Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition: partnering to protect the public from foodborne risks
Official title: Cooperative Agreement to Support the Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (JIFSAN)
Funded at Univ of Maryland, College Park · NIH-11382587 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant supports a joint program to strengthen food safety and nutrition through collaborative research and education that helps prevent food-related health problems.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Maryland, College Park NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (College Park, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 1997 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,926,230 |
| NIH project number | 5U01FD001418-30 |
| Project ID | NIH-11382587 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable since this is a translational/educational program rather than a patient-facing clinical study; however, it may benefit patients indirectly through safer food and nutrition recommendations.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient participation is not described; benefits are anticipated at a population level through improved food safety practices.
What this research studies
The Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (JIFSAN) at the University of Maryland collaborates with the FDA to apply risk analysis to real-world food safety and nutrition challenges. The grant funds multi-institutional projects, information exchange, and training programs designed to prevent problems before they occur. By combining research, education, and outreach, JIFSAN aims to improve public health through safer foods and better applied nutrition practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to safer food systems and clearer guidance that protects consumers’ health.
How similar studies have gone: Prior collaborative efforts between FDA and academic institutions have strengthened food safety knowledge and policy; this renewal aims to enhance those proven mechanisms.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Maryland, College Park
College Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Meng, Jianghong — Univ of Maryland, College Park
- Study coordinator: Meng, Jianghong
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.