Contact Info
Dr. Sadhana Ravishankar, Ph.D.
Professor, Food Safety, School of Animal & Comparative Biomedical Sciences (ACBS 212)
Joint Faculty Member, Department of Nutritional Sciences
Chair, UA Food Safety Consortium
Chair, Applied Biosciences (PSM) Graduate Interdisciplinary Program (GIDP)
520-626-1499
Laboratory Location:
Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences (ACBS) Bldg (previously Veterinary Science & Microbiology building); ACBS 201, 204, 210, 210a; 1117 E. Lowell St., Tucson, AZ. 85721
In the United States, contaminated food causes 48 million illnesses, 128,000 hospitalizations, and 3,000 deaths annually.
Dr. Sadhana Ravishankar's aim is to contribute towards a significant reduction in illnesses by improving the safety of foods by:
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Researching practical solutions, with an emphasis on natural products for the food industry in order to provide safe and wholesome foods for the consumer
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Teaching courses on food microbiology and biotechnology
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Providing outreach activities engaging producers and communities
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Providing microbiology testing services to industry