Improving food safety testing capabilities in Kansas.
Official title: Kansas Department of Agriculture Laboratory's Implementation of a Laboratory Flexible Funding Model
Funded at Kansas State Department of Agriculture · NIH-10880275 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping the Kansas Department of Agriculture Laboratory improve its testing for food safety, so they can better check both human and animal products to keep everyone safe and healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kansas State Department of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Manhattan, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $328,300 |
| NIH project number | 5U19FD007079-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10880275 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers of food products, particularly those concerned about food safety and quality.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in food consumption or who do not have concerns about food safety may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing the testing capabilities of the Kansas Department of Agriculture Laboratory to support a national food safety system. By expanding their microbiology and chemistry testing, the laboratory aims to increase the throughput of samples from both human and animal products. The laboratory will maintain its accreditation to ensure high-quality, reliable analytical results, which are crucial for food safety. This initiative involves collaboration with regulatory programs to ensure comprehensive food safety measures are in place.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved food safety and reduced risks of foodborne illnesses for consumers.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in food safety testing have shown success in enhancing public health outcomes, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially effective.
Where this research is happening
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Kansas State Department of Agriculture
Manhattan, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hemmert, Amelia — Kansas State Department of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Hemmert, Amelia
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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.