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Bruce Applegate is a Professor in the Department of Food Science at Purdue University with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Biological Sciences. His research focuses on the detection of viable foodborne pathogens using bacteriophage, automated extraction of nucleic acids from matrices, and the enumeration of microorganisms, particularly pathogens, through quantitative PCR techniques. He also explores the use of bioreporters and bioelectronics, engages in metabolic engineering, and investigates the detection of problematic microorganisms in industrial environments. Additionally, he works on the construction of recombinant bacterial strains to quickly evaluate antimicrobial products and delves into aspects of microbial ecology.
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