David Barbano wins Haines award for contributions to dairy science

Barbano

By Susan S. Lang

The California Dairy Research Foundation (CDRF) recently presented Northeast Dairy Foods Research Center Director and Cornell Professor David Barbano with the inaugural William C. Haines Dairy Science Award in recognition of his contribution to the field of dairy science.

"I can't think of a better choice to receive the first William C. Haines award than Dave Barbano," said Joseph O'Donnell, executive director of the CDRF. "Throughout his career, Dave has made numerous contributions that have had a direct, beneficial impact on the dairy industry -- from leading the Northeast Dairy Foods Research Center to training the dairy scientists of tomorrow. His dedication to the field of dairy science is the perfect embodiment of this award."

Barbano, a faculty member in the Department of Food Science at Cornell since 1980, has served as the director of the Northeast Dairy Foods Research Center since its inception 17 years ago. His current research focuses on improving analytical testing methods for the measurement of fat, protein, lactose and solids content of milk and other dairy products; the influence of mastitis and milk somatic cell count on dairy products' quality and yield; factors influencing manufacturing costs for cheese and whey products; improving natural cheese quality, production efficiency and yield through process control; and the utilization of low concentration factor casein concentrates from microfiltration for cheese making and milk serum protein concentrates from microfiltration in beverages.

Established in 2004, the William C. Haines Dairy Science Award was created to recognize individuals who have made a significant contribution to dairy science and the betterment of the dairy industry and consumers of dairy products.