# NIH Reporter #1U18FD008900-01

Whole genome sequencing of Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica isolates screened from companion and food animals with potential public and animal health importance

**Recipient:** Kansas State University

**Award Amount:** $151,750.00
**Ceiling:** $151,750.00

**Awarded:** September 23, 2026

**Identifier:** 1U18FD008900-01

Funding supports sequencing and analysis of selected E. coli and Salmonella enterica isolates from an archived collection, with the goal of producing and publicly sharing high-quality genome assemblies.

### Description

The project will select 100 isolates of each species for whole-genome sequencing, prioritizing isolates with potential human and animal health importance. It aims to submit at least 90 high-quality complete or draft genomes per species to NCBI GenBank for public access.

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