Dr. Phil Johnson

Food Science and Technology Department, the University of Nebraska/Lincoln

Detecting allergens using mass spectrometry

Detecting and identifying allergens within foods is incredibly important. Dr Phil Johnson from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln explains how mass spectrometry can be used to detect allergens, and how they ensure they are testing the correct peptides to identify allergens in food.



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Dr. Phil Johnson

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Dr. Phil Johnson is an Assistant Professor in the Food Science and Technology Department, at the University of Nebraska/Lincoln. More

Dr. Phil Johnson

Food Science and Technology Department, the University of Nebraska/Lincoln

Dr. Phil Johnson is an Assistant Professor in the Food Science and Technology Department, at the University of Nebraska/Lincoln. Dr. Johnson's research focuses on the application of mass spectrometry and protein chemistry techniques to the study of food allergens and allergy. Although the primary focus of the Johnson lab is detection of allergens in foods, he also maintains an interest in the characterization of food allergens for use in clinical environments.