Improving food safety testing in West Virginia.
Enhancing the Capability and Capacity of Human and Animal Food Testing Laboratories within West Virginia under the Laboratory Flexible Funding Model
This study is all about making sure the food we eat is safe by helping labs in West Virginia find harmful germs faster and more accurately, so we can keep contaminated food out of stores and protect both people and animals.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | West Virginia State Dept of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10890629 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing the testing capabilities of laboratories that ensure the safety of human and animal food in West Virginia. By increasing the speed and accuracy of pathogen detection, the initiative aims to prevent contaminated food from entering the supply chain. The West Virginia Department of Agriculture will implement advanced testing methods and strengthen collaborations with the FDA and other partners to improve food safety. This effort will involve expanding sample collections and testing options in microbiology and chemistry, ensuring compliance with ISO standards.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers of food products in West Virginia, particularly those concerned about food safety.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in West Virginia or who do not consume food products tested by these laboratories may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses by ensuring safer food products for consumers.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives in other states have shown success in improving food safety through enhanced laboratory testing capabilities.
Where this research is happening
Charleston, United States
- West Virginia State Dept of Agriculture — Charleston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Young, Megan Susanne — West Virginia State Dept of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Young, Megan Susanne
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 below.