Improving food safety practices in New York State
RFA-EH-20-001 : Environmental Health Specialists Network (EHS-Net) - Practice Based Research to Improve Food Safety In New York State
This study is all about making sure the food we eat in New York is safe by working with local partners to gather better information about food-related illnesses and improve how we respond to them, so everyone can feel more confident about what they're eating.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Nysdoh/health Research, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Menands, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10891330 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing food safety in New York State by engaging local and state partners in environmental health and disease surveillance. It aims to improve data collection related to environmental assessments and foodborne disease outbreaks. The project will also evaluate existing programs against national standards and disseminate educational materials to better inform the public and health professionals. By addressing the challenges posed by the state's diverse geography and workforce reductions, the initiative seeks to strengthen the public health response to food safety issues.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include residents of New York State who are concerned about food safety and public health.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in New York State or are not affected by food safety issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved food safety practices, reducing the incidence of foodborne illnesses in New York State.
How similar studies have performed: Similar public health initiatives have shown success in improving food safety and reducing foodborne illnesses in other regions.
Where this research is happening
Menands, United States
- Nysdoh/health Research, INC. — Menands, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nicholas, David — Nysdoh/health Research, INC.
- Study coordinator: Nicholas, David
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 below.