Tammy Song
Address: **** * ***** ***, ****, PA, 16506
Phone: 701-***-****
E-mail: *****.*.****@*****.***
EDUCATION
. North Dakota State University, ND
PhD in Cereal and Food Science
. Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
MS in Nutrition and Food Hygiene
WORK EXPERIENCE
Research associate: North Carolina A & T State University, Greensboro, NC
July, 2009- present
. Conduct research and develop research proposals to secure extramural
funding
. Lecture in Food Chemistry, Food and Man's Survival, and Food Safety
class
. Conduct experiments on new product development and sensory evaluation
Adjunct professor: Gannon University, Erie, PA
Aug, 2008- July, 2009
. Teach undergraduate Microbiology courses and associated labs
Research associate: North Carolina A & T State University, Greensboro, NC
Aug, 2007- Aug, 2008
. Work in Food Microbiology and Biotechnology Laboratory
. Conduct experiments on new product development and sensory evaluation
. Lecture in Food Analysis and Experimental Food class
Production Supervisor: Pan-O-Gold Baking Company, Fargo, ND
April-June, 2007
. Coordinate activates for manufacture of baked products
. Maintain predetermined product quality, production efficiencies,
sanitation, and safety standards
Internship: Technical Service Center, American Crystal Sugar Company,
Moorhead, MN: Sept, 2006- March, 2007
. Research on biomass conversion from sugar beet pulp using enzymes and
microorganisms
. Chemical and microbiological support in quality assurance
Instructor: Turtle Mountain Community College, Belcourt, ND
Jan- May, 2006
. Teach undergraduate approved curriculum Biology courses and labs
Research/Teaching Assistant: Dept. of Cereal & Food Sci., NDSU, Fargo, ND
2002-2005
. Develop low-flatulence dry edible bean products by microbial enzymatic
method.
. Service to companies and other institutes, including evaluation of
legume quality through chemical analyses.
. Participate in projects of new product development including soymilk
drink, dry bean products, and spaghetti. Train sensory evaluation
panelists in various new food products.
. Serve as a teaching assistant for food analysis class
Research/Teaching Assistant: Dept. of Nutrition & Food Hygiene, Harbin
Medical Univ., China 1997-2002
. Successfully complete "Effect on iNOS gene expression by genistein
and its relation to suppression of gastric cancer", funded by the
National Nature Science Foundation of China.
. Service as a lecturer and teaching assistant for undergraduate
students in Food Hygiene class.
. Work with outside labs, universities, and lab equipment vendors as
needed by project activity.
PUBLICATIONS
. Song D, Chang SKC, Ibrahim SA. 2009. Effect of fermentation substrates
on enzyme production and degradation of oligosaccharides in pinto bean
flour as affected by particle size. J Food Processing Preservative.
33:527-546.
. Book: Song, Danfeng. 2009. Production of low-flatulent pinto bean
products by thermal and enzymatic methods. VDM Verlag Dr. Muller
Aktiengesellschaft & Co. KG. ISBN: 978-3-639-19676-4
. Song D, Chang SKC, Ibrahim SA. 2009. Descriptive sensory
characteristics of no-flatulence pinto bean products. J. Food Quality.
. 32:775-792.
. Ibrahim SA, Song D. 2009. Book Chapter. Poi history, uses, and role in
health. In Bioactive foods in promoting health fruits and vegetables.
Edited by RONALD ROSS WATSON AND VICTOR R. PREEDY. Elseview Publisher
PP 265. (proofread in Aug, 2009)
. Ibrahim SA, Yang G, Song D*, Tse TSF. Antimicrobial effect of guava
on Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella typhimurium in liquid
medium. International Journal of Food Properties. (Accepted in July,
2009)
. Song D, Chang SKC. 2006. Enzymatic degradation of oligosaccharides in
pinto bean flours. J. Agric. Food Chem.54: 1296-301.
. Song D, Cui H. 2002. Effect on iNOS expression by genistein and its
relation to proliferatory inhibition of gastric carcinoma cells.
Chinese Journal of Food Hygiene,14(3):10-13.
. Song D, Wang X, Cui H. 2002. Effect of genistein on breast cancer.
Foreign Medical Sciences (Section of Hygiene) 29:(6)352-5.
. Song D, Zhang Y, Cui H (review). 2001. Prevention and cure effects on
osteoporosis of postmenopause women by phytoestrogens. J Prev Med Chin
PLA. (19)4:307-9.
. Sun C, Zhang W, Wang S, Liu Q, Zhang Y, Song D. 2001. Effect of
chromium on the expression of obese gene and its relationships with
blood sugar and lipids. Acta Nutrimenta Sinica, 23: 346-349.
. Sun X, Song D. 2001. Phosphorylation of soy protein. Bulletin of
Botanical Research., 21(1):106-9.
. ZhangY, Qiu J, Song D. 2001. Investigation on contents of soyasaponins
in several soy products in Harbin market. Chinese J. Food Hygiene.
13(5):24-6.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATION
. Addy P, Atilola OA, Song D, Ibrahim SA, Khouryieh H. 2010. Sensory
characteristics and acceptability of cranberries flavored yogurt. IFT,
Chicago, IL.
. Atilola OA, Song D, Ibrahim SA. 2010. Optimizing growth of
Lactobacillus reuteri in phytone peptone tryptone--glucose medium by
using response surface methodology. IFT, Chicago, IL.
. Mohamedali K, Ibrahim SA, Song D. 2010. Hydrosylate infant formula
promotes growth and acid production of probiotics. IFT, Chicago, IL.
. Hassan O, Isikhuemhen OS, Ibrhaim SA, Song D, Khouryieh H. 2010.
Effect of shiitake mushroom extract on viability of probiotics in milk
during refrigerated storage. IFT, Chicago, IL.
. Meihu Ma, Song D, Ibrahim SA, Hong Yang. 2010. Egg components promote
growth of Lactobacillus reuteri and Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in
laboratory medium. IFT, Chicago, IL.
. Gyawali R, Ibrahim SA, Song D. 2010. Antimicrobial effect of copper
alone or in combination with lactic acid on growth of Escherichia coli
O157:H7 in laboratory medium and on the surface of lettuce and
tomatoes. IFT, Chicago, IL.
. Aljaloud SO, Song D, Fraser AM, Ibrahim SA.2010. Microbiological
quality of dairy protein supplements sold in Saudi Arabia markets.
American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) National Meeting Denver, CO.
. Mohamedali K, Song D, Ibrahim SA. 2010. Bovine milk based infant
formula promotes growth and acid production of probiotics (AGFD181).
239th ACS National Meeting, San Francisco, CA.
. Hassan O, Song D, Ibrahim SA, Isikhuemhen OS. 2010. Effect of Shiitake
mushroom extract on growth of lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria
(AGFD216). 239th ACS National Meeting, San Francisco, CA.
. Alazzeh AY, Ibrahim SA, Song D, Shahbazi A, AbuGhazaleh AA. 2009.
Induction of alpha-and beta-galactosidases in Lactobacillus reuteri
using different protein sources. IFT Annual Meeting + Food Expo .
Anaheim, CA.
. Song D, Chang SKC, Ibrahim SA. 2008. Effect of fermentation
substrates on enzyme production and degradation of oligosaccharides in
pinto bean flour as affected by particle size. 235th ACS National
Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
. Song D, Ibrahim SA. 2008. Production of ?-galactosidase and ?-
galactosidase from six strains of Lactobacillus reuteri grown on media
with different sugars (010-10). Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
Annual Meeting + Food Expo . New Orleans.
. Song D, Ibrahim SA. 2008. Effect of sugar on ?-galactosidase and ?-
galactosidase activity from Lactobacillus reuteri (#1189580). 236th
ACS National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA
. AbuGhazaleh AA, Song D, Bor T, Seo CW, Phetsomphou L, Ibrahim SA (138-
10). 2008. Sensory quality and consumer acceptability of ice cream
fortified with fish oil. Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual
Meeting + Food Expo . New Orleans
. Bor T, Song D, C. W. Seo CW, Ibrahim SA, Khouryieh HA. 2008. Addition
of rice extract improves the quality characteristics and consumer
acceptability of banana flavored yogurt (048-08). Institute of Food
Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting + Food Expo . New Orleans
. Mohamedali K, Bor T, Song D, Seo CW, Ibrahim SA. 2008. Acceptability
and sensory characteristics of tapioca pearls fortified yogurts (048-
06). Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting + Food
Expo . New Orleans
. Harrison V, Seo CW, Uruakpa FO, Song D, Ibrahim SA. 2008. Evaluation
of buffering capacity of amino acid and milk protein ingredients in
acidic conditions (049-04). Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
Annual Meeting + Food Expo . New Orleans.
. Abdulsalam NM, Alazzeh A, Song D, Seo CW, Ibrahim SA. 2008. Viability
of probiotic cultures in carrot juice during refrigerated storage.
Association of Extension Administrators (AEA) and the Association of
Research Directors (ARD) Conference, Memphis, TN
. Bor T, Song D, Seo CW, Ibrahim SA. 2008. Antimicrobial activities of
red bell pepper against Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella
Typhimurium in liquid medium and ground beef. AEA and ARD Conference,
Memphis, TN
. Phetsomphou L, Song D, Ibrahim SA, Lu F. 2008. Evaluation of consumer
acceptance and sensory characteristics of ground beef patties
fortified with an alga as a source for long chain polyunsaturated
fatty acids. AEA and ARD Conference, Memphis, TN
. Song D, Chang SKC. 2006. Descriptive sensory characteristics of no-
flatulence pinto bean paste. Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
Orlando
. Song D, Chang SKC. 2005. Enzymatic degradation of oligosaccharides in
pinto bean flours. Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) New Orleans.
. Song D, Chang SKC,Cui H. 2005. Effect of genistein on iNOS expression
and its relation to proliferatory inhibition of gastric carcinoma
cells. 6th International Symposium on the Role of Soy in Preventing
and Treating Chronic Disease. AOCS. Chicago.
. Song D, Chang SKC. 2004. Effect of soaking, cooking, and autoclaving
on oligosaccharide contents of pinto bean. Institute of Food
Technologists (IFT) Las Vegas.
Membership
. Institute of Food Technologists
. American Chemical Society