Date & Time
December 1, 2023
10:00am - 11:00am
Location
Online
Led By Dharamdeo Singh
Join Us for a Webinar on Using Genomics To Develop Control Approaches for Salmonella In Dry Foods.
Salmonella poses a significant risk to food safety, including dry foods such as cereals, nuts, seeds, peanut butter etc. The presence of Salmonella is particularly concerning because these foods often have a long shelf life and can serve as a potential source of infection over an extended period.
To effectively control and prevent Salmonella contamination in dry foods, it is crucial to understand the genomics of this bacterium and its behaviour in these environments. This genomic approach will allow researchers to identify specific genetic traits and markers associated with the ability of Salmonella to survive and persist in dry food matrices and to develop targeted control approaches to mitigate risk such as identifying genes involved in stress response, biofilm formation, antimicrobial resistance, transmission dynamics and their susceptibility to phage-based control measures. Furthermore, genomics can aid in the development of rapid and accurate detection methods of Salmonella, allowing for timely identification and containment of contamination events.
Leveraging genomics to study Salmonella in dry foods is a promising approach to developing effective control strategies which can enhance surveillance, implement preventive measures, reduce foodborne illnesses and maintain consumer confidence in the food industry.
Meet our expert
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Lawrence Goodridge
Professor Lawrence (Larry) Goodridge holds the Leung Family Professorship in the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety at the University of Guelph. He is received his Ph.D. from the University of Guelph with a major emphasis in Food Microbiology and Food Safety and completed his Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Georgia. He held faculty positions at the University of Wyoming, Colorado State University, and McGill University, where he held the Ian and Jayne Munro Chair in Food Safety, and was Director of the Food Safety and Quality Program.
Dr. Goodridge’s primary research interests include the use of genomics to solve food safety problems. He applies bacteriophages to control the growth of foodborne pathogens and also develops rapid tests to detect foodborne and waterborne pathogens with an emphasis on Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella spp, and Listeria monocytogenes, foodborne viruses, and foodborne toxins.
Event Details
Date & Time
December 1, 2023
10:00am - 11:00am
Location
Online
