AKC Canine Health Foundation
2015 Request for Proposals

Dear Canine Health Researcher:

The mission of the Canine Health Foundation (CHF) is to advance the health of all dogs and their owners by funding sound scientific research and supporting the dissemination of health information to prevent, treat, and cure canine disease.  Our vision is to address the health needs of all dogs across their entire lifetime by focusing on all aspects of their physical, mental, and social well-being. We embrace the One Health model as a critical tool to achieving our vision.

In a continuing effort to maintain a balanced research portfolio and meet the needs of our donors, we are releasing the following focused calls for Acorn and Special Emphasis Oak grant applications:

2015 Active Acorn Requests for Proposals

Immunology and Infectious Disease 
Due: April 6, 2015

Reproductive Conditions and Disease
Due: May 4, 2015

Senior Dog Health and Wellness
Due: June 1, 2015

Musculoskeletal Conditions and Disease
Due: July 7, 2015

2015 Active Special Emphasis Requests for Proposals

Musculoskeletal Research Program Area
Special Emphasis: Patellar Luxation
Due Date: May 18, 2015

Neurology Research Program Area
Special Emphasis: Degenerative Myelopathy
Due Date: May 18, 2015

Oncology Research Program Area
Due Date: May 18, 2015

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Questions regarding these RFPs should be sent to Dr. Shila Nordone, Chief Scientific Officer for the AKC Canine Health Foundation, at skn@akcchf.org. Please forward this announcement to other researchers seeking funding.

Notice to Genetic Researchers: The CHIC DNA Repository has canine DNA samples available to genetic researchers. The CHIC DNA Repository, co-sponsored by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals and the AKC Canine Health Foundation, collects and stores canine DNA samples along with corresponding genealogic and updated health information to facilitate future research and testing aimed at reducing the incidence of inherited disease in dogs. Any genetic researcher may apply to have access to these samples and any CHF funded project is pre-approved for access. 

Notice to Oncology Researchers: The Canine Comparative Oncology and Genomics Consortium (CCOGC) and the Pfizer-CCOGC Biospecimen Repository has canine cancer biospecimens available for scientific research. 

Patient sample sets from canine cancer patients have been collected to build the repository and they are available to help researchers further the investigation into the inner workings of cancer in many breeds, as well as facilitate investigation into tumor types with broad translational relevance that can benefit both human and veterinary patients. Seven spontaneously arising cancer histologies (osteosarcoma, lymphoma, melanoma, pulmonary tumors, mast cell tumor, soft tissue sarcomas, hemangiosarcoma) are currently banked.  Samples from each patient include: tumor tissue, normal tissue, serum, plasma, urine, whole blood, DNA, and RNA.

In addition, the CCOGC has an established infrastructure for prospective sample collection should the banked samples not meet your research needs.

For more information about CCOGC, applying for repository samples, or inquiring about prospective tissue collections, please visit our website at www.ccogc.net or contact us at administration@ccogc.net.