Improving food safety through advanced testing methods
ISDH Laboratory Flexible Funding Model for Microbiology, Chemistry and Radiochemistry
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · INDIANA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH · NIH-10880293
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
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | INDIANA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (INDIANAPOLIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10880293 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals concerned about food safety and those with food allergies or sensitivities.
Not a fit: Patients who are not affected by food allergies or do not have concerns about food safety may not receive direct benefits from this research.
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 performed: Other research has shown success in improving food safety through advanced testing methods, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
INDIANAPOLIS, UNITED STATES
- 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 below.