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Name: Janes, Marlene E. Title: Associate Professor E-mail: Department: Food Science Department Organization: LSU AgCenter Address 1: Agricultural Chemistry Bldg. Address 2: Baton Rouge, LA 70894 Phone Number: (225) 342-5812 Fax Number: (225) 578-5300

Education/Training Ph.D., University of Arkansas

Areas of Specialization/Research Control or eliminate food borne pathogens such as Listeria monoyctogenes, E. coli O157:H7, Shigella species, Salmonella species, Campylobacter species, Vibrio species and Bacillus cereus on the surface of meat, poultry, fruits, and vegetables by using chemicals and natural antimicrobial compounds. To develop antibody based rapid methods for detection of Vibrio species in oysters and seafood. Determine the effects of cold temperature adaptation and temperature abuse on the growth and survival of naturally occurring V. vulnificus and V. parahaemolyticus in oysters. Determine the prevalence of E. coli O157:H7 in cattle water troughs. Future Research, Vision: Develop methods for controlling E. coli O157:H7 in the farm environment. Investigate what microflora of the intestinal tract will decrease weight in mice.

Awards/Grants Louisiana Sea Grant College Program: $143,325 Louisiana Sea Grant College Program: $90,552 NRI Competitive grants program – USDA CSREES: $415,504