Kovac Lab
Our research at Penn State is focused on precision food safety.
We are integrating (meta)genomic and phenotypic methods to better understand how microbial genetic background and environmental factors influence epidemiology, pathogenic potential and antimicrobial resistance of foodborne pathogens.
News
October 28, 2025
Penn State Delegation at FAO World Food Forum
Our lab was proud to be represented at the FAO World Food Forum in Rome, where Auja Bywater presented as part of the Pennsylvania State University Academic Delegation.
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October 10, 2025
Showcasing Hydroponic Food Safety at Penn State's Legislative Research Tour
Our lab was proud to participate in the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences’ annual Legislative Research Tour, an event that brought together more than 60 government officials, industry leaders, and Penn State Ag Council members to explore how research is shaping the future of food, health, and agriculture.
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June 22, 2025
A Heartfelt Farewell Lunch with the LMU Team
Jasna is wrapping up a six-month sabbatical in Claudia Guldimann's lab at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich. It was a refreshing and inspiring time filled with growth, new ideas, and exciting collaborations that are sure to continue well into the future.
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June 21, 2025
Jasna Recognized at the ASM's Awardees and Academy Fellows Reception
Jasna was honored with the 2025 Early Career Research in Environmental Microbiology Award at the American Society for Microbiology's Awardees and Academy Fellows Reception during ASM Microbe.
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