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 |
01672-A: Isolation and Characterization of Tumor Initiating Cells in Canine Osteosarcoma Cell Lines | Texas A&M Research Foundation | Heather M. Wilson, DVM | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
01675-A: A Validation Study of Whole Genome Association Analyses for Canine Cryptorchidism in Siberian Huskies | Iowa State University | Max F. Rothschild, PhD | Closed | Reproductive Conditions |
01678-A: Apoptosis -- not just for Nucleated Cells: the Contribution of Programmed Cell Death to Red Cell Destruction in Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Karen M Young, VMD, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
01536-A: Identification of the Gene Associated with Hypomyelination and Tremors in the Weimaraner | University of Southern California | Pragna I Patel, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
01663-A: Placebo-controlled trial of T-cell receptor (TCR) peptide treatment in dogs with non-responsive atopic dermatitis | Imulan Bio Therapeutics, LLC | Daniel A. Gingerich, DVM | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
01547-A: Genetic Analysis of Alopecia X in Pomeranians | University of Bern | Tosso Leeb, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
01669-A: Determining the Role of Bacterial Infection in Complications after Chemotherapy | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Jonathan F Bach, DVM | Closed | Oncology |
01545-A: Pilot Study to Assess Folate Receptor Expression in Canine High-Grade Multicentric Lymphoma | Purdue University | Michael O. Childress, DVM, MS | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
01544-A: Reference Values for Arterial Blood Gases in the Lean and Obese Geriatric Dogs | University of Saskatchewan | Elisabeth CR Snead, DVM, MS | Closed | General Canine Health |
01467: Understanding Laryngeal Paralysis to Provide Better Treatment | Michigan State University | Bryden J. Stanley, BVMS | Closed | Neurology |
01535-A: DNA Sequence Examination of a Gene Region Associated with Mastiff Cystine Stone Formation | University of Pennsylvania | Paula S. Henthorn, PhD | Closed | Kidney & Urological Disease |
01542-A: The Effects of Baicalein on Canine Osteosarcoma Cells | Cornell University | Joseph J. Wakshlag, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
01472: Enhanced Killing of Malignant Histiocytosis with a Novel Combination of Anti-Tumor Drugs | Colorado State University | Steven W. Dow, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
01422: Targeting iNOS in Canine Oral Melanoma | University of Texas | Julie A. Ellerhorst, MD, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
1424: Genetic Analysis of Cleft Palate/Lip | University of California, Davis | Danika L Bannasch, DVM, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
1418: Harnessing a Dog's Own Immune System to Kill Lymphoma Tumor Cells | Texas A&M Research Foundation | Heather M. Wilson, DVM | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
01410B: Positional Cloning of Histiocytic Sarcoma (HS) in the Bernese Mountain Dog (BMD) and Flat Coated Retriever (Part B - See also 01410A) | CNRS - University of Rennes | Catherine Andre, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
01480: Leptospirosis: An Emerging Health Concern for Field Trial and Hunting Dogs | University of California, Davis | Janet Foley, DVM, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
1455: Identification of Genes That Confer Risk for Inflammation of the Brain | University of Georgia | Simon R. Platt, BVMS | Closed | Neurology |
1485: Study of PLE/PLN (Protein-losing Enteropathy/Nephropathy) in Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers | University of Pennsylvania | Meryl P. Littman, VMD | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
1445: Granulomatous Colitis In Boxer Dogs: Genetic Analysis of Disease and Functional Analysis of Bacterial Killing | Cornell University | Kenneth W. Simpson, BVMS, PhD | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
1484: Identification and Characterization of a Canine Derived Single Chain Antibody that Binds and Neutralizes Canine VEGF | University of Pennsylvania | Nicola J Mason, BVetMed, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
1425: Identification of Epilepsy-Causing Mutations from the Associated Loci by Next-Generation Resequencing | University of Helsinki and the Folkhälsan Institute of Genetics | Hannes T Lohi, PhD | Closed | Epilepsy Initiative |
01426: Personalized Medicine for the Treatment of Canine Mast Cell Tumors | Colorado State University | Douglas H Thamm, VMD | Closed | Oncology |
1413: Investigation into the Genetics of Scottie Cramp: a Genome-Wide Association Study | North Carolina State University | Natasha J Olby, VetMB PhD | Closed | Neurology |
01415: Development of Anti-IgE Peptide for Treatment of Canine Allergy | North Carolina State University | Bruce Hammerberg, DVM, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
01410A: Positional Cloning of Histiocytic Sarcoma (HS) in the Bernese Mountain Dog (BMD) and Flat Coated Retriever (Part A - See also 01410B) | National Human Genome Research Institute | Elaine A Ostrander, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
01429: Mechanistic Relationship of IL-8 in Cell Proliferation and Survival of Canine Hemangiosarcoma | University of Minnesota | Jaime F Modiano, VMD, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
01421: Genomic Resources for the Control of Canine Pyoderma | University of Tennessee | Stephen A. Kania, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
01524-A: Leukocyte Oxidative Burst Activity in Peripheral Blood of Dogs with Lymphoma | University of Missouri, Columbia | Sandra M Axiak, DVM | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
01529-A: Platelet, myocardial, and valvular serotonin concentrations in healthy dogs and dogs with mitral valve disease | University of Pennsylvania | Mark A. Oyama, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
01523-A: Genome-wide Association Mapping and Mutation Identification for a Hereditary Ataxia in Airedale Terriers | University of Missouri, Columbia | Dennis P. O'Brien, DVM, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
01531-A: Potential Role of Pericytes in Bartonella-induced Vasoproliferation | North Carolina State University | Edward B Breitschwerdt, DVM | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
01533-A: Development of a Canine Stifle Computer Model for Evaluation of Cranial Cruciate Ligament Deficiency | University of Louisville | Gina Bertocci, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
01521-A: Assessment of grass awn disease in dogs & CRP plantings of grasses with barbed awns | University of Wyoming | William K Lauenroth, | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
01511-A: Basis of Exercise-Induced Border Collie Collapse | University of Minnesota | James R. Mickelson, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
01503-A: Rational Development of Targeted Therapy - Aurora Kinase Inhibition in Osteosarcoma | University of Minnesota | Jaime F Modiano, VMD, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
01505-A: Identification of Biological Marker of Idiopathic Immune-Mediated Polyarthropathy to Enable Non-Invasive Diagnosis and Prognosis | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Lauren A Trepanier, DVM, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
01502-A: Myxoma Virus Oncolytic Therapy in Mouse Models of Canine Cancer | University of Illinois | Amy L MacNeill, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
01494-A: Identifying the cause of drug resistance in canine lymphoma | Louisiana State University | Bonnie L. Boudreaux, DVM | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
01488-A: Health Implications of Spay and Neuter: Golden Retriever and Labrador Retriever | University of California, Davis | Benjamin L Hart, DVM, PhD | Closed | Reproductive Conditions |
01495-A: Comparison of cellular function in two canine platelet concentrates | University of California, Davis | Karl E. Jandrey, DVM | Closed | Blood Disorders |
01501-A: Evaluation of candidate genes for X -- linked dilated cardiomyopathy in the Great Dane | Washington State University | Kathryn M Meurs, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
01497-A: Dog leukocyte antigen 88 typing in German Shepherd Dogs having pancreatic insufficiency | Clemson University | Leigh Anne Clark, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
01490-A: Evaluation of Aurora kinase inhibitors in canine lymphoma in vitro | Louisiana State University | Keijiro Shiomitsu, D.V.M. | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
01390-A: The Use of Mycophenolate in the Treatment of Primary Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia | Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego | Laura West, DVM | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
01388-A: Validation of a SNP Haplotype Associated with Mastiff Cystine Stone Formation for Use in Genetic Testing | University of Pennsylvania | Paula S. Henthorn, PhD | Closed | Kidney & Urological Disease |
01384-A: Improved Imaging to Monitor Therapy Response of Urinary Bladder Cancer Using 3D Volume Ultrasonography | Purdue University | James F. Naughton, DVM | Closed | Oncology |
1311: Genome-wide association mapping study of hypertrophic osteodystrophy in Irish Setters | Clemson University | Alison Starr-Moss, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
01271A: Mapping of Additional Genes Associated with Canine Degenerative Myelopathy | Broad Institute | Kerstin Lindblad-Toh, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
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