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thousands of individual dogs to the estimate age-related risks for developing clinical
degenerative myelopathy. In addition, we are studying the gene-expression patterns of
individual cells in the canine nervous system to determine which cell types and which genes are
the first to exhibit expression changes during the development and spread of degenerative
myelopathy. This information may suggest therapies that will prevent or slow disease onset or
spread.
A generous gift from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals to establish the Dr. E. A. (Al) Corley
OFA Endowed Program has ensured a bright future for canine molecular-genetic research at the
University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine as I transition into retirement. A new, yetto-be-named,
program director will lead the program into an era of artificial-intelligence-assisted
research to identify the genetic mechanisms underlying complex canine diseases, behaviors,
and other phenotypes.
CURRENT CHF GRANTS
03098-A: Genotyping for the Canine Dal Blood Group
02943-MOU: Identification of Genetic Risk Factors in Degenerative Myelopathy in German
Shepherd Dogs
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2023 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference
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