The ITN will prioritize studies in a few selected autoimmune diseases, building on previous experience (e.g., systemic lupus
erythematosus, ANCA - associated vasculitis, psoriasis, multiple sclerosis), prioritizing diseases with a relevant antigen (whether self or microbial in origin) that can be targeted and monitored (e.g.,
pemphigus, MS, ANCA - associated vasculitis), and / or diseases with accessible tissue (e.g., psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease,
pemphigus, scleroderma).
Canine idiopathic immune - mediated hemolytic anemia, heartworm disease, blood parasites, rickettsial diseases,
Pemphigus foliaceus, systemic lupus
erythematosus, etc..