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Upcoming Event: 19th John G. Thomas Microbiology Symposium
John G. Thomas, MS, PhD
In 1998, Dr. Thomas was encouraged to expand his unique role in Translational Research and became Director of the Clinical Research Laboratory of Microbial Pathology, focusing on the integration of dental, medical and environment diseases through four linked pathways: BIOFILMS, ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE, CLINICAL AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES, and GLOBAL ORAL HYGIENE. The theme: “Bench to Bedside.” Dr. Thomas has research collaboration with CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals (Periostat®), which led to the establishment of the Mountain State Oral Facial Laboratory, one of only 7 dental laboratories in the US and also integrated it into the clinical laboratory of WVUH. To learn more about Dr. Thomas, CLICK HERE. |
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Professor Thomas has been a clinical microbiologist since 1969; first at the Presidio, Letterman General Hospital in the United States Army (1969-1971), then at Aultman Hospital (1971-1990) and currently at West Virginia University Hospital (1990-present). He recently received his 40-Year Membership Recognition from The American Society for Microbiology. Dr. John Thomas has diversified interests as described by his six academic appointments over 16 years at West Virginia University, his clinical interests are focused on his function as Director of Microbiology and Virology, Clinical Laboratories, WVU Hospitals. Dr. Thomas is a graduate of Syracuse University, initially trained in virology and cell culture (1964-1969).