Expanding Vet-LIRN AMR Surveillance with Phenotypic Testing and Genome Sequencing
Official title: Expanding Vet-LIRN Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance through Phenotypic Testing and Whole Genome Sequencing
Funded at University of Wisconsin-Madison · NIH-11528938 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A One Health effort to better track antibiotic-resistant bacteria in animals and foods by combining lab tests and whole-genome sequencing.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project start | September 25, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $57,714 |
| NIH project number | 1U18FD008945-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11528938 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not a patient-facing clinical trial; results will influence animal and human health surveillance and policy.
✕Less likely to help
There are no direct benefits to a patient participating in this project.
What this research studies
This project uses the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory to expand a network that monitors antimicrobial resistance in animal pathogens. It will collect and characterize bacterial samples from livestock and pets using standard lab tests and genome sequencing to understand resistance patterns. The goal is to create more complete and timely AMR data to protect both animal and human health within a One Health framework.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could improve how quickly health agencies identify resistant bacteria and guide interventions to prevent spread to people.
How similar studies have gone: Prior AMR surveillance efforts have shown value in multi-source data; this project aims to expand and standardize such data.
Where this research is happening
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lim, Ailam Lee — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Lim, Ailam Lee
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.