Support for a conference on food and drug safety education
Official title: U.S FDA Support for AFDO Educational Conference
Funded at Association of Food and Drug Officials · NIH-10898665 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is helping to provide scholarships for up to 20 members of the Association of Food and Drug Officials to attend an important annual conference where they can learn, share ideas, and connect with others about keeping our food and products safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Association of Food and Drug Officials NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (York, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $50,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R13FD006980-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10898665 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are members of the Association of Food and Drug Officials who are involved in food, drug, and consumer product safety.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affiliated with food and drug safety organizations or who do not work in related fields may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to support the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) by providing scholarships for up to 20 members to attend an annual conference focused on food, drug, and consumer product safety. The funding will cover travel expenses for participants and speakers, as well as audio/visual costs for the event. The conference serves as a platform for networking, continuing education, and collaboration among safety officials and industry representatives, addressing challenges and innovations in the field. By ensuring steady funding over five years, the project aims to enhance membership retention and growth within AFDO.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could improve the quality of food and drug safety practices through enhanced education and collaboration among officials.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach focuses on educational support rather than direct medical research, similar initiatives in professional development have shown success in enhancing industry standards and practices.
Where this research is happening
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Association of Food and Drug Officials
York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mandernach, Steven — Association of Food and Drug Officials
- Study coordinator: Mandernach, Steven
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.