Melanie Downs
Assistant Professor, Food Allergy Research & Resource Program, Department of Food Science and Technology
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Dr. Downs’ research primarily focuses on the proteomics of allergenic foods, including the identification, characterization, and analytical detection of food allergens using mass spectrometry. In addition to research, Dr. Downs also works with the food industry on a number of aspects of food allergen management, including development of allergen control programs, validation of allergen preventive controls, and application of food allergen detection methods.