Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Kelli L Hiett"
- Kelli L Hiett's recent research primarily focuses on the pathogenicity of Campylobacter jejuni, a significant foodborne pathogen associated with gastrointestinal diseases, emphasizing phenotypic and genotypic variations among strains and their implications for colonization in chickens.
- Her work includes innovative detection methods for foodborne pathogens, such as the development of specific real-time PCR techniques for detecting Cyclospora cayetanensis in produce, as well as loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assays for human pathogenic Campylobacter species.
- Hiett also investigates genomic diversity and pathogen behavior in agricultural settings, including the characterization of thermophilic species from dairy manure and the evaluation of in-package treatments for pathogen control in poultry products, highlighting the importance of food safety in local specialty crop production.
