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 |
| 2401: Characterization of the Clinical Features of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in the West Highland White Terrier | University of Edinburgh | Brendan M. Corcoran, PhD | Closed | Lung and Respiratory Disease |
| 2442: Investigation of Candidate Loci for Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Michigan State University | Simon M. Petersen-Jones, DVM, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 2429: The Assessment of Ejection Murmurs in the Boxer Dog | Ohio State University | Kathryn M Meurs, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
| 2610: Molecular Approach to Determine the Spectrum of Rickettsial Disease in Dogs | North Carolina State University | Edward B Breitschwerdt, DVM | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 0002465T: Identification and Characterization of Genetic Mutations in Canine Mast Cell Tumors | Ohio State University | Cheryl A. London, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 2416: Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome in Canine Pyometra | Washington State University | Boel Fransson, DVM | Closed | Reproductive Conditions |
| 0002405: Inhibition of Collagenolysis in Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament During Rupture | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Peter Muir, BVSc, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 2628: The Effects of Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture and Transcutaneous Cranial Electrical Stimulation on Isoflurane Requirements in Dogs: A Comparative Study | Ohio State University | Roman T. Skarda, DVM, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 2462: Molecular Genetic Study of Fanconi Syndrome in Basenjis | University of Missouri, Columbia | Gary S. Johnson, DVM, PhD | Closed | Kidney & Urological Disease |
| 2460: Molecular Genetic Characterization of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type VI for the Development of a Carrier Test and Relationship to Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease | University of Pennsylvania | Urs Giger, DVM, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 2501: Transmission Analysis of Breed Specific Necrotizing Encephalitis in the Pug Dog: Pedigree Collection Phase | Texas A&M University | Kimberly A Greer, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 0002214T: Identification of a 5-10Mb BAC Set as a Cytogenetic Resource and for the Development of an Ordered CGH Microarray for Cancer Studies in the Dog | North Carolina State University | Matthew Breen, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 0002038T: The Molecular Cytogenetics of Canine Lymphosarcoma: Correlating Chromosomal Changes with Clinical Disease | North Carolina State University | Matthew Breen, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 0002254B: Heritable and Sporadic Genetic Lesions in Canine Lymphoma and Osteosarcoma | North Carolina State University | Matthew Breen, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 2463: Evaluation of Pharyngeal Function in Dogs with Laryngeal Paralysis Prior to and After Unilateral Arytenoid Lateralization | University of Georgia | MaryAnn Radlinsky, DVM | Closed | Neurology |
| 2303: Molecular Analysis of Familial Ventricular Arrhythmias in the Boxer Dog | Ohio State University | Kathryn M Meurs, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
| 2266: Linkage Analysis of Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy in the Doberman Pinscher | Ohio State University | Kathryn M Meurs, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
| 002304: Continued Investigation into the Molecular Genetic Causes of Canine Epilepsies | University of Missouri, Columbia | Gary S. Johnson, DVM PhD | Closed | Epilepsy Initiative |
| 2270: Mechanisms for Hypercoagulability in Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia and Early Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation | University of Pennsylvania | Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 2209: Galactokinase 1: A Candidate Gene for Juvenile Cataracts in Dogs | University of Kentucky | Kathryn Graves, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 0002254A: Heritable and Sporadic Genetic Lesions in Canine Lymphoma and Osteosarcoma | AMC Cancer Research Center | Jaime F Modiano, VMD, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 2290: Mapping Canine X Chromosome Linked Alopecia | University of Missouri, Columbia | Gary S. Johnson, DVM, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
| 2219: Longitudinal Clinical Study, Mode of Inheritance and Therapeutic Trial of Protein-Losing Enteropathy and Nephropathy in Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers | North Carolina State University | Shelly Vaden, DVM, PhD | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
| 2273: Preclinical Detection of Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's Disease) in Dogs: Development and Evaluation of Laboratory Techniques for the Diagnosis of Immune-Mediated Canine Adrenal Disease | Michigan State University | Markus Rick, VMD | Closed | Endocrinology |
| 2222: Molecular Control of Prostaglandin Synthesis in Canine Mammary Tumors | University of Montreal | Monique Dore, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 2234: Basophil/Mast Cell Response to Lectins as a Predictor for Risk of Allergic Disease in Genetically Susceptible Dogs | North Carolina State University | Bruce Hammerberg, DVM, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
| 0022113: Radiographic Analysis of Tibial Plateau Angle Development in Maturing Labrador Retriever Dogs | University of Minnesota | Alan Lipowitz, DVM | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 2226: Characterizing the Inheritance of Addison's Disease and Linked DNA Markers | University of California, Davis | Anita M. Oberbauer, PhD | Closed | Endocrinology |
| 2337: Assessment of Injuries, Environmental Toxins and Anthrax Exposure in NYPD Search and Rescue and Bomb Detection Canines During World Trade Center Relief Efforts | The Animal Medical Center | Philip R. Fox, DVM | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 2291: Molecular Genetic Causes for Canine Lens Luxation and Glaucoma | University of Missouri, Columbia | Gary S. Johnson, DVM, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 2250: Diet-Related Taurine Deficiency in Newfoundland Dogs and Associated Cardiac Insufficiency | University of California, Davis | Robert Backus, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
| 002277: Identification of the Genetic Cause or Causes for Cataracts in Several Breeds | University of Michigan | George J. Brewer, MD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 2336: 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 |
| 2252: Canine Epilepsy: Determining the Mode of Inheritance, Mapping the Genes, and Developing a Linkage Test | University of Minnesota | James R. Mickelson, PhD | Closed | Epilepsy Initiative |
| 2267: Linkage Analysis of Familial Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis in the Newfoundland Dog | Ohio State University | Kathryn M Meurs, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
| 2232: Cricopharyngeal Dysphagia in the Golden Retriever | University of Pennsylvania | Margret L Casal, DVM, PhD | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
| 2244: Quantitative, Functional and Morphologic Characterization of Platelets in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | University of Tennessee | Sarah Cowan, DVM | Closed | Blood Disorders |
| 2245: Screening Candidate Genes as Potential Cause of Basset Hound Thrombopathia | Auburn University | Mary K. Boudreaux, DVM, PhD | Closed | Blood Disorders |
| 2230: Continued DNA Studies in Cataracts in the Bichon Frise | University of Florida | Kirk Gelatt, VMD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 2264: Whole Genome Screens Using Microsatellite Markers in Genetic Analyses of Hereditary Deafness in the Dalmatian and English Setter | Texas A&M University | Keith E. Murphy, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 2227: Defining the Mode of Inheritance for Primary Lens Luxation and Juvenile Cataracts in the Jack Russell Terrier | University of California, Davis | Anita M. Oberbauer, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 2272: Localization of the Gene for Sebaceous Adenitis in the Akita Dog by Homology Mapping | Texas A&M University | Kelly Credille, DVM, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
| 2105: Characterization of Host and Environmental Risk Factors for Urinary Bladder Cancer in a High Risk Breed (the Scottish Terrier) | Purdue University | Deborah Knapp, DVM | Closed | Oncology |
| 0002215B: A BAC Map of the Canine Genome | CNRS - University of Rennes | Francis Galibert, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 2248: Generation of Canine EST Resources | Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | Richard W. McCombie, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 0002215AT: A BAC Map of the Canine Genome | National Human Genome Research Institute | Elaine A Ostrander, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 2104: Defining Inheritance of Idiopathic Epilepsy in the Mastiff, Poodle and Giant Schnauzer | University of California, Davis | Anita M. Oberbauer, PhD | Closed | Epilepsy Initiative |
| 1946: Molecular Genetic Characterization of Canine Cystinuria for the Development of Carrier Tests | University of Pennsylvania | Paula S. Henthorn, PhD | Closed | Kidney & Urological Disease |
| 2015: Development of a Genetic Marker for Idiopathic Epilepsy in the Belgian Tervuren and Belgian Sheepdog | University of California, Davis | Anita M. Oberbauer, PhD | Closed | Epilepsy Initiative |
| 2020: Inheritance of Urinary Stone Formation in the Dalmatian | University of California, Davis | Danika L Bannasch, DVM, PhD | Closed | Kidney & Urological Disease |
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