FDA Vet-LIRN veterinary testing capacity for animal food-related illnesses
Official title: FDA Vet-LIRN Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory infrastructure funding program to strengthen sample analysis capacity and capabilities related to animal food-borne diseases
Funded at Auburn University at Auburn · NIH-11360356 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program to boost animal health testing capacity at university labs to quickly identify and respond to animal food-borne illnesses and related outbreaks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Auburn University at Auburn NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Auburn, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | June 10, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $29,736 |
| NIH project number | 5U18FD008245-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11360356 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable for direct patient participation; the focus is on improving diagnostic capacity for animal health rather than enrolling individuals.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient participation is not involved; humans are not enrolled.
What this research studies
This grant funds collaboration among Vet-LRN laboratories, universities, and federal agencies to expand microbiological testing of animal foods, feeds, drugs, and related samples. Auburn University’s diagnostic lab will perform selected analyses and help process samples from surveillance and outbreak responses. The initiative includes standardized methods, training, proficiency testing, and strengthened quality systems to ensure rapid, accurate results. The goal is to improve how quickly and accurately animal health threats from food and feed are detected and managed.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could shorten response times and improve the reliability of tests for animal food-borne diseases, protecting animal and public health.
How similar studies have gone: This approach builds on established Vet-LRN collaborations and is designed to standardize and enhance proven testing workflows.
Where this research is happening
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Auburn University at Auburn
Auburn, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wang, Chengming — Auburn University at Auburn
- Study coordinator: Wang, Chengming
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.