Improving food safety testing capabilities in Missouri
Official title: Laboratory Flexible Funding Model
Funded at Missouri State Dept/ Health & Senior Srv · NIH-10880268 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory improve its food testing to keep our food safe, and it’s designed for anyone who cares about food safety, including consumers and food industry workers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Missouri State Dept/ Health & Senior Srv NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jefferson City, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $766,910 |
| NIH project number | 5U19FD007096-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10880268 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals involved in food production, processing, or consumption in Missouri.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not engaged in food-related industries or do not reside in Missouri may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the capacity of the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory to conduct food testing in response to specific needs identified by the FDA. The laboratory will utilize validated testing methods and a quality management system to analyze targeted food samples. Results from these tests will be shared with regulatory programs and FDA partners to ensure food safety. Additionally, the laboratory will engage in method development and validation to further strengthen food safety measures.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the safety of the food supply in Missouri and beyond.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have shown success in enhancing food safety testing and regulatory collaboration, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Missouri State Dept/ Health & Senior Srv
Jefferson City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Luebbering, Leon — Missouri State Dept/ Health & Senior Srv
- Study coordinator: Luebbering, Leon
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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.