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Ivan Parkin Lecture Sunday, August 3 6:00 p.m. Utility of Microbiological Testing for Food Safety Assurance: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Dr. Russell S. Flowers Silliker Group Corporation Homewood, Illinois r. Russell S. F l o w e r s , J r. is Chairman and Chief Scientific O ff i c e r o f S i l l i k e r Group Corporation in Homewood, Illinois, where he spearheads strategic growth opportunities and assures that Silliker remains on the forefront of science and technology. Dr. Flowers earned his BS and MS degrees from North Carolina State University, and his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois. He began his career with Silliker as a Laboratory Director in 1979, advancing to President in 1990. At that time, Silliker expanded to a global network with more than 45 locations, offering analytical and advisory services related to food safety and quality. He assumed his present position in January 2007. D Dr. Flowers has been an active researcher, author and speaker in the field of food microbiology, with particular emphasis on the development and validation of rapid analytical methods, and laboratory performance. He was the study director for the validation of the first Enzyme Immuno-Assay and Nucleic Acid Hybridization Assay approved by AOAC, and many subsequent studies that have led to industry-wide method implementation for the detection of pathogens in foods and food environments. Dr. Flowers also chaired the Food Laboratory Accreditation Working Group, which developed specific ISO accreditation criteria adopted by AOAC and A2LA for food testing laboratories. The recipient of numerous industry awards and honors, Dr. Flowers is an active member of IAFP and several other professional organizations and societies, including the International Commission on Microbiological Specifications for Foods (ICMSF); AOAC International; Institute of Food Technologists (IFT); and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA). 502 FOOD PROTECTION TRENDS | JULY 2008

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Food Protection Trends - July 2008 Contents Sustaining Members Lone Star Perspective from Your President Commentary from the Executive Director An Integrated Assay for Rapid Detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on Beef Samples Listeria Prevention Practices for Small Cheese Operations New Members News Industry Products Award Winners Committee Meetings Ivan Parkin Lecture John H. Silliker Lecture Preliminary Program Networking Opportunities General Information Registration Form Workshops Exhibitors Special Contributors and Sponsors Coming Events Advertising Index Journal of Food Protection Table of Contents Audiovisual Library Order Form Booklet Order Form Membership Application

Food Protection Trends - July 2008

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