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Assistant Professor of Food Chemistry Position Available

The Department of Food Science and Technology at the University of Georgia is seeking a highly motivated and creative individual to teach and develop a research program in the area of food chemistry.

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2018 Food Science & Technology Newsletter
Read the latest Department of Food Science and Technology newsletter.
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Henk den Bakker is a food scientist with the University of Georgia Center for Food Safety, located on the UGA Griffin Campus. He received his master's degree in systematic biology, with a specialty in mycology and botany, from Leiden University in the Netherlands. His doctorate degree in mycology is from the National Herbarium of the Netherlands at Leiden University. He is a member of the American Society for Microbiology and the Genetics Society of America. CAES News
Henk den Bakker is a food scientist with the University of Georgia Center for Food Safety, located on the UGA Griffin Campus. He received his master's degree in systematic biology, with a specialty in mycology and botany, from Leiden University in the Netherlands. His doctorate degree in mycology is from the National Herbarium of the Netherlands at Leiden University. He is a member of the American Society for Microbiology and the Genetics Society of America.
New search engine allows researchers to ID antibiotic-resistance genes in real time
University of Georgia food scientist Henk den Bakker is a member of an international team of researchers that has developed a way to quickly search massive amounts of DNA microbial data to identify specific genes, such as the genes responsible for drug-resistant bacteria.
Xiangyu Deng, an assistant professor of food microbiology with the Center for Food Safety (CFS) on the UGA Griffin campus. CAES News
Xiangyu Deng, an assistant professor of food microbiology with the Center for Food Safety (CFS) on the UGA Griffin campus.
Scientists use machine learning to identify source of Salmonella outbreaks
A team of scientists led by researchers at the University of Georgia Center for Food Safety in Griffin, Georgia, has developed a machine-learning approach that could lead to quicker identification of the animal source of certain Salmonella outbreaks.
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Upcoming Events

An alumni panel featuring CAES Bulldog 100 Fastest Growing Business 2019 Honorees: Nick Dale (BSA – Ag Economics ’04 ) - Condor Chocolates Marc Irvin (BSA – Biological Sciences ’04) - Irvin Retail Group of Marcus and Millichap Mike Lewis (BSA – Ag Economics ’86) - American Tank Maintenance LLC
Mar 20
12:15PM - 1:30PM Ag Dawgs at Work: Navigating Your Career Path Four Towers Large Conference Room, Athens, GA
Baleage and Silage Short Course - Forsyth, GA
Mar 21
03/21 8:00AM - 03/22 5:00PM Baleage and Silage Short Course - Forsyth, GA Monroe County Clubhouse, Forsyth, GA
What is organic production? Organic production encompasses those methods and processes that result in a more sustainable method of production. Organic production has seen 10-fold increase in production in Georgia over the past 10 years. There continues to be unmet demand for organically produced vegetables. Who is this program for? This program is geared for the beginning and intermediate grower. Beginners will learn about starting a business as well as the basics of growing organically. This will include information on certification. Intermediate growers will be able to round out their skills and gain some field experience with experts in their field. Where will the program be held? The program will meet in the classroom at the South Milledge Greenhouse Complex on South Milledge Avenue. This facility has certified organic plots and modern greenhouses that are used for research and teaching. This is the site of the UGArden. Workshop Registration Pre-registration is required and is limited. The early registration deadline is March 8, 2019. If you wish to register after this, please call for availability. The registration fee is $150.00. The registration fee includes all instructional materials, supplies, lunches, and refreshments during breaks.
Mar 23
03/23 8:00AM - 03/24 5:00PM Organic Farming Workshop South Milledge Greenhouse Complex, Athens, GA
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