Exploring the Potential of a Unique Set of Antibodies to Treat Strangles in Horses
SUMMARY: Researchers will explore the use of unique antibodies called “nanobodies” to treat strangles, a common but severe airway infection of horses.
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Exploring the Use of Genetic Engineering to Treat Equine Infectious Anemia
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...
Finding New Ways to Detect and Treat Equine Melanoma
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.
Feeding Strategies for Metabolic Horses: Mitigating Postprandial Insulin and Glucose Spikes with Practical Feeding Interventions
SUMMARY: Researchers will study practical feeding strategies to create evidence-based guidelines for those caring for horses with metabolic conditions.
Exploring a Practical New Way to Determine Anthelmintic Resistance
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.
Engineering a Monoclonal Antibody Therapy for Canine Mast Cell Tumors
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.
Integrating Oral Rabies Vaccination and Facial Recognition Technology to Enhance the Well-Being of Dogs and the Community in Tanzania
SUMMARY: Researchers will study whether oral rabies vaccination, coupled with facial recognition technology, can improve the health and welfare of dogs in rural communities in Tanzania.