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Kristen Elizabeth Gibson
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Professor
Also affiliated: Johns Hopkins University (2004–2015); University of Michigan (2021); University of Arkansas System (2020–2026); Michigan Medicine (2021); Arizona State University (2008); University of Delaware (2016)
28 h-index
131 pubs
3,014 cited
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Biography and Research Information
OverviewAI-generated summary
Kristen Elizabeth Gibson's research centers on public health, with a particular emphasis on microbial contamination and its impact on food and water safety. Her work investigates the occurrence and control of viral and bacterial pathogens in various environments, including long-term-care facilities, surface water, and groundwater impacted by agricultural operations. Gibson has studied norovirus outbreaks, the presence of antibiotic-resistant enterococci, and the behavior of viruses in water systems, exploring methods for their detection and mitigation.
Her research also extends to food safety considerations throughout the farm-to-fork continuum, examining emerging concerns such as pathogen internalization in microgreens and leafy vegetables. Gibson has received significant federal funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for projects focused on empowering regional food systems and developing data-driven agriculture to connect small farms to supply chains. Her scholarship metrics include an h-index of 28, 137 total publications, and over 3,000 citations.
Metrics
- h-index: 28
- Publications: 131
- Citations: 3,014
Positions
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University of Arkansas at Fayetteville publications 2011–2026ORCID
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Professor publications 2011–2026University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Institution web page
Selected Publications
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Tulane Virus—a Human Norovirus Surrogate—Persistence during Hydroponic Cultivation of Leaf Lettuce based on Soilless Substrate Type (2026)
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Differential Persistence of Salmonella spp. and Listeria monocytogenes in Soilless Substrates for Hydroponic Lettuce Production (2026)
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Persistence and Localization of Salmonella Enterica Subsp. Enterica Javiana and Listeria Monocytogenes During Recirculating Hydroponic Cultivation of Leaf Lettuce (2025)
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Virus Association with Bacteria and Bacterial Cell Components Enhance Virus Infectivity (2025)
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A scoping review of microbial risks during indoor soilless production of leafy greens. (2023)
Federal Grants 2 $5,742,469 total
NSF
Co-PI
Dec 2023 - Nov 2026
NSF Convergence Accelerator Track J Phase 2: Cultivate IQ - Empowering Regional Food Systems
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Philip G. Crandall
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
10 shared publications
In database
- Removal and Transfer of Viruses on Food Contact Surfaces by Cleaning Cloths
- Salmonella and Campylobacter prevalence and concentration on pasture-raised broilers processed on-farm, in a Mobile Processing Unit, and at small USDA-inspected facilities
- Prevalence and concentration of Salmonella and Campylobacter in the processing environment of small-scale pastured broiler farms
- Mobile poultry processing units: a safe and cost-effective poultry processing option for the small-scale farmer in the United States
- Observation and relative quantification of cross-contamination within a mock retail delicatessen environment
Showing 5 of 10 shared publications
Steven C. Ricke
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
10 shared publications
- Swabbing the surface: critical factors in environmental monitoring and a path towards standardization and improvement
- Pastured Poultry Production in the United States: Strategies to Balance System Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Salmonella and Campylobacter prevalence and concentration on pasture-raised broilers processed on-farm, in a Mobile Processing Unit, and at small USDA-inspected facilities
- Prevalence and concentration of Salmonella and Campylobacter in the processing environment of small-scale pastured broiler farms
- Mobile poultry processing units: a safe and cost-effective poultry processing option for the small-scale farmer in the United States
Showing 5 of 10 shared publications
Giselle Almeida
Arkansas Children's Hospital
8 shared publications
In database
- Inactivation of bacteria on fresh produce by batch wash ozone sanitation
- Combined Application of Essential Oil Compounds and Bacteriophage to Inhibit Growth of Staphylococcus aureus In Vitro
- Pathogen and Surrogate Survival in Relation to Fecal Indicator Bacteria in Freshwater Mesocosms
- Evaluation of a Recirculating Dipper Well Combined with Ozone Sanitizer for Control of Foodborne Pathogens in Food Service Operations
- Co-culture with Enterobacter cloacae does not Enhance Virus Resistance to Thermal and Chemical Treatments
Showing 5 of 8 shared publications
Jack A. Neal
University of Houston (US)
7 shared publications
- Food safety and food quality perceptions of farmers’ market consumers in the United States
- Food Safety Challenges and Barriers in Southern United States Farmers Markets
- Observation and relative quantification of cross-contamination within a mock retail delicatessen environment
- Food Safety at Farmers’ Markets
- Tracking Microbial Contamination in Retail Environments Using Fluorescent Powder - A Retail Delicatessen Environment Example
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
Sujata A. Sirsat
University of Houston (US)
6 shared publications
- Food safety and food quality perceptions of farmers’ market consumers in the United States
- Food Safety Challenges and Barriers in Southern United States Farmers Markets
- Food Safety at Farmers’ Markets
- Tracking Microbial Contamination in Retail Environments Using Fluorescent Powder - A Retail Delicatessen Environment Example
- Changing the layout of farmers markets can affect cross-contamination
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Sarah L. Jones
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
6 shared publications
- Risk of Human Pathogen Internalization in Leafy Vegetables During Lab-Scale Hydroponic Cultivation
- Inactivation of bacteria on fresh produce by batch wash ozone sanitation
- Swabbing the surface: critical factors in environmental monitoring and a path towards standardization and improvement
- Characterization of Polyurethane Foam Environmental Monitoring Tools for the Recovery and Release of Viruses
- Factors impacting microbial release from environmental monitoring tools
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Corliss A. O’Bryan
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
4 shared publications
In database
- Mobile poultry processing units: a safe and cost-effective poultry processing option for the small-scale farmer in the United States
- Observation and relative quantification of cross-contamination within a mock retail delicatessen environment
- Assessment of nitrogen and phosphorus loads present in environments impacted by alternative poultry processing operations utilized in pasture-raised poultry production
- Slaughter Options for Organic Meat Producers in the United States
Divya Jaroni
Oklahoma State University (US)
4 shared publications
- Salmonella and Campylobacter prevalence and concentration on pasture-raised broilers processed on-farm, in a Mobile Processing Unit, and at small USDA-inspected facilities
- Prevalence and concentration of Salmonella and Campylobacter in the processing environment of small-scale pastured broiler farms
- Mobile poultry processing units: a safe and cost-effective poultry processing option for the small-scale farmer in the United States
- Assessment of nitrogen and phosphorus loads present in environments impacted by alternative poultry processing operations utilized in pasture-raised poultry production
Steven C. Ricke
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
4 shared publications
- Removal and Transfer of Viruses on Food Contact Surfaces by Cleaning Cloths
- Combined Application of Essential Oil Compounds and Bacteriophage to Inhibit Growth of Staphylococcus aureus In Vitro
- Tracking Microbial Contamination in Retail Environments Using Fluorescent Powder - A Retail Delicatessen Environment Example
- Correction for Gibson et al., Removal and Transfer of Viruses on Food Contact Surfaces by Cleaning Cloths
Wenjun Deng
Qingdao University
4 shared publications
In database
- Interaction of microorganisms within leafy green phyllospheres: Where do human noroviruses fit in?
- Persistence and Transfer of Foodborne Pathogens to Sunflower and Pea Shoot Microgreens during Production in Soil-Free Cultivation Matrix
- Co-culture with Enterobacter cloacae does not Enhance Virus Resistance to Thermal and Chemical Treatments
- Virus Association with Bacteria and Bacterial Cell Components Enhance Virus Infectivity
Sabastine Eugene Arthur
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
3 shared publications
- Physicochemical stability profile of Tulane virus: a human norovirus surrogate
- Environmental persistence of Tulane virus — a surrogate for human norovirus
- Comparison of Methods for Evaluating the Thermal Stability of Human Enteric Viruses
Walid Q. Alali
University of Georgia (US)
3 shared publications
- Salmonella and Campylobacter prevalence and concentration on pasture-raised broilers processed on-farm, in a Mobile Processing Unit, and at small USDA-inspected facilities
- Prevalence and concentration of Salmonella and Campylobacter in the processing environment of small-scale pastured broiler farms
- Mobile poultry processing units: a safe and cost-effective poultry processing option for the small-scale farmer in the United States
Danielle M. Conover
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
3 shared publications
- A review of methods for the evaluation of handwashing efficacy
- Comparison of two plain soap types for removal of bacteria and viruses from hands with specific focus on food service environments
- Impact of soap type—foaming vs. gel-based—on handwashing time
Heyao Yu
Pennsylvania State University (US)
3 shared publications
- Food safety and food quality perceptions of farmers’ market consumers in the United States
- Food Safety Challenges and Barriers in Southern United States Farmers Markets
- Changing the layout of farmers markets can affect cross-contamination
Jung Ae Lee
3 shared publications
In database
- Inactivation of bacteria on fresh produce by batch wash ozone sanitation
- Pathogen and Surrogate Survival in Relation to Fecal Indicator Bacteria in Freshwater Mesocosms
- Identification of Factors Affecting Fecal Pollution in Beaver Lake Reservoir
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