Ralph Jack

1956-2012: 57 years of continuous service to microbiology in New Zealand

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Ralph Jack - Secretary & Webmaster

Employed by | SEPEREX Nutritionals Ltd.

Areas of expertise |

I studied microbiology, immunology, biochemistry and chemistry at Otago University and did my PhD in microbiology under the supervision of Prof. John Tagg. After several years working overseas (Australia, Germany and Hong Kong), I returned to Otago as a senior lecturer and pursued a long-time research interest in medical microbiology including antibiotic discovery and understanding novel virulence factors in emerging bacterial pathogens. I now work for a Dairy ingredients manufacturer as a science project manager and QA manager for their production. My microbiological interests now centre around methods for detecting very low levels of pathogen contaminants of dairy/food products, in particular infant formula ingredients. I am also the current secretary and webmaster for NZMS.

Type of activities |

I am involved in industrial research, with an emphasis on issues in dairy manufacturing.

Contact details |

SEPEREX Nutritionals Ltd., Suite 23, The Centre for Innovation, 87 Saint David Street, Dunedin 9016

Telephone: 03-4799974

email: secretary@nzms.org.nz or webmaster@nzms.org.nz

Website for further information |

http://www.seperex.co.nz

| new(s) at nzms |

> 04. May, 2012| applications for a student grant-in-aid to attend NZMS2012 ('world famous (and) in New Zealand') are now open ... more

| frequently updated |

> NZMS2012 | the 57th annual scientific meeting (world famous (and) in New Zealand) will be held in Dunedin ... more

> AGM2012 | the next annual general meeting of nzms will take place at NZMS2012; documents related to this years AGM be available shortly

> Conferences | national & international meetings of interest updated ... more

> Jobs | positions in microbiology & related disciplines are frequently advertised ... more

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