Improving rapid response to food and animal feed emergencies in Virginia
Official title: Progress of Strategies Developed and Implemented to Maintain a Human and Animal Food Rapid Response Team
Funded at VA St Dept/ Agriculture & Consumer Srvs · NIH-10916524 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping the Virginia Rapid Response Team work better together to handle food and animal feed emergencies, so they can keep everyone safe from foodborne illnesses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA St Dept/ Agriculture & Consumer Srvs NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Richmond, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $225,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008050-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10916524 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include residents of Virginia who consume food products and are at risk of foodborne illnesses.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who live outside of Virginia or those who do not consume food products may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the capabilities of the Virginia Rapid Response Team (VA RRT) to effectively respond to food and animal feed emergencies. The team consists of representatives from various food safety agencies and engages in training and coordination efforts to manage outbreaks and adverse events. By conducting training events and facilitating communication among agencies, the VA RRT aims to improve the state's response to foodborne illnesses and related emergencies. This initiative builds on previous successes and aims to strengthen the overall food safety infrastructure in Virginia.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to quicker and more effective responses to foodborne outbreaks, ultimately protecting public health.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives in food safety response have shown success in improving outbreak management and coordination among agencies, indicating that this approach has a solid foundation.
Where this research is happening
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VA St Dept/ Agriculture & Consumer Srvs
Richmond, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Miles, Pamela W — VA St Dept/ Agriculture & Consumer Srvs
- Study coordinator: Miles, Pamela W
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.