Vet-LIRN Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Program (U18)
Official title: CVM Vet-LIRN Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Program (U18)
Funded at Texas A&m Agrilife Research · NIH-11360359 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A federal program supports Texas A&M researchers in strengthening veterinary lab work to protect people from pet- and animal-associated foodborne diseases.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Texas A&m Agrilife Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (College Station, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 1, 2017 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $45,450 |
| NIH project number | 5U18FD006171-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-11360359 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to a specific patient group; the program involves laboratory capacity and outbreak response that benefits the broader community.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient participation is not part of this grant; it focuses on laboratory infrastructure and surveillance.
What this research studies
This grant supports the FDA Vet-LIRN network to enhance veterinary diagnostic labs for routine and emergency outbreak investigations, including tracking antimicrobial resistance in pathogens from animals. The work involves partnerships with Texas A&M to collect diverse samples, share methods, and improve lab capacity for both veterinary and human health. By building expertise and systems in the Texas region, the project aims to better detect and respond to outbreaks that involve pets or livestock. The overall goal is to reduce foodborne illness risks that can affect families and communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Strengthened lab capabilities could lead to faster outbreak detection and improved guidance to prevent foodborne illness in people and animals.
How similar studies have gone: Previous Vet-LIRN-related efforts have contributed to improved outbreak response and antimicrobial resistance tracking in veterinary pathogens.
Where this research is happening
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Texas A&m Agrilife Research
College Station, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lawhon, Sara D. — Texas A&m Agrilife Research
- Study coordinator: Lawhon, Sara D.
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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.