New sequencing machine to boost veterinary genomics at CVMDL
Official title: Acquisition of MiSeq i100 Plus Next-Generation Sequencing Platform to increase NGS capabilities at the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
Funded at University of Connecticut Storrs · NIH-11528997 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new high-throughput DNA/RNA sequencer will be acquired and put into use at the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory to improve how we study and diagnose animal diseases.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Connecticut Storrs NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Storrs-Mansfield, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $141,947 |
| NIH project number | 1U18FD008941-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11528997 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are animals whose diseases can be studied or diagnosed through genomic sequencing or related molecular analyses.
✕Less likely to help
Non-human samples or non-genomic diagnostic needs may not benefit directly.
What this research studies
This project will bring a cutting-edge sequencing platform to CVMDL, enabling faster and more accurate genomic analyses for veterinary research and diagnostics. It includes selecting a vendor, purchasing the instrument, upgrading lab infrastructure, installing software, and training staff. Standardized workflows and quality controls will be created to ensure reliable results and regulatory compliance. The upgraded capabilities will support precision medicine, molecular biology, and disease surveillance in animals, ultimately helping veterinarians and animal health researchers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients (animals) could benefit from faster, more accurate diagnostics and new research insights that inform better treatments and disease control.
How similar studies have gone: Similar upgrades in sequencing infrastructure have led to improved data quality and faster turnaround in veterinary and biomedical labs.
Where this research is happening
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University of Connecticut Storrs
Storrs-Mansfield, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Risatti, Guillermo Roberto — University of Connecticut Storrs
- Study coordinator: Risatti, Guillermo Roberto
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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.
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