SUMMARY: The fellow plans to develop a new, targeted therapy for mast cell tumors that employs a specially created monoclonal antibody designed to destroy mast cells.
December 15, 2025 – From rising disease threats to new tools in genetics, nutrition and technology, this preview outlines the research driving progress for animals in 2026 and beyond.
SUMMARY: Researchers will study whether a combination testing regime for parasite drug resistance can provide a quick and accurate way to determine the best drug therapy to control parasites in horses.
SUMMARY: Researchers will study practical feeding strategies to create evidence-based guidelines for those caring for horses with metabolic conditions.
SUMMARY: Researchers will use the latest molecular biology techniques to look for melanoma biomarkers in blood and examine tumor tissue for new potential treatment targets.
SUMMARY: Researchers will use the CRISPR-Cas9 system to edit viral DNA out of cells to determine if this methodology could provide a new treatment/cure for equine infectious anemia. THE PROBLEM...
Updated February 13, 2026 – Morris Animal Foundation is now accepting wildlife research pre-proposals, with mammal-focused funding for Established Investigator, First Award, and Pilot Study grants, and open-topic Fellowship Training awards for any wildlife species.
January 13, 2026 – Dolphins are facing rising threats from pollution, disease and chronic stress, and new science is revealing what these pressures are doing to their health and how we can stop the damage.