# Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

> **NIH FDA U18** · UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT STORRS · 2020 · $31,899

## Abstract

Project Summary
The Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, which is part of the Department of
Pathobiology and Veterinary Science at the University of Connecticut (CVMDL) is fully
accredited for all species by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians
(AAVLD). It is currently a member of the FDA CVM Vet-LiRN and USDA's National Animal
Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN). Our successful current and past participation in these
organizations demonstrates our keen interest in investigating emerging animal and zoonotic
diseases, disease surveillance, and our commitment to quality veterinary diagnostics and
networking to improve the scientific knowledge base and response capabilities. The CVMDL
has qualified faculty and technicians, a comprehensive quality assurance program with both a
full-time and part-time quality manager. All work follows standard operating procedures. Faculty
include five experienced veterinary pathologists, four of whom are board certified, and an
experienced veterinarian who is the section head overseeing all non-pathology testing e.g.
microbiology etc. We participate in proficiency tests offered by Vet-LRN, NAHLN and the
National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL). We are a registered training site for the
American College of Veterinary Pathologists, and a CL Davis Pathology Learning Center,
demonstrating recognition of our expertise in pathology and pathologic investigations. We have
an excellent histology laboratory and perform histochemical and immunohistochemical staining
as an aid to diagnosis of disease. CVMDL has assisted the CVM Vet-LiRN program over the
last five years by performing autopsies, histopathological examinations and any other tests
asked of us, as part of the investigation for possible food or drug related illness in animals.
CVMDL also has long standing expertise in microbiology, mastitis and molecular based
detection of pathogens, including those in environmental samples (animal housing and transport
vehicles) and food products (primarily eggs and milk), as well as in serologic testing. CVMDL is
the only remaining full-service fully accredited state veterinary diagnostic laboratory in the 6
state New England region, and provides critical diagnostic and surveillance services for animal
and zoonotic diseases in the region. We have established linkages with the CT Department of
Public Health (particularly in areas of zoonotic diseases and emergency response), as well as
the CT Department of Agriculture and USDA APHIS Veterinary Services. CVMDL's participation
in this joint endeavor will enhance linkages between veterinary and public health, provide early
diagnosis and response by Vet-LiRN that can impact both animal and human populations.
CVMDL can also benefit from this program through networking with other diagnostic
laboratories, participating in proficiency tests to ensure ongoing performance of testing to a
quality standard, and also benefits greatly from the suppo...

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9972866
- **Project number:** 5U18FD006182-04
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT STORRS
- **Principal Investigator:** Salvatore Frasca
- **Activity code:** U18 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** FDA
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $31,899
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2017-09-01 → 2022-08-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9972866

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9972866, Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (5U18FD006182-04). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9972866. Licensed CC0.

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