Canine Genetics Lab
Our interdisciplinary team is working to understand the cellular, molecular, and genetic basis of inherited autoimmune, neuromuscular, neurological, and metabolic disorders of companion animal species.
Jonah Cullen, MS
Steven Friedenberg, DVM, PhD, Dip ACVECC
Eva Furrow, VMD, PhD, Dip ACVIM
Emily Ghose, Undergraduate Student
Anna Hedger, Undergraduate Student
James Mickelson, PhD
Katie Minor, RN
Ned Patterson, DVM, PhD, Dip ACVIM
Nicole Tate, PhD Student
Amy Treeful, PhD Candidate
Samantha Van Buren, Undergraduate Student
Research ethics at the University of Minnesota
We are committed to protecting research participants, upholding ethical standards, and improving our practice at every step of our work.
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If you wish to contribute financially to the Canine Genetics Research Fund please donate online.
Contact Us
*Due to COVID-19 related lab closures, the Canine Genetics Lab is not currently accepting samples for genetic testing.
We are very sorry for the inconvenience, and will update our website as soon as we are able to resume lab operations.
Canine Genetics Lab
University of Minnesota
1988 Fitch Ave
AS/VM 295
St. Paul, MN 55108
