Developing a rapid response team for food emergencies in Arizona
Official title: Arizona Rapid Response Team Development
Funded at Arizona State Department of Agriculture · NIH-10916523 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about setting up a quick-response team in Arizona to handle food safety emergencies for both people and animals, making sure they can act fast and work together to keep everyone safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arizona State Department of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Phoenix, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $190,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008049-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10916523 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals and communities in Arizona who may be affected by food safety incidents.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who live outside of Arizona or who are not impacted by food safety emergencies may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating and maintaining a Rapid Response Team (RRT) to effectively respond to human and animal food emergencies in Arizona. The project involves collaboration among multiple agencies and disciplines, utilizing established incident management principles to minimize response times during food safety incidents. Over the next three years, the team will assess current capabilities, build partnerships, and develop a structured approach to enhance emergency response efforts. Regular progress tracking and annual reporting will ensure continuous improvement and adaptation of the response strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the speed and effectiveness of responses to food safety emergencies, ultimately protecting public health.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of developing a multi-agency rapid response team is relatively novel, similar initiatives in other regions have shown success in improving emergency response to food safety issues.
Where this research is happening
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Arizona State Department of Agriculture
Phoenix, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lopez, Teressa M — Arizona State Department of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Lopez, Teressa M
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
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Improving food safety for fresh produce in Arizona
This study is all about making sure the fresh fruits and vegetables grown in Arizona are safe to eat, so everyone can enjoy healthy food without worrying about getting sick.
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.