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Neuronal damage in the retina of a dog with Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome - SARDS.

Research Projects

Early Detection of SARDS - cPLR

The aim of this project is to assess routines based on chromatic pupil light reflex as a tool for the early detection of SARDS, before more advanced vision problems arise.

Abnormal pupil light reflex response in a dog with Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome - SARDS.

Role of T-cells in SARDS retinal damage

The aim of this project is to assess the role of T-cells in causing retinal damage in patients with SARDS.

Mechanisms of the immune system-mediated retinal damage in dogs with Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome - SARDS in dogs.

Mechanism of IVIg action in SARDS

The objective of this project is to assess whether the therapeutic mechanisms of IVIg are mediated through the inhibition of the complement pathway.

Complement activation pathway in Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome - SARDS in dogs.

Early Detection of SARDS - ERG

The objective of this project is to create electroretinography (ERG) routines for the early detection of retinal changes in dogs with SARDS, prior to the development of vision loss.

Abnormal retinal electrical response in a dog affected with Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome - SARDS.

Gut microbiome changes in SARDS

The objective of this project is to investigate whether alterations in the gut microbiome contribute to a more aggressive profile of the autoimmune disease in dogs with SARDS.

Gut microbiome abnormalities and analysis in dogs with Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome - SARDS.

SARDS and pancreatitis

The objective of this project is to assess whether subclinical and clinical pancreas inflammation are responsible for a diminished response to medical treatment in dogs with SARDS.

Laboratory blood analysis for pancreatitis in dogs with Sudden Acquired Retinal DEgeneration Syndrome - SARDS in dogs.
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