Laboratory Flexible Funding Model for Public Health Food Testing
Official title: Laboratory Flexible Funding Model (LFFM)
Funded at Missouri State Dept/ Health & Senior Srv · NIH-11422093 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A state health lab is partnering with FDA to expand safe, accurate food testing capacity and methods to protect Missourians and support national food safety.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Missouri State Dept/ Health & Senior Srv NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jefferson City, United States) |
| Project start | September 25, 2025 |
| Project end | January 11, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $662,892 |
| NIH project number | 5U19FD008619-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11422093 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to direct patient participation; the project focuses on laboratory testing infrastructure and public health surveillance.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient benefits are indirect and arise from improved food safety rather than individual clinical participation.
What this research studies
This project supports the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory as it partners with FDA to increase capabilities in food testing, using validated methods and a quality management system. The effort includes method development, method validation, and extending testing matrices as requested by FDA, with results shared across state and federal partners. By strengthening surveillance testing and collaboration, the initiative aims to improve the safety of the food supply and contribute to a more integrated national food safety system. The work is framed as a cooperative agreement with FDA, focusing on real-world testing and regulatory alignment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this project could lead to faster, more reliable food testing and stronger protection of the public from contaminated or unsafe foods.
How similar studies have gone: Prior FDA collaborations have shown that enhanced lab capacity and validated methods improve food safety surveillance.
Where this research is happening
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Missouri State Dept/ Health & Senior Srv
Jefferson City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gunter, Alexa — Missouri State Dept/ Health & Senior Srv
- Study coordinator: Gunter, Alexa
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.