University of Florida assistant professor Michelle Danyluk was honored Wednesday evening with the Larry Beauchat Young Researcher Award from the International Association for Food Protection.

The award recognizes a member of the group who has shown outstanding ability and professional promise in the field of food microbiology and food safety.

Danyluk has developed a nationally noted food microbiology and safety program in citrus and other commodities, such as almonds and tropical juices. Her multistate “farm to fork” activities include leafy green food safety initiatives and the National Tree Crop Food Safety Research Symposia.

Since joining UF/IFAS in 2007, Danyluk has attracted more than $1 million for her research and extension programs and nearly $4 million to UF research overall.

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