Food safety research hub that collaborates to protect the public from contaminated or misrepresented foods
Official title: Institute for Food Safety and Health National Center for Food Safety and Technology Cooperative Agreement Renewal Application
Funded at Illinois Institute of Technology · NIH-11424322 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A large, ongoing U.S. collaboration is advancing food safety and nutrition through joint work among academia, industry, and FDA to protect consumers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Illinois Institute of Technology NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2014 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $4,732,113 |
| NIH project number | 5U19FD005322-13 |
| Project ID | NIH-11424322 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to a specific patient group; benefits apply to the general public through safer, higher‑quality foods.
✕Less likely to help
This center does not enroll patients or provide patient-specific interventions.
What this research studies
This grant funds a national center that brings together researchers from Illinois Tech, FDA, and industry to address food safety, food defense, and nutrition issues. The program relies on a collaborative, neutral platform to set priorities, coordinate research, and translate findings into policy and practice. It focuses on practical, real‑world problems in food processing, packaging, and regulatory perspectives to improve how foods are evaluated and kept safe for the public.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could improve how foods are tested, processed, and regulated to reduce contamination and improve nutrition.
How similar studies have gone: Past collaborations have produced impactful results by aligning academia, industry, and regulators, suggesting this approach can drive meaningful improvements.
Where this research is happening
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Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schaneberg, Brian Todd — Illinois Institute of Technology
- Study coordinator: Schaneberg, Brian Todd
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.