Projects awarded funding in 2025
This is a summary of the grants that have been awarded funding so far this year. For further details of project aims, please view them by disease area.
CD44 expression in feline cholangiocarcinoma: A potential therapeutic target?
Student Research Project: £3,200
Institution: RVC
Lead researcher: Alejandro Suárez-Bonnet
The discovery of therapeutic targets in feline liver cancer would be a major breakthrough in veterinary medicine and oncology which will almost certainly pave the way for immediate further clinical research, initially in vitro, and hopefully, in vivo.
Investigation of immune checkpoint proteins and novel immunotherapy targets in canine glioma: a pilot study
Student Research Project: £2,400
Institution: RVC
Lead researcher: Andy Yale
Novel treatment strategies beyond surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy are desperately needed for canine glioma as outcomes have remained stagnant over the last decade; this study aims to investigate the expression of immune checkpoint proteins as possible immunotherapy targets in canine glioma.
Investigating the Therapeutic Potential in Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease of Bovine Milk-Derived Extracellular Vesicles using an In Vitro Cell-based Model
Student Research Project: £2,800
Institution: University of Liverpool
Lead researcher: James Anderson
Milk-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) present a promising, low-cost, and easily scalable therapeutic option for treating or preventing Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease (CCLD), which significantly impacts a dog’s quality of life. Their integration into current treatment protocols could lower costs, improve accessibility, and reduce the number of untreated cases, ultimately enhancing canine welfare.
Determining the presence of Gram-negative ESKAPE organisms and antimicrobial-resistant Escherichia coli in commercially available alternative diets for dogs and cats
Master’s Degree by Research: £41,730
Institution: University of Liverpool
Lead researcher: Genever Morgan
These bacteria have the potential to cause serious, difficult-to-treat infections, so this study will add to the evidence about the microbiological risks of certain pet diets, providing valuable information for veterinary professionals and pet owners.
Click on the links below to read about other studies that we have funded recently:
Projects awarded funding in 2024
Projects awarded funding in 2023
Projects awarded funding in 2022
Project awarded funding in 2021