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 |
01344-A: Comparison of percentage of T regulatory cells in dogs with spontaneously occurring lymphoma following oral versus intravenous cyclophosphamide | University of Missouri, Columbia | Kimberly A. Selting, DVM | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
01341-A: Sample Collection, Pedigree Analysis and Candidate Gene Screen for Protein-Losing Enteropathy in Yorkshire Terriers | Cornell University | Nate Sutter, PhD | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
01244-A: DRB, DQA, and DQB Gene Sequencing and Allele Determination in the Pug Dog | Indiana University East | Kimberly A Greer, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
01240-A: Development of a Diagnostic Method for Canine Atopic Dermatitis | Imulan Bio Therapeutics, LLC | Daniel A. Gingerich, DVM | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
01239-A: SNP Chip Analyses for Canine Cryptorchidism | Iowa State University | Max F. Rothschild, PhD | Closed | Reproductive Conditions |
01231-A: Prevalence and Localization of Bartonella spp. in Vascular Tumors from Dogs | North Carolina State University | Edward B Breitschwerdt, DVM | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
01236-A: Hypothyroidism and Autoimmune Susceptibility Genes in the Bearded Collie | University of California, Davis | Anita M. Oberbauer, PhD | Closed | Endocrinology |
01197-A: Genetic Analysis of Alopecia X in Pomeranians and Keeshonden | University of Bern | Tosso Leeb, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
01227-A: Specificity and Sensitivity of the Pancreatic Lipase Immunoreactivity (SPEC cPL) Test for the Diagnosis of Canine Pancreatitis | University of California, Davis | Stanley L. Marks, BVSc, PhD | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
01232-A: Investigation of NF-kB as a Therapeutic Target in Canine Lymphoma | University of Pennsylvania | Nicola J Mason, BVetMed, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
01235-A: Genome Wide Association Mapping to Identify Genes Associated with Hypoadrenocorticism in the Bearded Collie | University of California, Davis | Anita M. Oberbauer, PhD | Closed | Endocrinology |
01220-A: Determination of Leishmania infantum Infection Rates in U.S. Foxhounds and Neapolitan Mastiffs via Serology and qPCR and Survey of Risk Factors for Visceral Leishmaniasis | Iowa State University | Christine A Petersen, DVM, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
01226-A: Evaluation of Multidrug Resistance Genes in Primary Canine Lymphoma Cells Exposed to Enrofloxacin and Prednisolone | Auburn University | Annette N. Smith, DVM | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
01212-A: Phenotypic Characterization of Peripheral Nerve Disease in Degenerative Myelopathy Dogs | University of Missouri, Columbia | Joan R. Coates, DVM | Closed | Neurology |
01113: Canine Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Characterization and Prognostic Value of Cancer Stem Cells | University of Minnesota | Timothy D. O'Brien, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
1137: Eradication of Cairn Terrier Ocular Melanosis | Michigan State University | Simon M. Petersen-Jones, DVM, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
01147: Identifying Mutations in Genes Associated with Canine Hemangiosarcoma | Tufts University | Chieko Azuma, DVM PhD | Closed | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
01152: Liposomal Bisphosphonate Therapy for Malignant Histiocytosis | Colorado State University | Steven W. Dow, DVM PhD | Closed | Oncology |
1130: Measurement of Minimal Residual Disease Using Real Time PCR in Canine Lymphoma | Colorado State University | Susan E. Lana, DVM | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
01142: Cutting Balloon Valvuloplasty for Dogs with Subaortic Stenosis | University of Florida | Amara H. Estrada, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
1099: Degenerate PCR for Detection of Viral, Bacterial, and Rickettsial Genera in Pugs and Maltese Dogs with Necrotizing and Granulomatous Meningoencephalitis | University of Georgia | Scott J Schatzberg, DVM, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
01139: Immune Targeting of Canine Hemangiosarcoma Using a Canine Derived Single Chain Antibody Approach | University of Pennsylvania | Nicola J Mason, BVetMed, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
01151: Molecular Basis of Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia | University of Pennsylvania | Paula S. Henthorn, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
01188-A: Capacity for Respiratory-Based Thermoregulation in Brachycephalic Breeds | Oklahoma State University | Michael Scott Davis, DVM | Closed | Lung and Respiratory Disease |
961: Medical Surveillance of Dogs Deployed to the World Trade Center and the Pentagon | University of Pennsylvania | Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
01105: Understanding the Dynamics of Canine Influenza Virus Transmission in Dog Populations and Intervention Strategies for Reducing Transmission | University of Florida | Cynda Crawford, DVM, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
01213-A: Determination of Outcome Measures for Clinical Progression and Morphometric Studies of Spinal Cord Disease in Degenerative Myelopathy Dogs | University of Missouri, Columbia | Joan R. Coates, DVM | Closed | Neurology |
00762: The Mapping and Characterization of Canine Epilepsy Loci | University of Missouri, Columbia | Gary S. Johnson, DVM PhD | Closed | Epilepsy Initiative |
01190-A: Frequency of the Exercise-Induced Collapse Gene in Diverse Breeds | University of Minnesota | James R. Mickelson, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
01194-A: Role of Hypoxia-Related Factors in Dog Glioblastoma Invasion | Texas A&M University | George Stoica, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
917: Genetic Determinants of Canine Epilepsy in the Border Collie and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier | University of Manchester | William E.R. Ollier, PhD | Closed | Epilepsy Initiative |
00935A: Positional Cloning of Two Genes for Malignant Histiocytosis (MH) in the Bernese Mountain Dog | National Human Genome Research Institute | Elaine A Ostrander, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
00935B: Positional Cloning of Two Genes for Malignant Histiocytosis (MH) in the Bernese Mountain Dog | CNRS - University of Rennes | Catherine Andre, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
01192-A: Metabolism and Action of Gemcitabine in Canine Osteosarcoma Cell Lines | University of California, Davis | Carlos O. Rodriguez Jr, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
960: Identification of Genes That Cause Liver Copper Toxicosis | University of Alberta | Andrew Mason, PhD | Closed | Hepatic Disease |
00613: The Prognostic Significance of Chromosome Aneuploidy in Canine Lymphoma | North Carolina State University | Matthew Breen, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
01185-A: Hemophilia A in Golden Retrievers - Search for the Causative Mutation | Cornell University | Marjory B. Brooks, DVM | Closed | Blood Disorders |
01046-A: The Relevance of Ezrin in the Metastatic Progression of Canine Osteosarcoma | National Cancer Institute | Sung Hyeok Hong, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
01062-A: Knee Kinematics, Kinetics and Neuromuscular Patterns in Labrador Retrievers Predisposed to Cranial Cruciate Disease | University of Illinois | Dominique J. Griffon, DVM, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
01186-A: Evaluation of the Soft Tissue Compartments of the Canine Manus | Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine | Jeryl C. Jones, DVM, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
00615B: Heritable and Sporadic Genetic Lesions in Canine Lymphoma | North Carolina State University | Matthew Breen, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
01063-A: Knee Kinematics, Kinetics and Neuromuscular Patterns in Labrador Retrievers at Low Risk to Cranial Cruciate Disease | University of Illinois | Dominique J. Griffon, DVM, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
00947A: Heritable and Sporadic Genetic Lesions in Canine Osteosarcoma | North Carolina State University | Matthew Breen, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
919: Molecular Genetic Characterization of Canine Cystinuria for the Development of Carrier Tests | University of Pennsylvania | Paula S. Henthorn, PhD | Closed | Kidney & Urological Disease |
01178-A: Radiosensitization of Canine Osteosarcoma with Rapamycin | University of California, Davis | Michael S. Kent, DVM | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
01168-A: Identifying Mutations in Genes Associated with Canine Hemangiosarcoma: Denser Fine Mapping of the Associated Locus in Chromosome 5 | Tufts University | Chieko Azuma, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
01180-A: The Prognostic Value of Various Cerebrospinal Fluid Biomarkers in Dogs with Acute Thoracolumbar Disk Herniation | Texas A&M University | Gwendolyn J. Levine, DVM | Closed | Neurology |
01179-A: Evaluation of Fungal Flora in Normal and Diseased Canine Ears | Dermatology for Animals | Jacquelyn J Campbell, DVM | Closed | General Canine Health |
972: Identification of Mutations Associated with Hereditary Cataracts in Northern Breeds | Animal Health Trust | Cathryn S Mellersh, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
00947B: Heritable and Sporadic Genetic Lesions in Canine Osteosarcoma | University of Minnesota | Jaime F Modiano, VMD, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
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