Improving food safety and public health in South Carolina
Official title: South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Laboratory Flexible Funding Model Grant Submission
Funded at South Carolina Department of Public Health · NIH-10878774 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping the South Carolina health lab do a better job at keeping our food safe and healthy by testing for germs and quality in food from both people and animals, so everyone can enjoy safer meals.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | South Carolina Department of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $148,597 |
| NIH project number | 5U19FD007111-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10878774 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include residents of South Carolina who consume food products tested by the laboratory.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in South Carolina or do not consume food products tested by the laboratory may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the capabilities of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's Public Health Laboratory to ensure food safety and quality. The laboratory conducts testing for foodborne pathogens and quality indicators, maintaining high standards through ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. By analyzing samples from both human and animal food products, the laboratory aims to improve public health outcomes and preparedness for foodborne threats. The research includes rigorous quality management practices and collaboration with state food safety programs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved food safety and reduced incidence of foodborne illnesses in South Carolina.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in enhancing food safety through laboratory testing and quality management systems, indicating that this approach is effective.
Where this research is happening
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South Carolina Department of Public Health
Columbia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Davis, Megan — South Carolina Department of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Davis, Megan
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.