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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 01903-A: Defining the Anti-Tumor Activity of Monocytes in Osteosarcoma | North Carolina State University | Duncan Lascelles, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Osteosarcoma |
| 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 |
| 01905-A: Identification of Enhanced Methods for Semen Preservation | University of Minnesota | Margaret V. Root Kustritz, DVM, PhD | Closed | Reproductive Conditions |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 1827: Defining the Specific Species of Bacteria That Contribute To Canine Periodontal Disease | University of Glasgow | Marcello Pasquale Riggio, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 01782: Defining the Elements of Successful Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair | University of Louisville | Gina Bertocci, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 1787: Clinical Advancement of a Cancer Vaccine in Dogs | University of Pennsylvania | Nicola J Mason, BVetMed, PhD | Closed | Oncology - Lymphoma |
| 01753: Identification of Genetic Factors That Alter the Severity of Cardiomyopathy | North Carolina State University | Kathryn M Meurs, DVM, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
| 01849: Filling the Gaps in the Canine Genome | University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc | Shaying Zhao, PhD | Closed | Cardiology |
| 1760-T: Use of Gene Therapy to Treat Dilated Cardiomyopathy | University of Florida | Margaret M. Sleeper, VMD | Open | Cardiology |
| 01826: A Novel Treatment for Brain Tumors Using a One Medicine Approach | University of Georgia | Simon R. Platt, BVMS | Closed | Oncology |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 01893-A: A Novel, Practical, and Cost-Effective Treatment for Canine Arthritis | Kansas State University | James K. Roush, DVM | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 01872-A: Using Ultrasound as a Cost Effective and Non-Invasive Technique for Early Diagnosis of Solid Tumors | Louisiana State University | Nathalie Rademacher, Med.Vet. | Closed | Oncology |
| 01874-A: Identifying the Genes That Confer Risk for Development of Cataracts | University of Florida | Margaret R. Wallace, DVM | Closed | Ophthalmology |
| 01869-A: Addendum to 1584: Creation of a Conformation Score To Evaluate Susceptibility to Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease | Western University of Health Sciences | Dominique J. Griffon, DVM, PhD | Closed | Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease |
| 01868-A: Development of a Novel System for Controlled Drug Delivery in the Dog | Miami University | Lei Kerr, PhD | Closed | General Canine Health |
| 01861-A: Preventing Heart Damage during Chemotherapy through Early Detection of Cardiotoxicity | University of California, Davis | Leigh G. Griffiths, DVM | Closed | Oncology |
| 01859-A: Defining the Significance of Irregular Heartbeats through Early Monitoring | Michigan State University | Robert A. Sanders, DVM | Closed | Cardiology |
| 01854-A: Identifying the Cause of Canine Compulsive Disorder | University of Florida | Clive D.L. Wynne, PhD | Closed | Behavior |
| 01860-A: Rapid and Accurate Diagnosis of Bacterial Peritonitis | Purdue University | Elizabeth J. Thomovsky, DVM, MS | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
| 01855-A: Improving Diagnosis and Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease | The University of Melbourne | Caroline S Mansfield, BVMS | Closed | Gastrointestinal Disease |
| 01857-A: Decreasing the Mortality Rate of Shock through Enhanced Monitoring of Tissue Oxygen Levels | University of Minnesota | Kelly Hall, DVM | Closed | Immunology and Infectious Disease |
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