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Food Microbiology Lab Practices

This seminar will focus on current topics in food safety and quality as related to pathogens of concern and spoilage organisms, techniques in testing, and whole-genome sequencing.  Common sources of laboratory contamination and error, as well as best practices to avoid, will be discussed throughout the seminar. Delivered in partnership with Merieux NutriSciences.

Overview

This two day course provides participants with a thorough understanding of the basic factors that influence microbial growth and survival in the food processing environment. 

  • Explore various microbiological organisms in food
     
  • Discover the various physical and chemical agents used to control microorganisms in food
     
  • Learn about food related illness from microorganisms
     
  • Determine microorganisms that can cause food spoilage

As this is not part of the certificate program, there is no test required.

Agenda

Day 1:
  • Welcome and Introductions      
  • Pathogens of Concern and Implications of Foodborne Illness      
  • Spoilage Organisms of Concern and Implications on the Food Industry             
  • Technologies and Evolution of Rapid Methods and the Impact of FSMA on Laboratory Testing   
  • Whole Genome Sequencing       
  • Data Review and Investigating Questionable Results       
  • Root Cause Analysis      
  • Quality Systems
  • Training Employees for Success
Day 2:
  • Introductions
  • Aseptic Technique
  • Media Preparation and Media Quality Controls
  • Preparation of Sample Homogenates
  • Quantitative Techniques
Day 3:
  • Sharing/Questions
  • Qualitative Techniques
  • Confirmations, Identifications, and Characterizations
  • Methods for organisms of importance   

Fees

  • Tuition is $800-$960 for in-state registrants.
  • Tuition is $960-$1,100 for out-of-state registrants.
  • Limited to the first 40 participants.

Instructors

Lead Instructor

Martin Wiedmann
Gellert Family Professor in Food Safety Professor
607-254-2838
martin.wiedmann [at] cornell.edu (martin[dot]wiedmann[at]cornell[dot]edu)

Additional instructors and contributors to this course include experts from Merieux NutriSciences.

 

Course Dates

  • December 1-2, 2021
  • Delivery mode TBD
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Course Contact

Louise Felker
Program Coordinator
607-255-7098
lmf226 [at] cornell.edu (lmf226[at]cornell[dot]edu)

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