October 1, 2002

Canine Epilepsy Research Consortium is studying the genetics of epilepsy in all purebred dogs
To ensure the success of the study Dr. Ned Patterson, DVM from the Canine Genetics Lab, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences wants to obtain DNA samples and health information from more families (including siblings, parents, grandparents, offspring or distant relatives) in which one or more members has epilepsy.
Dogs or dogs with a family history of epilepsy are needed.

January 20, 2009

We hope to identify candidate genes associated with canine structural birth defects, specifically spina bifida and cleft lip/palate in the bulldog and other brachycephalic breeds. This would allow us to develop a genetic test that could identify affected dogs and carrier dogs.
Dr Starr
is looking for Bulldogs or brachycephalic dogs with spina bifida or labio-palatine closure defects. See the trial page for specific information on eligibility.

July 20, 2022

Objectives: 1. Conduct a genome-wide association study (GWAS) to identify genomic regions associated with epilepsy in collies and shetland sheepdogs 2. Generate whole genome resequencing data to identify putative causal variants in associated regions.
Dr Clark is looking for Collies and Shetland Sheep dogs with epilepsy. See the trial page for specific information on eligibility.

December 28, 2020

To evaluate the use of a minimally invasive approach to perform hemilaminectomies in certain dogs with intervertebral disc herniations. A secondary goal is to compare the MIS hemilaminectomy to the standard approach. Where available, the long-term outcome of patients will also be included.
Dr Bartner is looking for chondrodystrophic dogs (e.g. Dachshunds) with acute thoracolumbar disc disease requiring surgery. See the trial page for specific information on eligibility.