Researchers will estimate population age structure of critically endangered Galápagos giant tortoises on Española Island to help improve conservation strategies for these iconic animals.

Researchers will investigate the prevalence of, and factors contributing to, parvovirus (a highly contagious viral disease) in African carnivores.

Researchers will investigate the potential impact and transmission of a blood bacteria in the critically endangered Darwin's fox.

Researchers will validate a diagnostic tool to measure coagulation and establish normal clotting ranges in great horned owls and red-tailed hawks to improve diagnostics for raptors exposed to deadly, anticoagulant rodent poisons.

Researchers will investigate the prevalence and geographical distribution of koala retrovirus and chlamydia infections in koalas to identify populations with disease-free animals to assist conservation efforts.

Researchers will aim to improve diagnostic testing to control bovine tuberculosis in African wildlife.

Researchers will investigate genetic mutations associated with increased risk for calcium oxalate urinary stones, a painful and common health problem in dogs.

Researchers will use genetic fingerprinting methods to track and help prevent serious antibiotic-resistant staph infection outbreaks in dogs and cats.

Researchers will identify new therapy targets for malignant mast cell tumors, acommon and aggressive cancer in dogs.

Researchers will evaluate a novel drug as a potential new treatment for immunemediated hemolytic anemia, a serious and fatal blood disorder in dogs.