The Rhode Island State Health Laboratory (RI SHL) is a member of theFERN and as such, is committed to preparedness for detection and responseto foodborne disease outbreaks. The laboratory seeks to augment thiscapability through participation in the FDA / FERN MicrobiologyCooperative Agreement (FDA/FERN Micro CAP). With the support of thisaward the RI SHL will augment and train staff on a variety of equipmentplatforms and protocols specified by the FDA and FERN, will participate inmethods development and proficiency testing, will provide surge capacity forFDA food testing, and will agree to share all testing results with FDA /FERN through eLEXNET.

Public Health Relevance

Assuring safety of the public food supply requires a robust capability for detecting foodborne disease pathogens during routine food sample testing and as part of foodborne disease outbreak investigations. The purpose of the proposed project is to Augment the food testing capability and capacity of the Rhode Island State Health Lab and to provide food testing surge capacity for the FDA.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Type
Research Demonstration--Cooperative Agreements (U18)
Project #
5U18FD003807-03
Application #
8105105
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZFD1-SRC (99))
Project Start
2009-09-18
Project End
2012-09-15
Budget Start
2011-07-01
Budget End
2012-09-15
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
2011
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Rhode Island State Department of Health
Department
Type
DUNS #
929922664
City
Providence
State
RI
Country
United States
Zip Code
02908