» new studies for 2009

CATS

CANCER
New Radiation Therapy for Oral Cancer
D09FE-003    Current Year: $52,639
Dr. Susan M. LaRue, Colorado State University

HEART DISEASE
Comparing Drugs that Prevent Blood Clots
D09FE-001    Current Year: $17,221
Dr. Daniel F. Hogan, Purdue University

Evaluating Beta Blockers to Treat Heart Disease
D09FE-007    Current Year: $18,692
Dr. Teresa C. DeFrancesco, North Carolina State University

Identifying Risk Factors for Heart Disease
D09FE-026    Current Year: $45,201
Dr. Philip R. Fox, Animal Medical Center

KIDNEY DISEASE
Determining Cause of Kidney Disease
D09FE-002    Current Year: $57,619
Dr. Susan M. Bailey, Colorado State University

Testing a New Way to Detect Early Kidney Disease
D09FE-006    Current Year: $15,800
Dr. Lauren A. Trepanier, University of Wisconsin

DOGS

BLOOD DISORDERS
Clinical Trial of IMHA Treatments
D09CA-316    Current Year: $50,518
Dr. Kelly D. Mitchell, University of Guelph, First Award Grant

BONE DISORDERS
Determining Best Treatment for Orthopedic Disorder
D09CA-303    Current Year: $44,951
Dr. Ursula Krotscheck, Cornell University, First Award Grant

CANCER
Examining Drug Target for Treating Bone Cancer
D09CA-018    Current Year: $25,972
Dr. Joseph J. Wakshlag, Cornell University

Determining Risk Factors for Lymphoma
D09CA-029    Current Year: $32,246
Dr. Lauren A. Trepanier, University of Wisconsin

Improving Ability to Predict Cancer Spread
D09CA-031    Current Year: $61,221
Dr. Marlene L. Hauck, North Carolina State University

Potential Drug Therapy for Lymphoma
D09CA-082    Current Year: $78,842
Dr. Laura D. Garrett, University of Illinois

More Targeted Delivery of Chemotherapy to Fight Bone Cancer
D09CA-083    Current Year: $83,659
Dr. Timothy M. Fan, University of Illinois

Identifying Genetic Factors of Bone Cancer
D09CA-402     Current Year: $44,620
Dr. Joelle M. Fenger, Ohio State University, Fellowship Training Grant

Studying Chemo-Resistant Cancer Cells
D09CA-405    Current Year: $44,348
Aric M. Frantz, University of Minnesota, Fellowship Training Grant

EYE DISORDERS
Improving Outcomes of Cataract Surgery
D09CA-037    Current Year: $36,047
Dr. Brian C. Gilger, North Carolina State University

INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Combating Canine Flu in Shelter Dogs
D09CA-009    Current Year: $45,829
Dr. Gabriele A. Landolt, Colorado State University

KIDNEY DISEASE
Detecting Blood Clots in Dogs with Kidney Disease
D09CA-309    Current Year: $17,767
Dr. Carrie R. White, Animal Medical Center, First Award Grant

NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
Analyzing Drug to Treat Spinal Cord Injuries
D09CA-038    Current Year: $39,609
Dr. Natasha J. Olby, North Carolina State University

Better Diagnostic Tool for Brain Tumors
D09CA-308    Current Year: $31,993
Dr. Annie V. Chen, Washington State University, First Award Grant

URINARY DISEASES
Improving Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections
D09CA-057    Current Year: $53,741
Dr. Dawn Merton Boothe, Auburn University

HORSES

BONE DISORDERS
Understanding Wobbler Syndrome
D09EQ-404    Current Year: $50,000
Dr. Jennifer G. Janes, University of Kentucky, Fellowship Training Grant

FOAL DISEASES
Insight into Vaccine Development
D09EQ-047    Current Year: $35,272
Dr. Steeve Giguere, University of Florida

GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES
Effects of Bacterial Toxins on Immune System
D09EQ-001    Current Year: $48,009
Dr. James N. Moore, University of Georgia

Better Understanding of Colitis
D09EQ-306    Current Year: $53,609
Dr. Brett S. Tennent-Brown, University of Georgia, First Award Grant

GERIATRICS
Maintaining Muscle Mass in Older Horses
D09EQ-310    Current Year: $54,000
Dr. Kristine L. Urschel, University of Kentucky, First Award Grant

INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Identifying Genes Involved in Equine Herpes Virus
D09EQ-007    Current Year: $48,337
Dr. Gisela Soboll Hussey, Colorado State University

Identifying Cause of Neurological Disease
D09EQ-009    Current Year: $79,719
Dr. Tracy Stokol, Cornell University

Determining How Horses Fight Infectious Disease
D09EQ-050    Current Year: $34,497
Dr. David J. Hurley, University of Georgia

LAMENESS/ LAMINITIS
Comparing Drugs That Decrease Clotting Complications
D09EQ-023    Current Year: $48,484
Dr. Benjamin M. Brainard, University of Georgia

Repairing Damaged Tendons and Alleviating Lameness
D09EQ-312    Current Year: $52,176
Dr. Jennifer G. Barrett, Virginia Tech, First Award Grant

LLAMA/ALPACA

GENETICS
Understanding Genes that Cause Disease
D09LA-004    Current Year: $63,078
Dr. Terje Raudsepp, Texas A&M University

INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Determining Optimal Dosing for Dewormers
D09LA-005    Current Year: S22,074
Dr. Lisa H. Williamson, University of Georgia

Studying Anemia-Causing Parasite
D09LA-003    Current Year: $28,751
Dr. Jeffrey Lakritz, Ohio State University

MULTIPLE SPECIES

WELFARE
Identifying Factors that Lead to Animal Cruelty
D09MS-008    Current Year: $5,184
Dr. Michael G. Vaughn, St. Louis University

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