Applied Food Science Research Consortium

Research Programs

Microbiological Testing

Rapid pathogen detection and microbial risk assessment services for food industry partners.

Food Defense

Vulnerability assessment and mitigation strategy research to protect the food supply from intentional adulteration.

Nutrition Science

Applied nutrition research examining bioactive compounds, metabolism, and dietary intervention outcomes.

Produce Safety

Microbial risk assessment methods for fresh produce supply chains from farm to retail.

Sanitation & Processing

Applied research on sanitation validation and food processing environment controls.

Regulatory Science

Collaborative research supporting evidence-based food safety regulation and policy development.