 | Manuel V. Alvarado Jr. (806) 742-2805 ext. 283
Degrees Earned:
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Development
Texas A&M University, 1999
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Science (Agriculture Education) (Cum Laude)
Texas A&M University, 2000
Master of Agriculture, Agriculture Education
Texas Tech University, 2007
Research Area:
Dissertation topic: Effect of storage temperature abuse, storage time, and packaging type on the growth of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella spp. in ground hamburger patties
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 | Claudia Alejandra Narvaez Bravo Degrees Earned:
Master of Science, Microbiology
Zulia University (Maracaibo, Venezuela)
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Zulia University (Maracaibo, Venezuela)
Research Area:
Pre harvest interventions in feed yard for Salmonella and E. coli O157:H7 reduction
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 | W. Evan Chaney (806) 742-2815
Degrees Earned:
Associate of Science in Biology
Midland College
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
Minor in Chemistry
Texas Tech University
Master of Science, Food Science
Texas Tech University
Thesis: "Influence of Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) on Escherichia coli O157:H7 Growth, Survival, Shiga Toxin Production and Biofilm Production"
Research Areas:
Food-borne pathogen response to environmental stresses and conditions in the food processing industry, and in smaller applications such as individual products and their packaging
In-plant food safety investigations to discover sources of and implement control of food-borne pathogens
Virulence expression in response to environmental factors
Pro-biotic intervention methodologies and the development of new intervention applications
Strong interest in food defense studies
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 | Andrea Dow (806) 742-2805 ext. 227
Degrees Earned:
Bachelor of Science, Animal Science
Texas Tech University
Master of Science, Food Science
Texas Tech University
Thesis: "The Control of Listeria monocytogenes on contact and noncontact surfaces by electrostatically spraying quaternary ammonium"
Research Area:
Dissertation topic: Improving overall sanitation and quality of hot and cold self-serve bars by developing training programs for grocery store managers
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| | Sara Gragg (806) 742-5073 ext. 274
Degrees Earned:
Bachelor of Science, Food Science & Technology
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2006
Master of Science, Food Science
Texas Tech University, 2008
Thesis: "The Use of Lactic Acid Bacteria as a Post-Harvest Intervention to Control Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Fresh Spinach" |
 | Angela Laury Pathogen Lab Manager (806) 742-5073 ext. 274
Degrees Earned:
Bachelor of Science, Animal Science
Iowa State University
Master of Science, Meat Science (Processed Meat and Meat Safety Emphasis)
Iowa State University
Thesis: "Evaluation of modified atmosphere packaging with carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide for fresh ground pork, fresh pre-rigor pork sausage and fresh post-rigor pork sausage"
Research Areas:
Dissertation topic: Establishment of a pre-harvest spinach intervention step against Escherichia coli O157:H7 using Lactic Acid Bacteria.
Other research areas include meat, poultry safety, and food sanitation |
 | Samwel Ogik Rao (806) 742-2805 ext. 228
Degrees Earned:
Bachelor of Science, Agriculture Education and Extension
Egerton University (Njoro, Kenya)
Master of Public Health, Health Promotion and International Health
Maseno University (Kenya)
Thesis: "Gender Disparity in Utilization of Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) in Kisumu District, Kenya"
Master of Science, Animal Science
Texas Tech University
Thesis: "Effects of dietary supplementation of Lactobacillus based probiotics on growth and gut environment of nursery pigs"
Research Areas:
Dissertation topic: Role of Lactobacillus Species (Strain NP 51) in Alleviating Pathological Effects of Escherichia coli (EHEC 0157) and Immune System Stimulation Using Feed Depraved Murine Citrobacter rodentium Model for Human Disease in Underprivileged Nations
Health promotion and application of nutritional researches using animal models to human life and improvement of quality of life
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 | Alison Brown (806) 742-5073 ext. 273
Degree Earned:
Bachelor of Science, Applied Animal Science
University of Delaware, 2006
Research Areas:
Thesis topic: The effect of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) and a hurdle intervention on spinach inoculated with Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Clostridum sporogenes
Food safety
Post harvest spinach interventions and packaging
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 | Yen Te Liao Degree Earned:
Bachelor of Science, Food Science
National Chung Hsing University (Taichung, Taiwan), 2005
Research Areas:
Efficacy of handwashing practices before and after the education intervention
Using herb extracts, such as essential oils, to reduce pathogens on spinach and ground beef
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 | Ansen Pond (806) 742-5073 ext. 273
Degree Earned:
Bachelor of Science, Animal Science
Texas A&M University
Research Area:
Establishing baselines for Salmonella and generic E. coli in raw pork and beef at retail outlets in Mexico |
 | Praveena Sunkara Degree Earned:
Bachelor of Technology, Biotechnology
Andhra University, Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (Visakhapatnam, India)
Research Areas:
Thesis topic: DNA Fingerprinting (AFLP) for the Generic Escherichia coli, Salmonella enterica, Enterococcus Gallinarum, Enterococcus hirae Isolates Associated with Cattle
Food safety and biotechnology
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 | Sundeep Yanamala (806) 742-5073 ext. 273
Degree Earned:
Bachelor of Technology, Biotechnology
Andhra University, Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (Visakhapatnam, India), 2006
Research Areas:
Thesis topic: Contamination of spinach grown in the vicinity of cattle feed yard operations
Pre-harvest food safety
Stategies of reduction of E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella shedding in cattle, and in fresh meat and ready-to-eat (RTE) products
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