Vet-LIRN: Strengthening animal health testing and outbreak response at a Connecticut veterinary lab
Official title: Vet-LIRN: Improving infrastructure and response capabilities at the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
Funded at University of Connecticut Storrs · NIH-11360811 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Connecticut veterinary lab is expanding its testing and data capabilities to help detect and respond to animal health threats faster.
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, 2017 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $32,195 |
| NIH project number | 5U18FD006182-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-11360811 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable (facility upgrade and program support; no direct patient recruitment).
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient (animal) participation is not part of this infrastructure grant.
What this research studies
This grant supports upgrading infrastructure and training at the University of Connecticut’s veterinary diagnostic lab to handle more samples, run routine and outbreak-related tests, and perform necropsies when needed. The lab will also participate in proficiency testing and coordinate with the FDA Vet-LIRN network to support animal health interventions. The goal is to improve rapid analysis of feed, environmental, and clinical samples from various animal species during disease outbreaks. The work is designed to improve readiness and accuracy in identifying and responding to animal health threats.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, animals and animal populations could be diagnosed and managed more quickly during outbreaks, potentially reducing spread and impact.
How similar studies have gone: Previous Vet-LIRN collaborations have demonstrated improved network testing and outbreak response capabilities.
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
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.