Researchers will explore the use of tiny particles called extracellular vesicles to deliver chemotherapy drugs directly to hemangiosarcoma cancer cells to pave the way for the development of much-needed new treatments.
Using data from the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, researchers will study how inbreeding affects the genetics and health of dogs while also considering external factors, such as exercise and diet, on overall dog health.
Researchers will study changes in microRNAs in the blood of dogs enrolled in the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study and diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma to identify early disease biomarkers.
Researchers are studying the potential of physical therapy to improve neurologic function and promote better quality of life in dogs with Wobbler Syndrome, a neurological disorder impacting the spinal region of the neck.
Researchers will explore how social factors affect lifestyle choices such as diet selection and physical activity. The team will see if these choices impact cancer risk in golden retrievers enrolled in Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study.