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My primary research focus is on veterinary epidemiology, food safety, zoonoses and production medicine. My research interests include the application of epidemiological concepts and techniques, including multi-level modeling and other statistical methods, to design, implement, analyze and interpret observational and experimental data.
Current research projects include:
- Interventions for reducing E. coli O157 shedding in feedlot cattle
- Epidemiology of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in pre- and peri-harvest cattle
- Investigation of association between antimicrobial use and emergence of antimicrobial resistance in indicator and pathogenic bacteria in feedlot cattle
- Use of epidemiological approaches to investigate the risk of emergence of the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) in the USA
- Epidemiology of Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex (BRDC) in feedlot cattle
- Invasive Mosquito Project
Our group focuses on the application of epidemiological concepts and techniques to design, implement, analyze, and interpret observational and experimental veterinary and public health-related data. Our research topics vary from food safety issues, emerging diseases, animal health and animal production, to questions concerning the human and animal interface.
Having a primary research focus on food safety, I have studied a number of microorganisms, such as Escherichia coli O157:H7, Shiga toxin-producing E. coli non-O157, Salmonella, and Campylobacter in different matrices.
I am also particularly interested in validating diagnostic strategies as well as in evaluating the efficacy of commercially available control strategies (e.g., vaccines, feed additives) for reducing foodborne pathogens in animals and their production setting.
I also have a research focus on animal health and production medicine, zoonoses, and emerging diseases.
My projects have investigated determinants of the bovine respiratory disease complex (BRDC) in feedlot cattle.
In addition, I have participated in projects investigating control strategies for Epizootic Hemorrhagic disease in deer, and currently I am leading a study investigating the risk of introduction of Japanese encephalitis in United States.
Other research interests include the application of knowledge synthesis and translation techniques (e.g., systematic review of literature and meta-analysis) as a tool to help practitioners, and producers make evidence-based decisions.
Our Group Focuses on:
- Design and implementation of epidemiological studies to address food safety, animal health and animal production issues
- Statistical analysis of observational and experimental data
- Use of risk analysis to identify risk of introduction of emerging pathogens
Dr. Cernicchiaro's research focus is on the application of epidemiological concepts and methods, including multi-level modeling and knowledge synthesis and translation techniques, to design, implement and interpret observational and experimental studies pertaining to food safety, zoonoses, arthropod-borne diseases and production medicine.
