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 |
| 02342-A: Molecular Analysis of Giant Schnauzer-Type Congenital Hypothyroidism | Michigan State University | John C. Fyfe, DVM, PhD | Closed | Endocrinology |
| 02332-A: Identification of Mutations for Primary Lens Luxation in Multiple Dog Breeds | Animal Health Trust | Cathryn S Mellersh, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 2336: Genetics of Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma in American Cocker Spaniels | University of California, Davis | Dr. Sara M Thomasy, DVM, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 02336: Genetics of Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma in American Cocker Spaniels | University of California, Davis | Sara M Thomasy, DVM, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 2336: Genetics of Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma in American Cocker Spaniels | University of California, Davis | Dr. Sara M Thomasy, DVM, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 02380-A: Estimating Prevalence and Identifying Risk Factors for Canine Leptospirosis in North America | Ohio State University and University of Prince Edward Island | Thomas Wittum, MS, PhD and Jason Stull, VMD, MPVM, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 02366-A: Individualization of Pharmacological Interventions in Diabetic Dogs | Washington State University | Nicolas Villarino, Med.Vet., DVSc, PhD | Closed | Endocrinology |
| 02343-A: Recognizing and Removing Lipemic Interferences for Accurate Laboratory Testing | Texas A&M University | Unity Jeffery, VetMB | Closed | Blood Disorders |
| 02327-MOU: Identification of Genetic Markers for Familial Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis in Bullmastiffs | University of California, Davis | Joshua A Stern, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
| 02297-MOU: Understanding the Genetics of Hepatic Copper Toxicosis in the Dalmatian | University of Alberta | Andrew Lawrence Mason, PhD | Closed | Hepatic Disease |
| 02322: Analysis of the Health, Behavioral, and Longevity Data Collected in the 9/11 Medical Surveillance Longitudinal Study | University of Pennsylvania | Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 02321: Clinical Trial of Procaspase-3 Activator (PAC-1) in Combination with Hydroxyurea for Treatment of Canine Meningioma | University of Illinois | Timothy M. Fan, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 02316: Genetic Risk Factors for Canine T zone Lymphoma | Colorado State University | Anne A. Avery, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 02309-T: Targeting the Cancer Epigenome: The Effect of Specific Histone Lysine Methyltransferase Inhibition in Canine B-Cell Lymphoma | University of Missouri | Angela McCleary-Wheeler, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 02318: Genetic and Environmental Risk for Lymphoma in Boxer Dogs | University of Wisconsin, Madison | Lauren A. Trepanier, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 02328-A: Harmonization of Genetic Testing for Dogs | International Partnership for Dogs | Brenda Bonnett, DVM, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 02317: The Role of Complex Translocations Associated with TP53 Somatic Mutations for Aiding Prognosis of Canine Diffuse Large B cell Lymphoma | North Carolina State University | Matthew Breen, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 02315-A: Discovering Peptide Targets for Development of Adoptive Cell Therapy for Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma | North Carolina State University | Paul R. Hess, DVM, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 02304-A: Investigating a Biomarker and Novel Therapeutic Target for Canine Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma | North Carolina State University | Jennifer A. Luff, VMD, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 2292: Broad-Range Detection of Canine Tick-Borne Disease and Improved Diagnostics Using Next-Generation Sequencing | Western University of Health Sciences | Pedro Paul Diniz, DVM, PhD | Closed | Tick-Borne Disease Initiative |
| 02275: Disease Risks Associated with Spay and Neuter: A Breed-Specific, Gender-Specific Perspective | University of California, Davis | Benjamin L Hart, DVM, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 2287: Enhanced Testing for the Diagnosis of Bartonellosis in Dogs | North Carolina State University | Edward B. Breitschwerdt, DVM, DACVIM | Closed | Tick-Borne Disease Initiative |
| 02299-A: Investigating Recovery of the Skin Microbiota after Surgery | North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences | Julie Horvath, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 02298-MOU: Using OFA Testing to Assess Progression of Canine Autoimmune Thyroiditis | Michigan State University | Brian Petroff, DVM, PhD | Closed | Endocrinology |
| 02284-A: Lyme Disease in Dogs: Prevalence, Clinical Illness, and Prognosis | The Ohio State University and University of Prince Edward Island | Thomas Wittum, MS, PhD; Andréia Arruda, DVM, MSc, PhD; Jason Stull, VMD, MPVM, PhD | Closed | Tick-Borne Disease Initiative |
| 02295-A: The Role of Lymphocytes in Canine Monocytic Ehrlichiosis | Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine | Mary Anna Thrall, DVM, MS | Closed | Tick-Borne Disease Initiative |
| 02290-MOU: Further Studies to Identify the Mutation Responsible for DUNGd | University of Missouri | Dennis O'Brien | Closed | Neurology |
| 02285-A: Thrombocytopenia and Occult Vector-Borne Disease in Greyhound Dogs: Implications for Clinical Cases and Blood Donors | Western University of Health Sciences | Linda Kidd, DVM, PhD | Closed | Tick-Borne Disease Initiative |
| 02264-A: Role of E. Coli Biofilm in Canine Pyometra | Ohio State University | Marco A Coutinho da Silva, DVM, PhD | Closed | Reproductive Conditions |
| 02249-A: Studying the Role of the Gastrointestinal Tract in Canine Epilepsy | North Carolina State University | Karen R. Muñana, DVM | Closed | Neurology, Epilepsy Initiative |
| 02252: Investigating a Ketogenic Medium-Chain Triglyceride (MCT) Supplement for the Treatment of Drug-Resistant Canine Idiopathic Epilepsy and Its Behavioral Comorbidities | Royal Veterinary College, University of London | Holger Andreas Volk, DVM, PhD | Closed | Epilepsy Initiative |
| 02263-MOU: Characterization of Kidney Disease in Dalmatians | The Ohio State University | Rachel E Cianciolo, VMD, PhD | Closed | Kidney & Urological Disease |
| 02245-MOU: Genetic Predisposition to Avian Tuberculosis in Miniature Schnauzers and Bassets Hounds | University of Pennsylvania | Urs Giger, DVM, PhD | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 2248: Identification of a Novel Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy Gene and Its Underlying Disease Mechanism | University of Helsinki and the Folkhälsan Institute of Genetics | Hannes T Lohi, PhD | Closed | Neurology, Epilepsy Initiative |
| 02267-A: An Epidemiological Study of Brucella canis | Minnesota Department of Health | Tory V Whitten, MPH and Joni M. Scheftel, DVM, MPH | Closed | Reproductive Conditions |
| 02257: Identification of Genetic Risk Factors for Canine Epilepsy | University of Missouri, Columbia | Gary S. Johnson, DVM, PhD | Closed | Neurology, Epilepsy Initiative |
| 02261-MOU: Improvement of Risk Assessments for Dermatomyositis Testing | Clemson University | Leigh Anne Clark, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
| 02234-MOU: A Novel Approach for Prevention of Canine Hemangiosarcoma | University of Minnesota | Jaime F Modiano, VMD, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
| 2242: Understanding the Genetics of Adverse Drug Reactions in Sighthounds | Washington State University | Michael H. Court, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 02241: The City Dog Study: Dermatologic and Respiratory Disease among Inner-City Dogs Living in the Homes of Children with Asthma | Johns Hopkins University | Meghan F. Davis, DVM, MPH, PhD | Closed | Dermatology and Allergic Disease |
| 02210: Gene Therapy for Canine Degenerative Myelopathy | The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital | Brian K Kaspar, PhD | Closed | Neurology |
| 02228-MOU: Assessing the Genetic Diversity of North American Golden Retrievers | University of California, Davis | Joshua A Stern, DVM, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 02237-A: Capturing Tumor Cells in Canine Blood | Cornell University | Tracy Stokol, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 2217: A Novel Mechanism to Regulate the Growth of Canine Hemangiosarcoma | University of Minnesota | Erin B. Dickerson, PhD | Closed | Oncology, Oncology - Hemangiosarcoma |
| 02215: A Cancer Vaccine for Canine Osteosarcoma | University of Florida | Rowan J Milner, BVSc | Closed | Oncology, Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
| 02243-A: Genomic Profiling of Canine Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy | University of California, Davis | Sara M Thomasy, DVM, PhD | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 02244-A: Beyond Peto's Paradox with the Geriatric Peromyscus | University of North Carolina | Corbin D. Jones, PhD | Closed | Oncology |
| 02238-A: Effect of Platelet Count on Platelet Function Tests in Dogs | Auburn University | Elizabeth Spangler, DVM, PhD | Closed | Blood Disorders |
| 02204-T: Using Enhanced Imaging to Evaluate Tumor Margins for Canine Mammary Cancer and Soft Tissue Sarcoma | Ohio State University | Laura E. Selmic, BVetMed, MPH | Closed | Oncology |
| 02235-A: Medical Surveillance of Dogs Deployed to the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on 9/11/01 | University of Pennsylvania | Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
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