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 LeadDon Simmons, Ph.D.
Biological Threat Coordinator/Biosafety Officer 
Diagnostic MicrobiologyJohn Pollock
Environmental Microbiology Ryan Jepson
Reference MicrobiologyRachel Dietrich
Molecular BiologyJeff Benfer
Maternal ScreeningJohn Pollock
Newborn ScreeningKenneth Coursey
RabiesRachel Dietrich
SerologyJohn Pollock

Environmental Health Division

Associate DirectorDustin M. May, Ph D.
Air QualityJosh Kettler
Analytical Services- CoralvilleTerence Cain  
Analytical Services- Ankeny Jessica Elliott 
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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