Billy Hargis, professor of poultry science. Their lab's research focus is ante mortem control of foodborne pathogens with probiotics and vaccine development. Dr. Bielke earned her Ph.D. in poultry science in 2007.Dr. Steven Ricke, professor of food science, on foodborne illnessesses. Specifically, their research team works on prevention, containment and reduction of foodborne illness by predicting pathogen behavior. Dr. Bielke earned her Ph.D. in poultry science in 2007. See the full article in Research Frontiers.