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International Meat and Poultry Food Safety Conference
March 27, 2003

Pan American Health Organization
525 23rd Street, NW
Washington, DC

Morning Session

 8:30 Introduction Dr. Garry L. McKee
Administrator
Food Safety and Inspection Service
 8:35 The Importance of International Cooperation to Improve Food Safety Dr. Elsa Murano
Under Secretary for Food Safety
U.S. Department of Agriculture
 8:45 Dr. David Brandling-Bennett
Deputy Director
Pan American Health Organization
8:55 Biosecurity in a Global Environment Mr. Jesse Majkowski
Acting Assistant Administrator for Food Security
Food Safety and Inspection Service
9:15 Discussion and Comments

Regional Perspectives

 9:30 Moderator: Ms. Karen Stuck
Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator
Office of International Affairs
Food Safety and Inspection Service
 9:35 U.S. Perspective on Risk Analysis Dr. Karen Hulebak
Deputy Administrator for Office of Public Health and Science
Food Safety and Inspection Service
9:55 Latin American Perspective – Capacity Building Dr. Albino Belotto
Chief of Food Safety
Pan American Health Organization
 10:15 Improving Global Food Safety – Australian Perspectives Dr. Philip Corrigan
Veterinary Counselor
Embassy of Australia
10:35 Discussion and Comments
10:50 Break

Scientific Perspective

11:05 Moderator: Dr. Karen Hulebak
Deputy Administrator for Office of Public Health and Science
Food Safety and Inspection Service
11:10 PulseNet – The International Perspective Dr. Efrain Ribot
Chief, PulseNet Methods Development Laboratory
Foodborne and Diarrheal Disease Laboratory Section
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
11:30 Emergence of Multi-Drug Resistant Pathogens – The Global Perspective Dr. Paula Fedorka-Cray
Research Leader of the Antimicrobial Resistance Research Unit
Russell Research Center
Agricultural Research Service
11:50 Lunch and Exhibits

Afternoon Session

1:15 Animal Health Perspective Dr. Andrea Morgan
Associate Deputy Administrator for Regional Operations
Veterinary Services
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
1:35 Innovations to Improve Food Safety Dr. Claude Boissonneault
Chief, Red Meat Programs
Food of Animal Origin Division
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
1:55 Discussion and Comments

Assistance and Outreach

2:10 Moderator: Ms. Mary Cutshall
Director
Strategic Initiatives, Partnerships and Outreach Staff
Food Safety and Inspection Service
 2:20 U.S. and International Small and Very Small Plants HACCP Interaction Dr. Patricia Curtis
Professor and Director
Poultry Product Safety and Quality Peaks of Excellence Program
Auburn University
 2:40 Break
 2:55 Global Technical Assistance Needs in Other Countries Mr. Bobby Richie
Director, Food Safety and Technical Services Division
Foreign Agricultural Service
 3:15 Harmonizing Food Standards Through Codex Mr. Steve Hawkins
International Policy Advisor
Food Safety and Inspection Service
 3:35 Discussion and Comments
3:50 Closing Remarks Dr. Merle Pierson
Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety
U.S. Department of Agriculture
 4:10 Adjourn

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For Further Information Contact:

  • Media Inquiries: (202) 720-9113
  • Congressional Inquiries: (202) 720-3897
  • Constituent Inquiries: (202) 720-9113
  • Consumer Inquiries: Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline; TTY: 1-800-256-7072.

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