Improving detection of harmful bacteria in food products
Official title: FDA- Laboratory Flexible Funding Model (MICROBIOLOGY)
Funded at Michigan State Department of Health and Human Services · NIH-10880298 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services find harmful bacteria in food more quickly and accurately, so we can keep our food safe and respond better to any outbreaks that might happen.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Michigan State Department of Health and Human Services NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lansing, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $274,096 |
| NIH project number | 5U19FD007116-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10880298 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who are involved in food production, processing, or consumption, particularly those at risk of foodborne illnesses.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in food-related industries or who do not consume food products are unlikely to benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the capabilities of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to detect bacterial pathogens in food products. By utilizing advanced Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) techniques, the project aims to improve food safety and outbreak response efforts. The laboratory will provide surge capacity testing for foodborne pathogens and participate in FDA surveillance activities. This initiative is crucial for ensuring public health and safety in the food supply chain.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve food safety and reduce the incidence of foodborne illnesses.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in using Whole Genome Sequencing for pathogen detection, indicating that this approach is both effective and promising.
Where this research is happening
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Michigan State Department of Health and Human Services
Lansing, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Soehnlen, Marty — Michigan State Department of Health and Human Services
- Study coordinator: Soehnlen, Marty
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.