The Intersection of Public Health and the Medical Laboratory: A Conversation about Research with Dr. Rodney E. Rohde

Dr. Rodney E. Rohde is a Regents’ Professor and Chair of the Medcial Laboratory Science Program at Texas State University, specializing in medical laboratory science, microbiology, and public health. His research focuses on rabies, antibiotic resistance, emerging infectious diseases, and the critical role of medical laboratory professionals in healthcare. A Global Fellow and renowned expert in virology and public health policy, he actively educates and advocates for the laboratory workforce through his writing, speaking engagements, and leadership roles.