Creating a lab to test food for radioactive contaminants in Colorado.
Establishing a Radioanalytical Measurements Laboratory (RAM LAB) for Food Monitoring at Colorado State University
This study is setting up a lab at Colorado State University to check food for harmful radioactive substances, helping keep our food safe for everyone, including pets.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Colorado State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fort Collins, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10880322 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project aims to establish a laboratory at Colorado State University that will monitor food products for radioactive contaminants, ensuring food safety for both humans and animals. The lab will focus on detecting gamma-emitting radionuclides initially, with plans to expand to alpha-emitting radionuclides. By utilizing advanced radioanalytical measurement techniques, the lab will support food defense efforts in routine and emergency situations. This initiative is crucial as current laboratories in Colorado lack the capability to perform such measurements.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals and families consuming food products tested for radioactive safety in Colorado.
Not a fit: Patients who do not consume food products or are located outside of Colorado may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance food safety by ensuring that food products are free from harmful radioactive contaminants.
How similar studies have performed: While the establishment of radioanalytical labs is a common practice, this specific initiative is novel in its focus on food safety in Colorado.
Where this research is happening
Fort Collins, United States
- Colorado State University — Fort Collins, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sudowe, Ralf — Colorado State University
- Study coordinator: Sudowe, Ralf
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 below.