Award
Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health PAR-25-014
National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System using Retail Meat for Louisiana
Recipient
Louisiana State Office of Public Health
Award Amount
$160,000.00
Ceiling
$160,000.00
Awarded
September 19, 2025
Identifier
PAR-25-014
Award for research and testing of retail meat samples to monitor antimicrobial resistance in Louisiana, involving whole genome sequencing and data analysis to support surveillance efforts.
Description
This project supports the collection, processing, and testing of retail meat and seafood samples to monitor antibiotic resistance trends, detect emerging threats, and inform policy. It involves whole genome sequencing and data analysis to strengthen national and state surveillance efforts.