# FDA Vet-LIRN Infrastructure Support for Ohio ADDL

> **NIH FDA U18** · OHIO STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE · 2024 · $7,500

## Abstract

This proposal from the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is in response to Funding
Opportunity Announcement (FOA) PAR-22-063 from the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and
Response Network (Vet-LIRN). The project is titled “FDA Vet-LIRN Infrastructure Support
for Ohio ADDL.”
This proposal from ODA’s Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) addresses the
following key project areas:
1. Participation in FDA/Vet-LIRN sample analysis. Samples could be collected by
 Federal, State, or local entities.
2. Providing analytical data to support potential regulatory use through:
 a. Use of standardized methods, equipment platforms, and reporting methods
 (standardized analytical worksheets and electronic results reporting).
 b. Participation in proficiency testing and method training provided by the
VPO.
 c. Investigating consumer report cases requested by VPO
 d. Implementation of standardized quality management systems for
 laboratories as determined by the VPO.
3. Participation in additional research and special projects such as small-scale
 method development and/or method validation and matrix extension work as
 determined by the VPO.
The ADDL is prepared to strengthen coordination of veterinary diagnostic laboratory
efforts as related to the national food safety system by supporting research and capacity
building during case investigations, including chemical, microbiological, pathological, or
other complex analyses to help determine cases of potential adulteration or contamination
of animal foods or animal drugs. Specifically, this grant opportunity supports the ability of
network laboratories to respond to case investigation needs. This includes support for
training, quality assurance processes, proficiency exercises, and data sharing to support
development of veterinary diagnostic laboratories. The ADDL also plans to utilize funds
to expand its ISO 17025 scope to achieve these goals.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 11174149
- **Project number:** 3U18FD006167-08S1
- **Recipient organization:** OHIO STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
- **Principal Investigator:** Melanie Prarat
- **Activity code:** U18 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** FDA
- **Fiscal year:** 2024
- **Award amount:** $7,500
- **Award type:** 3
- **Project period:** 2017-08-01 → 2027-05-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/11174149

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 11174149, FDA Vet-LIRN Infrastructure Support for Ohio ADDL (3U18FD006167-08S1). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/11174149. Licensed CC0.

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