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Areas of Research Interest - The Food Standard Agency’s research priorities

Posted by: Dr Adam Cook, Dr Adam Cook, Head of Science Strategy, Capability and Research, Posted on: 20 September 2022 - Categories: Science
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We have updated our Areas of Research Interest (ARI) to include a focus on food that is healthier and more sustainable.

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on handwashing

Posted by: Helen Heard, Senior Social Science Research Officer, Posted on: 15 October 2021 - Categories: Foodborne disease, Hygiene
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On Global Handwashing Day, Helen Heard shares the findings of a new report into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on handwashing attitudes and behaviours.

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People power - How the FSA plans to harness citizen science

Posted by: Dr Rebecca Gillespie, Principal Social Science Research Officer, Posted on: 5 March 2021 - Categories: Science
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As we enter British Science Week 2021, we publish our first step in exploring the innovative method of citizen science and its application to FSA research areas.

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The Food Allergy and Intolerance Research Programme - Dr Paul Turner

Posted by: Food for Thought, Posted on: 22 September 2020 - Categories: Allergy
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A seminar by Dr Paul Turner on food allergy in the UK and the impact of the FSA's Food Allergy and Intolerance Research programme over the past 10 years.

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