University of Iowa · Mathematics & StatisticsFood Safety and Contaminant Analysis Lab
Dustin May · Iowa City, Iowa
Research Focus
Dr. Dustin May leads a research lab focused on enhancing food safety and public health through rigorous testing of food products for contaminants. The lab collaborates with state and federal agencies to monitor food safety and respond effectively to potential foodborne threats. Their work involves developing and validating analytical methods for detecting various contaminants including microbiological, chemical, and radiological agents in food.
food safetymicrobiological analysischemical contaminantsradiological testingpublic healthsurveillance systemslaboratory accreditationemergency responsequality assurance
Research Aims
3AIM 01Ensure laboratory capacity for analyzing food and food products for contaminants.
AIM 02Strengthen and enhance the preparedness of public health laboratories for urgent situations.
AIM 03Enhance and validate analytical methods for better food safety testing.
Skills the Lab Values
sample collectionlaboratory analysisISO/IEC 17025 compliancequality assurance and quality control (QA/QC)multi-disciplinary collaborationdata reportingmethod validationfoodborne illness responsemicrobiological testingchemical analysis
Output against the department
Publications16bottom 2% of dept.128th of 131
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Citations269bottom 2% of dept.128th of 131
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