Our Director

Alexandra Calle is a native of Colombia (South America). She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Universidad del Valle –Colombia, a Master's degree in Food Sciences with emphasis in Microbiology from University of Nebraska (Lincoln, NE), and a PhD in Animal Sciences with emphasis in Food Microbiology from Texas Tech University (Lubbock, TX), where she also conducted postdoctoral research studies.

Investigation

Her research topics include:

✓ Validation of intervention strategies to control foodborne pathogens associated with meat-producing animals.
✓ Methods for detection of foodborne bacterial pathogens.
✓ Surveillance and baseline studies related to foodborne pathogens in the beef industry.
✓ Use of probiotics (direct fed microbials) in beef cattle to control shedding of bacterial pathogens.
✓ Antibiotic resistance associated with isolates obtained from meat-producing animals.

Instruction

Her scholarship is focused in applied food microbiology to improve public health.

Instruction

Her scholarship is focused in applied food microbiology to improve public health.

Service

Her major interest is to develop collaborative efforts to improve public health internationally integrating the One Health concept.

In fact, most of her research funded by federal agencies, has been conducted not only in North America but also in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

Let´s Work Together

Our work goes beyond the laboratory through collaboration with food producers, regulatory agencies and veterinary professionals

Our Team

We ensure that our research findings translate into practical applications.

Research Overview

Contact Dr. Calle

Dr. Calle welcomes inquiries from students, collaborators, industry professionals, and anyone interested in food safety research.

Whether you have a question about our ongoing projects, are seeking research collaboration, or simply want to learn more about our work, feel free to reach out.