Tracking antibiotic resistance in retail meat products
NARMS Cooperative Agreement Program to Strengthen Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance in Retail Food Specimens
This study is looking at how bacteria in store-bought meat, like ground beef and chicken, might resist antibiotics, so we can better protect everyone's health from foodborne illnesses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Maryland State Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10901852 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on monitoring antibiotic resistance in bacteria found in retail meat products, such as ground beef and chicken. The Maryland Department of Health collaborates with the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) to collect and analyze samples from various stores across Maryland. The project involves isolating specific bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli from these meat products and performing advanced genomic sequencing to understand their resistance patterns. This data is crucial for public health surveillance and helps inform strategies to combat foodborne infections.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who consume retail meat products and are concerned about foodborne illnesses.
Not a fit: Patients who do not consume meat or are not at risk for foodborne infections may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved food safety and reduced incidence of foodborne illnesses caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in monitoring antibiotic resistance in food products, indicating that this approach is both tested and valuable.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Maryland State Department of Health — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Urban, Sinisa — Maryland State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Urban, Sinisa
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 below.