Developing training for regulatory laboratory scientists in food safety
Official title: FDA's National Curriculum Standard Development and Training Delivery and Development (U18)
Funded at Association /public Health Laboratories · NIH-10878759 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a training program for lab scientists who test food safety, helping them learn everything they need to know to do their jobs well and keep our food safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Association /public Health Laboratories NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bethesda, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | July 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $331,054 |
| NIH project number | 5U18FD007046-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10878759 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include regulatory laboratory scientists and professionals involved in food safety and public health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in food safety or laboratory sciences may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to create and deliver comprehensive training programs for regulatory laboratory scientists, ensuring they meet the FDA's National Curriculum Standard. The training will be competency-based and will cover various aspects of food safety, from entry-level skills to leadership development. By assessing current knowledge gaps and integrating existing training materials, the program will enhance the skills of laboratory professionals. This initiative is designed to improve the overall food safety system in the United States through standardized training.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved food safety and public health outcomes by ensuring that laboratory scientists are well-trained and competent.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach to developing standardized training is innovative, similar initiatives in other regulatory fields have shown success in improving professional competencies.
Where this research is happening
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Association /public Health Laboratories
Bethesda, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shea, Shari — Association /public Health Laboratories
- Study coordinator: Shea, Shari
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
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Improving food safety testing for humans and animals
This study is all about making food safety testing better by training lab workers and helping labs work together, so we can keep both people and animals safe from harmful food.
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.