Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Food Safety and Epidemiology: Epidemiological Approaches for Food Safety

Epidemiological studies are necessary to develop an understanding of the factors involved in food safety and provide the science-based data for policy decisions. Epidemiological studies of pre- and post-harvest areas are vital to identify and characterize pathogenic organisms, including their sources and reservoirs, and to understand the transmission of the pathogen along the entire continuum. These goals may be achieved using several different epidemiological research methodologies. Environmental and ecological data are needed to increase our understanding of disease-causing microorganisms, their products, and naturally occurring contaminants in meats, poultry, seafood, fresh fruits and vegetables. Understanding the distribution and determinants of disease and health-related events in a population may be used for prevention and control. Projects should focus on interactions among the environment, agriculture, and human populations with the goal of decreasing food-borne disease, as well as antimicrobial resistance.

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This is an integrated program. Please refer to Part III, A of the current Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Request for Applications for the complete eligibility requirements.

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