One Health Perspectives on the Detection and Control of Foodborne Pathogens
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 November 2025 | Viewed by 862
Special Issue Editor
Interests: foodborne pathogens; epidemiology; food safety; One Health; pathogen detection; diagnostic technologies; WGS; genome sequencing; bioinformatic
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to extend an invitation to contribute to the Special Issue on "One Health Perspectives on the Detection and Control of Foodborne Pathogens". The objective of this issue is to showcase pioneering research that advances our understanding and control of these critical threats to public health. The Special Issue solicits high-quality research contributions that enhance our comprehension and management of foodborne pathogens, which represent a pivotal global health concern. Adopting a "One Health" approach, which considers the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, this issue solicits studies on the detection, transmission, and prevention of significant pathogens, including Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria, in a range of environmental contexts. We are particularly interested in innovative diagnostic tools, molecular epidemiology, and genome-based methods that enhance the accuracy and speed of pathogen identification and tracking and in their integration with metadata, classical epidemiology and risk assessment. This collection aims to inform comprehensive surveillance, risk assessment, and public health strategies to mitigate the spread of foodborne disease. By contributing to this issue, authors can help shape the future of food safety research, support efforts to protect public health on a global scale and enhance the efficacy of preventive measures in reducing the incidence of foodborne illnesses.
In this Special Issue, original research articles, reviews and case studies are welcome. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following:
- Advancements in Bioinformatics for Pathogen Detection and Surveillance: Focus on computational tools, machine learning, and bioinformatics pipelines for tracking foodborne pathogens.
- Classical Epidemiology of Foodborne Pathogens and Public Health Interventions: Epidemiological studies that analyse risk factors, environmental drivers, and population-level data to assess disease patterns and outbreak sources. Research on the effectiveness of interventions, policy analysis, and public health strategies.
- Metadata Integration and Multisource Data Approaches for Comprehensive Pathogen Surveillance: Papers on combining metadata (e.g., clinical, environmental, and genomic data) for more robust epidemiological insights. Studies that demonstrate the value of integrating diverse data sources in predictive modelling and real-time surveillance.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Cristiana Maurella
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- foodborne pathogens
- epidemiology
- food safety
- One Health
- pathogen detection
- diagnostic technologies
- WGS
- genome sequencing
- bioinformatic
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