ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

Behind the Science Ep. 2 with David Legan

Originally Recorded on May 30, 2025

ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

Behind the Science Ep. 2 with David Legan

Originally Recorded on May 30, 2025

Dr. David Legan

Dr. David Legan

Director of Science, Eurofins Microbiology, Inc.

Dr. David Legan is the Director of Science for Eurofins Microbiology. Formally affiliated with the lab in Madison, WI, he works across the US network of labs on all aspects of method selection, development, validation, and verification. In previous roles he spent time within Kraft Foods and Nabisco working on preservation systems, food safety and pathogen modeling. He began his career at Campden BRI in the UK working on all aspects of bakery microbiology. He holds a PhD from the University of Reading in the UK. 

In this episode, Dr. Legan joins Dr. Doug Marshall to discuss his extensive background in microbiology, the challenges that he faces in method development and application, and other insights that he has gained throughout a lengthy 40-year career.

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Meet the Host

Douglas L. Marshall, PhD, CFS

Douglas L. Marshall, PhD, CFS

Chief Scientific Officer
Eurofins Microbiology Laboratories

Doug is the Chief Scientific Officer with Eurofins Microbiology Laboratories. He is a frequent volunteer and consultant to trade associations, NIH, WHO, FAO, USDA, and other government agencies and private companies. With over 250 publications and nearly 300 invited presentations, his scientific research and outreach interests focus on improving the microbiological quality and safety of foods.

Doug is a Fellow and former member of the Board of Directors of the Institute of Food Technologists, former Chair of the International Food Science Certification Commission, and former member of the Board of Directors of the American Spice Trade Association.

Read Doug’s full bio: Douglas L. Marshall - Eurofins USA

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