Dr. Phyu Thwe, PhD

Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Technical Director, Clinical Microbiology Laboratory

Education
Fellowship: Clinical and Public Health Microbiology, University of Texas Medical Branch
PhD, University of Vermont
BS, Clinical Laboratory Science, Marquette University

Board Certifications
American Board of Medical Microbiology
ASCP Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist

Responsible for state and federal regulatory compliance in microbiology lab testing

Works with Infectious Disease clinicians, Infection Control & Antimicrobial Utilization Stewardship Committee

Performs SARS-CoV-2 testing in the microbiology lab and makes sure that COVID-19 tests are accurately performed and resulted in a timely manner.

Goal: to develop appropriate testing algorithms in all areas of the microbiology laboratory