Upgrading veterinary diagnostic testing with a new HPLC/MS system
Official title: Advancing Diagnostic Toxicology Testing Capabilities and Strengthening Vet-LIRN Network Capacity via Procurement of an HPLC/MS System
Funded at Purdue University · NIH-11529098 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Purdue-led project will acquire a high-performance HPLC/MS system to improve detection of toxic substances and nutrients in animals, animal foods, and related samples, helping protect pets, livestock, and public health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Purdue University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (West Lafayette, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $100,000 |
| NIH project number | 1U18FD008935-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11529098 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are veterinary clinicians and researchers in the Indiana region who rely on diagnostic toxicology testing for companion animals, livestock, or food safety.
✕Less likely to help
Pets or producers not needing enhanced diagnostic testing or outside the Indiana region may see little direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds equipment to strengthen diagnostic labs at IADDL and boost the Vet-LIRN network’s ability to rapidly test for toxins and nutritional components. The new HPLC/MS platform will handle diverse samples like pet foods, feed, tissues, bodily fluids, and environmental materials. By standardizing assays and expanding testing capacity, the lab aims to improve readiness for routine and emergency responses affecting animal and human health. The work focuses on laboratory capability, method development, and collaboration with national networks to respond to toxicology-related events.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could lead to faster, more accurate toxicology testing for animals and animal-origin foods, supporting timely public-health decisions.
How similar studies have gone: Other laboratories have demonstrated that advanced HPLC/MS systems improve sensitivity and speed of toxicology testing in veterinary settings.
Where this research is happening
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Purdue University
West Lafayette, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wilson-Frank, Christina R — Purdue University
- Study coordinator: Wilson-Frank, Christina R
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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.