Improving emergency responses to food safety issues in Indiana
Official title: Development and Maintenance of Human and Animal Food Rapid Response Teams for the State of Indiana
Funded at Indiana State Department of Health · NIH-10916509 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure that Indiana is ready to handle food safety emergencies for both people and animals by working with local partners, offering training, and checking the environment during food-related incidents to keep everyone safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana State Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $195,536 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008051-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10916509 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals and communities in Indiana who may be affected by food safety incidents.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who live outside of Indiana or those not involved in food production or consumption may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing the response capabilities for emergencies related to human and animal food safety in Indiana. It involves building relationships with stakeholders, providing training, and conducting environmental assessments during food incidents. The team will implement surveillance sampling and follow-up actions to mitigate risks and improve future responses. By fostering preparedness through advanced training and exercises, the initiative aims to create a robust system for managing food emergencies effectively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to quicker and more effective responses to food safety emergencies, ultimately protecting public health.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in other states have shown success in improving food safety response systems, indicating that this approach is both tested and effective.
Where this research is happening
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Indiana State Department of Health
Indianapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Young, Jordan — Indiana State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Young, Jordan
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.