Veterinary Cardiac Genetics Laboratory
Feline Research Programs:
The Veterinary Cardiac Genetics Laboratory has several feline cardiac research studies in progress at this time. We welcome new participants that qualify for a study in progress.
Sphynx Cats
We are inviting new participants for this study. The requirements are: HCM diagnosed affected by a licensed veterinary professional and a Sphynx pedigree, or a Sphynx cat who is at least 8 years of age and who is cleared of disease. We would like to include your Sphynx in this study if it meets these requirements. DNA from your Sphynx is submitted by blood draw done by your Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician.
Please click for more information and submission form (Sphynx)
Bengal Cats
We are inviting new participants for this study. The requirements are: HCM diagnosed affected by a licensed veterinary professional and a pedigree, or a Bengal cat who is at least 8 years of age and who is cleared of disease. We would like to include your Bengal in this study if it meets these requirements. DNA from your Bengal is submitted by blood draw done by your Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician.
Please click for more information and submission form (Bengal).
Birman Cats
We are currently looking for DNA samples from Birman cats with a diagnosis of hypertrophic caridomyopathy to advance our study to identify a gene for the disease.
Please click for more information and submission form (Birman)
Primary Contact for these research projects:
Dr. Kate Meurs
NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine
Email: kate_meurs@ncsu.edu
Phone: 919-513-6213
Thank you, Kate Meurs, DVM, PhD