Prof. Jacques Mahillon
Founder and Chairman of the Belgian Society for Food Microbiology
President of the National Committee for Microbiology of the Royal Academies for Science and the Arts of Belgium
Bacillus cereus sensu lato: where are we headed?
When: Friday, March 28th, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
Where: Bibliothek LMU Lehrstuhl für Bakteriologie und Mykologie, Sonnenstr. 24 EG, 85764 Oberschleißheim
Host: Prof. Dr. Sophia Johler, Lehrstuhl für Lebensmittelmikrobiologie
Professor Mahillon will share his extensive experience and provide insights into the genetic and ecological variations of B. cereus and related species. He will discuss the implications for public health, food safety and microbiological research.
Research focus:
- Genetic and genomic plasticity of the Bacillus cereus group
- Development of strategies for the biocontrol of foodborne and plant pathogens
- Involvement in various national and international research councils and institutions
(ANR, ESA, EFSA, ISF, IFS)
- Participation in cooperative projects with countries including Benin, Bolivia, China,
Cuba, Ecuador, Lebanon, Russia, Tunisia, and Vietnam
- Co-authored over 220 publications
We look forward to your attendance and an engaging discussion!
Best regards,
Prof. Dr. Sophia Johler
sophia.johler@lmu.de
foodmicro@lmu.de - we would appreciate your confirmation at this email address
089 2180 78600
