Improving surveillance of antibiotic resistance in retail food samples
Official title: NARMS Cooperative Agreement Program to Strengthen Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance in Retail Food Specimens
Funded at South Carolina Department of Public Health · NIH-10901900 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at bacteria in meat and seafood sold in stores to see if they are resistant to antibiotics, helping to keep our food safe and protect public health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | South Carolina Department of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $180,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U01FD007147-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10901900 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who consume retail meat and seafood products and are concerned about foodborne illnesses.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume meat or seafood or those who are not at risk for foodborne illnesses may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the monitoring of antibiotic resistance in bacteria found in retail meat and seafood. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control will collect and analyze samples from these food sources to identify any antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The laboratory will utilize advanced techniques such as whole genome sequencing to characterize these bacteria and share findings with health authorities. This effort aims to improve public health by identifying potential foodborne disease outbreaks linked to antibiotic resistance.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better prevention and control of foodborne illnesses caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in monitoring antibiotic resistance in food sources, indicating that this approach is both tested and valuable.
Where this research is happening
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South Carolina Department of Public Health
Columbia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Davis, Megan — South Carolina Department of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Davis, Megan
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.