Improving online tools for veterinary laboratories
Official title: Vet-LIRN Portal Continuation and Improvements
Funded at Ejh & Associates, LLC · NIH-11075629 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on making an online tool better for veterinary labs so they can more easily share information and work together to keep our pets and food safe from contamination.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ejh & Associates, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakdale, United States) |
| Project start | September 5, 2019 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $150,000 |
| NIH project number | 2U18FD006863-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-11075629 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include veterinary professionals and laboratories involved in animal health and food safety.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in veterinary health or food safety may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing the Vet-LIRN portal, which provides a suite of online tools designed for veterinary laboratories. It aims to improve the capacity of these labs to respond to animal food and drug contamination through better data management and proficiency testing. The portal facilitates secure communication and collaboration among various stakeholders in animal health, including government and academic professionals. By streamlining information sharing, the project seeks to bolster public health and safety related to animal products.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the safety and quality of animal food products, ultimately benefiting public health.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in veterinary diagnostics and laboratory collaboration have shown promise in improving response times and safety protocols.
Where this research is happening
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Ejh & Associates, LLC
Oakdale, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hoffman, Eric — Ejh & Associates, LLC
- Study coordinator: Hoffman, Eric
Related research
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Vet-LIRN Portal Upgrades for Animal Health Data Sharing
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NARMS Lab Portal for Secure Data Sharing and Collaboration
A nationwide antimicrobial resistance project is building a secure online LabSUITE portal to help government, researchers, and industry share data and coordinate testing.
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Development of an online portal for antimicrobial resistance monitoring.
This study is working on a friendly online platform called LabSUITE that will help doctors, researchers, and government officials share important information about antibiotic resistance to keep both people and animals healthier.
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.