Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Microbiologist with 20+ years of international experience in tuberculosis research, laboratory management, and clinical trial consultancy across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Skilled in building staff capacity, establishing laboratory strategies, and ensuring research quality. Passionate about sharing knowledge and contributing to institutional goals through operational excellence and innovative solutions.
Leading scientific and operational initiatives focused on tuberculosis diagnostics, laboratory consistency, and clinical research reliability. Current areas of work include: • TB laboratory operational workflows • Clinical trial laboratory oversight • Contamination prevention and workflow consistency • Microbiology and molecular diagnostic workflows • Laboratory readiness and implementation support • Operational aspects affecting diagnostic interpretation • Evaluation of specimen processing methodologies and low-burden specimen recovery approaches Current activities also include scientific discussions, operational evaluations, and research perspectives exploring how laboratory execution may influence diagnostic outcomes beyond technology alone.