Michael A. Pentella, PhD, MS, SM(ASCP), CIC, D(ABMM)

CLIAC Member Term: July 2020 – June 2024

About

Dr. Pentella is a Clinical Professor at the University of Iowa in Coralville, Iowa at the College of Public Health. He is also Director of the Iowa State Hygienic Laboratory.

Dr. Penella's headshot. He is wearing a brown suit with a white shirt and brown striped tie.

Experience

Dr. Penella's experience spans over forty years in clinical microbiology and public health laboratories.

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  • Microbiology specialist by the.
  • Infection control certified by the.

Dr. Pentella is a member of the:

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    • Biosafety and Biosecurity Committee, for which he is the Chair.
    • Influenza Committee.
  • American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Committee on Laboratory Practices.

Over the years, he has made several contributions that have improved the practice of clinical microbiology and biosafety. He has written over 45 articles and fifteen book chapters.

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