James E. Rogers

James E. Rogers, Ph.D., serves as the Director of Product Safety Research and Testing at Consumer Reports since December 2016, focusing on simplifying complex food and water safety issues for consumers. Prior to this role, James worked at USDA FSIS from April 2004 to December 2016, initially as Supervisory Microbiologist and Baseline Studies Director, where responsibilities included revitalizing baseline surveys and managing multi-million dollar projects. Subsequently, James held the position of Designated Federal Official for the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods, providing scientific guidance for food safety systems. James holds a Doctorate in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Michigan, a Master's in Microbiology from Miami University, and a Bachelor's in Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology from Ohio University.