Improving food safety and regulatory processes in Michigan.
Official title: Laboratory Flexible Funding Model (LFFM) (U19) Clinical Trials Not Allowed
Funded at Michigan State Dept of Agriculture · NIH-10877702 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make food safety rules in Michigan better by using new technology to spot potential problems earlier, so everyone can enjoy safer food.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Michigan State Dept of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lansing, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | September 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $845,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U19FD007092-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10877702 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers of food products and stakeholders in the food supply chain in Michigan.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in the food supply chain or do not consume food products tested by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development may not receive direct benefits.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the efficacy and accuracy of food safety regulations in Michigan. It aims to develop metrics for better forecasting of emerging issues related to food safety, utilizing advanced technologies such as Whole Genome Sequencing. The project will also increase sample volumes and types of analysis in food microbiology and chemistry, ensuring that the laboratory maintains its ISO 17025 accreditation for reliable results. By collaborating with federal, state, and local partners, the initiative seeks to strengthen food defense programs and improve overall public health safety.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer food products and improved regulatory processes that protect public health.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is focused on regulatory improvements, similar initiatives in food safety have shown success in enhancing public health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Michigan State Dept of Agriculture
Lansing, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Polaskey, Jordan — Michigan State Dept of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Polaskey, 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.