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 |
| 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 |
| 00993-A: Dynactin Mutations in Canine Idiopathic Laryngeal Paralysis | University of Pennsylvania | David E Holt, BVSc | Closed | Neurology |
| 00779: Characterization of the Canine Y Chromosome: Identifying Genes that Cause Male Infertility | Texas A&M University | William J. Murphy, PhD | Closed | Reproductive Conditions |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 00988-A: Prevalence and Genetic Implications of Atrial Septal Defects in the Standard Poodle | Texas A&M University | Sonya Gordon, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
| 00986-A: Human and Pet Canine Nutrition Relationships | Central Michigan University | Roschelle Heuberger, | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 789: Identification of Candidate Genes Causative for Dilated Cardiomyopathy in the Dog | Texas A&M University | Keith E. Murphy, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
| 821: Phenotypic Characterization and Mapping Genes Associated with Canine Degenerative Myelopathy in the Boxer Dog | University of Missouri, Columbia | Joan R. Coates, DVM | Closed | Neurology |
| 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 |
| 00757B: Hereditary Mutations in Genes Associated with Osteosarcoma in Large Dog Breeds | University of Michigan | Kenine Comstock, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
| 00903-A: Candidate Gene Investigation of Cairn Terrier Ocular Melanosis | Michigan State University | Simon M. Petersen-Jones, DVM, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 748: SNP Association Mapping for Canine Epilepsy | University of Minnesota | Ned E. Patterson, DVM, PhD | Closed | Epilepsy Initiative |
| 00898-A: Diagnosis and Progression of Acquired Mitral Valve Disease in Whippets | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Rebecca L. Stepien, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
| 00896-A: Phase I Clinical Trial and Pharmacokinetics of Intravesical Mytomycin C (MMC) for the Treatment of Canine Transitional Cell Carcinoma (TC) of the Urinary Bladder | Purdue University | Deborah Knapp, DVM | Closed | Oncology |
| 00870-A: Analysis of Pancreatic Acinar Atrophy in the German Shepherd Dog Using the SNP Array | Texas A&M University | Leigh Anne Clark, PhD | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
| 00887-A: Extended Surveillance of Chest Radiographs and Bloodwork in Dogs Deployed to the World Trade Center and the Pentagon | University of Pennsylvania | Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 00888-A: Generation of Canine Single Chain Fragment Variable Antibody Libraries for the Identification and Targeting of Tumor-Associated Antigens in the Dog | University of Pennsylvania | Nicola J Mason, BVetMed, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 00878-A: MicroRNA Expression in the Domestic Dog and Its Role in Canine Cancer | Texas A&M University | Kate L Tsai, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 00858-A: Evaluation of Novel Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities for Treatment of Canine Pulmonary Hypertension | University of Missouri, Columbia | Deborah M. Fine, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
| 00877-A: Collecting a Second Cohort of Hypothyroid Dogs | University of Manchester | Lorna J. Kennedy, PhD | Closed | Endocrinology |
| 00881-A: Identifying the Mutation Causing Lens Luxation in the Tibetan Terrier | University of Cambridge | David Sargan, MA, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 00886-A: Oral Pregabalin as an Add-on Therapy for Refractory Idopathic Epilepsy in Dogs | Cornell University | Curtis W. Dewey, DVM | Closed | Epilepsy Initiative |
| 00882-A: Genetics of Cryptorchidism in Dogs | Baylor College of Medicine | Alexander I. Agoulnik, PhD | Closed | Reproductive Conditions |
| 00876-A: Performing a whole genome screen on Rhodesian Ridgebacks with thyroglobulin antibody positive hypothyroid disease | University of Manchester | Lorna J. Kennedy, PhD | Closed | Endocrinology |
| 00883-A: Training and Racing Associated Hypoglobulinemia in Elite Alaskan Sled Dogs | Oregon State University | Erica McKenzie, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 00875-A: Analysis of Degenerative Myelopathy in the German Shepherd Dog Using the SNP Array | Texas A&M University | Leigh Anne Clark, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 00806-A: Alteration in Protein Expression in Canine Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease | University of Edinburgh | Brendan M. Corcoran, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
| 00859-A: Canine Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia | University of Manchester | Lorna J. Kennedy, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 822: Canine Comparative Oncology and Genomics Consortium (CCOGC) | Canine Comparative Oncology and Genomics Consortium Inc | Matthew Breen, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 792: Dermatomyositis in the Collie | Texas A&M University | Leigh Anne Clark, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 759: Investigation of Antigenic Causes of Vaccine-Associated Allergic Reactions in Dogs | Purdue University | George E. Moore, DVM, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 00857-A: Treatment of Canine Atopic Dermatitis with a Novel Immune Modulating Vaccine | Imulan Bio Therapeutics, LLC | Craig Woods, DVM MS MBA | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
| 732: Identification of Mutations Responsible for Hereditary Neurodegenerative Disorders in Dogs | University of Missouri, Columbia | Martin L. Katz, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 885: Center of Canine Cytotherapeutics | University of California, Davis | P. Richard Vulliet, DVM, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 00873-A: Preliminary Disease Gene Mapping of Juvenile Renal Dysplasia in the Boxer Dog | Broad Institute | Kerstin Lindblad-Toh, PhD | Closed | Kidney & Urological Disease |
| 00871-A: Canine Anal Furunculosis | University of Manchester | Lorna J. Kennedy, PhD | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
| 00812-A: Investigation of the Canine Cathepsin L Gene (CTSL) as a Candidate for Alopecia X in Keeshonden and Pomeranians | University of Bern | Tosso Leeb, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
| 00866-A: Phenotypic Characterization Using Electroretinography in Hereditary Retinal Degeneration of English Springer Spaniels | University of Missouri, Columbia | Kristina Narfstrom, DVM, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 00801-A: Characterization of the Mutation Responsible for Fanconi Syndrome in Basenjis | University of Missouri, Columbia | Gary S. Johnson, DVM, PhD | Closed | Kidney & Urological Disease |
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