Improving food safety through technology and collaboration
Official title: Using Technology, Data, and Collaboration to Expand SLTT Conformance With the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards
Funded at National Environmental Health Assn · NIH-11062153 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making our food safer by using technology and teamwork, and it’s designed for anyone who eats food—so we can all enjoy safer meals thanks to better training and support for those who keep our food safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | National Environmental Health Assn NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Denver, United States) |
| Project start | September 10, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $4,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 1U19FD008288-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11062153 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals concerned about food safety and public health, particularly those in communities served by local food regulatory programs.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not directly involved in food consumption or those living in areas with established food safety regulations may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing food safety regulations by leveraging technology and collaboration among various stakeholders. It aims to develop a grant management system to support state and local food regulatory programs, improve training through online courses, and establish a mentorship academy for future food safety leaders. By addressing the complexities of modern food systems, the project seeks to ensure that food safety standards keep pace with technological advancements. Patients and consumers can benefit from safer food products as a result of these improved regulatory practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer food products and improved public health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives focused on improving food safety through technology and collaboration have shown promise, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
-
National Environmental Health Assn
Denver, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dyjack, David T — National Environmental Health Assn
- Study coordinator: Dyjack, David T
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
-
Improving food safety through technology and collaboration
This study is all about making our food safer by using technology and teamwork among different food safety programs, and it’s designed for those who work in food regulation to help them learn and improve how they keep our food safe.
-
Annual conference for environmental health professionals
This study is all about a conference that helps environmental health professionals learn new things, share ideas, and connect with each other to improve food safety and public health, making it easier for everyone to join in, no matter where they are.
-
Improving food safety to reduce foodborne illnesses
This study is all about making sure the food you buy is safe to eat by working with different groups to improve how food safety is managed in stores, so you can enjoy your meals without worrying about getting sick.
-
Improving food safety training and certification standards.
This study is creating a helpful training program for food safety workers to make sure they know how to keep our food safe, using both online tools and hands-on learning, so they can do their jobs well and protect everyone’s health.
-
Improving food safety through technology and training for regulatory programs
This study is working to make our food safer by helping local and state food safety programs get the training and support they need, so everyone can enjoy safer food.
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.