Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Data and Samples Available for Research
This grant provides researchers access to extensive health data and biological samples from the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study to advance research on canine cancer, genetics, and related health topics.
Funder: Morris Animal Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: No direct funding; support is in the form of access to data and biological samples.
Summary: Provides researchers with access to comprehensive longitudinal canine health data and biological samples from the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study for studies on cancer, genetics, and related topics.
Key Information: Applicants must demonstrate funding for sample/data processing; academic and nonprofit users may access samples at no cost (shipping/retrieval fees may apply).
Description
The Bette M. Morris Data Commons & Biorepository, managed by the Morris Animal Foundation, offers access to an unparalleled resource of canine health data and biological samples collected from over 3,000 golden retrievers enrolled in the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study since 2012. This longitudinal collection supports research into major canine cancers (osteosarcoma, hemangiosarcoma, lymphoma, mast cell tumors), as well as other diseases, genetics, environmental exposures, nutrition, and behavior. Researchers from academia, government, nonprofit organizations, and industry are welcome to apply for access to these datasets and biospecimens to advance veterinary science and improve canine health.
