Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance in Retail Meat in Louisiana
Official title: National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System using Retail Meat for Louisiana
Funded at Louisiana State Office of Public Health · NIH-11419468 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A state public health program collects and tests retail meat and seafood samples each month to monitor antibiotic resistance and protect Louisianans.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Louisiana State Office of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baton Rouge, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | August 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $160,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U01FD007125-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-11419468 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable in this context; this grant focuses on surveillance data rather than direct patient participation.
✕Less likely to help
Not applicable; no direct patient participation.
What this research studies
This grant supports the ongoing collection, processing, and testing of retail meat and seafood samples in Louisiana, with a small dedicated team ensuring timely data submission to FDA and national surveillance. Enhanced analysis will identify resistance trends and inform policy to prevent the spread of resistant bacteria. The work includes expanding whole genome sequencing to additional organisms to improve outbreak detection and data quality. Findings will help guide evidence-based public health actions and strengthen partnerships during investigations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could lead to earlier detection of resistant threats and more informed policy decisions to keep food safer for Louisianans.
How similar studies have gone: Similar national surveillance programs have shown value in tracking resistance trends and guiding interventions.
Where this research is happening
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Louisiana State Office of Public Health
Baton Rouge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bunch, Amy — Louisiana State Office of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Bunch, Amy
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.