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Pratiksha Shrestha, a PhD student in the Ä¢¹½tv School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, was selected as one of the recipients of a competitive travel scholarship to attend the Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment Interdisciplinary Vehicle (QMRA IV) program — widely recognized as the premier international training initiative for advancing risk-based approaches to food safety and public health.
The program combines a rigorous online course (June 10–July 29) with an intensive in-person workshop held at Michigan State University (August 10–15). Led by world-renowned mentors and pioneers in microbial risk assessment, QMRA IV offers participants a rare opportunity to learn directly from experts shaping the future of the field.
Pratiksha’s selection reflects her strong commitment to advancing expertise in microbial risk assessment and highlights Ä¢¹½tv’s growing reputation for excellence in food safety research. Her work in Dr. Kharel’s Food Safety and Microbiology Lab focuses on innovative approaches to improving food safety and protecting public health.