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 |
01054-A: Adult NeurogenesisA Source of Dog Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBMs) Brain Tumor Development | Texas A&M University | George Stoica, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
00847-A: Mapping and Identification of the Mutation Responsible for Epilepsy in the Chinook | University of Missouri, Columbia | Gary S. Johnson, DVM, PhD | Closed | Epilepsy Initiative |
01066-A: Predictive Serum Biomarkers for Canine Endurance Exercise | Oklahoma State University | Michael Scott Davis, DVM | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
908: Serotonin Type 2A Receptor Antagonist Therapy for Preventing the Progression of Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease | University of Pennsylvania | Mark A. Oyama, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
00970: Tissue Regeneration Using Canine Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Effects of Donor Characteristics and ex vivo Expansion on Cell Pluripotency | University of Pennsylvania | Susan W. Volk, VMD, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
920: Genetic Basis of Polyneuropathy in Leonbergers | University of Minnesota | James R. Mickelson, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
01052-A: Whole Genome Association Mapping of Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) of the Digit in the Standard Poodle | National Human Genome Research Institute | Elaine A Ostrander, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
01049-A: A Molecular Evaluation of the Alpha Tropomyosin Gene in Doberman Pinschers with Dilated Cardiomyopathy | Washington State University | Kathryn M Meurs, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
760: Cellular Genomics - Molecular Cytogenetic Investigation of Canine Soft Tissue Sarcomas | North Carolina State University | Matthew Breen, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
01029-A: Preliminary Pharmacokinetics and Palatability Study of Freeze-Dried Black Raspberries in Healthy Dogs | Ohio State University | Linda K. Lord, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
00830-AT: A Pilot Study to Determine the Molecular Characterization of Canine Follicular Thyroid Carcinoma | University of Minnesota | Vicki Lea Wilke, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
01037-A: The Accuracy of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for the Diagnosis of Meniscal Lesions in Dogs with Naturally Occurring Cranial Cruciate Ligament Insufficiency | Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine | Tisha Harper, DVM | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
747: The Mapping and Characterization of Mutations Responsible for Canine Glaucoma | University of Missouri, Columbia | Elizabeth Giuliano, DVM | Closed | Ophthalmology |
00741: Polymicrobial Bacteria-Associated Inflammatory Stifle Arthritis/Degenerative Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture in Dogs | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Peter Muir, BVSc, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
00615A-T: Heritable and Sporadic Genetic Lesions in Canine Lymphoma | University of Minnesota | Jaime F Modiano, VMD PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
01018-A: Comparative Gene Discovery for Canine Cryptorchidism | Iowa State University | Max F. Rothschild, PhD | Closed | Reproductive Conditions |
01031-A: Determination of Target Antigens in Canine Primary Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia | University of Guelph | Darren Wood, DVM | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
01026-A: Molecular Characterization of Valvular Insterstitial Cells in Canine Chronic Valvular Degenerative Disease | Washington State University | Allison M. Heaney, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
01019-A: Characteristics of Relaxin Expression in Dogs with Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease | Oregon State University | Wendy I Baltzer, DVM, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
00981-A: Collecting DNA for Identifying Modifiers of COMMD1 in Bedlington Copper Toxicosis | University of Alberta | Diane W. Cox, PhD | Closed | Hepatic Disease |
752: Tissue Expression and Breed-Related Pharmocogenetics of Cytochrome P450 3A12 | University of Washington | Joshua M. Akey, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
00906-A: Development of Pharmacogenetic Markers for Refractoriness to Phenobarbital in Treatment of Canine Epilepsy | North Carolina State University | Greg Gibson, PhD | Closed | Epilepsy Initiative |
00900-A: Immunological Treatment of Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy Using a T-Lymphocyte Modulator | Imulan Bio Therapeutics, LLC | Daniel A. Gingerich, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
00850-A: Genetic Analysis of Noise Phobia in Border Collies | University of California, San Francisco | Steven P. Hamilton, MD PhD | Closed | Behavior |
00910-A: Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor and Cyclooxygenase-2 Cross-Talk in Canine Mammary Cancers | Texas A&M University | Sakhila Banu, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
00902-A: Sequence Analysis of DLA-DRB1 in German Shepherd Dogs Having Degenerative Myelopathy | Texas A&M University | Leigh Anne Clark, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
01006-A: A DNA Marker for an Autosomal Recessive, Lethal, Neurological Disease of Gordon Setter Puppies | University of Missouri, Columbia | Dennis P. O'Brien, DVM, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
01012-A: Genetic Studies in Chronic Superficial Keratitis in German Shepherd Dogs | National University of La Plata | Guillermo Giovambattista, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
01005-A: A Pilot Study of Intravenous Levetiracetam for Emergency Treatment of Seizures in Dogs | University of Minnesota | Ned E. Patterson, DVM, PhD | Closed | Epilepsy Initiative |
00993-A: Dynactin Mutations in Canine Idiopathic Laryngeal Paralysis | University of Pennsylvania | David E Holt, BVSc | Closed | Neurology |
00768: A Collaborative Study by Veterinary Oncologists, Pathologists and Diagnostic Laboratories to Enhance the Detection, Diagnosis and Treatment of Canine Lymphoma | University of Illinois | Ted Valli, DVM | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
00997-A: Virological Survey of Dogs with Idiopathic Conjunctivitis | Cornell University | Eric Ledbetter, DVM | Closed | Ophthalmology |
00998-A: Microbiology and Histopathological Features of Canine Acral Lick Dermatitis | Dermatology for Animals | Amy Shumaker, DVM | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
00779: Characterization of the Canine Y Chromosome: Identifying Genes that Cause Male Infertility | Texas A&M University | William J. Murphy, PhD | Closed | Reproductive Conditions |
00990-A: Prognostic Indicators for Anal Sac Gland Carcinoma in the English Cocker Spaniel and Preparing to Map Predisposition to this Tumor | University of Cambridge | David Sargan, MA, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
00988-A: Prevalence and Genetic Implications of Atrial Septal Defects in the Standard Poodle | Texas A&M University | Sonya Gordon, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
00833-A: Synoviocyte Phenotypes and Antibodies Associated with Partially Disrupted Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligaments | Louisiana State University | Mandi J. Lopez, DVM PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
00978-A: Isolation of the Canine Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase (TERT) Subunit and Generation of Dominant-Negative Mutants for Telomerase Inhibition | University of Pennsylvania | Sam Long, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
00986-A: Human and Pet Canine Nutrition Relationships | Central Michigan University | Roschelle Heuberger, | Closed | General Canine Health |
772: Autoimmune Disease Susceptibility in Dogs: Evaluation of Fcy-receptor Candidate Genes for (Auto-) Immune Mediated Anemia and Thrombocytopenia | University of Kassel | Ina Pfeiffer, PD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
778: Role of Regulatory T Cells in Dogs with Osteosarcoma | Colorado State University | Barbara J Biller, DVM | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
00754A: Mapping of the Gene for Transitional Cell Carcinoma in the Scottish Terrier & West Highland White Terrier | Purdue University | Deborah Knapp, DVM | Closed | Oncology |
00903-A: Candidate Gene Investigation of Cairn Terrier Ocular Melanosis | Michigan State University | Simon M. Petersen-Jones, DVM, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
00757B: Hereditary Mutations in Genes Associated with Osteosarcoma in Large Dog Breeds | University of Michigan | Kenine Comstock, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
00754B: Mapping of the Gene for Transitional Cell Carcinoma in the Scottish Terrier and West Highland White Terrier | National Human Genome Research Institute | Elaine A Ostrander, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
789: Identification of Candidate Genes Causative for Dilated Cardiomyopathy in the Dog | Texas A&M University | Keith E. Murphy, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
748: SNP Association Mapping for Canine Epilepsy | University of Minnesota | Ned E. Patterson, DVM, PhD | Closed | Epilepsy Initiative |
790: MicroRNA Profiling and MicroRNA-Based Treatment of Canine Cancers | Ohio State University | William C Kisseberth, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
00985-A: In vivo Effects of Tetracycline on Canine Refractory Ulcers | Ohio State University | Heather Chandler, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
00757A: Hereditary Mutations in Genes Associated with Osteosarcoma in Large Dog Breeds | Broad Institute | Kerstin Lindblad-Toh, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
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