Improving food safety testing for humans and animals
Official title: Building an Integrated Laboratory System to Advance the Safety of Human and Animal Food
Funded at Association /public Health Laboratories · NIH-11005249 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making food safety testing better by training lab workers and helping labs work together, so we can keep both people and animals safe from harmful food.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Association /public Health Laboratories NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bethesda, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $280,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008200-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11005249 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals concerned about food safety, particularly those with compromised immune systems or food allergies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not directly affected by foodborne illnesses or who do not consume animal products may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the capabilities of laboratories that test human and animal food for safety. It focuses on building a skilled workforce through training and educational programs, while also integrating laboratory systems to improve foodborne hazard surveillance and response. The project will support laboratories in achieving accreditation and promote collaboration among various food safety partners. By improving laboratory practices and information sharing, the initiative seeks to strengthen the overall food safety system.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer food products for consumers and reduced incidence of foodborne illnesses.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have shown success in enhancing food safety protocols and laboratory capabilities, indicating a promising approach to improving public health.
Where this research is happening
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Association /public Health Laboratories
Bethesda, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shea, Shari — Association /public Health Laboratories
- Study coordinator: Shea, Shari
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
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Developing training for regulatory laboratory scientists in food safety
This study is working on a training program for lab scientists who test food safety, helping them learn everything they need to know to do their jobs well and keep our food safe.
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.