Improving bacterial identification for foodborne pathogens in Ohio.
Official title: FDA Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building of Ohio ADDL to support bacterial identification of foodborne pathogens
Funded at Ohio State Department of Agriculture · NIH-10829120 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping the Ohio Department of Agriculture's lab get better tools to quickly and accurately find germs that can make people sick from food, so they can respond faster to foodborne illnesses and keep everyone healthier.
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 | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $50,000 |
| NIH project number | 1U18FD008022-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10829120 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals who may be affected by foodborne illnesses or those involved in food production and safety.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not at risk of foodborne illnesses or who do not consume food products would likely not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance the diagnostic capabilities of the Ohio Department of Agriculture's Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory by acquiring advanced equipment for identifying foodborne pathogens. The laboratory will utilize a Bruker MALDI Biotyper® Sirius RUO System, which allows for rapid and accurate identification of bacterial isolates. By increasing testing capacity and reducing turnaround times for bacterial culture and isolation, the project seeks to improve public health responses to foodborne illnesses. Additionally, the laboratory will engage in method development and validation to further enhance its diagnostic services.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to faster and more accurate identification of foodborne pathogens, ultimately improving food safety and public health.
How similar studies have gone: Other research utilizing MALDI-TOF technology has shown success in improving bacterial identification, indicating that this approach is promising and has been validated in similar contexts.
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
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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.