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Educational Information
Ph.D., Food Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1998
MS, Dairy & Food Chemistry, National University of Ireland,1985
BS (Hons) Agriculture, University of Zimbabwe, 1980
Responsibilities
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Work in Dr.
Stephen P. Oliver's lab (Dept. Animal Science, Prof. &
Co-Director of UTFSCE) |
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Interact with Dr.
F. Anne Draughon (Dept. Food Science & Technology, Prof.
& Co-Director of UTFSCE)
Dr. Raul Almeida |
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Provide team leadership
for Food Safety Research Group in Dr. Stephen .P. Oliver's lab
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Coordinate on-farm
pathogen reduction program/ on-farm food safety |
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Detect and confirm
foodborne pathogens (Shiga-toxin-producing E. coli, Salmonella,
Listeria monocytogenes and Campylobacter) |
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Monitor coliform contamination
(quantitative) in milking parlors to aid with hygienic milk
production. |
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Assess FDA/Bacteriological
Analytical Manual methods for ability to isolate and confirm
food pathogens. |
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Evaluate DNA-based
techniques (PCR, PFGE) for use in pathogen and virulence factor
characterization. |
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Write and review research
proposals for competitive funding initiatives. |
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Compile laboratory
manuals for microbiological media preparation and analytical
protocols/SOPs. |
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Prepare summary progress
reports for principal investigator and analytical reports for
dairy farmers. |
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Analyze and interpret
research data and write manuscripts for publication. |
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Write abstracts for
professional meetings and prepare posters for presentation at
annual symposiums. |
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Supervise student
research projects e.g., MacNair Scholar for pre-graduate school
research appreciation program (Summer 2002). |
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