Improving food safety and defense capabilities in Arkansas
Official title: Increasing capability and capacity in an integrated food safety collaboration
Funded at Arkansas State Department of Health · NIH-10878760 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure the food we eat in Arkansas is safe and secure, so everyone can enjoy their meals without worrying about getting sick.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arkansas State Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $181,519 |
| NIH project number | 5U19FD007118-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10878760 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals concerned about food safety, particularly those with compromised immune systems or food allergies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by foodborne illnesses or do not have specific food safety concerns may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing food safety and defense by increasing the capabilities of the Arkansas Public Health Laboratory. The project aims to maintain readiness for food defense, conduct surveillance on food commodities, and implement new technologies and methodologies for testing. By collaborating with the FDA and other laboratories, the research seeks to ensure the safety and security of food supplies in Arkansas. Patients and the general public will benefit from improved food safety measures that protect against foodborne illnesses.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer food supplies and reduced risk of foodborne illnesses for patients and the community.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives focused on food safety and defense have shown success in improving public health outcomes, indicating that this approach is both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
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Arkansas State Department of Health
Little Rock, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Seely, Kathryn — Arkansas State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Seely, Kathryn
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.