Developing an online system for food safety collaboration
Official title: Integrated Food Safety System Online Research and Collaboration Development
Funded at Association of Food and Drug Officials · NIH-10907471 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new online platform that helps food safety experts, researchers, and industry people work together better, so everyone can enjoy safer food.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Association of Food and Drug Officials NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (York, United States) |
| Project start | September 3, 2021 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $770,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U18FD006938-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-10907471 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers who are concerned about food safety and public health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with no interest in food safety or those who do not consume food products may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to create an integrated online platform that facilitates collaboration among various stakeholders in food safety. By bringing together food safety officials, researchers, and industry representatives, the initiative seeks to enhance communication and information sharing. The methodology involves leveraging technology to streamline processes and improve the overall safety of food products. Patients and consumers can benefit from improved food safety measures resulting from this collaborative effort.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to enhanced food safety protocols, reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses for consumers.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative in its integration of online collaboration for food safety, similar initiatives have shown promise in enhancing communication in other public health areas.
Where this research is happening
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Association of Food and Drug Officials
York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mandernach, Steven — Association of Food and Drug Officials
- Study coordinator: Mandernach, Steven
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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.