USDA, ARS, BA, ANRI, EMFSL
10300 Baltimore Avenue
Building 201 BARC-East, Room 101
Beltsville, MD 20705-2350 USA
Phone: 301.504.7003
Fax: 301.504-8438
www.ars.usda.gov/ba/anri/emfsl/patel
Research Area: Identify mechanisms of attachment, growth and survival of human
pathogens on fresh produce. Determine molecular factors involved in the
interaction of human pathogens with natural microflora on fresh produce
and biofilm formation. Develop rapid, sensitive methods for detection of
enteric pathogens in produce and soil.
USDA-ARS Environmental Microbial and Food Safety Laboratory
Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, Beltsville,
MD 20705
Building 173 BARC-East, Phone 301.504.5607
www.ars.usda.gov/ba/anri/emfsl