Antimicrobial resistance surveillance using whole genome sequencing of animal bacteria in Canada
Official title: Vet-LIRN antimicrobial resistance surveillance through collection of AMR data and whole genome sequencing of isolates from Canadian provinces
Funded at University of Guelph · NIH-11422041 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Canadian university lab will collect bacterial isolates from animals, test their resistance to antibiotics, and analyze their genomes to help track AMR trends.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Guelph NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Guelph, Canada) |
| Project start | September 10, 2020 |
| Project end | August 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $88,173 |
| NIH project number | 5U18FD007244-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-11422041 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable (this is a surveillance and data-generation project, not a patient-specific trial).
✕Less likely to help
No direct patient involvement or individual benefit; it focuses on pathogen surveillance data.
What this research studies
This project partners with Vet-LIRN to routinely gather clinical bacterial samples from dogs and other animals, perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and share data and samples with a central lab for whole genome sequencing. Monthly collections include multiple Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, Salmonella enterica, and other bacteria, along with relevant metadata. The goal is to harmonize methods and build surge capacity for big emergencies while contributing actionable AMR data to improve animal and public health. The work uses established protocols and sequencing to generate data that can help monitor and respond to antimicrobial resistance in veterinary settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program will enhance the ability to detect and respond to antimicrobial resistance in animals, potentially protecting animal and human health.
How similar studies have gone: Similar Vet-LIRN AMR-WGS programs have established workflows for data collection and sequencing, supporting harmonization and rapid response.
Where this research is happening
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University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Slavic, Durda — University of Guelph
- Study coordinator: Slavic, Durda
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.