Administrative supplements for validation studies of analytical methods for dietary supplements and natural products (Admin. Suppl.)

National Institutes of Health

Description

The reproducibility and comparability of dietary supplement research is enhanced through rigorous analytical characterization of key experimental materials. The publication of analytical methods which have been thoroughly validated for specific, precise, accurate, and sensitive quantitative determination of chemical constituents of dietary supplements therefore makes critical contributions to the rigor and reproducibility of biomedical research. This FOA will build on existing NIH awards to support the performance and publication of formal single-laboratory validation studies of relevant quantitative analytical methods. The methods proposed for validation must be used to identify and quantify chemical constituents (active or marker chemical compounds, adulterants, contaminants) or metabolites thereof in experimental reagents, raw materials, and/or clinical specimens (for example urine or plasma samples). Methods must have been developed or utilized in fulfillment of the active parent grants specific aims. Candidate constituents for quantitative method validation studies may include (but are not limited to): phytochemicals, nutrients, and potentially deleterious substances such as pesticides and mycotoxins. Multi-laboratory validation studies will not be supported through this FOA.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Independent school districts
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses
• Others

Contact

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