Nutrition and Food Chemistry

Silvia García is an agronomist and master in food technology. She has participated in more than 30 research and development projects in the area of food product and process development specifically in the study of new strategies and technologies for food preservation (high hydrostatic pressure, RF, natural antimicrobials). She’s the author of 2 patents, she has published 3 papers in scientific journals and she has contributed to several scientific events.

Silvia García de la Torre is the coordinator of the HIPSTER project, an innovation action of the H2020 research program

Antonio Valero has participated in different national and international research projects on predictive modeling and risk assessment (USDA-Fresh Express, Selection of fit-for-purpose sampling procedures for specific foods and risks, BASELINE, COST Action 920). He has also been involved in some collaborative works with EFSA through the participation in working groups as an external expert (Public health risks represented by certain composite products containing food of animal origin, 2012-2013; and Self-tasking mandate for scientific opinion on the requirements for the development of microbiological criteria). He has participated in two recently awarded contracts from EFSA (OC/EFSA/BIOCONTAM/2014/02; NP/EFSA/BIOCONTAM/2015/04) in relation to the development of a risk assessment of Listeria monocytogenes in selected RTE food categories. He has a strong involvement in national and international networks regarding food safety (SICURA) being a member of the Spanish Microbiology Society and International Association for Food Protection. During his career, he has participated in international events and training workshops supported by different programs/Initiatives (Erasmus+, Spanish Ministries, etc.) in the EU and worldwide. In light of her position at the Dpt. of Food Science and Technology (University of Cordoba)

Application of predictive models in foods, microbial risk assessment and management.

Dr. Atin Datta is the Chief of the Virulence Mechanisms Branch in the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition at the US FDA. After several years of post-doctoral research at the National Institutes of Health, USA, and the University of Maryland, Dr. Datta joined the FDA in 1986 and was in charge of the development of DNA-based detection and subtyping methods for Listeria monocytogenes. Dr. Datta currently serves as an Editorial Board Member Journal of Food Protection. Dr. Datta received his Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of Bombay, Mumbai, India.

Dr. Datta’s current research interest includes stress tolerance, molecular detection, molecular sub-typing, and functional genomics of foodborne bacterial pathogens including Listeria monocytogenes.

Lingwen Zeng, male, national 973 chief scientist, received his Ph.D. degree in Genetics from McMaster University, Canada in 1993. From 1994 to 1997, he had his postdoctoral training at the University of Chicago, USA. After that, he worked in three publicly traded companies (Quest Diagnostics Inc., Scios Inc., and Genetics Computer Group Inc.) in the USA as a research scientist and project manager. He returned to China in 2001 and joined GIBH in 2004 as a PI. He joined the Institute of Environmental and Safety, Wuhan Academy of Agricultural Sciences in 2015 as a principal investigator and director general.

Diagnosis for human diseases, food, and environmental safety, and stem cell applications.

Dr Ivan Nastasijevic is a veterinarian with a food safety background. He graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Belgrade. He gained his Ph.D. at the Faculty of Agriculture/Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Serbia (in cooperation with US Meat Animal Research Center “Roman L. Hruska”, Clay Center, Nebraska). Dr. Nastasijevic has intensive experience in applied food safety research, food (meat) industry extension/outreach programs, and teaching at University (University of Central Lancashire UK; Metropolitan University of Copenhagen, Denmark; Faculty of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy). He also served as a Technical Officer in Food Safety with the UN World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe (Copenhagen, Denmark). His core research interest is related to meat (food) safety and technology, as well as the `One Health` concept (environment-animal-human interface). His specific research interest is related to the application of whole genome sequencing in food safety management. Dr. Nastasijevic published more than 30 papers in reputed peer-reviewed journals and international conferences. Dr. Nastasijevic is a member of IAFP (International Association for Food Protection); Professional Development Groups: Microbial Risk Analysis & Meat & Poultry Hygiene, and UK VPHA (Veterinary Public Health Association), Division of British Veterinary Association), UK.

Experience in applied food safety research.

Irene Rodrigues Freitas graduated in Food Engineering from the Federal University of Tocantins (UFT- Brazil), in 2003. She has an MSc degree in Engineering and Food Science from the Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG- Brazil), in 2011 and a DSc degree in Engineering and Food Science from São Paulo State University (UNESP-Brazil), in 2015. She works in the course of Chemical and Production Engineering at the Northern São Paulo University Center (UNORP-Brazil) and the Department of Sciences Exact and Earth at the Minas Gerais State University (UEMG/Frutal-Brazil). The publication's principles are in fish protein isolation, vegetable oil, and food safety. Has experience in the area of food science and technology, in subjects, quality assurance, food safety, the technology of animal products, the technology of oils, bioactive compounds, and food technology.

Irene Rodrigues Freitas's research interest towards Control Quality, Quality Management, Food Technology and Unit Operations.

Randy Brown reached the highest level in men's college basketball at the NCAA level. For nearly 20 years he worked with the country's finest coaches, including Basketball Hall of Famer Lute Olson. His rise in the coaching world was matched by his dramatic plunge to the depths of depression, child deaths, prison, and a career lost forever. For nearly 20 years he has worked with the country's finest coaches, including Basketball Hall of Famer, Lute Olson. Randy reached the highest level in men's college basketball at the NCAA level, and his NCAA Division I experience includes five regular season championships, two post-season tournament championships, five NCAA Tournaments, back-to-back Big 12 titles, and the 2000 Elite Eight. Three of his Arizona players have captured a total of 10 NBA Championships. His stops include the University of Arizona, Marquette University, Iowa State University, University of North Dakota, Drake University, and Stetson. Ten NBA players have benefitted from his coaching expertise, including Steve Kerr, current Golden State Warriors head coach, and Sean Elliott, National Player of the Year, 1988. He created an extensive worldwide coach mentoring program, Elite Coach Mentoring. Over 100 coaches have reached their coaching goals working with Randy. The Iowa Player Development Academy, located in Central Iowa, focuses on teaching players to play the right way. His expertise in dealing with life's adversities provides a powerful platform for his presentation, "Rebound Forward.” He delivers a one-two punch to audiences around the country through his keynote presentation in concert with his book of the same title, Rebound Forward—How to Rebound from Life’s Most Devastating Losses, and Stay in the Game. His expertise in dealing with life's adversities provides a powerful platform for his presentation, "Rebound Forward.” He delivers a one-two punch to audiences around the country through his keynote presentation in concert with his book of the same title, Rebound Forward—How to Rebound from Life’s Most Devastating Losses, and Stay in the Game.

Basketball and Sports Nutrition.

Silvia García is an agronomist and master in food technology. She has participated in more than 30 research and development projects in the area of food product and process development specifically in the study of new strategies and technologies for food preservation (high hydrostatic pressure, RF, natural antimicrobials). She’s the author of 2 patents, she has published 3 papers in scientific journals and she has contributed to several scientific events.

Silvia García de la Torre is the coordinator of the HIPSTER project, an innovation action of the H2020 research program.

Antonio Valero has participated in different national and international research projects on predictive modeling and risk assessment (USDA-Fresh Express, Selection of fit-for-purpose sampling procedures for specific foods and risks, BASELINE, COST Action 920). He has also been involved in some collaborative works with EFSA through the participation in working groups as an external expert (Public health risks represented by certain composite products containing food of animal origin, 2012-2013; and Self-tasking mandate for scientific opinion on the requirements for the development of microbiological criteria). He has participated in two recently awarded contracts from EFSA (OC/EFSA/BIOCONTAM/2014/02; NP/EFSA/BIOCONTAM/2015/04) in relation to the development of a risk assessment of Listeria monocytogenes in selected RTE food categories. He has a strong involvement in national and international networks regarding food safety (SICURA) being a member of the Spanish Microbiology Society and International Association for Food Protection. During his career, he has participated in international events and training workshops supported by different programs/Initiatives (Erasmus+, Spanish Ministries, etc.) in the EU and worldwide. In light of her position at the Dpt. of Food Science and Technology (University of Cordoba)

Metabolic Diseases.

Dr. Atin Datta is the Chief of the Virulence Mechanisms Branch in the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition at the US FDA. After several years of post-doctoral research at the National Institutes of Health, USA, and the University of Maryland, Dr. Datta joined the FDA in 1986 and was in charge of the development of DNA-based detection and subtyping methods for Listeria monocytogenes. Dr. Datta currently serves as an Editorial Board Member Journal of Food Protection. Dr. Datta received his Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of Bombay, Mumbai, India.

Dr. Datta’s current research interest includes stress tolerance, molecular detection, molecular sub-typing, and functional genomics of foodborne bacterial pathogens including Listeria monocytogenes.