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Lynne Brown, PhD
Professor of Food Science, Department of Food Science, 70% Extension, 30% Research

219 Food Science Building
University Park, PA 16802

Ph: (814) 863-3973
Email:
f9a@psu.edu

  • Consumer food safety issues
  • Nutrition: Diet and Chronic Disease/nutrition labeling
  • Genetically modified organism food issues
 

Catherine Cutter, PhD
Associate Professor of Food Science, Department of Food Science, 70% Extension, 30% Research

433 Food Science Building
University Park, PA 16802
Ph: (814) 865-8862
Email:
cnc3@psu.edu
  • Quality and microbial food safety of beef, poultry, fish, exotic meats
  • HACCP for meat processors
  • Rapid methods for microbial detection
  • Sanitation Shortcourse
 

Hassan Gourama, PhD
Associate Professor of Food Science, 25% Extension, 75% Teaching

236 Luerssen Building
Penn State University-Berks Campus
P.O.Box 7009
Tulpehocken Road
Reading, PA 19610-6009

Ph: 610-396-6121
Email: hxg7@psu.edu

  • Molds and yeasts in foods
  • Toxins in foods
  • Microbial food safety
  • Food service Safety
 

Kerry E. Kaylegian, PhD
Director of Industrial Outreach
Pilot Plant Manager

324 Food Science Building
University Park, PA 16802
Ph: (814) 867-1379
Email: kek14@psu.edu

  • Dairy chemistry and processing
  • Technical support and access to the pilot plants to increase the partnership between the food industry
  • Industrial outreach and shortcourse assistance
 

Luke LaBorde, PhD
Associate Professor of Food Science,
70% Extension, 30% Research

442 Food Science Building
University Park, PA 16802
Ph: (814) 863-2298
Email:
lfl5@psu.edu

  • Quality and safety of processed fruits and vegetables
  • HACCP based food safety programs for fruit, vegetable, and mushroom growers, packers, and processors
  • Home food canning
  • Sanitation Shortcourse
 

Bob Roberts, PhD
Associate Professor of Food Science, 35% Extension, 45% Research, 25% Teaching

428 Food Science Building
University Park, PA 16802
Ph: (814) 863-2959
Email:
Rfr3@psu.edu

  • Dairy Foods Manufacturing
  • Ice Cream Shortcourse
  • Successful Ice Cream Retailing
  • Cultured Products Shortcourse
  • Pasteurizer Operators Shortcourse
 

Martin Bucknavage
Food Safety Specialist

438 Food Science Building
University Park, PA 16802
Ph: (814) 867-1839
Email: mwb124@psu.edu

  • Food Safety information
  • Technical support and to Extension Faculty in Food Safety
  • Assistance with Food Safety Website
 
 

For more information contact:

Tom Dimick, Outreach Coordinator and Computer Support
215 Food Science Building
University Park, PA 16802


Ph: (814) 865-3360
Email: tsd3@psu.edu

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