United States Australian Shepherd Foundation
A 501(c)3 charitable organization formed by USASA
Health and Genetics Fund
The purpose of this fund is to collect financial donations for the exclusive use in funding grants for genetic research and related health projects. Through the support and generosity of donors, the Foundation has granted over $50,000 in research funding to date.
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Following are the Research Projects selected to receive USASF Grant Funding:
#01131 - Genetic Background and the Angiogenic Phenotype in Cancer, Jaime Modiano, Univ. of Minnesota. $5000.00
#1584 - Conformation of Cranial Cruciate Ligament Deficiency in Dogs, Dominique Griffon, DVM, Western Univ. of Sciences. $1000.00
#1615 - Identification of Idiopathic Epilepsy Genes in Australian Shepherds, Ned Patterson, DVM, Univ. of Minnesota $500.00
$10,000 in support of Grant #01484: Identification and characterizations of a canine derived Single Chain Antibody that binds and neutralizes canine VEGF; Univ. of Pennsylvania; Dr. Nicola Mason
$10,000 in support of Grant #01429: Mechanistic Relationship of IL-8 Cell Proliferation and Survival of Canine Hemangiosarcoma; Univ. of Minnesota; Dr. Jamie Modiano
$10,000 in support of Grant #00615B: Heritable and Sporadic Genetic Lesions in Canine Lymphoma; Dr. Matthew Breen
#01131: Genetic Background and the Angiogenic Phenotype in Cancer, Dr. Jamie Modiano Amount of Grant Awarded: $4000.00
#01147: Indentifying Mutations in Genes Associated with Canine Hemangiosarcoma Dr. Chieko Azuma Amount of Grant Awarded: $3000.00
#00615B: Heritable and Sporadic Genetic Lesions in Canine Lymphoma, Dr. Matthew Breen Amount of Grand Awarded: $3000.00
How do we decide on what type of research project to grant?
In collaboration with the USASA Health and Genetics Committee and under the advisement of the AKC Canine Health Foundation, the USASF will grant money to a researcher or project that is deemed promising and will hopefully make a positive impact on the future health and well being of Australian Shepherds.
Through the AKC CHF, our Donor Advised Fund (DAF) will receive matching funds.
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