Collaboration to improve animal food safety and combat antimicrobial resistance
Official title: FDA Vet-LIRN Cooperative Agreement with Ohio ADDL to support projects and work associated with One Health, animal food issues, antimicrobial resistance, and surge capacity testing.
Funded at Ohio State Department of Agriculture · NIH-11174155 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make animal food safer and reduce the risk of germs that don't respond to medicine, which can help keep everyone healthier by improving food safety for all.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State Department of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Reynoldsburg, United States) |
| Project start | August 5, 2019 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $23,750 |
| NIH project number | 3U18FD006712-06S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11174155 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals concerned about food safety and the impact of antimicrobial resistance on public health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not concerned with animal food safety or antimicrobial resistance may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the safety of animal food and addressing antimicrobial resistance through a collaborative effort led by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. The project aims to develop and validate new testing methods, monitor animal food-related issues, and support antimicrobial stewardship initiatives. By leveraging emerging technologies and contributing to One Health efforts, this research seeks to improve public health outcomes related to animal health and food safety. Patients may benefit indirectly through improved food safety and reduced antimicrobial resistance in the food supply.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer animal food products and a reduction in antimicrobial resistance, ultimately benefiting public health.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research initiatives have shown promise in improving food safety and managing antimicrobial resistance, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Ohio State Department of Agriculture
Reynoldsburg, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Prarat, Melanie — Ohio State Department of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Prarat, Melanie
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.