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 |
| 00368-A: Effects of Early Environmental Conditions on Duration of Immunity in Puppies | Auburn University | Saralyn Smith-Carr, DVM, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 198: Hereditary Ceroid Lipofuscinosis in Tibetan Terriers | University of Missouri, Columbia | Martin L. Katz, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 00351-A: Identifying the Mode of Inheritance for Primary Lens Luxation and Juvenile Cataracts in the Parson Russell Terrier | University of California, Davis | Anita M. Oberbauer, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 249: Genomics of Canine Brain Neoplasia | North Carolina State University | Matthew Breen, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 454: Analysis of a Candidate Gene for Pancreatic Acinar Atrophy in the German Shepherd Dog | Texas A&M University | Keith E. Murphy, PhD | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
| 0276: Microarray Analysis for Cardiac Gene Expression in German Shepherd Dogs with Sudden Death | Cornell University | Sydney N. Moise, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
| 310: Molecular Genetic Study of Progressive Retinal Atrophy in English Springer Spaniels | University of Missouri, Columbia | Laurence Galle, DVM | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 248: Use of an Artificial Urethral Sphincter in Dogs with Urethral Sphincter Mechanism Incompetence | University of Florida | Gary Ellison, DVM | Closed | Kidney & Urological Disease |
| 00339-A: Expression of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) and Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor (bFGF) in Canine Oral Malignant Melanoma | Auburn University | Kathryn Taylor, DVM | Closed | Oncology |
| 00228T: A Comparative Evaluation of the Concealed and Overt Forms of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy: Risk Factors Associated with the Development of Symptoms in Dogs with Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy | Washington State University | Kathryn M Meurs, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
| 00360-A: Genome Expression Profiling: Canine Cardiomyopathy and Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease | University of Illinois | Mark A. Oyama, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
| 00415: Anti-HLA-DR Antibody Therapy in Canine B-cell Lymphoma: Preliminary Clinical Evaluation | Cornell University | Rodney Page, DVM | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 00344-A: Tacrolimus 0.1% Ointment in the Treatment of Canine Familial Dermatomyositis | Texas A&M University | Christine Rees, DVM | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 225: Establishing a Genetic Linkage Between Addison's Disease and DNA Markers | University of California, Davis | Anita M. Oberbauer, PhD | Closed | Endocrinology |
| 00357-A: Characterizing Mitral Valve Disease in the Norfolk Terrier | Washington State University | Sunshine M. Lahmers, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
| 266: Canine Epilepsy: Mapping the Genes and Developing a Linkage Test (Continuing Studies) | University of Minnesota | James R. Mickelson, PhD | Closed | Epilepsy Initiative |
| 272: Oligonucleotide Microarray Gene Expression Profiling of Canine Lymphoma | Ohio State University | William C Kisseberth, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 279: Whole Genome Scans Using Multiplexed Microsatellite Markers | University of California, Davis | Niels C Pedersen, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 00369-A: Analysis of the Ultrastructure of the Canine Zona Pellucida | University of Dayton | Shirley J. Wright, PhD | Closed | Reproductive Conditions |
| 237: Molecular Epidemiology of Ehrlichia and Bartonella spp. Infection in Golden Retrievers with Lymphoma | North Carolina State University | Edward B Breitschwerdt, DVM | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 305: Histocompatibility Alleles Conferring Susceptibility to Canine Diabetes, Immune-Mediated Thyroiditis and Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia | University of Utah | Wayne Potts, PhD | Closed | Endocrinology |
| 00338-A: Does Melatonin Result in Hair Regrowth in Dogs with Follicular Arrest (Alopecia X) by Blocking Estrogen Receptors on Hair Follicles? | University of Tennessee | Linda Frank, DVM | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
| 323: Mapping the Gene Responsible for Hypomyelination in Weimaraner Dogs | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Ian Duncan, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 00389-A: PCR-Based Detection of Micro-Organisms in Dogs with Lymphoplasmacytic Rhinitis | University of California, Davis | Lynelle R. Johnson, DVM, PhD | Closed | Lung and Respiratory Disease |
| 00329-A: Genetics of Post-Squalene Cholesterol Biosynthesis in the Havanese, Akita and Samoyed: Are Defects in this Pathway Responsible for an Array of Developmental Abnormalities- A Pilot Study | Texas A&M University | Keith E. Murphy, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 267: Investigation into Combined Molecular Approaches to Treat Hemangiosarcoma | University of Wisconsin, Madison | David J. Argyle, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
| 00420-A: Factor VIII Marker Genotyping for Hemophilia A Carrier Detection in Golden Retrievers | Cornell University | Marjory B. Brooks, DVM | Closed | Blood Disorders |
| 00294-A: Enhancement of Current Background Information and DNA Material Necessary for the Future Development of a Molecular Genetics Study in Collies and Shetland Sheepdogs with Dermatomyositis | Texas A&M University | Christine Rees, DVM | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 000212AT: Development of a New Resource for Positional Cloning of Hip Dysplasia Genes: A High Density SNP Map of Canine Chromosome One | National Human Genome Research Institute | Elaine A Ostrander, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 00324-A: Molecular Genetic Characterization of Canine Non-Syndromic Deafness | University of Pennsylvania | Paula S. Henthorn, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 00229-A: Exploration of a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism in the GALK1 Gene as a Potential Marker for Juvenile Cataracts in the Boston Terrier | University of Kentucky | Kathryn Graves, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 247: The Study of the Genetics of Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease in the Dog | Iowa State University | Max F. Rothschild, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 00212B: Development of a New Resource for Positional Cloning of Hip Dysplasia Genes: A High Density SNP Map of Canine Chromosome One | CNRS - University of Rennes | Francis Galibert, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 00311-A: A Continued Molecular Genetic Study of Fanconi Syndrome in Basenjis | University of Missouri, Columbia | Gary S. Johnson, DVM, PhD | Closed | Kidney & Urological Disease |
| 2667: Cellular Genomics - Molecular Cytogenetic Investigation of Canine Soft Tissue Sarcomas | North Carolina State University | Matthew Breen, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 00205-A: Relationship of Clinical Stage and Ki-67 Expression to Recurrence Following Radiotherapy of Canine Intranasal Neoplasia | University of Wisconsin, Madison | WM Adams, DVM | Closed | Oncology |
| 00325-A: A Candidate Gene Approach for Skeletal Dysplasia in the Newfoundland, Chesapeake Bay Retriever and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever | University of California, Davis | Danika L Bannasch, DVM, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 2616: Molecular Analysis of Contributory Factors of Osteoarthritis in Canine Hip Dysplasia | University of Missouri, Columbia | Alpana Ray, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 2631: Polymerase Chain Reaction for Herpesviruses From Paraffinized Brains and Fresh Tissues in Cases of Pug Dog Encephalitis | Cornell University | Stephen C. Barr, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 00326-A: Microphthalmia, Merle and MITF in Dogs | University of Saskatchewan | Sheila Schmutz, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 2434: Recombinant Thyrotropin (TSH): Standard for the Next Generation of Canine TSH Immunoassays with Improved Sensitivity | University of Georgia | Duncan Ferguson, DVM, PhD | Closed | Endocrinology |
| 2629: Clinical and Immunological Outcomes in Dogs with Osteosarcoma Treated with Intratumoral Interleukin-12 Microspheres | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Stuart Helfand, DVM | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
| 322: Multiplexing of Canine Minimal Screening Set 2 | Texas A&M University | Keith E. Murphy, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 2447: Genetic Determinants of Susceptibility to Hypothyroid Disease in Dogs | University of Alaska, Fairbanks | George Happ, PhD | Closed | Endocrinology |
| 2620: Determination of the Clinical Phenotype and Inherited Nature of Familial Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis in the Rottweiler | Ohio State University | Kathryn M Meurs, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
| 2433: Final Testing, Completion and Publication of the Behavioral Assessment and Research Questionnaire (PennBARQ) | University of Pennsylvania | James Serpell, PhD | Closed | Behavior |
| 2458: Molecular Genetic Characterization of Canine Cystinuria for the Development of Carrier Tests | University of Pennsylvania | Paula S. Henthorn, PhD | Closed | Kidney & Urological Disease |
| 2636: Characterization of Cerebellar Cortical Degeneration in American Staffordshire Terriers | North Carolina State University | Natasha J Olby, VetMB PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 2650: Transmission Analysis of Breed Specific Necrotizing Encephalitis in the Pug Dog | Texas A&M University | Keith E. Murphy, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 2614: Refining the Genetic Linkage For Idiopathic Epilepsy in the Belgian Tervuren and Sheepdog | University of California, Davis | Anita M. Oberbauer, PhD | Closed | Epilepsy Initiative |
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