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About the Microbiology Laboratory
Related Information
- Contact the Microbiology Laboratory
- The Microbiology Laboratory is part of EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
Mailing and Courier Addresses
Mailing address
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Ariel Rios Building (7503P)
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20460
Courier Address
Environmental Science Center
701 Mapes Road
Ft. Meade, Maryland 20755-5350
Susan Lawrence, Chief
- Phone: 410-305-2954
- Email: lawrence.susan@epa.gov
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Biography
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Education and Training
- B.S. in Microbiology, 1979, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland.
- Principles of Virology, 1982, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland.
- Innovation in Government Lab Program, 1999, Federal Executive Institute.
- Coaching and Mentoring for Excellence, 2005, OPM Western Management Development Center.
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Professional Experience
- April 1997 to present - Chief, Microbiology Laboratory Branch, Office of Pesticide Programs, Ft. Meade, Maryland
- September 1996 to March 1997, Special Assistant to the Director, Antimicrobials Division, OPP, Arlington, Virginia.
- June 1995 to February 1996, Deputy Director, Biological and Economic Analysis Division, OPP, Arlington, Virginia.
- October 1990 to June 1995, Chief, Public Response and Program Resources Branch, OPP, Arlington, Virginia
- Prior to 1990 - experience as research scientist for Environmental Protection Agency and US Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, Maryland.
What We Do
The Microbiology Laboratory, under the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), is centered on the efficacy of antimicrobial products with public health claims that are registered by the EPA – products used to kill or suppress the growth of infectious microorganisms on inanimate objects and surfaces. Applied research on the evaluation and development of methods used to determine the efficacy of antimicrobials is a key priority. Recently, the laboratory has expanded its services to include, among others, major research in response to the anthrax attacks, and work on methods to identify genetically modified plant material.
Projects and Programs Managed by the Microbiology Laboratory
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Education and Training