NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Transient and resident Salmonella: A genomic approach to analyzing over a decade of genetic diversity from fish meal production and storage facilities.

Part of the NOAA ‘Omics Seminar Series

Presenter: Johnathan Likens, Microbiologist, NOAA, National Seafood Inspection Laboratory

Sponsor: NOAA ‘Omics

Seminar Contact: Nicole Miller, NOAA 'Omics Portfolio Specialist, noaa.omics@noaa.gov

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Abstract: This webinar will discuss NSILs genomic approach in analyzing over a decade’s worth of Salmonella positive isolates collected from fish meal production and storage facilities. Utilizing the Illumina MiSeq platform and Galaxytrakr software NSIL analyzed the genetic diversity and determined the presence of transient and resident Salmonella serovars. With this work, we will provide new insight into the genetic diversity currently found in fish meal production facilities. Additionally, bringing awareness to the industry on the possibility of Salmonella harborage and the risk of downstream contamination.

Bio: Johnathan Likens is a Microbiologist at the National Seafood Inspection Laboratory located in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Before joining NSIL in 2015, Johnathan studied biological science at the University of Southern Mississippi. 

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: A recording of this presentation will be made available on the NOAA ‘Omics website. View past ‘omics seminar recordings here: https://sciencecouncil.noaa.gov/NOAA-Science-Technology-Focus-Areas/NOAA-Omics

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{Johnathan Likens, NOAA National Seafood Inspection Laboratory}