Food Science (2016 - )

Degrees:

Ph.D. The Ohio State University, 2015

M.S. The Ohio State University, 2012

B.S. Virginia Tech, 2005

Research:

Dr. DiCaprio’s area of expertise is in microbial food safety, with specific expertise on foodborne viruses.  Her research focuses on understanding the interaction of foodborne viruses with foods, investigating emerging foodborne viruses, and developing strategies to control viruses in the food chain.  In addition, her research program also addresses current and emerging microbial food safety issues across the food supply chain.

Extension of Knowledge Activities 

As an Associate Professor in Cooperative Extension with a focus on community food safety she provides support to food processors, food entrepreneurs, food hubs, growers, and consumers related to food safety and food regulations.  Dr. DiCaprio is a Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance Preventive Controls for Human Food Lead Instructor and site director for the Better Process Control School. She is a Produce Safety Alliance Lead Trainer and the statewide technical lead for the UC Cooperative Extension Produce Safety Technical Assistance Program.