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Antimicrobial Resistance Research - Bacterial Genetics and Food Safety
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Steven Foley's research focuses on bacterial genetics and food safety, with a specific interest in antimicrobial resistance. He is a member of the ARA Academy as an ARA Fellow, designating his expertise in microbiology and food safety. His work investigates the genetic underpinnings of bacterial resistance to antimicrobial agents, a critical area for public health and food security. This research is vital for understanding how bacteria evolve and spread resistance, potentially impacting the effectiveness of treatments and the safety of our food supply. Foley's contributions to this field help inform strategies for surveillance, prevention, and control of foodborne pathogens and the broader issue of antimicrobial resistance.
ARA Academy 2018 ARA Fellow
Dr. Foley joined NCTR in 2009 after postdoctoral work with the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine. His research focuses on zoonotic diseases, food safety, microbial assessment of FDA-regulated products, and Salmonella virulence gene detection for foodborne outbreak investigation. He holds an adjunct professorship in Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Arkansas and was elected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology.
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Supports FDA food safety oversight and foodborne outbreak investigation, protecting Arkansas's food and agriculture sector through federal research.
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['Food Production & Integrative Health', 'Population Health Innovations & Clinical Research']
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