2009 Research Grant Recipients 

The ACVS Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2009 research grants. The ACVS Research Committee received 34 proposals for three grant programs. These included 21 proposals for the Surgeon-in-Training Grant program, 6 proposals for the Diplomate Clinical Research Grant program and 7 proposals for the Minimally Invasive/Minimal Access Surgical Research Grant program, sponsored by Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. The ACVS Foundation Board of Directors and Board of Trustees thank Ethicon Endo-Surgery for its continued, generous support of this valuable research program.

For the Surgeon-in-Training Grant program, four proposals were funded: 

• Effects of a Modified Organ Transplant Solution on Recovery of the Equine Large Colon After Ischemic Injury. A. Sarah Graham, University of Florida
• In Vivo 3-D Kinematics and Joint Contact Mapping of the Normal Canine Elbow. Reunan Guillou, Michigan State University 
• Rapid Expansion of Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stromal Cells and Tendon-derived Progenitor Cells in Three-dimensional Culture. James A. Brown, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 
• Cystoscopic and Histopathologic Evaluation of Submucosally Injected Polyethylene Glycol Based Hydrogel and Bovine-cross-linked Collagen in the Canine Urethra. Julia P. Sumner, University of Wisconsin-Madison

For the Diplomate Clinical Research Grant program, two proposals were funded:

• Biomechanical Properties and Microangiographic Analysis of a Novel Pattern of Primary Repair for Equine Tendon Lacerations. Jennifer G. Barrett, Virginia Tech
• Contribution of Hypoxia to Impaired Wound Healing in Horse Limbs. Christophe Céleste, University of Montreal
• The Effect of Warm Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury on Renal Function and Vasoactive Peptide Expression in Feline Kidneys. Chad Schmiedt, University of Georgia 

For the Minimally Invasive/Minimal Access Surgical Research Grant program, two proposals were funded: 

• DGEMRIC Glycosaminoglycan and Arthroscopic Cartilage Scores Accurately Predict Prognosis in Dogs That Have Arthroscopic Removal of a Fragmented Coronoid Process. Mike Conzemius, University of Minnesota
• Minimally Invasive Surgery in Veterinary Practice: A Survey of Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Robert J. Hardie, University of Wisconsin-Madison

2008 Research Grant Recipients

The ACVS Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2008 research grants.  The Research Committee reviewed a total of 21 new or resubmitted research grant proposals for 2008.  There were 4 Diplomate Clinical Research Grant proposals, 12 Surgeon-In-Training (SIT) Grant proposals and 5 proposals for the Minimally Invasive/Minimal Access Surgical Research Grant program, cosponsored by Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.  The Board of Trustees of the ACVS Foundation thanks Ethicon Endo-Surgery for its continued generous support of its valuable research program.

For the Surgeon-in-Training Grant program, three proposals were funded:

• Evaluation of Two Strategies to Improve Adhesion of Chondrocytes on Chitosan Scaffolds.  Guillaume Ragetly, University of Illinois
• Laser Vaporization of the Dorsal Turbinate as an Alternative Method of Accessing and Evaluating the Paranasal Sinuses. Samantha L Morello, University of Pennsylvania
• Evaluation of the Use of Copper-Coated Vascular Stents to Promote Complete, Gradual Occlusion of the Jugular Vein in a Canine Model: Application for Use in Minimally Invasive, Gradual Occlusion of Portosystemic Shunts in Dogs. Michelle Nanfelt, Colorado State University

For the Diplomate Clinical Research Grant program, one proposal was funded:

• Effect of Synovitis on Amikacin Concentrations Following Intravenous Regional Limb Perfusion. Kira L Epstein, University of Georgia

For the Minimally Invasive/Minimal Access Grant program, cosponsored by Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., one proposal was funded:

• Randomized Controlled Trial for One-Stage Laparoscopic Correction of LDA in Dairy Cattle: Benefit to Production. Susan Fubini, Cornell University
  

2007 Research Grant Recipients

For the Surgeon-in-Training Grant program, three proposals were funded:

• Effects of Exercise and Osteochondral Fragmentation on the Concentration of CTX II Synovial Fluid and Serum of Horses. Orlaith Cleary, University of Florida
• In Vitro Assessment of Aminoglycoside-Based MRSA Regional Perfusion Therapy. Kimberly Johnston, Michigan State University
• The Effects of Autologous Conditioned Serum on the Metabolism of Equine Tendon Fibroblasts In Vitro. James Cissell, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

For the Diplomate Clinical Research Grant program, one proposal was funded:

• Is Synovitis Related to the Presence of Bacterial DNA Within the Stifle Joint of Dogs with Inflammatory Arthritis and Associated Degenerative Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture? Peter Muir, University of Wisconsin-Madison

For the Minimally Invasive/Minimal Access Grant program, cosponsored by Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., one proposal was funded:

• Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair in Horses. John Caron, Michigan State University

2006 Grant Recipients

For the Surgeon-in-Training Grant program, three proposals were funded:

• Mechanical Evaluation of an Interlocking Nail Locked With Either Bolts or a Type-IA External Skeletal Fixator. Dennis Ting, Michigan State University
• Effects of Flunixin Meglumime Treatment on Mucosal Recovery of Equine Large Colon after Ischemia. Sarah Matjaszek, University of Florida
• Effect of Surface Pathology on Lubricin Expression by Articular Chondrocytes. Elizabeth Rawson, University of Illinois

For the Diplomate Clinical Research Grant program, two proposals were funded:

• The Effect of Neck Resection Level on the Initial Torsional Stability of Cementless Total Hip Arthroplasty in Dogs: A Finite Element Model Validation Study. Denis Marcellin-Little, North Carolina State University
• Comparison of Pharmacokinetics of Butorphanol Following Intramuscular or Oral Transmucosal Administration in Cats. Leigh Glerum, Veterinary Surgical Associates, CA

For the Minimally Invasive/Minimal Access Grant program, cosponsored by Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., one proposal was funded:

• Laparoscopic Ultrasound for Imaging Normal Abdominal Organs in Standing Sedated Horses: Evaluation and Comparison with Transcutaneous Ultrasound. Ludovic Boure, University of Guelph, Ontario Veterinary College

2005 Grant Recipients

For the Surgeon-in-Training Grant program, three proposals were funded:

• Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Based Therapies to Promote Tendon Healing. Allison Stewart and Jennifer Barrett, University of Illinois
• The Effect of Cyclic Tensile Load on Gene and Protein Expression Patterns in Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligamentocytes. James Cook and Lee Breshears, University of Missouri
• The Effect of Tibial Tuberosity Advancement on the Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament Deficient Stifle. Peter Shires and Jonathan Miller, VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech 

For the Diplomate Clinical Research Grant program, one proposal was funded:

• Transection of the External Branch of the Cranial Laryngeal Nerve Results in Vocal Fold Collapse in Exercising Horses. Susan Holcombe, Michigan State University

For the Minimally Invasive/Minimal Access Grant program, cosponsored by Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., two proposals were funded:

• Laparoscopic Ablation of the Nephrosplenic Space Using Polypropylene Mesh. Eric Parente and Kira Epstein, University of Pennsylvania 
• Comparison of the Nd:YAG Surgical Laser and the Remorgida Bipolar Electrosurgery Forceps in Canine Laparoscopic Ovariectomy. Jolle Kirpensteijn, Utrecht University

2004 Grant Recipients

For the Surgeon-in-Training Grant program, four proposals were funded:

• The Effects of In Vivo Gene Transfer of Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 on Reinnervation in Denervated Equine Laryngeal Muscle Treated with a Nerve-Muscle Pedicle Graft.  Christine Adreani and Eric Parente, University of Pennsylvania 
• Tissue Engineering Growth of Equine Mesenchymal Stromal Cells and Characterization of Extracellular Matrix in Low Shear Three Dimensional Culture for Use in Tendon Healing.Martin A. Vidal and Rustin Moore, Louisiana State University
• Changes in Rabbit Articular Cartilage Following Treatment with Bipolar or Monopolar Radiofrequency Energy and With or Without Cosequin Therapy. Christopher Horstman and Ron McLaughlin, Mississippi State University 
• The Effect of Somatostatin Analogue (Octreotide) on Chyle Production and Composition in Cats. Marie-Claude Theoret and Robert Hardie, University of Wisconsin-Madison 

For the Diplomate Clinical Research Grant program, two proposals were funded:

• Urinary Bladder Infection in Dogs with Urinary Bladder Dysfunction Secondary to Intervertebral Disc Herniation Managed with Manual Bladdre Expression, Intermittent Catheterization, or Indwelling Urinary Catheterization. Loretta Bubenik, Loisiana State University
• Novel Fixation Device for Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Grafts.  Mandi J. Lopez, Louisiana State University

2003 Grant Recipients

For the Surgeon-in-Training Grant program, three proposals were funded:

• Electromyographic Activity of the Stylopharyngeus Muscle in Exercising Horses.   Caroline D. Tessier and Susan J. Holcombe, Michigan State University
• Stifle Synovial Fluid Collagenolytic Activity in Dogs with Cruciate Disease.  Nichole A. Danova and Peter Muir, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• The Role of the Biceps Brachii Tendon and the Infraspinatus Tendon as Static Stabilizers in the Canine Shoulder Joint: An In Vitro Evaluation.   Brian K. Sidaway and Ron McLaughlin, Mississippi State University

For the Diplomate Clinical Research Grant program, two proposals were funded:

• The Role of the Non-selective Cyclooxygenase Inhibitor Flunixin in Endotoxin Absorption across Ischemic-injured Equine Small Intestine.   Julia Tomlinson, North Carolina State University
• Progression of Healing in Partially Disrupted Canine Cruciate Ligaments with and without Intra-articular Protection.   Mandi J. Lopez, University of Wisconsin-Madison

2002 Grant Recipients

For the Surgeon-in-Training Grant program, four proposals were funded:

• Examination of Synovial Fluid Following IV Injection of Hyaluronan for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis, Alan R. Cross and Sherman O. Canapp, University of Florida.
• Comparison of Arthrodesis Techniques of the Distal Hock Joints, Robert K. Schneider and Chad J. Zubrod, Washington State University.
• Effect of Focused and Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Equine Third Metacarpal Bone Microdamage, Peter Muir and Tamara M. DaCosta Gomez, University of Wisconsin.
• Response of the Equine Peritoneum to Abdominal Surgery and Surgical Trauma, P.O. Eric Mueller and Fred J. Caldwell, University of Georgia.
  

For the Minimally Invasive Surgical Research Grant Program, cosponsored by Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., one proposal was funded:

• Comparison of Postoperative Pain following Ovariohysterectomy via Harmonic Scalpel-Assisted Laparoscopy or Standard Celiotomy in Dogs, Otto I. Lanz, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine.
  

For the Diplomate Clinical Research Grant program, two proposals were funded:

• Does Bilateral Vocal Cordectomy Reduce the Respiratory Noise Caused by Laryngeal Hemiplegia? John A. Stick and Frederik J. Derksen, Michigan State University.
• Laser Lithotripsy for Treatment of Canine Uroliths, Ellen B. Davidson, Michael L. Lucroy and Kenneth E. Bartels, Oklahoma State University.