General Inquiries

SHL Client Services

319-335-4500 or I-800-421-IOWA (4692)

ask-shl@uiowa.edu

Administration

Michael Pentella

Michael Pentella, Ph.D.

Title/Position
Director

Diagnostic and Clinical Division

Associate Director Cynthia L. Cass, Ph.D.
Blood LeadBrian Wels, Ph.D.
Biological Threat Coordinator/Biosafety OfficerMichael A. Pentella, Ph.D.
Diagnostic MicrobiologyJaye Boman
Environmental Microbiology Ryan Jepson
Reference MicrobiologyMegan Nelson
Molecular BiologyJeff Benfer
Maternal ScreeningJaye Boman
Newborn ScreeningKenneth Coursey
RabiesMegan Nelson
SerologyJaye Boman

Environmental Health Division

Associate DirectorMichael D. Schueller, M.S.
Air QualityJosh Kettler
Analytical Services- CoralvilleTerence Cain  
Analytical Services- Ankeny Jessica Elliott and Brian Wels 
Analytical Services- Milford Dennis Heimdal 
Emergency PreparednessKelsey Wieland
Lab CertificationDon Simmons, Ph.D.
Limnology- CoralvilleTodd Hubbard, M.S. 
Limnology- Ankeny Jim Luzier, M.S.
Limnology-Milford Dennis Heimdal
Radiochemistry and Inorganic ChemistryDustin May, Ph.D.

Support Services

BillingJohn Negley
Client Services and Sample KitsSherri Marine
Facility Management and SecurityDavid Trieweiler
Information and TechnologyFrank Delin
Quality ManagementRebecca Blair and Molly Bradshaw
ShippingStephen Castillo

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