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I cherish the impressive scientific value of my IAFP 2008 experience. The meeting opened with a very enlightening Ivan Parkin Lecture delivered by Dr. Russell Flowers, proceeded over the next days with a series of oral (Technical, Roundtables or Symposia) or poster sessions of high caliber, and concluded with a Late Breaking Session. Also at IAFP 2008, I had an unprecedented chance to co-organize and co-moderate a symposium, which was very well attended throughout the session. Like many other students, I also monitored several sessions and summarized some presentations for publication in upcoming issues of Food Protection Trends. During the meeting, I presented a poster on the application of effective antimicrobials to control foodborne pathogens on ready-to-eat foods with minimal impact on their organoleptic characteristics. Indeed, presentation of my work at the conference enabled me to build new contacts and establish new relationships with key industry professionals whom I followed-up with after the meeting to explore other research avenues. IAFP 2008 in Columbus represented one of the most fulfilling meetings for me, acting as a focal point where the leading scientists in food safety converged in an atmosphere of “give and take” as colleagues and wonderful friends. rolf erik nilsson University of Tasmania Hobart, Tasmania, Australia ttending the 2008 International Association for Food Protection’s 95th Annual Meeting as a Student Travel Scholarship recipient was an honor and a privilege. I thank IAFP for making this award available. I would particularly like to thank the members of the Executive Board for taking the time to welcome me; Leilani McDonald for her timely organizational advice; and members of the Student Professional Development Group and my assigned mentor, Kendra Knight, for guiding a comfortable transition into the conference environment. IAFP 2008 provided a diverse range of educational and networking experiences. The symposia, technical and poster sessions offered insight into novel research, the status of internationally prominent regulatory issues, and many topics concerned with food safety. In addition to this, the many stalls provided by sponsors and special contributors of IAFP 2008 displayed within the exhibition hall allowed an interactive introduction to a wide range of world class equipment and products. I particularly enjoyed the opportunity to listen to, and discuss, topics covered at the meeting with food safety professionals from around the world. This included acclaimed researchers in my own area of interest, Listeria monocytogenes stress physiology, as well as other academics and industry professionals covering topics new to me. I believe the social meetings augmented the many symposia and technical sessions I attended, highlighting the importance of networking and extending the benefits of the conference well beyond the allocated time frame. The meeting exceeded my expectations educationally, professionally and socially. I feel I have gained confidence from the experience and have been provided with knowledge and contacts that will contribute towards success as a research student, and inspiration for my future career in food safety. M. elizabeth Palmer Cornell University Ithaca, New York he International Association for Food Protection’s 95th Annual Meeting was a superb educational event. I greatly appreciated the opportunity to attend and the incredible experience I gained from it. Given the prestige of IAFP, it is an honor to have received the Student Travel Scholarship. I am grateful for the invaluable mentoring, the many connections that I developed within the Association, and the chance to meet the talented individuals whose research and viewpoints I very much admire. The vast spectrum of information presented at IAFP provided me with a broadened perspective of food safety. I came to the conference having experienced only certain aspects of food safety and came away with an understanding of the enormity and complexity of food safety. The scientific content of the posters, technical sessions, symposia, and lectures was excellent as it spanned diverse and highly relevant topics. Based on the topics addressed at the meeting, clearly the association recognizes the immediacy of understanding the scientific aspects underlying the issues critical to making advances in each of the NOVEMBER 2008 | FOOD PROTECTION TRENDS T A 805

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Food Protection Trends - November 2008 Contents Sustaining Members Perspectives from Your President Commentary from the Executive Director Biofilm Formation of Listeria monocytogenes on Various Conveyor Belt Surfaces Third-Party Certification of Agro-Products in China:�A Study of Agro-Product Producers in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou and Qingdao IAFP 2008 in Review Award Winners 3M Microbiology - Black Pearl Award Winner Ivan Parkin Lecture - Russell S. Flowers John H. Silliker Lecture - Michael P. Doyle Student Travel Scholarships Session Summaries Highlights of the Executive Board Meeting Minutes of the 95th Annual Business Meeting Committee Minutes Executive Board Response to Committee Recommendations Exhibitors of IAFP 2008 Special Contributors and Sponsors Call for Awards - IAFP 2009 New Members What's Happening in Food Safety Industry Products Coming Events Advertising Index Journal of Food Protection Table of Contents Audiovisual Library Order Form Booklet Order Form Membership Application

Food Protection Trends - November 2008

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