Washington State Food Safety Surveillance Project
Funded at Washington State Department of Health · NIH-11422107 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A state public health lab is leading a multi-year effort to strengthen food safety monitoring and rapid detection capabilities in Washington.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington State Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tumwater, United States) |
| Project start | September 25, 2025 |
| Project end | June 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $188,020 |
| NIH project number | 5U19FD008615-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11422107 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable as this is a public health surveillance project, not a patient-focused clinical study.
✕Less likely to help
Individual patients are not the direct subjects of this project.
What this research studies
This project brings together microbiology and environmental lab science to bolster food safety by expanding molecular detection, radiochemistry, and quality assurance. It builds on FDA investments and leverages established partnerships and lab infrastructure to improve surveillance and response. If you live in Washington, the project could help ensure faster, more accurate detection of foodborne threats and safer food from farm to table.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Improved detection and faster response to foodborne threats could reduce illness and protect public health.
How similar studies have gone: The grant notes prior FDA, EPA, and CDC funding and established laboratory capabilities, suggesting a proven framework for success with similar surveillance efforts.
Where this research is happening
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Washington State Department of Health
Tumwater, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Taylor, Bud — Washington State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Taylor, Bud
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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.