Improving food safety through advanced testing methods
Official title: ISDH Laboratory Flexible Funding Model for Microbiology, Chemistry and Radiochemistry
Funded at Indiana State Department of Health · NIH-10880293 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure the food you eat is safe by using new technology to check for allergens and harmful substances, and it's being done by the Indiana State Department of Health and the FDA to help keep your meals healthy and worry-free.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana State Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $740,650 |
| NIH project number | 5U19FD007109-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10880293 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals concerned about food safety and those with food allergies or sensitivities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by food allergies or do not have concerns about food safety may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the safety of the food supply by increasing the analysis of food products. The Indiana State Department of Health Laboratories will collaborate with the FDA to implement a prevention-based approach, utilizing advanced techniques such as Whole Genome Sequencing to detect allergens and beta-emitting radionuclides. The project aims to build capacity for testing and develop methods for validating microbiological and chemical analyses, ensuring that food products are safe for consumption.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer food products and reduced risk of foodborne illnesses for consumers.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in improving food safety through advanced testing methods, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
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Indiana State Department of Health
Indianapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hagerman, Mary Ann — Indiana State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Hagerman, Mary Ann
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.