San Diego State University - Nutrition
Founder & President, DOVA International Charities, Ltd, A PERSECUTED CHRISTIAN AID & ADVOCACY NON-PROFIT CHARITY
Kathleen L.
D'Ovidio, Ph. D.
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Currently the Founder and President of a non-profit Charity to assist persecuted Christians from Africa and the Middle East.
Previously a Staff Fellow/Chemist at FDA/CFSAN with expertise in mycotoxins.
Taught at a number of Universities in the areas of Food Science, Nutrition, and Biology.
Studied mycotoxology in Doctoral program at University of Maryland.
Studied Nutritional Science in undergraduate program at University of Maryland.
Culinary Arts
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Mycotoxicology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Nutritional Science
Bachelor's Degree
American Studies
Graduate Student
Mycotoxicology research
Food Additives and Contaminants
A three-part study was conducted to determine the effects of gamma- and electron beam irradiation on the levels of fumonisins in naturally contaminated field corn, and the effects of microwave popping on fumonisins in selected, naturally contaminated popcorn.
Food Additives and Contaminants
A three-part study was conducted to determine the effects of gamma- and electron beam irradiation on the levels of fumonisins in naturally contaminated field corn, and the effects of microwave popping on fumonisins in selected, naturally contaminated popcorn.
Food Control
Method development and determination of zearalenone in corn and corn based products.
Food Additives and Contaminants
A three-part study was conducted to determine the effects of gamma- and electron beam irradiation on the levels of fumonisins in naturally contaminated field corn, and the effects of microwave popping on fumonisins in selected, naturally contaminated popcorn.
Food Control
Method development and determination of zearalenone in corn and corn based products.
Food Additives and Contaminants
Modified an AOAC official method to determine aflatoxins in ginseng roots.