Tt his project will serve to develop & enhance the effectiveness & response time forphe Food Safety Network within the State of Alabama. This project will serve toalace relevant software & computer technology within our food safety laboratories,indcdorspoecraiftiec dnieagrnroesatli-ctiemqeuiGpImS efunnt ctotioincarleitaysaeltoensgtiwngit&h esluercgterocnaipcaclliytyt,randsmittedAnspection & reporting forms. At the end of this project, the Alabama Department ofs griculture & Industries will have effectively equipped diagnostic laboratoriesstationed in the state with sample processing & maintenance integrative software,mtrategically emplaced diagnostic laboratory enhancements, and can provide at easurable increase in effectiveness & efficiency within our diagnostic testing &wracking system. This will increase effectiveness of inspections, communicate bettertoitehnsfouorde psaufbeltiyc dhievailstihon&hseaafedtqyuiasrmtearisn, tanindeodu. r state emergency operations centerTc his project will be accomplished through delivery of software & computereanphabniclietmiees,nitnstteorninaclr&eaesxeteprnoadluocrtgivanitiyz.aTtihoinsaplrtorajeinctinwgi,lalntidesdpireecciftilcyloanbtoraetxoisrytingi nhancement efforts, & will be a step in providing increased productivity & targetedsnspections & diagnostic checks by more than 50 percent from current levels, and&erve as the foundation for integration with overarching laboratory enhancements surge capacity components.

Public Health Relevance

RELEVANCE: TDhis project serves to build capacity within our Food Safety Division of the Alabama e epartment of Agriculture &Industries that will allow for a more efficient and sffective diagnostic response, and enhance integration of our state &national food eaffiectiyenstylsyteimp.lemIteinstc&ritmicanltaogeprportoedcuticotnreocfaplulsb,ltircahckealnthd&trsaanfsemtyitolaebfofercatiovreylydantad lectronically so that regulatory officials can act appropriately.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Type
Research Demonstration--Cooperative Agreements (U18)
Project #
1U18FD004737-01
Application #
8518845
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZFD1-SRC (99))
Project Start
2012-09-10
Project End
2015-06-30
Budget Start
2012-09-10
Budget End
2013-06-30
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2012
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Alabama State Department of Agric & Industries
Department
Type
DUNS #
929930394
City
Montgomery
State
AL
Country
United States
Zip Code
36109