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Raúl J. Cano, Ph.D. 1854 Castillo Court San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Phone: 805-748-9717 Fax: 805-783-2351 E-Mail: [email protected] EDUCATION AND TRAINING University Studies Ph.D. 1974 Microbiology and Mycology • University of Montana, Missoula, MT M.S. 1986 Clinical Microbiology • University of Seville School of Medicine, Seville, Spain M.S. 1972 Biology/Fungal Genetics • Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA B.S. 1970 Biology • Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA A.A. 1968 Liberal Arts • Spokane Falls Community College, Spokane, WA Certificates and Licenses Public Health Microbiologist 1978 California Department of Public Health Services, Berkeley, CA Certified Milk Tester 1979 California Department of Public Health Services, Berkeley, CA Certified Asbestos Inspector 2012 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Certified Asbestos Manager 2012 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Certified Asbestos Project Designer 2012 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Partner, Environmental Diagnostic Consultants, LLC. 1854 Castillo Court, San 2010 - Present Luis Obispo, CA 93405 USA Duties: Provide consulting and analytical services to clients on environmental, public health, source tracking, and/or indoor air quality issues. Manage the affairs of the environmental consulting company, including budget, billing and personnel management. Develop new accounts, evaluate and implement new technologies as well as develop public relation and outreach programs. Professor/Professor Emeritus. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis 1974 - Present Obispo, CA 93407 USA Duties: Design/revise/upgrade courses, teaching of assigned courses, ensuring student awareness of course objectives and monitoring learning outcomes, and providing guidance to instructors relative to the instructor’s teaching assignments; participating in the work of curriculum and other consultative committees as requested. Develop and implement curricula in appropriate field(s) Raúl J. Cano, Ph.D. Page 2 Unocal Chair for Environmental Studies. California Polytechnic State University, 2000 - 2011 San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 USA Duties: Possess multidisciplinary background in Biomedical/Environmental Biology and academic credentials appropriate for a tenured full professor appointment; Have an outstanding record of undergraduate teaching and curriculum development; Have an outstanding record of funded research and scholarly publications, and the ability to make an immediate impact on the University’s externally funded research activities; Establish and lead a multidisciplinary translational research program in Environmental Biology and Engineering Director, Environmental Biotechnology Institute. California Polytechnic State 1996 - 2011 University, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 USA Duties: Create an environment conducive to nurturing of innovation and productive teaching and research; coordinate, motivate and mentor scientific staff; Manage the affairs of the institute. Develop, promote and manage inter-institute, multidisciplinary projects in food and dairy product safety with Dairy Product Center (DPTC), Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Develop undergraduate and post-graduate degree programs in applied microbiology and agriculture. Provide expert support with regulatory agencies. Organize forums, symposia, and expert meetings. Projects directed Microbial Ecology of French Oak for Wine Barrel Construction. Study microbial community dynamics of French oak during the aging process prior to cooperage. Jackson Family Enterprises, Napa, CA. Lactobacillus acidophilus genome project. Developed a genomic map, sequenced and helped annotate of the entire genome of L. acidophilus NCFM strain. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP): Molecular methods for the detection of Listeria spp. Developed a PCR-based assay for the detection of Listeria in the milk production and milk product manufacturing facilities for quality control and forensics studies. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP): Quality Control of Powdered Milk. Conducted studies to identify and track the sources of endospores in powdered milk for the purpose of mitigation and improvement of milk quality. Quality Assurance of raw milk In collaboration with the DPTC. Identification of bacteria responsible for milk ropiness and the development of methods for the detection of these bacteria in milk samples. Develop and optimize methods for the evaluation of raw milk. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP): Molecular methods for the detection of Salmonella spp. Developed a PCR-based assay for the detection of Salmonella in food and dairy products Bioremediation of Guadalupe oil production fields. Conducted studies to evaluate methods for optimal bioremediation strategies. Funded by Unocal Corporation. Field and pilot studies included: (1) Microbial profiles and roles in phytoremediation; (2) environmental restoration; (3) validation of natural attenuation processes; (4) hydrocarbon biodegradability along vertical profiles during natural attenuation; (5) land treatment unit, design, process optimization, Raúl J. Cano, Ph.D. Page 3 microbial community profiles and petroleum degradation rates in steam-treated soils; (6) and monitoring; and methane generation and consumption rates in vadose zones. President, Environmental Diagnostics, Inc., San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 USA 2001 - 2006 Duties: Manage the affairs of the environmental consulting company, including budget, billing and personnel management. Provide consulting and analytical services to clients on environmental and/or indoor air quality issues. Evaluate and implement new technologies as well as develop public relation and outreach programs. Adjunct Professor, Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo (CIAD), Hermosillo, MX 2001 - Present Duties: Conduct independent research in food and environmental microbiology. Support research projects. Evaluate research programs. Visiting Professor, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, San Juan, Puerto Rico 2008 - Present Duties: Conduct independent research in environmental microbiology. Support research projects. Train pre-doctoral students. Evaluate research programs. Visiting Researcher, Department of Microbiology, University of the Balearic 1998 - Present Islands, Valldemosa, Balearic Islands, Spain. Duties: Conduct independent research in food and environmental microbiology, bioremediation and environmental monitoring. Evaluate research programs. Visiting Researcher, Department of Microbiology, University of Seville, School of 1997 - Present Medicine, Seville, Spain. Duties: Develop and offer specialized courses in medical microbiology and mycology. Conduct independent research on pathogenic microbiology and clinical evaluation of diagnostic methods Consultant, Roche Diagnostics, Basel, Switzerland 1997 - 2000 Duties: Conduct training courses (2-5 days) in Spain and Mexico on the theory and applications of PCR in medical diagnostics and clinical microbiology CONSULTING EXPERIENCE Indoor Air Quality Clients Visual examination of buildings, hotels, resorts, residences, Centric GC, Contractors, Santa Rosa, CA and HVAC systems. Assess extent, level, and potential Lanahan & Reilley, LLP hazard of the contamination; perform surface and air Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard, Smith, LLP samplings for analysis; develop detailed remediation plans; Randall Realty propose remediation of moisture source, method, scope, Robinson & Wood, LLP time and controls to be used. Write remediation protocols, Shea Homes conduct post-remediation evaluations and write reports. Shea Properties Consultation, litigation support and depositions Chapman & Intereri RS Construction Raúl J. Cano, Ph.D. Page 4 Vapor/Methane Intrusion Clients Methane vapor intrusion in residential and industrial Shea Homes development. Conduct forensic studies; establish mitigation Shea Properties and remediation plan; site monitoring. Provide litigation support Microbiological/Chemical Quality of Water/Foods Clients Certified Public Health Microbiologist. Conduct all aspects California Dairy Research Foundation of water and wastewater monitoring for disease-causing Dairy Management, Inc. and indicator microorganisms. Evaluate milk, food, and LaPlante, Spinelli, Donald & Nott dairy products for the presence of pathogens that may Abbey, Weitzberg, Warren & Emery represent a health hazard. Evaluate potential sources or Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard, Smith, LLP infectious microorganisms and develop plans for eradication of infectious agents and prevention of infections. Validate produce-handling procedures during harvest and NewStar Fresh Foods, Salinas, CA post-harvest. Nueva Estrella, Mexicali, MX Source Tracking Clients Tracking sources for M. fortuitum in pedicure foot baths. Gavin & Cunningham, LLP Identify potential sources of infection, evaluate disinfection LaPlante, Spinelli, Donald & Nott protocols, and propose mitigation measures. Provide Abbey, Weitzberg, Warren & Emery litigation and expert witness support Microbial Community Analysis Clients Microbial succession in wood maturation studies and Kendall-Jackson Wineries evaluation of oak staves for use in cooperage. Consultation Independent Staves cooperage on expediting maturation process. Effect of environmental California Polytechnic State University factors on rate of stave maturation Microbial community analysis in petroleum exploration. Unocal Corporation Identify/detect indicator microorganisms. Patent held California Polytechnic State University Drug Discovery and Pre-Clinical