Deann Akins-Lewenthal, Ph.D., director of food safety and microbiology for ConAgra Foods, will discuss “Food Safety: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” at the next Omaha Science Café at 7 p.m., July 12 at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St.
Dr. Akins-Lewenthal leads and directs the corporate food safety and microbiology function for ConAgra Foods, including consumer and commercial business units, product development, manufacturing and supplier quality.
She has been with ConAgra Foods for more than seven years in various roles. Prior to joining ConAgra Foods, she held a post doctorate position at the University of Florida.
Dr. Akins-Lewenthal attended the University of Georgia where she received her bachelor’s degree in biological sciences and doctoral degree in food science.
Science Cafés involve a face-to-face conversation with a scientist about current science topics. They are open to everyone (21 and older) and take place in casual settings like pubs and coffeehouses. Each meeting is organized around an interesting topic of conversation. A scientist gives a brief presentation followed by a question and answer period.
Pizza will be provided for the first 50 people. For more information about Science Cafes, go to www.unmc.edu/sciencecafe. Podcasts of previous Science Cafes also are available on the website or available for download on iTunes here.
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