Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Network Program (VetLIRN) Aims to Strengthen Animal Disease Testing
Official title: CVM VetLIRN Veterinary Dagnostic Laboratory Program (U18)
Funded at Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge · NIH-11360363 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A veterinary diagnostic lab in Louisiana is part of a national network to improve animal disease testing, surveillance, and biosecurity.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baton Rouge, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2017 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $59,200 |
| NIH project number | 5U18FD006173-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-11360363 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to human patients; this is about veterinary diagnostics and animal health.
✕Less likely to help
No direct benefit to people; the work focuses on animal diseases and laboratory testing.
What this research studies
This grant supports LADDL’s ongoing commitment to high-quality diagnostic services and the development of new tests for animal diseases. It involves collaboration with state and national partners to analyze samples, share data, and support regulatory decision-making. The program also strengthens Vet-LIRN participation to enhance national readiness for emerging animal health threats. The work is centered on improving accuracy, speed, and reliability of tests that protect livestock and food systems.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could lead to faster detection and better control of animal diseases that affect food safety and public health.
How similar studies have gone: Previous Vet-LIRN collaborations have strengthened national surveillance and regulatory support for animal health.
Where this research is happening
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Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Roy, Alma — Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge
- Study coordinator: Roy, Alma
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.