Meet the team: Danielle Schultze

Danielle Schultze

PhD student, Food Science.

Council role: Food Science Program Representative.


 

What is your research focus?

I am investigating the use of bacteriophages (viral predators of bacteria) to control nontyphoidal Salmonella in poultry production environments. I am also exploring the genetic mechanisms of phage-resistance in Salmonella.

What inspired you to pursue this field of study?

My BSc was in Nutrition and Food Science, and I was planning to pursue being an RD. In my second year, I accidentally took a microbiology course and ended up really liking it, so now I study foodborne pathogens!

What is your favourite food?

Any type of noodle.

Share something unique or fun about yourself!

I have multiple SCUBA diving certifications even though I don’t like being in the water.

contact: danielle.schultze@ubc.ca