Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Baylor College of Medicine
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a Material Transfer Agreement with Baylor College of Medicine for the exchange of organisms, data, and testing reagents for the enhancement of vector testing and surveillance operations.
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Background and Discussion:
To facilitate the exchange of organisms, data, and testing reagents between the Baylor College of Medicine and Harris County Public Health Mosquito and Vector Control. This collaboration will strengthen testing capabilities and support initiatives that require additional data and organisms.
Expected Impact:
This collaboration will enhance the testing of avian, vector, and mosquito samples collected for pathogens. The data and testing results will contribute to initiatives at Baylor College of Medicine that aim to protect public health. Additionally, this collaboration will provide insights into high-risk areas for arboviral and tick-borne diseases.
Alternative Options:
None. We would not be able to share material (samples, reagents, and data)
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