I integrate 51 years of international experience in infectious diseases and laboratory medicine and dentistry , linked to academic strengths in microbiology and translational research with focus on biofilm associated diseases . My links to biotechnology and FDA presentations are enhanced by knowledge of IRBs, NDAs and federal guide lines; Considered a "thought leader" , inventive and creative with outstanding team building qualities.
Multi disciplines in Medicine and Dentistry coupled to academic/teaching background with excellent communication skills enhances scientific knowledge/presentation ; this includes public health , clinical as well as environmental microbiology (sick building syndrome), antibiotic resistance , oral health , food poisioning and infection control or prevention , particularly .
International experiences from Cardiff to Australia , India to Medeterainain, lecturing 10,000 public health providers in a year, has given much opportunity and material for educational entertainment at all levels, encouraged by a very outgoing personality. It also was the creative energy for creation of "The Culture Plate Gang" 6 puppets used to enhance and invigerate audiences whether attending for CEUs, laboratory protocol updates , major speaking engagement at national meeting or post dinner entertainment. Audiences may include physicians , nurses, dentists and dental hygientists , and respiratory therapists. Topics include infectious disease in medicine and dentistry , public health, but more recently describe unusual creations such as a "conversation" between Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch to highlight the changes over the last 100 years , good and bad Ebola and vaccines .