Sudipta Talukder was born in Bangladesh and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Animal Biology at the University of California, Davis. His research focuses on improving meat safety by evaluating interventions designed to reduce foodborne pathogens and minimize the spread of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria. Sudipta’s work includes studying the efficacy of post-processing interventions to enhance meat safety and developing sampling methods to detect microbial contamination in poultry meat.

As part of the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) program, he contributed to investigating the epidemiology and AMR characteristics of foodborne pathogens in retail meats and seafood. In his current research, Sudipta is exploring the comparative effects of essential oils and ionophores on the fecal resistome and microbiota in cattle, aiming to clarify the potential of essential oils as alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters. He is also leading a project that examines occupational exposure to AMR bacteria at the UCD swine facility, addressing an often-overlooked aspect of AMR transmission.

Sudipta earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and an M.S. in Medicine from Bangladesh Agricultural University, where his thesis focused on characterizing antibiotic resistance patterns in Salmonella isolated from broiler chickens and their environment. His research expertise spans both animal health and food safety, with a commitment to developing sustainable solutions for reducing the risks of antimicrobial resistance in the food supply chain.

Education:

Ph.D., Animal Biology, University of California, Davis – In progress

M.S., Veterinary Medicine, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh

D.V.M., Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh

Research Interests:

Antimicrobial Resistance in Foodborne Bacteria and Gut Microbiome