An Ode to Salmonella I4,[5],12,i:- with Dr. Rachel Cheng

Happy National Food Safety Education Month!!!!!!!

In this week's episode, the Pathogems talk with Dr. Rachel Cheng about her research in food microbiology and Salmonella. We discuss how she got into the field, what makes different Salmonella serovars unique, why some strains can cause more severe illness, and how research on Salmonella can help inform food safety and public health. We also talk about practical ways to reduce the risk of Salmonella infection and what it’s like to work in food microbiology and academia.