Funding for food and animal product safety testing in Minnesota
Official title: Laboratory Flexible Funding Model- Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Funded at Minnesota State Dept of Agriculture · NIH-10898591 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure the food we eat and the products we use are safe and of high quality, so everyone can enjoy healthier meals and feel good about what they're consuming.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Minnesota State Dept of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Paul, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $749,428 |
| NIH project number | 5U19FD007095-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10898591 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include consumers of food and animal products in Minnesota who are concerned about food safety.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume food or animal products or those outside of Minnesota may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the safety and quality of food and animal products through advanced testing methods. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture's Laboratory Services Division will implement various analytical tracks in microbiology and chemistry to ensure food defense and product testing. By utilizing flexible funding, the laboratory aims to improve sample collection and testing processes, ultimately safeguarding public health. Patients and consumers can benefit from the increased safety of food products resulting from this initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer food and animal products, reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research initiatives have successfully improved food safety and quality, indicating a strong potential for positive outcomes in this project.
Where this research is happening
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Minnesota State Dept of Agriculture
Saint Paul, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bindert, Bryanne — Minnesota State Dept of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Bindert, Bryanne
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.