PhD., Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina. May 1992. Major: Food Technology; Minor: Microbiology. Dissertation: "Purification and amino acid composition of the Lactobacillus acidophilus N2 bacteriocin, lactacin B."

M.S., University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut. August 1987. Major: Pathobiology; Minor: Bacteriology. Thesis: "Identification of virulence factors associated with Campylobacter jejuni utilizing an avian system."

B.S., of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut. December 1984. Major: Pathobiology. Senior Research Project: "Protothecal bovine mastitis."

Associate Professor and Food Safety Extension Specialist-Muscle Foods, Department of Food Science, Borland Laboratory, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, July 2005-present.

Assistant Professor and Food Safety Extension Specialist-Muscle Foods, Department of Food Science, Borland Laboratory, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, July 1999-2005.

Microbiologist. USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Roman L. Hruska U. S. Meat Animal Research Center, Meats Research Unit, Clay Center, Nebraska, February, 1992-July 1999.

Graduate Fellow/Member, Adjunct Status: Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, May 1993-July 2000

Editorial Board:
International Journal of Food Microbiology, 2001-present
Food Protection Trends, 2002-present
Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 2002-2004
Journal of Applied Microbiology, 2001-2002
Letters in Applied Microbiology, 1995-2002
Dairy, Food, and Environmental Sanitation, 1995-2002
Journal of Food Protection, 1994-1996

Ad-hoc Journal Reviewer:
Food Microbiology
Journal of Food Science
Meat Science: An International Journal
Journal of Food Quality
Lebensmittel-Wissenschaft und Technologie

Ad-hoc Grant Reviewer, National Research Initiative, Cooperative Research Grants Program, Ensuring Food Safety; 1995-1998, 2002-present.

Grant Reviewer/Panel Member, National Research Initiative, Cooperative Research Grants Program, Ensuring Food Safety; 1999, 2001. Ad-hoc

Grant Reviewer, Small Buisness Innovation Research Program, Cooperative Research Grants Program; 1996-2001.

Ad-hoc Grant Reviewer, National Research Initiative, Cooperative Research Grants Program, Food Characterization/Process/Product Research; 2003.

Ad-hoc Grant Reviewer, Israel Binational Agricultural Research & Development Fund, Haim Katz, Coordinator of Research Projects; 2000.

Member, National Pork Producers Council, Post Harvest and Food Safety Advisory Committee, 1996-present.

Extension programs responsibilities are in the area of food safety, food processing, and meat microbiology. Food safety programs are directed toward: the Pennsylvania meat industry, especially the very small to mid-size plants that must meet requirements for federal meat inspection regulations; food safety educational programs for hunters who consume wild game meats; educational programs addressing irradiation that are directed to cooperative extension agents and Pennsylvania meat industry; and development of food safety educational materials, and training programs for meat processors.

Quality and microbial food safety of beef, poultry, fish, exotic meats

HACCP for meat processors

Rapid methods for microbial detection

Sanitation Shortcourse

Cutter, C. N., J. L. Willet, and G. R. Siragusa. 2001. Improved activity of nisin-incorporated polymer films by formulation change and addition of food grade chelator. Lett. Appl. Microbiol. 33:325-328.

Pordesimo, L. O., E. G. Wilkerson, A. R. Womac, and C. N. Cutter. 2002. Process engineering variables in the spray washing of meat and produce. J. Food Prot. 65:222-237.

Cutter, C. N. and S. S. Sumner 2002. Application of edible coatings on meats, pp.467-484. In A. Gennadios (ed.), Protein-based Films and Coatings, Technomic Publishing Co., Inc. Lancaster, PA.

Cutter, C. N. 2002.Microbial control by packaging: A review. Crit. Rev. Food Sci. Nutr. 42:151-161.

Cutter, C. N. 2002. Incorporation of antimicrobials into packaging materials. Recip. Meat Conf. Proc. 55:83-87.

Fabrizio, K. A., R. R. Sharma, A. Demirci, and C. N. Cutter. 2002. Comparison of electrolyzed oxidizing water with various antimicrobial interventions to reduce Salmonella species on poultry. J. Poultry Sci. 81:1598-1605.

Chang, V. P., E. W. Mills, and C. N. Cutter. 2003. Comparison of recovery methods for freeze-injured Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella Typhimurium and Campylobacter coli in cell suspensions and associated with pork surfaces. J. Food Prot. 66:798-803.

Chang, V. P., E. W. Mills, and C. N. Cutter. 2003. Reduction of bacteria of pork carcasses associated with chilling method. J. Food Prot. 66:1019-1024.

Fabrizio, K. A. and C. N. Cutter. 2003. Stability of electrolyzed oxidizing water and its efficacy against cell suspensions of Salmonella Typhimurium and Listeria monocytogenes. J. Food Prot. 66:1379-1384.

Cutter, C. N., and B. J. Miller. 2003. Use of an acid phosphatase assay to detect deviations in thermal processing of seafood. J. Assoc. Food Drug Off. 67:52-64.

McElroy, D. M. and C. N. Cutter. 2004. Self-report changes in food safety practices as a result of participation in a statewide food safety certification program. Food Prot. Trends 24:150-161.

Fabrizio, K. A. and C. N. Cutter. 2004. Comparison of electrolyzed oxidizing water with other antimicrobial interventions to reduce pathogens on fresh pork. Meat Sci. 68:463-468.

Krishnamurthy, K., A. Demirci, V. M. Puri, and C. N. Cutter. 2004. Effect of packaging materials on inactivation of pathogenic microorganisms on meat during irradiation. Trans. Amer. Soc. Agr. Eng. 47:1141-1149.

Miller, B. J. and C. N. Cutter. 2004. Incorporation of nisin into a collagen film retains antimicrobial activity against Listeria monocytogenes and Brochothrix thermosphacta associated with a ready-to-eat meat product. J. Assoc. Food Drug Off. 68 (4):64-77.

Fabrizio, K. A. and C. N. Cutter. 2005. Application of electrolyzed oxidizing water to reduce Listeria monocytogenes on ready-to-eat meats. Meat Sci. 71:327-333.

Extension Publications:

Cutter, C. N. 2005. Control of Listeria monocytogenes in retail establishments (30 minute video-in production).

Cutter, C. N. 2003. Control de Listeria monocytogenes en pequenas plantas procesadoras de carnes y aves. (26 minute video) http://foodsafety.cas.psu.edu/listeria_video.html

Cutter, C. N. and W. R. Henning. 2003. Control de Listeria monocytogenes en pequenas plantas procesadoras de carnes y aves. (booklet) http://foodsafety.cas.psu.edu/front_line/Spanish_Control_Listeria.pdf

Cutter, C. N. 2003. Control of Listeria monocytogenes in small meat and poultry establishments (26 minute video). http://foodsafety.cas.psu.edu/listeria_video.html

Cutter, C. N. and W. R. Henning. 2003. Control of Listeria monocytogenes in small meat and poultry establishments. Pennsylvania State University, College of Agricultural Sciences Publications. (booklet). http://foodsafety.cas.psu.edu/front_line/Cotrolling_Listeria_2.pdf

Cutter, C. N. 2002. Field Dressing Deer (Pocket Guide). http://pubs.cas.psu.edu/freepubs/pdfs/uk100.pdf

Cutter, C. N. 2001. Safe Field Dressing (4-Panel Display).

Cutter, C. N. 2001. Proper Field Dressing of Venison (18" x 36" poster)

Henning, W. R., and C. N. Cutter. 2001. Controlling Listeria monocytogenes in small meat and poultry establishments (USDA-FSIS publication). http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Frame/FrameRedirect.asp?main=/oppde/nis/outreach/listeria.htm

Cutter, C. N. and W. R. Henning. 2000. FAQ-Irradiation of meats (pamphlet). http://pubs.cas.psu.edu/FreePubs/pdfs/uk069.pdf

Cutter, C. N. 2000. A guide to proper care and handling of venison from field to table (pamphlet). http://pubs.cas.psu.edu/FreePubs/pdfs/uk066.pdf

Cutter, C. N. 2000. A guide to proper care and handling of fowl from field to table (pamphlet). http://pubs.cas.psu.edu/FreePubs/pdfs/uk067.pdf

Cutter, C. N. 2000. A guide to proper care and handling of fish from stream to table (pamphlet). http://pubs.cas.psu.edu/FreePubs/pdfs/uk068.pdf

Cutter, C. N. 2000. Proper processing of wild game and fish (booklet). http://pubs.cas.psu.edu/FreePubs/pdfs/uh072.pdf

Cutter, C. N. 2000. Proper field dressing and handling of wild game and fish (booklet). http://pubs.cas.psu.edu/FreePubs/pdfs/uh071.pdf

• Honorable Mention, "Extension Food Safety in Pennsylvania," Northeast Extension Directors'Award of Excellence, 2004
• Recipient of Casida Professorship For Food Safety, College of Agricultural Sciences, Penn State University, 2002-2005
• Achievement Award, American Meat Science Association, 2001
• Certificate of Appreciation, U. S. Department of Agriculture, 1997, 1999
• Secretary of Agriculture's Group Honor Award for Personal and Professional Excellence, U. S. Department of Agriculture, 1995
• Certificate of Merit, U. S. Department of Agriculture, 1994
• Graduate Student Leadership Award, Clemson University, 1989