 Dr. Pentella is the public health medical microbiologist at the University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory and holds an adjunct position with the University of Iowa College of Public Health. He received his B.S. degree in microbiology from Ohio State University, his M.S. degree in clinical microbiology from Thomas Jefferson University, and his Ph.D. degree in Infectious Disease from the University of South Florida, College of Public Health. He has over thirty years experience in the clinical microbiology laboratory and over twenty years experience in hospital infection control and epidemiology. He has twenty five years of management experience at multiple levels in health care organizations. After completing his degree, he joined the faculty of the University of South Florida, College of Public Health,in the Environmental and Occupational Health Department where he was an assistant professor and director of the infection control certificate program. He holds a certificate as a specialist in microbiology from the American Society for Clinical Pathology and is certified in infection control through the Association of Professionals in Infection Control. He has written over 20 articles and three book chapters. Dr. Pentella’s interests are in infectious disease prevention, biodefense, antimicrobial resistance, foodborne pathogens and emerging infectious diseases. Dr. Pentella is active in bioterrorism response preparedness throughout Iowa and serves on several committees.
|
