With this small scientific conference grant, the Mid-Continental Association of Food and Drug Officials (MCAFDO) will be able to support its members by providing a stipend to each of the states that make up MCAFDO - Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. This stipend will assist MCAFDO members to traveling to and attending its annual, two-day conference. Funds from this grant will also be used to assist conference speakers attend, and also help cover conference costs, such as facility rental and conference publications. The MCAFDO conference provides an opportunity for members to network with other food, drug, and consumer product safety officials, as well as industry representatives, provides continuing education, and collaborate about food, drug, and consumer product safety program successes, innovations, and issues. By applying for continuing funds for five years, MCAFDO is able to provide its members with steady funding for conference participation, which may lead to greater membership retention and growth.

Public Health Relevance

With funds and support from this grant, Mid-Continental Association of Food and Drug Officials (MCAFDO) members will receive stipends to travel to and attend the annual MCAFDO conference. The knowledge gained and shared at this event can be used in a number of health and food safety programs throughout the Midwest, increasing the success of consumer safety programs and initiatives throughout Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Type
Conference (R13)
Project #
5R13FD004750-04
Application #
9022324
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZFD1-SRC (99))
Project Start
2013-02-01
Project End
2018-01-31
Budget Start
2016-02-01
Budget End
2017-01-31
Support Year
4
Fiscal Year
2016
Total Cost
$24,995
Indirect Cost
Name
Mid-Continental Assn/Food/Drug Officials
Department
Type
DUNS #
966125853
City
University Park
State
IA
Country
United States
Zip Code
52595