SENIOR STAFF

MICROBIOTEST’s laboratory directors have provided applied research testing and diagnostic services for more than 40 years. Whether performing standard test methods or executing a fully customized study, our staff’s in-depth knowledge and fine-tuned testing techniques will produce accurate data reflected in a concise, submission-ready report.

Our professionals continually engage in innovative development and research of antimicrobial test methods, and frequently participate in government-sponsored collaborative studies. The goal of our staff is to remain on the leading edge of technical advances in order to provide our clients the best service available.

DONNA BUCHHOLZ SUCHMANN - President

B.S. Bacteriology and Organic Chemistry
Graduate studies Anaerobic Microbiology and Diagnostic Microbiology

• More than 45 years experience
• Expertise in clinical, diagnostic, applied and environmental microbiology
• Ten years experience in research
• Eleven Abstracts and Posters
• Twelve publications
• Professional societies:
• New York Academy of Science
• American Society for Microbiology
• Society for Industrial Microbiology
• American Association for the Advancement of Science
• American Biological Safety Association (Charter Member)
• AOAC International - Member of the Antimicrobial Efficacy Testing Committee; Recently appointed by the organization to Subcommittee M and the Technical Programming Council
• Certifications: American Academy of Microbiology, Specialist Medical Microbiologist, 1977, and Certified Specialist in Food, Dairy and Sanitation Microbiology, 1981. Both still in effect.
• Center for Disease Control, Licensed as Supervisor of Clinical Microbiology Laboratory, 1970.
• GLP Compliance Training

S. STEVE ZHOU, Ph.D. - Director, Virology

Ph.D. in Molecular Virology from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

• More than six years post-graduate experience in GLP virology testing
• Designed and directed over 200 Virucidal Effectiveness and Viral Clearance studies
• Expertise in protozoology and aerobiology
• In-depth knowledge of FDA/EPA/USP/ICH/ASTM guidelines and practices
• Member of the PDA Virus Spike Preparation Task Force
• Active member of ASTM method review committees
• Frequently published in high-profile peer-reviewed scientific journals; publications cited in “Fields Virology”
• Working experience in a major biopharmaceutical company

ANGELA L. HOLLINGSWORTH - Director, Division of Applied and Clinical Microbiology

B.S. Biology

• More than 10 years of experience in contract testing
• Expertise in clinical and applied microbiology
• Professional societies:
• American Biological Safety Association
• AOAC International
• ASTM International
• Certifications:
• GLP and GCP Compliance Training

M. HAMID BASHIR - Manager, Clinical Microbiology

D.C.P. (Diploma in Clinical Pathology)
M.B.B.S. (Bachelor in Medicine and Bachelor in Surgery) Equivalent to M.D. in USA
Nishtar Medical College Multan Pakistan

• More than six years experience in contract testing
• Expertise in clinical microbiology (Principal Investigator)
• Member - Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA)
• Certifications:
• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
• Clinical Research Professional Certification Preparation
• GCP and GLP Compliance Training Seminars

ZHENG CHEN - Scientist II, Virology

M.S. in Microbiology from the Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Preventive Medicine, Beijing, China.

• Eight years experience in contract testing
• Expertise in virology, immunology and molecular biology
• Ten years experience in molecular and clinical virology research
• Working experience with a major comprehensive drug development services company
• Certifications and Training
• GLP Training
• Six sigma-LEAN training

SALIMATU JIBRIL - Laboratory Supervisor

M.S. Biotechnology, Johns Hopkins University
B.S. Animal Science, University of Maryland

• More than 7 years of experience in GMP and GLP production and testing
• Expertise in Virology, PCR analyses, HPLC and other technology
• Professional societies:
• American Biological Safety Association
• Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity, lifetime member
• Certifications:
• OSHA Compliance & Workplace Safety
• Biotechnology