Grant
Grant Information
Objective of the TRIG Annual Grant
To advance the mission of TRIG, this request for proposals (RFP) seeks to award ‘seed grants’ for studies that investigate all aspects of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) with the goal of answering clinically relevant questions, increasing our understanding of the pathophysiology of cardiovascular and kidney diseases, and ultimately improving patient outcomes.
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Objective of the TRIG Annual Grant
To advance the mission of TRIG, this request for proposals (RFP) seeks to award ‘seed grants’ for studies that investigate all aspects of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) with the goal of answering clinically relevant questions, increasing our understanding of the pathophysiology of cardiovascular and kidney diseases, and ultimately improving patient outcomes.
Click below for instructions on how to apply and submit this grant.
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Grant Information
- The RFP will be announced in mid to late January of each year.
- Deadline for grant submission will be in early April.
- Awardees will be announced at the time of the ACVIM Forum in June and funds will be disbursed from the TRIG as a single payment in August.
- A maximum of 1 application as Principal Investigator per grant cycle is permitted.
- Submissions must be from TRIG members or a trainee working under a TRIG member (with guidance and co-authorship from a TRIG member).
Funded Proposals
2024
Evaluation of circulating RAAS activity and myocardial fibrosis in dogs with patent ductus arteriosus
PI: Drs. Randolph Winter and Kara Maneval, Auburn University
2023
Characterization of the relationship of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and congestive heart failure manifestation in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
PI: Dr. Allison Masters, University of Minnesota and Dr. Jessica Ward, Iowa State University
2022
Evaluation of the circulating and tissue renin-angiotensin system activity in normal cats and cats with preclinical and decompensated hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
PI: Drs. James Wood and Marisa Ames, University of California, Davis
Clinical evaluation of Triple A testing to differentiate diseases affecting the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in cats: a prospective study
PI: Drs. Maxime Kurtz and Ghita Benchekroun, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vétérinaire d’Alfort
2021
Single Breed Sex Influence on Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System Metabolites and Enzymes: A Pilot Study
PI: Dr. Darcy Adin, University of Florida
2020
Characterization of the circulating renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system using serum equilibrium analysis in dogs with proteinuric chronic kidney disease, before and after treatment with telmisartan or enalapril
PI: Dr. Bianca Lourenco, University of Georgia
