Fund the strategic placement of a scientist specializing in evaluating and developing diagnostics for animal diseases at a national animal health laboratory network (nahln) laboratory

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) awarded a $1,122,000 Cooperative Agreement to Washington State University (WSU) on November 15, 2023 under the Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care (CFDA 10.025) program. The purpose of this award is to fund the strategic placement of a scientist at a National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) laboratory who will be responsible for evaluating local and regional diagnostic methodologies, conducting regional risk assessments, collaborating with other NAHLN members, and ensuring the laboratories have the tools needed to diagnose emerging animal disease threats. This 4-year award aims to enhance the NAHLN's diagnostic capabilities and preparedness for addressing animal health issues.

This scientist would be responsible for evaluating local and regional diagnostic methodologies, conducting regional risk assessments, collaborating with other nahln laboratory members, and ensuring the laboratories have the tools needed to diagnose emerging threats. There will be no subawards.