other research studies

While the following studies are not being funded by SCARF, they may be of interest to Samoyed owners:
 

Canine Genome Research - The Ostrander Laboratory at the National Human Genome Research Institute at NIH is soliciting donations of blood samples from pure bred dogs for canine health research.  Our aim to use these samples as part of a larger dataset used to find genes important in disease susceptibility and progression, as well as to understand the genetic basis of canine body shape and size....more 

VKH Study - Preliminary work, in cooperation with the Akita Club of America, is being done on VKH (UDS) by Dr. Neff at UC Davis.  Samoyeds have been asked to participate in this study....more 

Canine Epilepsy Research - needed are samples from a large number of affected individuals and their immediate family members (siblings, parents, and grandparents), from many breeds of dogs.

Canine Glaucoma and Lens Luxation Research - needed are samples from a large number of affected individuals and their immediate family members (siblings, parents, and grandparents), from many breeds of dogs.

Early-onset (or Juvenile) Cataracts  - VetGen is interested in collecting samples from families of dogs in which two or more are affected.

Inherited Cataracts - Optigen
This is an expansion of a current research project aimed at identifying the gene(s) and mutation(s) responsible for these cataracts. Samples are needed from Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies and Alaskan Malamutes with bilateral posterior cortical cataracts that developed between 1 and 3 years of age.

Contact Optigen prior to sending samples to make sure your dog qualifies for the research.

www.optigen.com
genetest@optigen.com
607.257.0301 phone
607.257.0353 fax 

Canine Hip Dysplasia - VetGen is interested in collecting samples from families of dogs in which two or more are affected.