Award
NIH Reporter #1U18FD008931-01
Exploration of Gastrointestinal Nematode Diversity in Ruminants Using Nemabiome Metabarcoding
Recipient
Tuskegee University
Award Amount
$92,525.00
Ceiling
$92,525.00
Awarded
September 23, 2026
Identifier
1U18FD008931-01
FDA funding supports Tuskegee University in establishing nemabiome metabarcoding capabilities to improve detection and surveillance of parasitic infections in livestock, support targeted anthelmintic use, and contribute to food safety and public health.
Description
Establish a molecular diagnostic platform at Tuskegee University using nemabiome metabarcoding to characterize gastrointestinal nematode communities in ruminants. The project includes collecting and analyzing livestock fecal samples and acquiring equipment to support molecular diagnostics.