| Food Science News The Food Doctor discusses the Best Olive Oil and Mushrooms. Study Shows Restaurant Staff are Undertrained about Food Allergies. Can High-Power Ultrasound Protect Produce from Pathogens? ConAgra Foods and UNL partner to solve problems with production losses Chicken Tartare? A Saga of Discovery Cover Article: Science Translational Medicine with Daniel Peterson, M.D. and professor Strategic Discussions for Nebraska - including short video with Dr. Flores
| Dr. Flores awarded by ASABEDr. Rolando Flores Congratulations to Department Head, Dr. Rolando Flores on being awarded the '2012 Superior Paper Award' by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) for a co-written paper, "Progressive Hull Removal from Barley Using the Fitzpatrick Comminuting Mill." The paper was prepared by Drs. Kevin Hicks, Jhandel Wilson, and Rolando Flores.
Nebraska Gateway for Nutrigenomics 2012 Spring RetreatNebraska Gateway for Nutrigenomics (NGN) is hosting it's annual retreat on May 14th from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The retreat is an opportunity for students, faculty and industry to meet and discuss and collaborate on topics concerning science and the food industries. The event is free. Please see the NGN Site for more details. Microbes: Good, Bad and UglyDr. Heather Hallen-Adams Dr. Heather Hallen Adams presented a program entitled 'Microbes: Good, Bad and Ugly April 15th at Morill Hall as part of the 'Sunday with a Scientist' series. Sunday with a Scientist is designed for children and families to learn more about science and scientists through activities and demonstrations. Information about Dr. Hallen-Adams program is available at the University of Nebraska State Museum website. National Institute of Health Awards GrantDr. Jens Walter A project led by Dr. Jens Walter, along with Dr. Andy Benson and Dr. Dan Peterson has recently been awarded a generous grant by the National Institiute of Health. The project is entitiled "Determination of the Importance of Colonization History in the Assembly of the Gastrointestinal Microbiota." Brooke Grossenbacher elected IFTSA representativeCongratulations to Food Science and Technology undergraduate, Brooke Grossenbacher on being elected the Institute of Food Technologists Student Association representative for 2012-2013. Brooke will be help in planning next year's IFTSA meeting at UNL. |

