Bette M. Morris Data Commons & Biorepository – Apply for Data and/or Samples Grant

The Bette M. Morris Data Commons & Biorepository, established by the Morris Animal Foundation, offers extensive canine health data and biological samples from the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study. This resource supports research into major canine health issues, genetics, and nutrition, fostering scientific advancements. Open to researchers from various sectors, it encourages the exploration of critical questions in canine health, aiding in the translation of discoveries into real-world applications for animal welfare.

Morris Animal Foundation
Morris Animal Foundation works tirelessly to accelerate promising research focused on improving the lives of animals around the world. We fund the best researchers, conducting the best science, whether in a clinical trial, in the lab, or out in the field. We welcome applications from dedicated scientists who seek not only to discover but to turn discoveries into action for animals.
Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Data And Samples Available For Research
The Bette M. Morris Data Commons & Biorepository houses one of the most comprehensive collections of canine health data and biological samples in existence, sourced from the world-renowned Golden Retriever Lifetime Study. Named in honor of Bette M. Morris for her visionary support, the resource underscores her legacy of advancing veterinary science and improving canine well-being.
Researchers from academia, government, nonprofit organizations, and industry are invited to explore this extensive dataset and biorepository to address critical questions in canine health. With data and samples collected annually over each dog’s lifetime, the Bette M. Morris Data Commons & Biorepository supports a wide range of research opportunities. Applications for access can be submitted through Fluxx.