Improving surveillance of antibiotic resistance in food supply
Official title: NARMS Cooperative Agreement Program to Strengthen Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance in Retail Food Specimens (U01) Clinical Trials Not Allowed
Funded at Tennessee State Department of Health · NIH-10901889 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how antibiotic-resistant bacteria can end up in meats and seafood sold in stores, so we can better protect your health and improve food safety.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tennessee State Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $187,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U01FD007159-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10901889 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals concerned about food safety and those at risk for infections due to antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by foodborne illnesses or who do not consume animal products may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the monitoring of antibiotic resistance in retail food products, particularly meats and seafood. The Tennessee Department of Health will collect and test food samples to identify resistant bacteria that may pose health risks to consumers. By expanding the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System, the project aims to gather critical data that can inform public health initiatives and regulatory changes. The findings will help understand how antibiotic resistance enters the food supply and its implications for human health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved food safety and reduced incidence of antibiotic-resistant infections in the population.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in similar surveillance programs, indicating that enhanced monitoring can effectively reduce antibiotic resistance in food supply chains.
Where this research is happening
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Tennessee State Department of Health
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hanna, Samir — Tennessee State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Hanna, Samir
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.