National Center for Food Protection and Defense
925 Delaware St SE
Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: (612) 624-2458
Fax: (612) 624-2157
E-mail: ncfpd@umn.edu
Biomedical/Bioscience Field
Research
Education
Outreach
Mission
To advance the security and safety of the nation's food supply through research, education, and outreach. NCFPD will achieve its mission by:
- Reducing the likelihood of deliberate contamination at any point along the food chain, from agricultural production to the consumer
- Developing rapid and efficient methods to identify intentional contamination
- Enhancing strategies for responding effectively to potential deliberate contamination
- Improving the nation's ability to mitigate potential public health and economic impacts of an intentional attack on the food system
- Expanding the pool of available personnel with expertise in food biosecurity through interdisciplinary degree programs and specialized training.
Research Areas
Supply Chain & Information Management
Security in Food Processing & Packaging
Detection & Diagnostics
Public Health Response & Epidemiology
Disposal & Decontamination
Economic Analysis
Risk Communication
Educational Programs
Coordination, Integration, and Response
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