Conference on food safety and public health education
Official title: 2024 FDA Retail Food Protection Seminar and Illinois Environmental Health Association’s Annual Education Conference
Funded at Illinois Environmental Health Association · NIH-11071913 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about hosting a friendly seminar and conference in Chicago for food program staff from different states to learn about food safety practices, especially after the challenges of COVID-19, and to connect with experts and each other to improve their skills.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Illinois Environmental Health Association NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Volo, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $50,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13FD008331-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11071913 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include food program staff and public health professionals involved in food safety.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not involved in food safety or public health may not receive any benefit from this conference.
What this research studies
This research involves organizing a seminar and conference focused on food safety, aimed at educating food program staff from various states. The event will feature expert speakers and discussions on current and future food safety practices, especially in light of challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants will have the opportunity to network and collaborate, enhancing their knowledge and skills in food protection. The conference is scheduled to take place in Chicago, Illinois, from September 11-13, 2024.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this conference could significantly improve food safety practices and public health awareness among food program staff.
How similar studies have gone: Similar conferences have successfully enhanced food safety knowledge and practices in the past, indicating a positive track record for such educational initiatives.
Where this research is happening
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Illinois Environmental Health Association
Volo, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yates, Anna Marie — Illinois Environmental Health Association
- Study coordinator: Yates, Anna Marie
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.