Extramural funding received as Project Director at University of Maryland
- Improve the sustainability of swine production. USDA / NIFA. $497,000. 2020-2023.
- A porcine model for investigating the role of an insulin signaling regulator in development and disease. NICHD NIS. $1,596,620. 2018-2023. With B. Telugu.
- Ultra-Convenient cardiovascular risk predictors measurement based in the ballistocarduigram. American Heart Association. $200,00. 2018-2020.
- Improving swine growth via nutritional programming of Stem Cell Populations. AFRI USDA. $455,000. 2015-2019. PD with co-I H.C. Liu, R.P. Rhoads, X. Cui, and D.B. Allison.
Extramural funding received as Project Director at N.C. State University
- Unrestricted gift from Nomad Bioscience, GmbH. $75,000. 2015
- Unrestricted gift from Nomad Bioscience, GmbH. $25,000. 2013
- Enhanced hemoglobin production in piglets with FCP, a low molecular weight iron chelate. BioLonk Life Sciences, Inc. (Prime--USDA) $57,834. 2012-13.
- Unrestricted gift from Tate and Lyle, PLC. $83,100. 2012.
- Unrestricted gift from Mead Johnson Nutritionals. $50,000. 2012.
- Unrestricted gift from Vetagro S.p.A. $25,000. 2012
- Unrestricted gift from Vetagro S.p.A. $45,000. 2011.
- Development of a miRNA/target Gene Dataset to Elucidate the Molecular Mechanisms Responsible for Lineage Allocation in Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Biotechnology Research and Development Corporation. $492,186. 2010-13. PD with co-PI H.C. Liu.
- Nutritional Programming Impacts Life-time Efficiency of Phosphate Utilization. N.C. Agricultural Foudation $14,980. 2010-11. PD.
- Development of Novel Alternatives to Conventional Antibiotic for Inclusion in Swine Feed. N.C. Agricultural Foudation $53,637. 2010-2013. PD.
- Unrestricted gift from Novus International, Inc. $49,500. 2010.
- A Novel Therapy for Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B Poisoning. SoyMeds, Inc. (Prime--National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) $280,846. 2009-11. PD with co-PI J. Odle.
- Optimization of Colicin E1 Expression By Pichia Pastoris. Ivy Animal Health, Inc. $100,000. 2009. PD.
- Unrestricted gift from Kemin. $25,000.
- Comparison of Two Different Calcium Sources in Formula Diets Meeting Calcium
- Requirements for Neonatal Pigs. Mead Johnson & Co. $165,189. 2008. PD with Co-PI J. Odle.
Funding received as Co-Principal Investigator at N.C. State University
- Effects of Hemicell HT 1.5X and Escherichia coli F18 on growth performance and gut health of nursery pigs. Co-PD with A. Moeser. Elanco Animal Health $160,000. 2014.
- The impact of piglet weaning age on gut mucosal defense and susceptibility to postweaning E. coli Disease. The National Pork Board $44,501. 2009. Co-PI with PD A. Moeser.
- Effect of Selected Probiotics on Health, Growth and Development of the Suckling Neonatal Pig. Mead Johnson & Co. $450,733. 2008-11. Co-PI with PD J. Odle.
- Prophylactic protection against food-borne pathogens afforded by dietary fruits and vegetables: Development of a young-pig screening model. Dole Foods $20,930. 2008. Co-PI with S.W. Kim, E. van Heughten, and PD J. Odle.
- Transgenic Soybeans Expressing a Vaccine for Swine. UNC Research Competitiveness Fund $31,640. 2008. Co-PI with K. Bost, K. Piller, and J. Odle.
Extramural Funding received at Iowa State University
- Genetic Pathways to Environmentally Friendly Pigs. From: Biotechnology Research and Development Corporation $191,233. 2005-7. PD with co-PI M.F. Rothschild.
- Development of Novel Vaccine for Porcine Reproductive Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS). From: Plant Sciences Institute, ISU $58,635. 2005-7. PD with co-PI D.L. Harris.
- Evaluation of Colicins for Inhibitory Activity Against E. coli of Importance in Swine Health. From: University Research Grants, Iowa State University. $16,000. PD.
- Development of a Novel Alternative to Antibiotics in Animal Feed. From: Biotechnology Research and Development Corporation. $395,462. PD.
- Development of a Novel Food-Grade Phytase Expression System. From: Center for Designing Foods to Improve Nutrition, Iowa State University. $31,256. PD.
- SPF Marine Shrimp Production at Iowa State University and Evaluation of DDGS as a Nutrient for Litopeneaus vannamei. Midwest Grain Processors $40,000. 2006. Co-PI with PD D.L. Harris.
- Evaluation of a Fine-Limestone, Low-Energy Molt Program: Effects on Egg-Production and Animal Behavior Before, During, and After a Fasting or Non-Fasting Molt. Midwest Poutlry Association and the Iowa Egg Council $60,770. 2006. Co-PI with A. Johnson, G. Brant and PD K. Bregendahl.
- Evaluation of the nutritional value of different corn hybrid traits on the performance of pigs, broilers, and layers. From: J.C. Robinson Seeds $99,073. 2005. Co-PI with K. Bregendahl, D.C. Beitz, K.J. Stalder, and C.G. Scanes.
- Effects of antibiotic growth promoters and prebiotics on the intestinal health and function in turkey poults. From: Iowa Turkey Federation. $8,223. 2005. Co-Pi with D.W. Trampel and PD Kristjan Bregendahl.
- Effects of antibiotic growth promoters and prebiotics on the intestinal health and function in turkey poults. From: Midwest Poultry Federation. $24,669. Co-PI with D.W. Trampel and PD Kristjan Bregendahl.
- Effects of dietary fermentable carbohydrates or their fermentation product, butyrate, on intestinal health and function. From: Center for Designing Foods to Improve Nutrition, Iowa State University $32,562. Co-PI with D.W. Trampel and PD Kristjan Bregendahl.
- Role of 1,3 Butanediol as Bioactive Compound for Enhancing Pig Productivity. From: Celanese Ltd. $406,350. Co-PI with PD Tim Stahly.