Valentina Trinetta
Associate Professor;
Director of Food as Medicine;
Director, Food Safety and Public Health Lab
Contact Information
116 Ice Hall
785-532-5528
vtrinetta@k-state.edu
Research Interests
Dr. Trinetta's research integrates food safety, public health, and Food as Medicine to improve human health across the food system. Her work examines the ecology and control of foodborne pathogens and biofilms in food processing and agricultural environments. She also investigates the roles of fermentation, beneficial microbes, and food processing technologies in supporting metabolic health and preventing chronic disease. Through interdisciplinary and translational research, Dr. Trinetta's program aims to generate evidence-based solutions that enhance food safety, protect public health, and advance food as a tool for disease prevention.
Courses Taught
- FNDH 750 Food Safety & Public Health
- FNDH 880 Professional Communication
- FNDH 599/782 Study Abroad
Previous Courses Taught
- FDSCI 600/601 Food Microbiology Lecture and Laboratory
- FDSCI 810 Fermented Food
- FDSCI 660 Study Abroad