Petfood Forum 2017

Mary Bandu
Director of Technical Services
Chestnut Labs


Bandu joined Chestnut Labs in 2011. She earned a bachelor of science in biology from the University of Houston and a doctorate in analytical chemistry from the University of Kansas. Bandu has six years of experience in research microbiology, including extensive experience in microbial pack/challenge studies, thermal process validations and antimicrobial intervention validations. She continues to be involved in the pet food industry by assisting customers with challenge, shelf life and in-plant validation studies. In addition to teaching courses in an industry setting at Chestnut Labs, Bandu was an adjunct professor at Johnson Country Community College and has given numerous presentations at international conferences and meetings.

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