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George T. Tortora, PhD

Head, Clinical Microbiology Laboratory, UHMC
Professor of Health Sciences

Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences

631-444-3222
George.Tortora@stonybrook.edu


Degrees/Certifications:

  • B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
  • Registered with National Registry of Microbiologists as Specialist in Public Health and Medical Microbiology, SM(NRM);
  • Registered with American Society for Clinical Pathology as Specialist in Microbiology, SM(ASCP);
  • Hold certificate of qualification from NY State Dept. of Health as Laboratory Director in Microbiology;
  • Licensed by NY State Dept. of Education as Clinical Laboratory Technologist.

Current Research Interests:

  • Investigation into the role of bacterial endospore exosporium in attachment/colonization/cell entry. Collaborative with Brookhaven National Laboratory.

Clinical Microbiology Laboratory:

 
Health Sciences Center