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In the 1950s, stem rust destroyed 40% of the spring wheat crop in North America.

Featured Cooperating University:

University of California, Berkley

Current FSRRN Projects

PATHOGEN ECOLOGY
2007-2008 Student intern projects
	Characterization of Genetic Factors Required for Campylobacter spp. a Colonization: Identifying Potential Target Genes for Pre-Harvest Intervention of Foodborne Pathogens
PI: Qijing Zhang (Iowa State University), Co-PIs: University), Lynn Joens (University of Arizona), Michael Konkel (Washington State University), Brian White (University of Illinois)
	Determining the genetic diversity of Campylobacter isolates from various animal species
PI: Bryan White (University of Illinois)
	Proteomic Analysis of Immunodominant Antigen of Salmonella
PI: Sangwei Lu (UC Berkeley)
	Use of Lactobacillus as a delivery agent of the Campylobacter jejuni CadF protein to reduce Campylobacter carriage in chickens
PI: Michael Konkel (Washington State University)
	Intervention of Campylobacter Colonization in Chickens Using Cationic Peptides and Anti-Campylobacter Antibodies
PI: Qijing Zhang (Iowa State University)
	Determine the Effect of the Three Intervention Strategies on the Microbial Community Structure of the Cecum Of Chickens
PI: Bryan White (University of Illinois)
	Development of a Pilus Vaccine to Reduce Campylobacter jejuni Colonization of Broiler Chickens
PI: Lynn Joens (University of Arizona)
	Interventions To Reduce Campylobacter In Poultry: A Systematic Review
PI: Jan Sargeant (McMasters University), Annette O'Connor (Iowa State University), Robert Wills (Mississippi State University)
PATHOGEN DETECTION IN COMPLEX MATRICES
	Aptamer Based Whole Cell Capture of Salmonella Typhimurium
PI: Srinand Sreevatsan (University of Minnesota) and Raghavendra Joshi (University of Minnesota)
	A Systematic Approach toward the Quantitative Determination of Pathogen Load in Complex Sample Matrices
PI: Lee-Ann Jaykus (NC State University) Co-PI: Srinand Sreevatsan, Randall Singer (University of Minnesota), Lynette Johnston (NC State University), Ian Gardner (UC Davis)
	Quantifying Pathogen Levels in Complex Samples Using Probe-Based Q-PCR
PI: Randy Singer (University of Minnesota)
	Predicting Salmonella loads on broiler carcasses from pre-harvest Salmonella data collected in broiler houses
PI: Randy Singer (University of Minnesota)
	Predicting Campylobacter loads on broiler carcasses from pre-harvest Campylobacter data collected in broiler houses
PI: Bibiana Law (University of Arizona)
	Discovery of Human Enteric Infections via Viral Microarray Analysis
PI: Phillip Tarr (Washington University- St. Louis) Co-PI: David Wang (Washington University-St. Louis)
PATHOGEN QUANTIFICATION AND INTERVENTION
	Systematic Review of Pre-Harvest Food Safety Interventions
PI: Jan Sargeant (McMasters University), Co-PIs: Robert Wills, R. Hart Bailey (Mississippi State University), James McKean, Annette O'Connor (Iowa State University)
	Quantifying the Potential Association of Pathogen Load in Animals with Pathogen Load in Retail Meat Products
PI: Julie Funk (The Ohio State University), Co-PIs: Wondwossen Gebreyes (North Carolina State University), Randall Singer and Richard Isaacson (University of Minnesota), Tom Wittum (The Ohio State University)
	Evaluation of the Potential Risks to the Tomato Industry
PI: Keith Schneider (University of Florida) Co-PI: Douglas Archer (University of Florida)
	Hazard Analysis and System Audit for Fresh and Fresh-Processed California Tomatoes
PI: Trevor Suslow (UC Davis). Co-PI: Linda Harris (UC Davis)
	Cost-Effective Intervention Strategies for Food Production and Processing
PI: William Nganje (Arizona State University). Co-PI: Simeon Kaitibie (North Dakota State University)