BFTV Cluster News

Research Profile: Andrew McElrone

Andrew McElrone is a Research Plant Physiologist with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS), and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Viticulture and Enology at UC Davis. He originally hails from the east coast, completed his graduate training at the University of Maryland, and a post-doctoral fellowship at Duke University. Prior to coming to Davis in 2006, Andrew previously held a position as an Assistant Professor of Biology and Environmental Science at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia.

FST 290 Graduate Exit Seminar - May 22, 2023

Food Science and Technology

A Graduate Exit Seminar will be held Monday, May 22nd from 12:10 pm to 1:00 pm. as part of the 2023 Spring Department Seminar Series.

In-person in room 1207 Robert Mondavi Institute South, or attend remotely by Zoom:
https://ucdavis.zoom.us/j/96794994623

UC Davis Team is a U.S. Department of Energy AlgaePrize Champion

Food Science and Technology

A UC Davis team composed of master’s degree students Mia Gaiero and Truc Pham, together with their mentors, Drs. Juliana de Moura Bell and Daniela Barile, participated in the in the U.S. Department of Energy AlgaePrize, which was hosted at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, CO on April 14–16, 2023.

FST 290 Graduate Student Seminar Series - Virtual or in-person, May 15, 2023

Food Science and Technology

The seventh in the 2023 Spring FST 290 Seminar Series will be held Monday, May 15th from 12:10 pm to 1:00 pm.

In-person in room 1207 Robert Mondavi Institute South, or attend remotely by Zoom:
https://ucdavis.zoom.us/j/96794994623

FST 290 Graduate Student Seminar Series - Virtual or in-person, May 8, 2023

Food Science and Technology

The sixth in the 2023 Spring FST 290 Seminar Series will be held Monday, May 8st from 12:10 pm to 1:00 pm.

In-person in room 1207 Robert Mondavi Institute South, or attend remotely by Zoom:
https://ucdavis.zoom.us/j/96794994623

FST 290 Spring Seminar Series - Virtual or in-person, May 1, 2023

Food Science and Technology

The fifth in the 2023 Spring FST 290 Seminar Series will be held Monday, May 1st from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.

In-person in room 1207 Robert Mondavi Institute South, or attend remotely by Zoom:
https://ucdavis.zoom.us/j/96794994623

FST 290 Spring Seminar Series - Virtual or in-person, April 24, 2023

Food Science and Technology

The fourth in the 2023 Spring FST 290 Seminar Series will be held Monday, April 24th from 12:10 pm to 1:00 pm.

In-person in room 1207 Robert Mondavi Institute South, or attend remotely by Zoom:
https://ucdavis.zoom.us/j/96794994623

FST 290 Spring Seminar Series - April 17, 2023

Food Science and Technology

The third in the 2023 Spring FST 290 Seminar Series will be held Monday, April 17th from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm., in 1207 Robert Mondavi Institute South.

Dr. Angela Zivkovic, Department of Nutrition, UC Davis, will present, "Harnessing the power of fasting in a pill".

We welcome everyone in the Robert Mondavi Institute complex to join us in-person.

UC Davis Led Startup Developing Novel Technology Aimed at Increasing the Consumption and Resulting Health Benefits of Dietary Fiber

Food Science and Technology

Researchers from the University of California, Davis, are paving a path to commercialize a new technology that they hope will make dietary fiber easier to add into food and more acceptable to the consumer.

UC Davis Study Demonstrates How Artificial Intelligence May Improve Food Safety

Food Science and Technology

Researchers Develop Method for Rapid Bacteria Detection in Food

Artificial intelligence could be a valuable tool for the future of food safety. New research out of the University of California, Davis, finds that a technique using AI and optical imaging can quickly and accurately identify bacteria in food, making it a promising approach for preventing foodborne outbreaks and illnesses.

Phaff Yeast Culture at UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day, Feb. 18th

Food Science and Technology

The Phaff Yeast Culture Collection is participating in the 11th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day on Saturday February 18, 2023. The yeast displays and activities will be open from 10AM to 2 PM at the Robert Mondavi Institute Brewery, Winery and Food Processing facility. Come explore the exhibits about yeast, hear about the latest discoveries from the Phaff collection, and tour the teaching winery and brewery.

Why Yes, You Can Major in Beer at these Schools - UC Brewing in Thrillist

Food Science and Technology

FST's Anheuser-Busch Endowed Professor of Malting and Brewing Sciences, Glen Fox, is quoted in this Jan. 5th, 2023 article by Erik Ofgang in Thrillist, "Why Yes, You Can Major in Beer at These Schools". The article describes the scope of brewing programs in the U.S., advantages of degree and certificate programs in brewing, and advice for choosing a program.

Daniela Barile and Selina Wang co-author Chard grape upcycling study

Food Science and Technology

Chardonnay Marc: A ‘Trifecta’ of Health, Taste and Sustainability UC Davis research leads to development of food ingredient using winemaking byproduct

UC Davis researchers are providing more insight into how grape skins and seeds, which usually go to waste during the making of chardonnay wine, may be a valuable and healthful ingredient in new food products.

FST 290 Seminar Series - November 28, 2022

Food Science and Technology

Please join us on Monday, November 28 from 12:10 - 1:00 pm PST, for the last seminar in the Fall 2022 FST290 Seminar Series.

Professor Luca Cocolin from the University of Torino, Italy will present, ”Microbiome in the food system: challenges and opportunities”.

FST 290 Seminar Series - November 21, 2022

Food Science and Technology

Please join us on Monday, November 21 from 12:10 - 1:00 pm PST, for the Fall 2022 FST290 Seminar Series.

Professor Maria Marco will present, “Tapping into the metabolic and functional potential of lactobacilli in fermented foods".