Creating teams to quickly respond to food safety issues
Official title: Development and Maintenance of Human and Animal Food Rapid Response Teams
Funded at Tennessee State Department of Health · NIH-10916516 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure that when there are foodborne illness outbreaks, the people in Tennessee can respond quickly and effectively by working together with health and agriculture groups, which means you'll have safer food and faster help if you get sick from it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tennessee State Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $122,292 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008057-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10916516 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals who consume food products in Tennessee and are at risk of foodborne illnesses.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who live outside of Tennessee or who do not consume food products that could be affected by foodborne illness outbreaks may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The Tennessee Rapid Response Team (TNRRT) is focused on enhancing the state's ability to respond to foodborne illness outbreaks by collaborating with various health and agricultural organizations. This initiative aims to strengthen relationships among key partners, including the FDA and local health departments, to ensure a coordinated response to food safety threats. By leveraging existing networks and resources, the TNRRT will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of outbreak investigations and public health responses. Patients may benefit indirectly through improved food safety measures and quicker responses to foodborne illnesses.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to faster identification and management of foodborne illness outbreaks, ultimately protecting public health.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives involving rapid response teams for food safety have shown success in improving outbreak response times and public health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Tennessee State Department of Health
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Garman, Katie — Tennessee State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Garman, Katie
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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.