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 |
| 02847-A: Assessment of Field Wipe-Down Procedure for Removal of Aerosolized Contaminants on Dogs | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | Erin B. Perry, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 02811: Prospective View Into the Use of Antimicrobials in Canine Pyometra and Prognostic Risk Factors for Postoperative Infection and Hospitalization | University of Helsinki | Sari Mölsä, DVM, PhD | Open | Reproductive Conditions |
| 02821-A: Investigating the Role of Aedes aegypti in Dog Heartworm Transmission in Communities along the U.S.-Mexico Border | Texas A&M AgriLife Research | Gabriel Hamer, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 02825-A: Effect(s) of Atopic Dermatitis-associated Cytokines on Staphylococcus pseudintermedius | University of Florida | Domenico Santoro, DVM, MS, DrSc, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
| 02806-MOU: Strategic Prevention of Canine Hemangiosarcoma: Lifetime Follow-Up | University of Minnesota | Jaime F Modiano, VMD PhD | Open | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
| 02792-A: Do Dogs Get Temporal Lobe Epilepsy? Clinical Signs, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Pathological Findings in Epileptic Dogs | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Starr Cameron, BVetMed | Closed | Epilepsy Initiative |
| 02759-T: Reprogramming the Tumor Immune Niche in Canine Hemangiosarcoma | University of Florida | Jong Hyuk Kim, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
| 02699: The Pathologic Link between Lung and Gut: Diagnosis of Aerodigestive Disorders in Dogs | University of Missouri | Carol Reinero, DVM, PhD | Closed | Lung and Respiratory Disease |
| 02723: Scientific and Clinical Assessment of Fecal Microbiota Transplant in Obese Dogs: SLIM Study | Ohio State University | Jenessa Winston, DVM, PhD | Open | General Canine Health |
| 02807-MOU: Characterization of Renal Disease in Greyhound Dogs | Texas A&M AgriLife Research | Jessica Hokamp, DVM, PhD | Open | Kidney & Urological Disease |
| 02808-MOU: Identification of a Second Genetic Risk Allele(s) Associated with the Development of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy in the Boxer Dog | North Carolina State University and University of Minnesota | Kathryn M Meurs, DVM, PhD and Steven Friedenberg, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
| 02694: Investigation on the Molecular Crosstalk between Canine Atopic Skin and Microbes: Unraveling Potential Pathomechanisms for Chronic Recurrent Skin Infections | University of Florida | Domenico Santoro, DVM, MS, DrSc, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
| 02703: Resolving the Major Dyslipidemia Phenotypes and Genetic Risk Factors for Familial Hyperlipidemia in Miniature Schnauzers | University of Minnesota | Eva Furrow, VMD, PhD | Open | Blood Disorders |
| 02768: Defining the Functional Consequences and Therapeutic Vulnerability of Dystrophin Alterations in Canine Osteosarcoma | Tufts University | Cheryl A. London, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
| 02790-A: Characterization of the Fecal Microbiome in Dogs with Spinal Cord Injury Secondary to Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) | University of Illinois | Kari Foss, DVM, MS | Open | Neurology |
| 02700: Longitudinal Comparison of Cognitive and Emotional Development in Assistance Dog Puppies | Duke University | Brian Hare, PhD | Open | Behavior |
| 02800: Defining the Effect of Genotype, Breed and Age on the Risk of Developing Canine Degenerative Myelopathy and Investigating the Molecular Mechanisms Underlying That Risk | University of Missouri | Gary S. Johnson, DVM, PhD and Joan Coates, DVM, MS | Open | Neurology |
| 02746-A: Evaluation of Serum miRNA as a Diagnostic Tool for Canine Splenic Hemangiosarcoma | University of Georgia | Janet Grimes, DVM, MS | Closed | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
| 02772: Identifying Early Stage Ultra-rare Mutations as Predictive Biomarkers of Lymphoma in High-risk versus Low-risk Breeds Within the Dog Aging Project | University of Washington | Daniel Promislow, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 02758: Optical Coherence Tomography for Margin Evaluation of Canine Skin and Subcutaneous Neoplasms | The Ohio State University | Laura Selmic, BVetMed, MPH | Closed | Oncology |
| 02684-A: Evaluation of Serum Zonulin as a Non-invasive Biomarker and Therapeutic Target in Dogs with Chronic Canine Enteropathy | Iowa State University | Jamie J. Kopper, DVM, PhD | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
| 02773: Histotripsy for Treatment of Canine Appendicular Osteosarcoma | Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine | Joanne Tuohy, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
| 02802: Clinical Trial of Prevotella histicola Supplementation to Ameliorate Meningoencephalomyelitis of Unknown Origin (MUO) | Texas A&M University | Nick Jeffery, BVSc, PhD | Open | Neurology |
| 02782: Genetic Contribution to Early-onset Osteosarcoma | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Susannah Sample, DVM, MS, PhD | Open | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
| 02803-MOU: Genetics of Adverse Reactions to Anesthetic and Sedative Drugs in Chow-Chows | Washington State University | Michael H. Court, BVSc, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 02797: Do Dog Breeds Differ in Pain Sensitivity? | North Carolina State University | Margaret Gruen, DVM, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 02780: Bladder Carcinogen Exposures in Pet Dogs | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Lauren Trepanier, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 02783: Transcriptional Profiling of Canine Soft Tissue Sarcoma | Cornell University | Andrew D. Miller, DVM | Closed | Oncology |
| 02751-A: Luteinizing Hormone Receptor Activation Induces Migration and Adhesion in Neoplastic Canine Lymphocytes | Oregon State University | Michelle Kutzler, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 02804-MOU: Searching for a Genetic Risk Factor for Idiopathic Chylothorax in Afghan Hounds | University of Missouri | Gary S. Johnson, DVM, PhD | Closed | Lung and Respiratory Disease |
| 02692-A: Diagnostic Accuracy of Point of Care Analysis of Canine Urine and Plasma in Marijuana Toxicosis | Caspary Research Institute of the Animal Medical Center | Joel Green Weltman, DVM | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 02791-A: Neurofilament Light Chain Concentration in Dogs with Meningoencephalitis (MUE) | North Carolina State University | Christopher Mariani, DVM, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 02739-A: The Role of the Putative Tumor Suppressor Gene SETD2 in Canine Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma | Michigan State University | Bonnie Harrington, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 02696: Efficacy and Safety of Netarsudil for Canine Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy | University of California, Davis | Sara Thomasy, DVM, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 02709: Identification of Genetic Risk Factors Contributing to Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders | Clemson University | Leigh Anne Clark, PhD | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
| 02732-A: Tumor-educated Platelets: A Novel Minimally Invasive Liquid Biopsy for Early Cancer Diagnosis | Texas A&M AgriLife Research | Blanca M. Lupiani, PhD | Open | Oncology |
| 02681-A: Analysis of Canine Herpesvirus Isolates Using Next-Generation Sequencing | Louisiana State University | Andrew C. Lewin, BVM&S | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 02686-A: Pattern of Thyroid Function Tests during Recovery from Acute Nonthyroidal Illness | Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine | Timothy Bolton, DVM | Closed | Endocrinology |
| 02682-A: The Effect of a Modified Approach on Early Weight Bearing in Dogs Following a Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture | Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine | Otto Lanz, DVM and Dominique Sawyere Hansford BVSc, MS | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 02690-A: Diagnostic Utility of Thoracoscopy for Localization of Pulmonary Bullae in Dogs with Spontaneous Pneumothorax | North Carolina State University | Valery Scharf, DVM, MS | Closed | Lung and Respiratory Disease |
| 02683: Treatment of Idiopathic Chronic Hepatitis and Copper Associated Hepatopathy in Dogs | Colorado State University | Sarah Shropshire, DVM, PhD | Closed | Hepatic Disease |
| 02805-E: Review of the Current State of Canine Genetic Testing - A Living Resource | University of California, Davis | Anita Oberbauer, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 02742-A: Assessing Microvasculature for Intestinal Viability in Obstructed Small Intestines and Effects of Resection and Anastomosis Techniques | University of Florida | Penny Regier, MS, DVM | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
| 02623: Circulating Cortisol Concentrations in Canine Congestive Heart Failure | Iowa State University | Jessica Ward, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
| 02107: Landmark Clinical Trial to Establish the Evidence-Based Use of Regenerative Medicine to Treat Tendon Injury in Dogs | Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine | Jennifer G. Barrett, DVM, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 02788-MOU: Approach to Identification of a Genetic Risk Allele(s) Associated with the Development of Tracheal Collapse in the Pomeranian | North Carolina State University | Kathryn Meurs, DVM, PhD | Closed | Lung and Respiratory Disease |
| 02680-A: Assessment of Circulating Inflammatory Mediators in Dogs with Tracheal Collapse | Auburn University | Tekla Lee-Fowler, MS, DVM | Closed | Lung and Respiratory Disease |
| 02669-A: Lipid Composition and Lipid Droplet Dynamics in Canine Pyometra Affected Endometria | University of Veterinary Medicine of Vienna | Ingrid Walter, PhD | Closed | Reproductive Conditions |
| 02673-MOU: Searching for the Cause for Alopecia X by Whole Genome Sequencing | University of Missouri, Columbia | Gary S. Johnson, DVM, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
| 02544: Medical Resolution of Gallbladder Mucocele Formation in Dogs | North Carolina State University | Jody L. Gookin, DVM, PhD | Open | Hepatic Disease |
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