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In research funded by the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), Dr. Bruce Smith, VMD, PhD of Auburn University uses biotechnology to convert adenovirus, a common human and canine virus, into a treatment for canine osteosarcoma. Dr. Smith's research reprograms a canine adenovirus to attack tumor cells and was funded by CHF in 2012, nearly two years prior to the recent clinical trial at the Mayo Clinic for human myeloma patients using the measles virus.
Through CHF’s support, Texas A&M University is continuing a ground-breaking lymphoma treatment therapy research project that uses laboratory expanded T-cells to help extend the lives of dogs that develop cancer.
A team led by Dr. Jaime Modiano, a College of Veterinary Medicine and Masonic Cancer center expert in comparative medicine, discovered a gene pattern that distinguishes the more severe form of bone cancer from a less aggressive form in dogs. Dogs are the only other species besides humans that develops this disease spontaneously with any frequency.
The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization committed to advancing the health of all dogs, is pleased to announce an updated roster for their Board of Directors.
After a nation-wide search, the AKC Canine Health Foundation Board of Directors has selected Dr. Carpenter to lead the Foundation based on his experience in biomedical research and program management.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, has recently awarded over $2.1 million in 36 new canine health research grants.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, has recently awarded over $2.1 million in 36 new canine health research grants.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2020.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) announces that Purina has donated $124,953 to support canine health research. The gift was presented to CHF Board Chairman Dr. J. Charles Garvin and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Diane Brown at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday, February 11.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation announces their 2019 award recipients, recognizing leaders in canine health.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) announces another year of growth in grants awarded for canine health research.
AKC Canine Health Foundation has once again earned a highest possible four-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s premier independent charity evaluator.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation celebrates their 2019 Canine Cancer Research Initiative matched by the American Kennel Club and announces a new match challenge for canine hemangiosarcoma research.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation announces the receipt of a $5.9 million bequest from a private, anonymous donor.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation has a long-standing relationship with the Golden Retriever Foundation to support their dedication to improving the health of Golden Retrievers.
The 2019 AKC Canine Health Foundation National Parent Club
Canine Health Conference, held August 9-11 in St. Louis, MO, brought together researchers, American Kennel Club (AKC) Parent Club members, breeders, veterinarians, veterinary residents, and veterinary students to discuss the latest findings in canine health research.
AKC Canine Health Foundation announces that Dr. Anita Oberbauer is the recipient of the 2019 Asa Mays, DVM Excellence in Canine Health Research Award.
The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation announces a three-year extension of the AKC/AKCCHF/TF Small Animal Theriogenology Residency Program for 2021-2023.
The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation announces the Kennel Club of Philadelphia will direct their Champion Sponsor level gift to the AKC Canine Health Foundation’s 2019 Canine Cancer Research Initiative. This major gift will help support a new clinical trial to fight canine hemangiosarcoma, an aggressive cancer of dogs.
The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation marks Pet Cancer Awareness Month this May with the launch of their Canine Cancer Research Initiative. The focus of this initiative is to direct research funding that will advance understanding, treatment and prevention of canine cancer to benefit dogs.
AKC Canine Health Foundation has awarded 28 new canine health research grants in 12 different research program areas since the start of 2019.
The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation is pleased to announce the election of officers for their 2019 Board of Directors.
The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation (CHF) is pleased to announce that AKC Reunite has donated $50,000 to research and grants support related to infectious diseases that are on the rise in dogs concurrent with natural disasters, especially floods and hurricanes.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation announces new grants and resources for canine health, celebrating their investments in better health for all dogs.
The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation (CHF) announces that Nestlé Purina PetCare has donated $473,829.39 to support canine health. The gift was presented to CHF Board Chairman Dr. J. Charles Garvin and CEO Dr. Diane Brown at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Monday, February 11, 2019.
