Improving food safety practices through environmental health initiatives
Official title: RFA-EH-20-001: Environmental Health Specialist Network (EHS-Net) - Practice Based Research to Improve Food Safety
Funded at Tennessee State Department of Health · NIH-10905966 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making our food safer by looking into germs that can make us sick and teaching people how to prevent outbreaks, so if you're in Tennessee, you'll benefit from better food safety practices thanks to the work of local health experts.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tennessee State Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2020 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $192,587 |
| NIH project number | 5U01EH001366-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10905966 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals and communities affected by foodborne illnesses or those interested in food safety practices.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in food production or consumption may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing food safety by investigating foodborne pathogens and promoting safe practices through the Environmental Health Specialist Network (EHS-Net). The Tennessee Department of Health will employ environmentalists to educate and train professionals in outbreak investigation and prevention. The project aims to gather and analyze data on food safety practices, contributing to a broader understanding of environmental contamination and its impact on public health. By collaborating with various stakeholders, the initiative seeks to implement effective food safety measures across the state.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a significant reduction in foodborne illnesses and improved public health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in improving food safety through collaborative efforts and environmental health initiatives, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
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Tennessee State Department of Health
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dunn, John Robert — Tennessee State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Dunn, John Robert
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.