“Science is facts; just as houses are made of stone, so is science made of facts;
but a pile of stones is not a house, and a collection of facts is not necessarily science.”
- Jules Henri Poincaré (1854-1912) French mathematician
Research is the process of looking for a specific answer to a specific question in an organized, objective and reliable way (Payton, 1979). In essence, research expands knowledge by providing accurate, relevant, timely and credible data from which informed decisions can be made. Objective research and analysis are critical to the formulation of sound public polices and the development of successful strategies and programs.
CFI encourages research aimed at filling important gaps in the understanding of foodborne illness, its impact and the development of effective prevention strategies throughout the farm to fork continuum. CFI seeks to stimulate discussion on important food safety issues, collaborate with others to facilitate food safety research and proactively disseminate food safety research findings to the general public, policy makers and other food safety stakeholders.
At this time, CFI’s research program is in its infancy.
Come back and watch us grow!