Improving food safety through enhanced laboratory testing in Kentucky.
Kentucky DPH Environmental Micro and Chemistry Food Surveillance and Protection.
This study is all about making sure that Kentucky's public health lab can do even better testing on food safety, especially by using advanced techniques to identify germs in food, so that everyone can feel safe eating what they buy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ky St Cabinet/health/family Services NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Frankfort, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10880305 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on maintaining and expanding the accreditation of the Kentucky Department for Public Health's laboratory services, specifically in food chemistry and microbiology testing. By adding whole genome sequencing (WGS) analyses for food microbiology, the project aims to enhance the laboratory's capabilities to ensure food safety. The laboratory will conduct rigorous testing to provide reliable results that can be used by state and federal authorities in the event of food safety emergencies. This initiative supports the rapid response to foodborne illnesses and contamination events, ultimately protecting public health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals who consume food products regulated by the Kentucky Department for Public Health.
Not a fit: Patients who do not consume food products or are not affected by food safety regulations may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the safety and quality of food products consumed by the public.
How similar studies have performed: Similar research efforts in food safety and laboratory accreditation have shown success in improving public health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Frankfort, United States
- Ky St Cabinet/health/family Services — Frankfort, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Johnson, Beth D — Ky St Cabinet/health/family Services
- Study coordinator: Johnson, Beth D
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.