Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Data and/or Samples (No Funding) Proposal

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Morris Animal Foundation

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Funding Amount

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Deadline

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Grant Type

Foundation

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Other requirements

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/bette-m-morris-data-commons-biorepository)._

Overview

Golden Retriever Lifetime Study

The Golden Retriever Lifetime Study is a longitudinal study established in 2012 with a cohort of 3,044 dogs at full enrollment in 2015. Primary Study endpoints include lymphoma, hemangiosarcoma, high-grade mast cell tumors and osteosarcoma. Secondary Study endpoints cover a variety of diseases affecting the breed, including other cancers. Now in its 10th year, the Study provides a rich data set for researchers from universities, nonprofit and governmental organizations as well as private industry.

Dog owners and veterinarians are completing annual questionnaires, clinical exams and sample collection over each dog’s lifetime. These data and samples are now available for research questions in areas such as genetics, disease conditions, environmental factors, nutrition and behavior to improve canine health. While the Study was established to determine risk factors for major cancers, the data and samples can be used to explore many other aspects of canine health.

Data and/or samples only, no funding.

Topic or Special Consiretaions

Any relevant topic. Learn more here.

Eligibility

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