FCoV-23 Biobank
This biobanking core will provide support to the overall FCoV-23 Center of Excellence for sample collection in Cyprus, archiving, and storage. Subject to shipping considerations (especially for international transport and...
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Using New Technology to Study Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Dogs
SUMMARY: Researchers will use organoids, miniature three-dimensional cell structures, to study genes found in dogs with inflammatory bowel disease and compare them to dogs without inflammatory bowel disease. They hope...
Foundation Names Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Data Commons & Biorepository to Honor Bette M. Morris
DENVER/November 12, 2024 — In celebration of Bette M. Morris' foundational vision and her enduring legacy of support, Morris Animal Foundation is proud to announce the naming of the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Data Commons & Biorepository as the Bette M. Morris Data Commons & Biorepository.
Foundation Now Accepting Proposals for Canine Health Studies Using Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Resources
Morris Animal Foundation invites research proposals on canine health using Golden Retriever Lifetime Study samples and data.
Search for DNA Biomarkers That Play a Role in Aging and Disease
SUMMARY: Researchers will look for markers of health in dog blood samples. THE PROBLEM: Over the last 40 years, dog lifespans have doubled. However, just like people, older pets are...
Analyzing a Potential Prognostic Biomarker for Canine Aging
SUMMARY: Researchers will determine if red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is a marker of health and lifespan. THE PROBLEM: As dogs age, they experience many of the same health...
Developing an Infographic to Educate Dog Owners about Aging
SUMMARY: Researchers will develop an infographic to educate owners on signs of aging in dogs as a step toward improving care and well-being of elderly pets. THE PROBLEM: In the...
Are Current Vaccines Enough to Protect Nigerian Dogs from Parvovirus?
SUMMARY: Researchers will study the different types of parvovirus strains circulating in Nigeria and determine whether current vaccines are adequate to protect them. THE PROBLEM: Dogs are beloved companions in...
Top Animal Health Findings 2024
December 5, 2024 – The end of the year is a good time to reflect on the achievements of the past year. It’s been an exciting one at the Foundation and we wanted to recap a few of the most impactful findings of 2024.
Does Loss of a Companion Impact Cognitive Decline in Dogs?
SUMMARY: Researchers will study whether the loss of a close human or animal companion affects cognitive decline. THE PROBLEM:Dogs play many roles throughout human society today, from detection dogs to...