Improving funding for milk and shellfish safety programs
Official title: Funding System to Support Milk and Shellfish Regulatory Programs, Years 4-8
Funded at Association of Food and Drug Officials · NIH-11101532 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve how money is given to programs that keep our milk and shellfish safe, so that they can get better training and tools, which helps keep everyone healthier and safer when it comes to food.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Association of Food and Drug Officials NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (York, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2019 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,785,000 |
| NIH project number | 3U18FD006732-05S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11101532 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers of milk and shellfish, particularly those who may be vulnerable to foodborne illnesses.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume milk or shellfish may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing a funding system that supports state and territorial regulatory programs for Grade 'A' Milk and Molluscan Shellfish. By refining the distribution of subawards, the project aims to ensure these programs can access necessary training and equipment, ultimately leading to better public health outcomes. The initiative involves collaboration with key national partners, including the FDA and various advisory groups, to create a fair and effective funding process. Patients and consumers can benefit indirectly through improved food safety measures.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer milk and shellfish products, reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses for consumers.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach builds on previous funding systems, it is part of an ongoing effort to enhance food safety, indicating a continuation of established practices rather than a novel or untested method.
Where this research is happening
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Association of Food and Drug Officials
York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mandernach, Steven — Association of Food and Drug Officials
- Study coordinator: Mandernach, Steven
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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.