You can read about how AKCCHF approves grant proposals at http://www.akcchf.org/research/application-process/.

You can read about how MAF approves grant proposals at https://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/dogs

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Funded Research Grants (2022)

MORRIS ANIMAL FOUNDATION GRANTS

• MAF Grant D22CA-040: Investigating a Novel Drug Therapy for Heart Disease. Principal Investigator: Joshua Stern, DVM. University of California Davis. [$10,000] [Progress Report 2023] [Progress Report 2024]

Funded Research Grants (2021)

AKC CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION GRANTS

• AKCCHF Grant # 02690-A (open): Diagnostic Utility of Thoracoscopy for Localization of Pulmonary Bullae in Dogs with Spontaneous Pneumothorax. Principal Investigator: Valery Scharf, DVM, MS; North Carolina State University [$2500] [Progress Report 2021] [Progress Report end 2021]
• AKCCHF Grant #02696 (open): Efficacy and Safety of Netarsudil for Canine Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy. Principal Investigator: Sara Thomasy, DVM, PhD; University of California, Davis [$5000] [Progress Report 2021]
• AKCCHF Grant #02783 (open): Transcriptional Profiling of Canine Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Principal Investigator: Andrew Miller, DVM; Cornell University [$5000] [Progress Report] [Mid Year 2 Progress Report 2021] [End Year 2 Progress Report Feb 2022]
• AKCCHF Grant #02819 (open): Identification of Bartonella henselae In Vivo Induced Antigens for Development of a Reliable Serodiagnostic Assay for Canine Bartonelloses. Principal Investigator: Edward Breitschwerdt, DVM; North Carolina State University [$2500] [Progress Report 2021] [Progress Report end 2021]

Funded Research Grants (2020)

AKC CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION GRANTS

• AKCCHF Grant #02534 (open): Clinical Trial for Evaluation of Propranolol and Doxorubicin in the Treatment of Canine Hemangiosarcoma. Erin Dickerson PhD, Brian Husbands DVM, University of MN [$5000] [Progress Report 2021] [Progress Report end 2021] [Progress Report 2024]
• AKCCHF Grant #02553 (closed): Targeted next generation sequencing panel for comprehensive testing of vector-borne pathogens. Rebecca Wilkes, DVM. Purdue University [$2500] [Final Report 2021]
• AKCCHF Grant #02682A (open): The Effects of a Modified Approach to Early Weight Bearing in Dogs Following a Tibeal Plateau Leveling Osteotomy for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture. Dominique S Hansfort BVSc, MS. Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. [$2700]. [Progress Report 2021] [Progress Report end 2021]

Funded Research Grants (2019)

MORRIS ANIMAL FOUNDATION GRANTS

• MAF Grant D18CA-045 (closed): Tackling the Canine Microbiome in Chronic Enteropathy: Characterizing the Functionally Significant Changes that Occur with Remission of Disease. Caroline S Mansfield BSC, BVMS, MVM, DECVIM University of Melbourne [$10,000] [Progress Report 2020] [Progress Report 2021] [Final Report 2023]
• MAF Grant D19CA-064 (open): Synergizing Radiation-Induced Immunogenic Cell Death and Toll-like Receptor 9 Agonism to Generate Abscopal Effects in Canine Osteosarcoma. Timothy M Fan DVM, PhD. University of Illinois [$10,000]
• MAF Grant D20CA-312 (closed): Lymphotropic Nanoparticle Enhanced MRI for Diagnosis of Metastatic Disease in Canine Head and Neck Tumors. Lynn Griffin DVM. Colorado State University [$10,000] [Progress Report] [FinalReport]

Funded Research Grants (2015)

AKC CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION OAK GRANTS

• AKCCHF Grant #01658 (closed): Early Detection of Chronic Kidney Disease to Prevent Kidney Damage. Mary B Nabity, DVM, PhD, Texas A&M AgriLife Research. [$5000] [publication]
• AKCCHF Grant #01699-A (closed): Preventing Inaccurate Diagnosis of Brucellosis. Christina M Larson, DVM, University of Minnesota. [$5000]
• AKCCHF Grant #02118-A (closed): Targeting the Mechanism of Bacerial Adherence during Pyometra to Develop an Effective, Non-Invasive Treatment for Disease. Cordula Bartel, PhD. University of Veterinary Medicine of Vienna. [$5,758.32] [final report]
• AKCCHF Grant #02128-A (closed): Redefining the Recommendations for Prevention of Infectious Disease at Dog Shows and Other Areas Where Dogs Meet and Compete. Jason Stull, VMD, PhD, Ohio State University. [$5000] [Study Update 1] [final report]
• AKCCHF Grant #02146-A (closed): Development of a Novel Drug Delivery System to Prevent Vision Loss in Canine Cataract Patients. Heather Chandler, PhD, Ohio State University. [$5000] [final report]

MORRIS ANIMAL FOUNDATION GRANTS

• MAF Grant D14CA-063 (closed): Understanding how Mammary Cancer Develops. Dr. Gerlinde R. Van de Walle, Cornell University. [final report]
• MAF Grant D15CA-047 (closed): Understanding Why and How Canine Osteosarcoma Tumors Spread. Dr. Jaime F. Modiano, University of Minnesota [study update] [publication] [publication]
• MAF Grant D15CA-307 (closed): Evaluating a New Treatment for Dogs with Kidney Disease. Dr. Amanda E. Coleman, University of Georgia [study update] [final report]
• MAF Grant D15CA-802 (closed): Understanding the Transmission Risk of Bacterial Infections between Therapy Dogs and Kids with Cancer. Dr. Allen R. Chen, Johns Hopkins University [final report]

Funded Research Grants (2013)

AKC CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION OAK GRANTS

• AKCCHF Grant #01780 (closed):Defining the Mechanism by Which Ticks Locate Dogs in Order to Better Prevent Disease Transmission. Emma Natalie Ivy Weeks, PhD, University of Florida. [$2500]. [study update 2014] [study update 2016] [study update 2017] [study update 2018]
• AKCCHF Grant #01782 (closed): Defining the Elements of Successful Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair. Gina Bertocci, PhD, University of Louisville. [$2500] [study update] [final report] [publication] [publication] [publication]
• AKCCHF Grant #01806 (closed): A Novel Virus-Based Anti-Tumor Treatment for Canine Osteosarcoma. Bruce F Smith, VMD PhD, Auburn University. [$2500]. [study update 1] [study update 2] [final report]
• AKCCHF Grant #01822 (closed): Beyond the Genome: The Intersection of Genes and the Environment in Canine Cancer. Robert K Wayne, PhD, University of California Los Angeles. [$2500]. [final report] [publication]

MORRIS ANIMAL FOUNDATION GRANTS

• MAF Grant D09CA-502 (closed): Developing a Better Tool for Assessing Bloat Prognosis. Elizabeth A Rozanski, DVM, Tufts University [study update] [final report]
• MAF Grant D12CA-031: Understanding the Genetic Basis for Urinary Stones. Dr. Ned Patterson, University of Minnesota
• MAF Grant D13CA-062 (closed): Assessing How a Protein Helps Hemangiosarcoma Cells Survive. Erin B Dickerson, PhD, University of Minnesota [study update]
• MAF Grant D13CA-071 (closed): Identifying Genetic Markers for Congenital Heart Disease in Dogs. Kathryn M. Meurs, DVM PhD, North Carolina State University [final report]
• MAF Grant D13CA-311 (closed): Evaluating Preventive Therapy for Ligament Disease. Siao Sia Goh, BVSc, Colorado State University [study update] [[final report]](/files/Morris-Grant-D13CA-311.pdf)
• MAF Grant D13CA-802 (closed): Assessing a Diagnostic Tool for Eye Diseases. Chris G Pirie DVM, DACVO, Tufts University [final report] [publication]

Funded Research Grants (2012)

AKC CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION GRANTS

• AKCCHF Grant #01418 (closed): Providing Engineered T-cells (PET): New Genetic and Immunotherapy Targeting Canines with Spontaneous B-cell Lymphoma; Dr Heather M. Wilson, DVM, Texas A7M University ($2500) [publication] [publication] final report
• AKCCHF Grant #01569 (closed) Evaluation of GS-9219 in Canine Lymphoma; Dr Douglas H Thamm, VMD; Colorado State University ($2500) [publication]
• AKCCHF Grant #01584 (closed): Conformation of Cranial Cruciate Ligament Deficiency in Dogs; Dr. Dominique J. Griffon, DVM PhD; Western University of Health Sciences ( $2500) [Final Report]
• AKCCHF Grant #01609 (closed) Probiotic VSL#3 Reduces Enteritis in Dogs with Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Dr Albert E Jergens, DVM PhD; Iowa State University ($2500) [Study Update 1] [study update 2]

MORRIS ANIMAL FOUNDATION GRANTS

• MAF Grant D08CA-500: Assessing the Prevalence of Leptospirosis; Dr George E Moore, Purdue University. ($3000)
• MAF Grant D10CA-022 (closed) Studying the Effect of Cranberry Extract on Canine Urinary Tract Infections; Dr Natasha J Olby, North Carolina State University ($3000)[publication]
• MAF Grant D12CA-803 (closed): Reprogramming Canine Stem Cells to Develop New Therapies; Dr Deborah Guest, Animal Health Trust, United Kingdom. ($3000) [final report]
• MAF Grant D12MS-002 (closed): Examining the Role of Stem Cells and Genes in Mammary Tumor Development; Dr Gerlinde R Van de Walle, Ghent University, Belgium (#3000) [study update] [final report]

Funded Research Grants (2011)

• AKCCHF grant #01670-A (closed): Pinpointing the causal mutation(s) underlying a genome-wide association signal for hereditary cataract in Northern breeds. Sally L Ricketts, PhD, Animal Health Trust [$2000]

Funded Research Grants (2010)

AKC CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION GRANTS

• AKCCHF Grant #01272 (closed): Isolation and Characterization of Canine Induced Pluripotential Stem Cells (iPS). Jorge A Piedrahita, PhD, North Carolina State University [$2500] [publication]
• AKCCHF Grant #01415 (closed): Development of Anti-IgE Peptide for Treatment of Canine Allergy. Bruce Hammerberg, DVM PhD, North Carolina State University [$2500]
• AKCCHF Grant #01421 (closed): Genomic Resources for the Control of Canine Pyoderma. Stephen A Kania, PhD, University of Tennessee [$2500] [publication]
• AKCCHF Grant #01484 (closed): Identification and Characterization of a Canine Derived Single Chain Antibody that Binds and Neutralizes Canine VEGF. Nicola J Mason, BVetMed, PhD, University of Pennsylvania [$2500]
• AKCCHF Grant #01494-A (closed): Comparison of the level of expression of P-glycoprotein in lymph nodes and peripheral blood lymphocytes in canine lymphoma patients. Bonnie L Boudreaux, DVM, Louisiana State University [$1000 from AKCCHF donor advised fund]

MORRIS ANIMAL FOUNDATION GRANTS

• MAF Grant D09CA-082 (discontinued): Potential Drug Therapy for Lymphoma [$3000]

  • This study has been discontinued by the researcher due to the undesirable effects on the patient. SCARF has re-directed this funding to another study.

• MAF Grant D09CA-029: Determining Risk Factors for Lymphoma. Dr. Lauren A. Trepanier, University of Wisconsin

  • Scarf has re-directed the funds from D09CA-082 to this study.

• MAF Grant D10CA-016 (closed): Investigating a Noninvasive, At-home Diagnostic Technique for Gastrointestinal Disorders. Pedro L Boscan, DVM PhD, Colorado State University [$3000] [Study update] [final report]

• MAF Grant D10CA-060 (closed): Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of a Drug to Control Epilepsy in Dogs. Dawn Merton Boothe, DVM PhD, Auburn University [$3000]

• MAF Grant D10CA-801A: Evaluating Treatment for Vision Problems in Diabetic Dogs [$3000]

OTHER GRANTS

• Bloat Study (closed): DOGenes, Inc.

Funded Research Grants (2009)

• Rabies Challenge Fund [[Summary]](https://www.rabieschallengefund.org/)
• AKCCHF grant #00615-B (closed): Heritable and Sporadic Genetic Lesions in Canine Lymphoma. Jaime F Modiano, VMD PhD [$2500 from AKCCHF Donor Advised fund] [publication] [AKCCHF Success Story]
• AKCCHF grant #01130 (closed): Measurement of Minimal Residual Disease Using Real Time PCR in Canine Lymphoma. Susan E Lana, DVM, Colorado State University [$2500]
• AKCCHF grant #01139 (closed): Immune Targeting of Canine Hemangiosarcoma Using a Canine Derived Single Chain Antibody Approach. Nicola J Mason, BVetMed, PhD, University of Pennsylvania [$2500] [publication] [AKCCHF Success Story]
• AKCCHF grant #01227-A (closed): Specificity and Sensitivity of the Pancreatic Lipase Immunoreactivity (SPEC cPL) Test for the Diagnosis of Canine Pancreatitis. Stanley L Marks, BVSc, PhD, University of California Davis [$1000] [publication] [AKCCHF Success Story]
• AKCCHF grant #01231-A (closed): Prevalence and Localization of Bartonella spp. in Vascular Tumors from Dogs. Edward B Breitschwerdt, DVM, North Carolina State University [$1000] [final report] [publication]
• AKCCHF grant #01232-A (closed): Investigation of NF-kB as a Therapeutic Target in Canine Lymphoma. Nicola J Mason, BVetMed, PhD, University of Pennsylvania [$1000] [publication]
• AKCCHF grant #01239-A (closed): SNP Chip Analyses for Canine Cryptorchidism. Max F Rothschild, PhD, Iowa State University [$1000] [Final Report]
• AKCCHF grant #01240-A (closed): Development of a Diagnostic Method for Canine Atopic Dermatitis. Daniel A Gingerich, DVM, Imulan Bio Therapeutics, LLC [$1000] [final report]

Funded Research Grants (2008)

• AKCCHF grant #00613 (closed): The Prognostic Significance of Chromosome Aneuploidy in Canine Lymphoma. Matthew Breen, PhD, North Carolina State University [$2500] [publication]

• AKCCHF grant #00763 (closed): Capsular Tension Ring Effect on Canine Lens Epithelial Migration and Post-Operative Lens Capsule Opacification. David Wilkie, DVM, Ohio State University [$2500] [publication]

• AKCCHF grant #00778 (closed): Role of Regulatory T Cells in Dogs with Osteosarcoma. Barbara J Biller, DVM, Colorado State University [$2500] [publication]

• AKCCHF grant #00945 (closed): Mucosal Gene Expression Profiles in Canine Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Albert E Jergens, DVM PhD, Iowa State University [$2500] [publication 2010] [publication 2012]

• AKCCHF grant #00972 (closed): Identification of Mutations Associated with Hereditary Cataracts in Northern Breeds. Cathyrn Mellersh, PhD, Animal Health Trust [$2500]

• AKCCHF grant #00982 (closed): Evaluation of Efficacy of Fasaret in Dogs with Osteosarcoma. Don Bellgrau, PhD, ApopLogic Pharmaceuticals LLC [$2500] [final report] [publication]

• AKCCHF grant #00985-A (closed): In vivo Effects of Tetracycline on Canine Refractory Ulcers. Heather Chandler, PhD, Ohio State University [$1000] [publication] [AKCCHF Success Story]

• AKCCHF grant #00997-A (closed): Virological Survey of Dogs with Idiopathic Conjunctivitis. Eric Ledbetter, DVM, Cornell University [$1000] [publication]

• AKCCHF grant #01046-A (closed): The Relevance of Ezrin in the Metastatic Progression of Canine Osteosarcoma. Sun Hyeok Hong, DVM PhD, National Cancer Institute [$1000]

• AKCCHF grant #01064-A (closed): Immuno-cytochemical Detection and siRNA-Mediated Knockdown of Survivin in Canine Lymphoma. Douglas H Thamm, VMD, Colorado State University [$1000] [final report] [publication 2008] [publication 2011]

  • This work is also applicable to Osteosarcoma - see the AKCCHF Success Story

Funded Research Grants (2007)

• AKCCHF Grant #00366 (closed): Molecular Control of COX-2 Expression and Regulation of Prostaglandin Transport in Canine Mammary Tumors. Monique Dore, DVM PhD, University of Montreal. [Additional funding $2500] [publication 2003] [publication 2006] [publication 2011]
• AKCCHF Grant # 00610 (closed): Evaluation of Genetic Markers for Diabetes Mellitus in Samoyed and Australian Terrier Dogs. Rebecka S Hess, DVM DACVIM, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. [Additional funding $10,000]

Funded Research Grants (2006)

• AKCCHF Grant #00305 (closed): Histocompatibility Alleles Conferring Susceptibility to Canine Diabetes, Immune-Mediated Thyroiditis and Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia. Wayne Potts, PhD, University of Utah. [Additional funding $1250]
• AKCCHF Grant #00372 (closed): The Establishment of Breed-Specific Reference Intervals for Thyroid Hormones. Rebecca L Davies, PhD; Sheila Torres, DVM MS PhD DACVD. [Additional funding $7348] [publication] [publication]
• AKCCHF Grant # 00610 (closed): Evaluation of Genetic Markers for Diabetes Mellitus in Samoyed and Australian Terrier Dogs. Rebecka S Hess, DVM DACVIM, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. [$10,000]

Funded Research Grants (2005)

• AKCCHF Grant #00305 (closed): Histocompatibility Alleles Conferring Susceptibility to Canine Diabetes, Immune-Mediated Thyroiditis and Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia. Wayne Potts, PhD, University of Utah. [$1250]
• AKCCHF Grant #00366 (closed): Molecular Control of COX-2 Expression and Regulation of Prostaglandin Transport in Canine Mammary Tumors. Monique Dore, DVM PhD, University of Montreal. [$2500] [publication 2003] [publication 2006] [publication 2011]
• AKCCHF Grant #00372 (closed): The Establishment of Breed-Specific Reference Intervals for Thyroid Hormones. Rebecca L Davies, PhD; Sheila Torres, DVM MS PhD DACVD. [$7348] [publication]

Funded Research Grants (2002)

• AKCCHF Grant #02222 (closed): Molecular Control of Prostaglandin Synthesis in Canine Mammary Tumors. Monique Dore, DVM PhD, University of Montreal.

Funded Research Grants (2001)

• AKCCHF Grant #02277 (closed): Identification of the Genetic Cause or Causes for Cataracts in Several Breeds. George J Brewer MD, University of Michigan. [$3000]

Funded Research Grants (prior to 2001)

• AKCCHF Grant #01637 (closed): Identification of DNA Marker(s) for Cataracts in Purebred Dogs, with Emphasis on the Breeds Alaskan Malamute, Siberian Husky, and Samoyed. Vilma Yuzbasiyan-Gurkan, PhD, Michigan State University. [$11,674.50]
• AKCCHF Grant #01836 (closed): Identifying the Genetic Cause of Canine Hip Dysplasia. George J Brewer MD, University of Michigan. [$2000]