to Properly Diagnose and Control the Disease | North Carolina State University | Matthew Breen, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 1760-T: Use of Gene Therapy to Treat Dilated Cardiomyopathy | University of Florida | Margaret M. Sleeper, VMD | Open | Cardiology |
| 1787: Clinical Advancement of a Cancer Vaccine in Dogs | University of Pennsylvania | Nicola J Mason, BVetMed, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 01844: Treatment of Urinary Incontinence with Multipotent Muscle Cells: A Regenerative Medicine Approach to a Common Canine Health Problem | North Carolina State University | Shelly Vaden, DVM, PhD | Closed | Kidney & Urological Disease |
| 1827: Defining the Specific Species of Bacteria That Contribute To Canine Periodontal Disease | University of Glasgow | Marcello Pasquale Riggio, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 1766: Identification and Validation of the Genes That Define Abnormal Development of the Kidney in Dogs | Broad Institute | Kerstin Lindblad-Toh, PhD | Closed | Kidney & Urological Disease |
| 01849: Filling the Gaps in the Canine Genome | University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc | Shaying Zhao, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
| 1731: A Novel Approach to Understanding How Meningoencephalomyelitis Develops In Dogs | Iowa State University | Nick D Jeffery, BVSc, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 01762: Use of Plasma-Derived Growth Factors to Heal Cruciate Rupture | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Peter Muir, BVSc, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 01782: Defining the Elements of Successful Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair | University of Louisville | Gina Bertocci, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 1771: Defining the Unique Genetic Markers in Dogs That Define Immune Function, Disease Resistance and Tissue Transplantation | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | Beverly Torok-Storb, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 01753: Identification of Genetic Factors That Alter the Severity of Cardiomyopathy | North Carolina State University | Kathryn M Meurs, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
| 01826: A Novel Treatment for Brain Tumors Using a One Medicine Approach | University of Georgia | Simon R. Platt, BVMS | Closed | Oncology |
| 01876-A: Ensuring That Emerging Stem Cell Treatments Do Not Activate or Exacerbate Cancer in Dogs | Colorado State University | Douglas H Thamm, VMD | Closed | Oncology |
| 01893-A: A Novel, Practical, and Cost-Effective Treatment for Canine Arthritis | Kansas State University | James K. Roush, DVM | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 01901-A: Identifying the Gene Responsible for Dwarfism in Malamutes | University of Helsinki and the Folkh�lsan Institute of Genetics | Hannes T Lohi, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 01892-A: Development of Novel Knee Braces As an Alternative to Surgical Intervention in Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease | University of Louisville | Gina Bertocci, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 01895-A: Using a Novel Diagnostic Test to Guide the Treatment of a Common Fungal Pathogen Encountered by Field Trial and Hunting Dogs | Oklahoma State University | Andrew S. Hanzlicek, DVM, MS | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 01856-A: Identifying the Best Source of Stem Cells for Treatment of Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease | Louisiana State University | Mandi J. Lopez, DVM, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 01865-A: Defining the Genes That Cause Fatal Degeneration of the Nervous System | University of Missouri, Columbia | Dennis P. O'Brien, DVM, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 01874-A: Identifying the Genes That Confer Risk for Development of Cataracts | University of Florida | Margaret R. Wallace, DVM | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 01872-A: Using Ultrasound as a Cost Effective and Non-Invasive Technique for Early Diagnosis of Solid Tumors | Louisiana State University | Nathalie Rademacher, Med.Vet. | Closed | Oncology |
| 01869-A: Addendum to 1584: Creation of a Conformation Score To Evaluate Susceptibility to Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease | Western University of Health Sciences | Dominique J. Griffon, DVM, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 01868-A: Development of a Novel System for Controlled Drug Delivery in the Dog | Miami University | Lei Kerr, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 01861-A: Preventing Heart Damage during Chemotherapy through Early Detection of Cardiotoxicity | University of California, Davis | Leigh G. Griffiths, DVM | Closed | Oncology |
| 01860-A: Rapid and Accurate Diagnosis of Bacterial Peritonitis | Purdue University | Elizabeth J. Thomovsky, DVM, MS | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 01854-A: Identifying the Cause of Canine Compulsive Disorder | University of Florida | Clive D.L. Wynne, PhD | Closed | Behavior |
| 01857-A: Decreasing the Mortality Rate of Shock through Enhanced Monitoring of Tissue Oxygen Levels | University of Minnesota | Kelly Hall, DVM | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 01557: Narrowing the Search for the Genetic Basis of Histiocytic Malignancies | North Carolina State University | Matthew Breen, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 01855-A: Improving Diagnosis and Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease | The University of Melbourne | Caroline S Mansfield, BVMS | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
| 01859-A: Defining the Significance of Irregular Heartbeats through Early Monitoring | Michigan State University | Robert A. Sanders, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
| 01783-A: Mechanical strength of three patella-ligament-tibia allograft fixation techniques for ruptured cranial cruciate ligament repair | University of Minnesota | Jeffery Biskup, DVM | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 01726-A: Identifying Growth Factors That Promote the Spread of Osteosarcoma | Oregon State University | Stuart Helfand, DVM | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
| 01689-A: Increasing the Effectiveness of Radiation Therapy in Treatment of Mast Cell Tumors | Louisiana State University | Keijiro Shiomitsu, DVM | Closed | Oncology |
| 01727-A: Emergence of Pigmentary Uveitis as a Potential Cause of Cataracts and Glaucoma | Purdue University | Wendy M. Townsend, DVM, MS | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 01569: Evaluation of a Novel Drug to Treat Canine Cutaneous Lymphoma | Colorado State University | Douglas H Thamm, VMD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 01718-A: Preventing Osteoarthritis after Elbow Dysplasia Surgery | Cornell University | Ursula Krotscheck, DVM | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 01699-A: Preventing Inaccurate Diagnosis of Brucellosis | University of Minnesota | Christina M Larson, DVM | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 01704-A: Expression and distribution of Receptor Activator of Nuclear factor kB Ligand (RANK-L) and its receptor RANK in canine osteosarcoma | Oregon State University | Bernard S�guin, DVM, MS | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
| 01703-A: Enhancing Natural Anti-Tumor Immune Responses during Chemotherapy | Auburn University | Annette N. Smith, DVM | Closed | Oncology |
| 01701-A: Determining the Effect of Pain Medication on Immune Function: Part 1 | University of Missouri, Columbia | Amy Elizabeth DeClue, DVM, MS | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 01686-A: Identifying Drugs That Will Kill Cancer Stem Cells | Tufts University | Kristine Elaine Burgess, DVM, MS | Closed | Oncology |
| 01712-A: Determining the Effect of Pain Medication on Immune Function: Part 2 | University of Missouri, Columbia | Amy Elizabeth DeClue, DVM, MS | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 01692-A: Accurate Diagnosis of Mast Cell Tumor Metastasis | Tufts University | Arthur Donohue-Rolfe, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 01586: Identifying the Genetic Cause of Sebaceous Adenitis | University of Minnesota | Sandra N. Koch, DVM | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
| 01572: Development of a Novel Therapeutic For Neutrophil-Driven Inflammation | North Carolina State University | Samuel L. Jones, DVM, PhD | Closed | Lung and Respiratory Disease |
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