Enhancing pathogen and AMR detection with a new sequencing instrument
Official title: Enhancing Sequencing Capacity for AMR Surveillance and Emerging Pathogen Detection through Acquisition of the Illumina MiSeq i100
Funded at University of Nebraska Lincoln · NIH-11527014 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A veterinary lab is getting a high-throughput sequencing machine to help detect drug-resistant bacteria and emerging pathogens in animals and food, improving public health readiness.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Nebraska Lincoln NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lincoln, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $60,000 |
| NIH project number | 1U18FD008916-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11527014 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal when animal health professionals need rapid, high-quality genomic data to track pathogens or AMR trends during outbreaks or routine surveillance.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient involvement is unlikely; primarily serves animal health and food safety applications.
What this research studies
This grant funds the purchase of a Illumina MiSeq i100 to boost whole-genome sequencing at the Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Center. The goal is to increase the speed, accuracy, and volume of genomic data available for veterinary pathogens, antimicrobial resistance monitoring, and One Health investigations. The improved sequencing capacity should enhance diagnostic support during animal disease outbreaks and help inform safer food safety practices. The project focuses on integrating the new instrument into existing workflows and expanding data output for a wider range of samples.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could lead to faster outbreak detection and better guidance to protect animal and human health.
How similar studies have gone: Similar sequencing upgrades in veterinary labs have improved outbreak response and AMR monitoring, though throughput gains depend on implemented workflows.
Where this research is happening
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University of Nebraska Lincoln
Lincoln, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Loy, Duan S — University of Nebraska Lincoln
- Study coordinator: Loy, Duan S
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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.