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Channah Rock is an Endowed Professor in Extension Fresh Produce Safety at the University of Arizona's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. She specializes in food safety, water quality, and microbial pathogen control, with a focus on agricultural water treatment and public health implications. Her research addresses risks associated with water reuse, pathogen detection in agricultural settings, and antibiotic resistance. She has been recognized with numerous awards, including the 2021 Endowed Professorship and the 2015 Nathan Burbank Environmental Educator of the Year Award.
Her work spans interdisciplinary collaborations, emphasizing practical solutions for growers and policymakers. Notable contributions include developing guidelines for agricultural water safety under the FDA's Food Safety Modernization Act and investigating infection control for essential food workers during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. She also leads initiatives to improve water reuse practices and educate communities on emerging contaminants like PFAS.
Dr. Rock's research integrates environmental science, microbiology, and engineering to tackle challenges in sustainable agriculture and public health. Her outreach efforts bridge academic findings with real-world applications, ensuring knowledge transfer to stakeholders.
