Researchers will screen genomes of several strains of bacteria causing leptospirosis, a potentially fatal disease in dogs, to help identify vaccine candidates and improve protection against infections.
Researchers will use novel gene-editing tools to correct damaging mutations in heart cells to help advance gene therapies for dilated cardiomyopathy, a common canine heart disease.
By examining its effects on a dog’s heart and brain, researchers will investigate a wearable, wireless collar device designed to reduce seizures in canine epilepsy patients.
Researchers will identify antigens (substances that help trigger antibody defenses against disease) as a critical step toward developing a novel vaccine for heartworm in dogs.
Researchers will evaluate if a collar-mounted monitor is a valid tool for measuring activity in dogs. This is potentially useful for owners and veterinarians to help gauge ongoing pet health concerns.