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 |
| 02102-A: Stopping Tick Infestation to Prevent Human and Canine Disease | University of Florida | Emma Natalie Ivy Weeks, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 01949-A: Targeting the Cell's Activation Machinery to Halt Tumor Metastasis in Canine Osteosarcoma | Oregon State University | Shay Bracha, DVM, MS | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
| 01947-A: Relief for Chronic Nerve Pain: A One Medicine Approach | Xalud Therapeutics, Inc. | Raymond Chavez, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 02086-MOU: Defining the Genetic Basis of Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease | University of Pennsylvania | Mark A. Oyama, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
| 02160: Identification of Genetic Variants Associated with Myxomatous Mitral Valve Degeneration in the Whippet Dog through Whole-Genome Sequencing | University of California, Davis | Joshua A Stern, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
| 02085-A: Reducing Animal Shelter Surrender by Enhancing the Human-Animal Bond | Arizona State University | Clive D.L. Wynne, PhD | Closed | Behavior |
| 01840: Health Implications of Early Spay/Neuter on Canine Health | University of California, Davis | Benjamin L Hart, DVM, PhD | Closed | Reproductive Conditions |
| 02052: Defining the Mechanism of Severe, Life-Threatening Bleeding Disorders in Dogs | Iowa State University | Dana N. LeVine, DVM, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 02078: Development of a Regenerative Medicine Technique to Treat Cartilage Disorders in Dogs | Texas A&M AgriLife Research | William Brian Saunders, DVM, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 1988: Identification of a Safe Storage Time for Canine Blood Used In the Treatment of Anemia | University of Pennsylvania | Mary Beth Callan, VMD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 01986: Profiling the Metabolic and Lipid Imbalances that are Causative of Gallbladder Disease in Dogs | North Carolina State University | Jody L. Gookin, DVM, PhD | Closed | Hepatic Disease |
| 02050: Defining the Genetic Susceptibility to Granulomatous Colitis, a Severe Form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease | Cornell University | Kenneth W. Simpson, BVMS, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 2061: Emergence of Pigmentary Uveitis as a Potential Cause of Cataracts and Glaucoma | Purdue University | Wendy M. Townsend, DVM, MS | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 01935-B: Abnormalities in the Stomach's Ability to Contract Predisposes Large-Breed Dogs to Bloat | Michigan State University | Bryden J. Stanley, BVMS, MVetSc. | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
| 01828: Mapping of Genetic Risk Factors for Canine Hip Dysplasia | University of Helsinki and the Folkhalsan Institute of Genetics | Antti Iivanainen, DVM, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 02066: Identification of Novel Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets for Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs | Texas A&M AgriLife Research | Mary B Nabity, DVM, PhD | Closed | Kidney & Urological Disease |
| 2057: Identification of the Genetic Cause of Corneal Ulcers | North Carolina State University | Keith W Montgomery, DVM | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 01995: Understanding the Flexibility and Limitations of How Dogs Acquire Knowledge and Understanding: Application to Service Dog Emotional Health and Selection | Duke University | Evan L. MacLean, PhD | Closed | Behavior |
| 01937-B: Evaluating the Complex Genetic Basis of Bloat | Tufts University | Elizabeth A. Rozanski, DVM | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
| 02071: Development of a Therapeutic Brain Tumor Vaccine | University of Minnesota | Grace Elizabeth Pluhar, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 01982: Personalized Medicine: The Intersection of Genotype and Drug Responsiveness in the Treatment of Canine Pulmonary Hypertension | University of California, Davis | Joshua A Stern, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
| 01994: Early and Accurate Prediction of Mitral Valve Disease Development | Cornell University | Sydney N. Moise, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
| 2011: Identification of Novel Drugs to Halt the Metastasis of Tumors That Cause Cushing's Syndrome | University of Utrecht | Sara Galac, DVM, PhD | Closed | Endocrinology |
| 01889-G: Innovations in Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Cancer - Goldens Lead the Way | University of Minnesota | Jaime F Modiano, VMD, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 01985: Defining Novel Drug Targets to Treat Chronic and Neuropathic Pain in the Dog | University of Wollongong | Ronald Sluyter, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 2046: Using a Novel Combination of Drugs to Treat Arrhythmia and Heart Failure in Dogs | Colorado State University | Janice McIntosh Bright, DVM, BSN | Closed | Cardiology |
| 02092-A: Developing the Use of a Novel Imaging Technique to Define a Dog's Potential Responsiveness to Chemotherapy | Purdue University | Michael O. Childress, DVM, MS | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 02098-A: Measurement of a Cardiac Muscle Development Protein to Enhance Diagnosis and Prognosis of Cardiomyopathy | University of Pennsylvania | Mark A. Oyama, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
| 2083-A: Stemming the Growing Epidemic of Drug Resistant Bacteria | University of Guelph | Ameet Singh, DVM | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 02081-A: Integrating Cutting Edge Science with Scientific Training to Defeat Hemangiosarcoma | University of Minnesota | Jaime F Modiano, VMD, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
| 01975-A: Development of a Technique to Treat Nerve and Spinal Cord Damage Through Transplantation of Cells That Support the Repair of Damaged Neurons | North Carolina State University | Natasha J Olby, VetMB PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 01896-A: A Pilot Study: Establishing the Role of Melatonin in the Occurrence of Seizures in Dogs | Washington State University | Stephanie Ann Thomovsky, | Closed | Epilepsy Initiative |
| 01918-G: Discovery of Biomarkers to Detect Lymphoma Risk, Classify For Treatment, and Predict Outcome in Golden Retrievers | University of Missouri, Columbia | Jeffrey N. Bryan, DVM | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 01930-A: Development of Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgery as a Definitive Diagnostic Tool for Gastrointestinal Obstruction | University of Florida | J. Brad Case, DVM, MS | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
| 01746-A: Discovery of the Genetic Cause of Lethal Acrodermatitis | Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Margret L Casal, DVM, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
| 01943-A: In Support of Our Working Dogs: Medical Surveillance of Dogs Deployed to the World Trade Center and the Pentagon 2013-2014 | University of Pennsylvania | Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 01928-A: A Novel Technique to Reveal the Multiple Genes Associated with Canine Epileptoid Cramping Syndrome | University of Missouri, Columbia | Gary S. Johnson, DVM, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 01915-A: The Reciprocal Impact of a Healthy and Active Lifestyle on the Physical and Mental Well-Being of Dogs and Their Owners: Physical Activity and Walking (PAW) | Purdue University | Elizabeth Ann Richards, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 01929-A: Arginine Dependence: Identification of Cancer's Achilles Heel | University of California, Davis | Carlos O. Rodriguez Jr, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 01925-A: Discovery of Novel Micro-Ribonucleic Acids for Diagnosis and Prognosis of Canine Hemangiosarcoma | Auburn University | Bruce F Smith, VMD, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
| 01924-A: Creation of Platelet Function Testing Guidelines to Enhance Diagnosis and Prognosis of Bleeding Disorders in Dogs | University of Guelph | Shauna L Blois, DVM | Closed | Blood Disorders |
| 1806: A Novel Virus-Based Anti-Tumor Treatment for Canine Osteosarcoma | Auburn University | Bruce F Smith, VMD, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
| 01914-A: Defining the Genes That Contribute to the Development of Soft Tissue Sarcomas | University of Utrecht | Kim Miranda Boerkamp, DVM | Closed | Oncology |
| 1780: Defining the Mechanism by Which Ticks Locate Dogs in Order to Better Prevent Disease Transmission | University of Florida | Emma Natalie Ivy Weeks, PhD | Closed | Tick-Borne Disease Initiative |
| 01903-A: Defining the Anti-Tumor Activity of Monocytes in Osteosarcoma | North Carolina State University | Duncan Lascelles, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
| 01900-A: Prevalence of Vector Borne Disease in Dogs with Clinical Signs of Immune Mediated Disease | Western University of Health Sciences | Linda Kidd, DVM, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease, Tick-Borne Disease Initiative |
| 01894-A: Documentation of Disease-Causing Ticks in a Field Trial Environment for the Purpose of Developing Practical and Cost-Effective Strategies for Tick Control | University of Tennessee | Rebecca T Trout Fryxell, MS, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease, Tick-Borne Disease Initiative |
| 01905-A: Identification of Enhanced Methods for Semen Preservation | University of Minnesota | Margaret V. Root Kustritz, DVM, PhD | Closed | Reproductive Conditions |
| 01898-A: Enhancing Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiomyopathy through Identification of Biological Markers of Disease | Tufts University | Suzanne M. Cunningham, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
| 01912-A: Enhancing the Safety and Efficacy of Anti-Cancer Drugs in Dogs | Research Foundation of State University of New York | Javier G. Blanco, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
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