# 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.

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