Improving food safety regulations in Alaska
Official title: ADEC- FSS MFRPS Maintenance and Program Infrastructure Improvement
Funded at Alaska State Dept/environmtl Conservatn · NIH-10932356 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure the food you eat in Alaska is safe by working with different partners to improve inspections and use new technologies, so everyone can enjoy healthy meals without worry.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Alaska State Dept/environmtl Conservatn NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Juneau, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $390,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008098-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932356 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals and businesses involved in the manufacturing and consumption of food products in Alaska.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in Alaska or are not involved in the food manufacturing industry may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the safety of manufactured food in Alaska through a comprehensive regulatory program. It involves inspections, education, and collaboration with various partners, including the FDA, to ensure compliance with established food safety standards. The project aims to implement new technologies and improve existing systems to create a more effective food safety framework. By fostering partnerships and utilizing successful strategies from previous projects, the initiative seeks to protect public health and ensure the safety of food products in the state.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer food products for consumers in Alaska.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in food safety regulation have shown success in improving public health outcomes, indicating that this approach is both tested and effective.
Where this research is happening
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Alaska State Dept/environmtl Conservatn
Juneau, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stryker, Kimberly — Alaska State Dept/environmtl Conservatn
- Study coordinator: Stryker, Kimberly
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
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Improving food safety testing in Alaska.
This study is all about helping the Alaska State Environmental Health Laboratory do a better job of testing food for harmful substances, like certain E. coli and arsenic, so that everyone in the community can feel safer about what they eat.
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Improving produce safety in Alaska through education and regulation.
This study is all about helping farmers in Alaska grow and handle their fruits and vegetables safely, so you can enjoy fresh produce that meets high safety standards.
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.