Mrs Marie Collier

My main area of research is microbiology, with a particular focus on bacterial species of importance to food safety and/or stability. This includes studying the application of novel processing approaches such as High Pressure for extended shelf life of foods with retention of favourable sensory characteristics, while maintaining food safety. This includes the use of challenge trials for stability testing.

In addition I have extensive experience in media formulation for bacteriology.

I manage the day to day running of the Microbiology lab at Werribee, including student training and supervision.