Roles
Assistant Professor of Clinical
Director, Microbiology Laboratory
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Biography
Felix D. Roth, PhD, is a board-certified clinical microbiologist and laboratory director with extensive experience in high-complexity clinical laboratory operations, infectious diseases diagnostics, and quality improvement initiatives. He has led the development and implementation of conventional and molecular microbiology testing, rapid antimicrobial susceptibility platforms, and antimicrobial stewardship collaborations across multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Dr. Roth’s work integrates operational leadership, regulatory compliance, and data-driven process optimization to enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient care. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and is actively involved in teaching, mentoring, and advancing clinical microbiology practice. -
Education & Training
Education
Post Graduate Training
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Teaching Interests
Clinical microbiology and infectious diseases diagnostics. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing and resistance mechanisms. Molecular diagnostic methods and laboratory-developed tests. Quality management and accreditation in clinical laboratories. Antimicrobial stewardship and diagnostic interpretation. Laboratory workflow optimization and process improvement. Mycobacteriology and respiratory microbiology. Mentoring medical laboratory scientists, residents, and medical students. -
Research Interests
Clinical microbiology diagnostics and rapid pathogen identification. Rapid and optimized antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Antimicrobial resistance mechanisms and detection. Antimicrobial stewardship and diagnostic-driven therapy optimization. Molecular diagnostic platforms and laboratory-developed tests. Emerging diagnostic technologies. Infection control–related laboratory interventions. -
Publications
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