Improving food safety and public health in Missouri.
Official title: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Flexible Funding Model
Funded at Missouri State Dept/ Health & Senior Srv · NIH-10932352 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make food safer for everyone in Missouri by improving rules and support around food safety, so that people can enjoy their meals without worrying about getting sick.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Missouri State Dept/ Health & Senior Srv NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jefferson City, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $267,006 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008115-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932352 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals who consume food products, particularly those at higher risk for foodborne illnesses.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume food products or who are not affected by food safety issues may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing food safety regulations and outreach in Missouri through the Department of Health and Senior Services. It aims to protect public health by improving compliance and enforcement activities related to food safety and dietary supplements. The initiative includes collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to create a nationally integrated food safety system. Patients and the general public may benefit from increased safety measures that reduce foodborne illnesses.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a significant reduction in foodborne illnesses and improved safety in food consumption.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in food safety have shown success in reducing foodborne illnesses and improving public health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Missouri State Dept/ Health & Senior Srv
Jefferson City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jenkerson, Mark — Missouri State Dept/ Health & Senior Srv
- Study coordinator: Jenkerson, Mark
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.