Improving Food Safety Practices in Rhode Island and Across the Nation
Official title: Rhode Island Environmental Health Specialists Network (EHS-Net) Practice-based Research to Improve Food Safety
Funded at Rhode Island State Dept of Health · NIH-11239039 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-facing description of a grant that supports collaborations to reduce foodborne illness and improve everyday food safety through data-driven actions and targeted education.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rhode Island State Dept of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2026 |
| Project end | September 29, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $228,571 |
| NIH project number | 1U01EH001384-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11239039 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable for patient recruitment; applicable to communities and consumers interested in safer food practices.
✕Less likely to help
People not involved in food preparation or living in areas outside the targeted programs may see less direct impact.
What this research studies
This project brings together state health officials, national partners, and communities to identify barriers to safe food handling and turn findings into practical actions. It uses data from environmental assessments and national studies to guide local improvements and prevent outbreaks. Three main aims focus on education for inspectors and businesses, removing language and access barriers in communities, and reducing risks in shellfish handling to protect public health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could lead to safer restaurants and markets, fewer outbreaks, and healthier communities.
How similar studies have gone: Past projects in food safety have shown that targeted education and data-driven interventions can reduce unsafe practices and outbreaks.
Where this research is happening
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Rhode Island State Dept of Health
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Viveiros, Brendalee — Rhode Island State Dept of Health
- Study coordinator: Viveiros, Brendalee
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.