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 |
2061: Emergence of Pigmentary Uveitis as a Potential Cause of Cataracts and Glaucoma | Purdue University | Wendy M. Townsend, DVM, MS | Closed | Ophthalmology |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
01914-A: Defining the Genes That Contribute to the Development of Soft Tissue Sarcomas | University of Utrecht | Kim Miranda Boerkamp, DVM | Closed | Oncology |
1806: A Novel Virus-Based Anti-Tumor Treatment for Canine Osteosarcoma | Auburn University | Bruce F Smith, VMD, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
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 |
01911-A: Enhanced Hemangiosarcoma Therapy Using a Novel Combination of Drugs That Target Tumor Proliferation | Van Andel Research Institute | Nicholas S. Duesbery, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
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 |
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 |
01903-A: Defining the Anti-Tumor Activity of Monocytes in Osteosarcoma | North Carolina State University | Duncan Lascelles, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
01866-A: Enhancing Treatment of Mitral Valve Disease through the Identification of Biological Markers of Disease | Texas A&M AgriLife Research | Ashley B. Saunders, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
01898-A: Enhancing Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiomyopathy through Identification of Biological Markers of Disease | Tufts University | Suzanne M. Cunningham, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
01905-A: Identification of Enhanced Methods for Semen Preservation | University of Minnesota | Margaret V. Root Kustritz, DVM, PhD | Closed | Reproductive Conditions |
01782: Defining the Elements of Successful Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair | University of Louisville | Gina Bertocci, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
1771: Defining the Unique Genetic Markers in Dogs That Define Immune Function, Disease Resistance and Tissue Transplantation | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | Beverly Torok-Storb, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
01826: A Novel Treatment for Brain Tumors Using a One Medicine Approach | University of Georgia | Simon R. Platt, BVMS | Closed | Oncology |
1731: A Novel Approach to Understanding How Meningoencephalomyelitis Develops In Dogs | Iowa State University | Nick D Jeffery, BVSc, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
01762: Use of Plasma-Derived Growth Factors to Heal Cruciate Rupture | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Peter Muir, BVSc, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
1766: Identification and Validation of the Genes That Define Abnormal Development of the Kidney in Dogs | Broad Institute | Kerstin Lindblad-Toh, PhD | Closed | Kidney & Urological Disease |
01849: Filling the Gaps in the Canine Genome | University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc | Shaying Zhao, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
1827: Defining the Specific Species of Bacteria That Contribute To Canine Periodontal Disease | University of Glasgow | Marcello Pasquale Riggio, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
1787: Clinical Advancement of a Cancer Vaccine in Dogs | University of Pennsylvania | Nicola J Mason, BVetMed, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
01844: Treatment of Urinary Incontinence with Multipotent Muscle Cells: A Regenerative Medicine Approach to a Common Canine Health Problem | North Carolina State University | Shelly Vaden, DVM, PhD | Closed | Kidney & Urological Disease |
01843: Further Investigation of the Genes Controlling Canine Leukemia to Properly Diagnose and Control the Disease | North Carolina State University | Matthew Breen, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
1760-T: Use of Gene Therapy to Treat Dilated Cardiomyopathy | University of Florida | Margaret M. Sleeper, VMD | Open | Cardiology |
01822: Beyond the Genome: The Intersection of Genes and the Environment in Canine Cancer | University of California, Los Angeles | Robert K Wayne, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
01759: Disrupting the Differentiation of Cancer Stem Cells to Prevent the Spread of Hemangiosarcoma | University of Minnesota | Jaime F Modiano, VMD, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
01753: Identification of Genetic Factors That Alter the Severity of Cardiomyopathy | North Carolina State University | Kathryn M Meurs, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
01892-A: Development of Novel Knee Braces As an Alternative to Surgical Intervention in Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease | University of Louisville | Gina Bertocci, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
01895-A: Using a Novel Diagnostic Test to Guide the Treatment of a Common Fungal Pathogen Encountered by Field Trial and Hunting Dogs | Oklahoma State University | Andrew S. Hanzlicek, DVM, MS | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
01876-A: Ensuring That Emerging Stem Cell Treatments Do Not Activate or Exacerbate Cancer in Dogs | Colorado State University | Douglas H Thamm, VMD | Closed | Oncology |
01901-A: Identifying the Gene Responsible for Dwarfism in Malamutes | University of Helsinki and the Folkh�lsan Institute of Genetics | Hannes T Lohi, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
01893-A: A Novel, Practical, and Cost-Effective Treatment for Canine Arthritis | Kansas State University | James K. Roush, DVM | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
01856-A: Identifying the Best Source of Stem Cells for Treatment of Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease | Louisiana State University | Mandi J. Lopez, DVM, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
01865-A: Defining the Genes That Cause Fatal Degeneration of the Nervous System | University of Missouri, Columbia | Dennis P. O'Brien, DVM, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
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