Jeff has more than 20 years of experience in biosafety program assessment, development and implementation and facility operations. His unique background in microbiology and public health includes helping build a comprehensive biological safety program while working at Georgia State University. He also was responsible for managing nearly 100 laboratories including BSL-2, BSL-3 and BSL-4 facilities. Jeff has been involved in several A/BSL-3 facility planning and programming activities across the US, Southeast Asia, North Africa and the Middle East, working for various Ministries of Health and Agriculture to address basic and applied research in public health and emerging infectious diseases. Jeff also is an instructor, teaching scientists and facility planners how to apply science and scientific practices into lab operations and facility design.
Courses
Leveraging Metrics and Operations for Smarter Clinical Laboratory Design
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | 2:00-3:00pm EST
Designing clinical laboratories requires both operational insight and architectural strategy to create safe, flexible, and efficient spaces. This course will equip you with the essential knowledge and tools to translate benchmarking data and operational workflows into effective clinical lab design solutions.
Explore how space allocation, planning ratios, clinical lab benchmarks, and operational workflows establish a foundation for programming and design. Learn to optimize your design layout by aligning with best practices, accommodating hazardous materials, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Examine real-world case studies to gain practical insights for designing clinical labs that optimize hospital performance and improve patient outcomes.