Muquarrab Qureshi
Adjunct Professor
Research Leader, Food Science and Market Quality and Handling Research Unit, USDA-ARS
Bio
Dr. Qureshi provides leadership to a team of research scientists that directly contributes to the accomplishment of ARS national programs of food safety, (animal and plant products) and product quality and new uses. Specifically, his team focuses on intervention strategies for controlling human pathogens associated with fermented and acidified vegetables, and improved processes for the preservation and utilization of vegetables, including cucumber, sweet potato, cabbage and peppers to produce safe, high-quality products with reduced energy use and waste.
Education
DVM Veterinary Medicine University of Agriculture, Lyallpur, Pakistan 1974
M.S. Microbiology University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan 1977
Ph.D. Immunology Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 1986
Area(s) of Expertise
Avian Immunology with interest in immunogenetics, immunotoxicology, nutritional Immunology.