Investigating Cancers and Exposure to Environmental Chemicals
Researchers will find out how the specific enzymes in dogs break down common environmental chemicals that have been linked to cancers in humans.
Improving Stem Cell-based Therapy for Inflammatory and Immune-mediated Diseases
Researchers will study the potential of a novel type of stem cell to treat inflammatory and immune-mediated diseases in dogs.
Improving Pain Control
Researchers will determine if genetic factors and co-administered drugs influence the clinical effectiveness of tramadol, a commonly used pain-relief drug in dogs.
Evaluating a Pain-Relief Drug for Lions, Cheetahs and Tigers
Researchers will evaluate the safe and effective use of a common pain medication, meloxicam, in lions, cheetahs and tigers.
Providing Effective Pain Relief for Alpacas and Other Camelids
Researchers will determine the effectiveness of and optimal way to administer the pain-relieving drug fentanyl in alpacas.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Pain-Relief Drugs for Elephants
Researchers will determine safe and effective dosing for two commonly used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs – Flunixin Meglumine and Firocoxib – in African and Asian elephants.