Improving food safety and environmental protection in West Virginia
Official title: WVDA MFRPS 2023
Funded at West Virginia State Dept of Agriculture · NIH-10932313 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure the food you eat in West Virginia is safe by updating rules and training local inspectors, so everyone can enjoy healthier meals without worry.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | West Virginia State Dept of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $150,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008116-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932313 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include residents of West Virginia who consume food products regulated by the WVDA.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who live outside of West Virginia or do not consume food products subject to state regulations may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the regulatory and environmental affairs related to food safety in West Virginia. The West Virginia Department of Agriculture aims to protect citizens' health and the environment by updating food safety regulations and improving inspection and sampling processes. The project will involve training for state and local partners to ensure consistent enforcement of food safety laws and the development of new database programs to track compliance effectively. By addressing gaps in current systems, the initiative seeks to create a more robust framework for food safety in the state.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved food safety standards and better protection of public health in West Virginia.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is focused on state-level regulatory improvements, similar initiatives in other states have shown success in enhancing food safety and public health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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West Virginia State Dept of Agriculture
Charleston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Linton, Chadwick S — West Virginia State Dept of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Linton, Chadwick S
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.