OADDL Testing Support for Vet-LIRN (Veterinary Network)
Official title: Project Narrative - OADDL Testing Support for CVM Vet-LIRN
Funded at Oklahoma State University Stillwater · NIH-11376747 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A veterinary diagnostic lab in Oklahoma will support national animal health surveillance and testing programs by handling clinical samples, animal feeds, environmental samples, and necropsies to help keep animal health and food safety safer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oklahoma State University Stillwater NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stillwater, United States) |
| Project start | June 15, 2019 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $44,880 |
| NIH project number | 5U18FD006671-08 |
| Project ID | NIH-11376747 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable (facility support project); no direct patient enrollment.
✕Less likely to help
This grant does not involve direct patient participation.
What this research studies
This grant funds the Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory to provide essential testing for CVM Vet-LIRN surveillance and diagnostic work. The services cover clinical samples, animal feed and drug samples, environmental samples, and necropsy support when needed. The effort leverages OADDL’s long-standing accreditation and advanced capabilities to support early detection and response to animal health events. The project aims to strengthen national veterinary laboratory networks and improve public health protections related to animal health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Strengthened veterinary diagnostic capacity can lead to faster detection of animal diseases and safer animal-derived products.
How similar studies have gone: The approach builds on established veterinary laboratory networks with a track record of contributing to animal health surveillance.
Where this research is happening
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Oklahoma State University Stillwater
Stillwater, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ramachandran, Akhilesh — Oklahoma State University Stillwater
- Study coordinator: Ramachandran, Akhilesh
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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.