Prof David O'Beirne

Present Position: Professor, Food Technology ; Dean, College of Science Qualifications: MAgrSc, 1976 (N.U.I.) PhD, 1980, Food Chemistry and Nutrition (Cornell) Fellow, Institute of Food Science and Technology of Ireland Former Positions: Head, Department of Life Sciences Senior Research Officer Ashtown Food Centre, Dublin

Current Research Interests

• Fresh-Cut Produce
• Microbiological safety
• Retention of nutrients
• Quality, technology, innovation
• Phytochemicals
• Fate of antioxidants in foods
• Use of omega-3-rich plant oils in foods
• Polyphenol oxidase in apple and potato

Recent Publications

• Author(s): Francis,G.A., Scollard, J., Meally, A., Bolton D.J., Gahan, C.G.M., Cotter, P.D, Hill, C. and O'Beirne, D. 2007. Title: The glutamate decarboxylase acid resistance mechanism affects survival of Listeria monocytogenes LO28 in modified- atmosphere packaged foods. Journal: Journal of Applied Microbiology, In Press.
• Author(s): Cliff-Byrnes, V. and O'Beirne, D. 2007. Title: Effects of gas atmosphere and temperature on the respiration rate of whole and sliced mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus)-implications for modified atmosphere packaging. Journal: Journal of Food Science, 72(4): E197-E204.
• Author(s): Cliff-Byrnes, V. and O'Beirne, D. 2007. Title: The effects of preparatory procedures and storage temperature on the quality of carrot discs packaged in modified atmospheres. Journal: J. Food Science and Technology, 42, 482-494.
• Author(s): Francis, G.A. and O'Beirne, D. 2006. Title: Isolation and pulsed field gel electrophoresis typing of Listeria monocytogenes from modified atmosphere packaged fresh-cut vegetables collected in Ireland. Journal: Journal of Food Protection, 69, 2524-2528.
• Author(s): Ni Eidhin, D., Murphy, E. and O'Beirne, D. 2006. Title: Polyphenol Oxidase from Apple (Malus domestica Borkh. cv Bramley's Seedling): Purification Strategies and Characterization. Journal: Journal of Food Science, 71(1): C51-C58
• Author(s): Auty, M., Duffy, G., O'Beirne, D., McGovern, A., Gleeson, E., and Jordan, K. 2005. Title: In situ localisation of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 in food by confocal scanning laser microscopy. Journal: Journal of Food Protection, 68 (3), 482-486.
• Author(s): Cliffe-Byrnes, V. and O'Beirne, D. 2005. Title: Effects of chlorine treatment and packaging on the quality and shelf-life of modified atmosphere (MA) packaged coleslaw mix. Journal: Food Control 16, 707-716.
• Author(s): Cliffe-Byrnes, V. and O'Beirne, D. 2005. Title: The effects of cultivar and physiological age on quality and shelf-life of coleslaw mix packaged in modified atmospheres. Journal: Int. J. Food Science and Technology, 40, 165-175.
• Author(s): Francis, G.A. and O'Beirne. 2005. Title: Variation among strains of Listeria monocytogenes: differences in survival on packaged vegetables and in response to heat and acid conditions. Journal: Food Control 16, 687-694.
• Author(s): Gleeson, E. and O'Beirne. 2005. Title: Effects of process severity on survival and growth of Escherichia coli and Listeria innocua on minimally processed vegetables. Journal: Food Control 16, 677-685

Contact Details

• Tel: +353 (0) 61 202845
• Fax: +353 (0) 61 202602
• Email: David.OBeirne@ul.ie