December 4, 2025 – Morris Animal Foundation has awarded 28 exceptional veterinary students from around the globe with its 2025 Veterinary Student Scholar grants.
DENVER/December 10, 2025 – Morris Animal Foundation announced funding for four new canine health studies to help improve diagnosis, treatment and prevention of serious diseases affecting dogs.
December 11, 2025 – Four new canine health studies funded for 2026 will advance research on cancer, megaesophagus, rabies prevention and mast cell tumors to help dogs live longer, healthier lives.
SUMMARY: Researchers will evaluate an innovative approach using engineered intracellular bacteria called quasiorganelles as a platform for the intracellular delivery of proteins to histiocytic sarcoma cells and surrounding immune cells in the local tumor environment. This proteins have been selected to suppress cancer growth and stimulate the immune system for the purpose of eliminating cancer cells.
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.
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.