2009 Seminars
F21C/Food Science and Engineering Division Seminar Series
Seminars start at 4 p.m., 105 Ag Engineering Bldg. unless otherwise noted.
Spring Semester
- Jan. 27, Joe Bozell, Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Biomass as a Source of Renewable Carbon - New Approaches to Chemicals and Fuels (Word) - Feb. 10, Menshi Lin, Ph.D., University of Missouri
Rapid Analysis of Food Quality and Safety Attributes by Vibrational Spectroscopy (Word) - Feb. 24, Dr. Walter J. Akers, Washington University School of Medicine
Preclinical Optical Imaging with Near-infrared Fluorescent Molecular Probes and Fluorescence Lifetime Contrast (PDF) - March 10, Matthew T. Bernards, Ph.D., University of Missouri
- March 17, Lina Zhang, Ph.D., Department of Chemistry, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
New Functional Materials from Soy Protein (PDF) - March 31, James W. Perfield, Ph.D., University of Missouri
The physiology of obese adipose tissue: understanding a "growing" problem (PDF) - April 21, Pinar Akcora, Ph.D., University of Missouri
Anisotropic Self-assembly of Spherical Polymer-Grafted Nanoparticles (PDF) - May 5, Steven S. Segal, Ph.D., University of Missouri
Electrical and Calcium Signaling along Microvascular Endothelium: Integral Roles in Blood Flow Control (PDF)
Fall Semester
- Sept. 1, Shubhra Gangopadhyay, Ph.D., Lapierre Chair Professor
University of Missouri, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Nanoscale Self Assembly and Its Applications in Sensing and Drug Delivery (PDF) - Sept. 15, Venumadhav R. Korampally, Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor
University of Missouri, Center for Micro/Nano Systems & Nanotechnology
Novel Nanostructured Organosilicate Films and Their Applications in Sensing and Medical Imaging (PDF) - Sept. 29, Michael A. Hill, Ph.D., Research Investigator and Professor
University of Missouri, Medical Pharmacology & Physiology, Dalton Cardiovascular Res. Ctr.
Sensing Forces in the Microcirculation - Methodological Approaches and Physiological Relevance (PDF) - Oct. 6, Dr. Shantanu Bhattacharya, Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Bioinspired Microsystems for Clinical Diagnostics and Detection (PDF) - Oct. 13, Shantanu Bhattacharya, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India - Oct. 27, Kristina Narfstrom, Ph.D., Ruth M Kraeuchi Endowed Professor In Veterinary Ophthalmology, University of Missouri, Veterinary Medicine & Surgery - Diagnostic methods and treatment modalities in feline retinal degeneration, a model for human blinding disease
- Nov. 3, David Brune, Ph.D., Professor University of Missouri, Extension Bioprocessing/Agri Systems Management - Algal Biomass Production for Greenhouse Gas Reduction
- Nov. 17, John A. Viator, Ph.D., Assistant Professor University of Missouri,
Biological Engineering - Photoacoustic detection of melanoma cells in vitro - Dec. 1, James C. Lee, Ph.D., Associate Professor
University of Missouri, Biological Engineering
The Food for the 21st Century (F21C) program at the University of Missouri (MU) was established in the mid-1980's through state funding. The overall goal of the program is to help Missouri food producers and processors maintain their competitive edge in the global marketplace by conducting cutting-edge research in a number of food-related areas. The program involves faculty researchers from multiple colleges including College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; College of Arts and Sciences; College of Engineering; School of Medicine; College of Human Environmental Sciences; and College of Veterinary Medicine. Based on the research emphases, the researchers are grouped into four Clusters: Plant Biotechnology; Animal Reproduction; Bioprocessing and Biosensing Center; and Human Nutrition.
Bioprocessing and Biosensing Center was formed in 1986. The Center currently consists of 27 faculty members, plus collaborators, support staff, and graduate students from six departments in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources and College of Engineering. These departments include Biological Engineering; Food Science; Animal Sciences; Chemical Engineering; Electrical Engineering; and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. This seminar is one of the educational activities in the Bioprocessing and Biosensing Center.
