Food Microbiology division

Food Microbiology Division

IFT’s Food Microbiology Division Largest professional organization of food microbiologists in the world, encompassing all areas of food microbiology.
 

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Qing Wang Food Microbiology Division
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1300+

Division Members
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1975

Year Founded
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60+

Countries Represented by Members

Division Accomplishments/Recognitions

  • The Outstanding Volunteer award honors a current Division member who provided exemplary volunteer work to the Division in the current year. The 2023-2024 recipient is Xiaonan Lu.
  • The Outstanding Service award honors current Division members who have demonstrated a history of service to the Division or field. The 2023-2024 recipient is Abhinav Upadhyay.

Division Oral Competition Finalists

  • Tuan Le, Virginia Tech, Recovery of aerosolized Escherichia coli on food-grade rubber, HDPE plastic, stainless steel, and waxed cardboard under high and low relative humidity conditions
  • Chetna Shah, University of Connecticut, Oral supplementation of Trans cinnamaldehyde reduces colonization of Listeria monocytogenes in guinea pigs and downregulates expression of virulence proteins in vitro
  • Yi Wang, University of Connecticut, Machin Learning-Supported ssDNA-2D Nano-Sensor Array for Milk Pathogenic Bacteria Detection and Identification

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Southern California Section IFT Suppliers Night

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South Eastern Section IFT Food Industry Expo

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Longhorn Section IFT Suppliers Expo

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