Randy
W. Worobo
Associate Professor of Food Microbiology
Department of Food Science and Technology, Geneva, NY 14456
Tel: 315-787-2279 Fax: 315-787-2284 or 787-2397 E-mail: rww8@cornell.edu
Research:The focus of the research group is in the prevention of food borne illness. One research area currently being investigated is the study of survival rates of various food borne pathogens in untreated manure when applied to fruit and vegetable crops. The major research focus revolves around the investigation of antimicrobial peptides, termed bacteriocins, and their potential application in foods to inhibit food borne pathogens. Bacteriocin purification, inhibition studies and studying the genetics responsible for bacteriocin production are currently being investigated. Applied research areas include the investigation of pasteurization alternatives such as ultraviolet light, for the use in apple cider and other fruit juices.
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