Summary

The State Hygienic Laboratory’s Board of External Advisors was created in 2012 to provide essential external input and advice as we address our evolving role in the state’s environmental and public health systems.   

The challenges the lab encounters from economic, governmental and health system changes are significant.  However, these are matched by the opportunities to expand the lab’s research and educational agendas, as well as reshaping our services to best meet the needs of Iowans.     

The responsibilities of the Board of External Advisors are to review and advise on: 

  1. Strategic laboratory initiatives. 

  2. Current and future applied research collaborations and partnerships. 

  3. Opportunities for lab development. 

  4. Advocacy for lab resources. 

  Board members represent academic and research units within the University of Iowa and Iowa State University, agencies of Iowa government and regional leaders in the areas of service, research, and education.  Each board member brings expertise, experience, and vision.    

The board meets twice per year at our main laboratory facility in Coralville.   

Board of External Affairs Members

Louis Katz - Board Chair

CMO, Impact Life Blood Services, Medical Director, Scott County Health

Christopher Atchison

Emeritus Director, State Hygienic Laboratory

Tyler Brock

Deputy Director & Director of Laboratory Services. Siouxland District Health Department

Amy Calhoun

Clinical Assistant Professor and Medical Director of Newborn Screening, University of Iowa

David Cwiertny

Director, Center for Health Effects of Environmental Contamination, University of Iowa

Sandy Daack-Hirsch

Executive Associate Dean and Professor, College of Nursing, University of Iowa

Pramod Dwivedi

Director, Linn County Public Health

Kelly Garcia

Director, Iowa Department Health and Human Services

Connie Henderson

Lab Director (retired), Mary Greeley Medical Center

Larry Johnson

Director, Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals

Travis Knight

Division Director, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

Robert Kruse

Medical Director, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services

Danielle Pettit-Majewski

Director, Johnson County Public Health

Diane Rohlman

Associate Dean and Professor, Occupational and Environmental Health, College of Public Health, Univ. of Iowa

Paul Romitti

Director, Iowa Registry for Congenital and Inherited Disorders, College of Public Health, Univ. of Iowa

Aliasger Salem

Associate Vice President for Research, Research Administration, University of Iowa

Ed Tormey

Division Administrator, Environmental Services

Iowa Department of Natural Resources