Dr. Erika Ganda

Associate Professor

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Biography

Erika Ganda is an Associate Professor in the Department of Animal Science at Penn State University. With expertise in Food Animal Microbiomes, her research focuses primarily on microbiome metagenome techniques, host-microbe interactions, microbial ecology, and bioinformatics. Dr. Ganda has made significant contributions to the fields of epidemiology and food production systems, emphasizing antimicrobial resistance and the health and productivity of dairy cattle. Ganda's work involves developing practical strategies to leverage microbiomes for enhancing food safety and improving the production efficiency of livestock. Her projects span various initiatives in food safety testing, microbial profiling, and targeted treatment/nutrition for animals. Additionally, she teaches courses such as ANSC 456, ANSC 503, and MBIOM 550.

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Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.