# Vet-LIRN: Improving infrastructure and response capabilities at the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

> **NIH FDA U18** · UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT STORRS · 2022 · $32,184

## Abstract

Project Summary
The objective of this cooperative agreement between the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network (Vet-LIRN) and the
Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (CVMDL), University of
Connecticut, is to provide the network with increased sample testing and data analysis
capabilities.
By obtaining support from FDA via the 5-years infrastructure grant, CVMDL will be able
to support interventions by the network in events that compromise the health or well-
being of animals.
CVMDL will be able to provide testing;
  Including routine microbiological analysis of samples submitted by Vet-LIRN to
 the laboratory, including feed samples, environmental samples, and clinical
 samples derived from different animal species.
  CVMDL will conduct testing if samples are collected during outbreak
 investigations or surveys conducted by FDA or through the network by State and
 Federal Government agencies.
  CVMDL will conduct necropsies of animals submitted by Vet-LIRN for testing or
 for case investigation purposes.
  This cooperative agreement will support proficiency testing and training activities
 as directed by the Vet-LIRN.
  Funding requested by CVMDL to FDA Vet-LIRN will be used to procure
 necessary supplies, maintain equipment, and partially support laboratory
 personnel salaries.
Our successful current and past participation in the Vet-LIRN demonstrates our keen
interest in investigating emerging threats to animal health. CVMDL as a nationally
accredited laboratory has qualified personnel and a comprehensive quality assurance
program. The expertise and knowledge available at CVMDL and the University of
Connecticut warrant the feasibility and execution of this agreement.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10569743
- **Project number:** 2U18FD006182-06
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT STORRS
- **Principal Investigator:** Guillermo Roberto Risatti
- **Activity code:** U18 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** FDA
- **Fiscal year:** 2022
- **Award amount:** $32,184
- **Award type:** 2
- **Project period:** 2017-09-01 → 2027-05-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10569743

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10569743, Vet-LIRN: Improving infrastructure and response capabilities at the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (2U18FD006182-06). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10569743. Licensed CC0.

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