Projects Funded by IAFNS
The Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences catalyzes food safety and nutritional science for the benefit of public health. View projects funded by IAFNS below.
IAFP 2026
IAFNS Food Microbiology Committee and IAFNS Food Chemical Safety Committee are organizing the following three sessions at the International Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting in 2026. Balancing Innovation and Consumer Expectations: Aligning Food Safety and Building Trust Roundtable Expand […]
Refining Dry Sanitation
Advancing Dry Sanitation Solutions Optimization of Novel Antimicrobial for Dry Cleaning and Sanitation for Low-Moisture Food Production Development and Validation of Novel Safer Sanitizing Solution for Dry Processing Environments A previous study developed a novel non-polar liquid sanitizing formulation for […]
Food Additive Lens App
An app to help consumers make informed food choices The IAFNS Assembly on Scientific Integrity guides members from government, industry and academia as they drive, fund and lead actionable science in support of public health. The Food Additive Lens iPhone App […]
Should I Recommend Foods with Unsaturated Fats? A Webinar Series for Practitioners
Science-Informed Practical Answers IAFNS Dietary Lipids Committee mobilizes members from government, industry and academia to drive, fund and lead actionable science in support of public health. Should I Recommend Foods with Unsaturated Fats? Parts 1 and 2 This webinar series is […]
Documenting Consumer’s Perspectives on ‘Gut Health’ and the Impacts of Nutrition
The Healthy Gut Documenting Consumer’s Perspectives on ‘Gut Health’ and the Impacts of Nutrition How Consumers Think About Gut Health There is significant consumer, research, and industry interest in supporting ‘gut health’ although the specific effects that are desired, investigated, […]
IAFP 2025
The Food Microbiology Committee is proud to have supported the following sessions at the 2025 International Association for Food Protection’s Annual Meeting. Symposium: Spores…Let’s B. cereus Expand Session #1: Symposium: Spores…Let’s B. cereus Abstract: Bacillus cereus is a common spore […]
Nourish the Mind: An Umbrella Review of Nutrients Supporting Brain Health Across the Lifespan
Nutrition Meets Neuroscience Mapping Nutrition for a Healthier Brain Cognitive decline has become more a more prominent health concern in the US and globally, in part due to increased life expectancy. As a result, efforts to mitigate decline through research […]
Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Teens Eating Plant-Based Diets
Omega-3 Biomarkers At IAFNS, we advance food safety through rigorous research, collaboration, and science-based guidance. Tracking Omega-3 Status in Plant-Based Teens: Diet, Biomarkers, and Mental Health Preferences for plant-based, animal protein restricted diets and vegetarianism are increasing in North American […]
Evidence-Based Risk Assessment of Ingredients and Additives
Ingredient & Additive Risk Assessment Evidence-Based Risk Assessment of Ingredients and Additives This project focuses on the development of a framework to facilitate the risk assessment of potential human dietary hazards. Such a framework will consider the relevance and inter-species […]
Low & No Calorie Sweetener 2025 Webinar Series
Three-Part Research Series Advancing LNCS Research Through a Three-Part Webinar Series and Publication IAFNS’ Low & No Calorie Sweetener (LNCS) Committee hosted a 3-part webinar series to present new evidence from three large consortium projects. The projects focused on the […]
Characterizing Intake & Eating Behaviors Among Individuals Prescribed GLP-1 Medications
Understanding Diet on GLP-1 At IAFNS, we advance nutrition science through rigorous research, collaboration, and evidence-based guidance. GLP-1 Medications and Eating Behaviors Medications which leverage the potent anorexigenic effects of the incretin hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) represent a highly promising […]
Soil Factors Test
Investigating Soil Characteristics At IAFNS, we advance food safety through rigorous research, collaboration, and science-based guidance. Soil Factors Driving Uptake of Toxic Elements by Rice & Leafy Greens Investigating how soil characteristics influence arsenic, cadmium, and lead levels in key […]