FDA NARMS: Monitoring Antimicrobial Resistance in Retail Meat
Official title: FDA Food NARMS
Funded at Missouri State Dept/ Health & Senior Srv · NIH-11419455 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant funds Missouri to keep testing retail meat for antibiotic-resistant bacteria to help protect people who eat meat.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Missouri State Dept/ Health & Senior Srv NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jefferson City, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $185,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U01FD007224-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-11419455 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable (community/public health surveillance for foodborne bacteria, not a clinical trial).
✕Less likely to help
Individuals who do not consume retail meat or are not exposed to the tested bacteria may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
Missouri public health labs will continue sampling retail meats and testing bacteria such as Salmonella, Campylobacter, and others for resistance patterns. The work includes whole genome sequencing and monthly data uploads to the national NARMS system, helping track emerging threats. Data sharing with state and federal partners supports outbreak detection, public education, and timely public health actions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to safer meat choices and quicker responses to antibiotic-resistant outbreaks.
How similar studies have gone: NARMS-based surveillance has a track record of informing outbreak investigations and policy decisions.
Where this research is happening
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Missouri State Dept/ Health & Senior Srv
Jefferson City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Luebbering, Leon — Missouri State Dept/ Health & Senior Srv
- Study coordinator: Luebbering, Leon
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.