Person

Lauren Hudson

Research Assistant Professor | Food Science
Overview

I use computational tools to analyze whole genome sequencing data from foodborne pathogens in order to determine population structure, identify mobile genetic elements, and improve epidemiological investigations to identify potential outbreaks.

Research Focus

Food Microbiology, Food Safety, Foodborne Bacterial Pathogens, Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, Campylobacter, Bioinformatics, Genomics, Computational Biology, Bacteriophages

Research Questions
  • What is the genomic population structure of Salmonella serovar Javiana in Tennessee?
  • What is the relative contribution of various livestock sources to foodborne campylobacteriosis?
Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
FDSC 429 - Food Microbiology Lab
2 credit hour(s)

Methods for examination, enumeration, cultivation, and identification of foodborne microorganisms.

(RE) Corequisite(s): FDSC 421.

Other Instructors: Golden, David A | Denes, Thomas Gardner

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100 Food Safety and Processing Building
2600 River Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37996-4591
Education and Training
  • PhD, Food Science, University of Georgia, 2018
  • MS, Food Science and Technology, Other, University of Georgia, 2014
  • BS, Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Florida, 2012

Lauren Hudson

Research Assistant Professor | Food Science
Picture of Lauren Hudson image
100 Food Safety and Processing Building
2600 River Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37996-4591
Education and Training
  • PhD, Food Science, University of Georgia, 2018
  • MS, Food Science and Technology, Other, University of Georgia, 2014
  • BS, Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Florida, 2012
Overview

I use computational tools to analyze whole genome sequencing data from foodborne pathogens in order to determine population structure, identify mobile genetic elements, and improve epidemiological investigations to identify potential outbreaks.

Research Focus

Food Microbiology, Food Safety, Foodborne Bacterial Pathogens, Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, Campylobacter, Bioinformatics, Genomics, Computational Biology, Bacteriophages

Research Questions
  • What is the genomic population structure of Salmonella serovar Javiana in Tennessee?
  • What is the relative contribution of various livestock sources to foodborne campylobacteriosis?
Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
FDSC 429 - Food Microbiology Lab
2 credit hour(s)

Methods for examination, enumeration, cultivation, and identification of foodborne microorganisms.

(RE) Corequisite(s): FDSC 421.

Other Instructors: Golden, David A | Denes, Thomas Gardner