Susan B. Roman

M.S., Assistant Professor

872 Urban Life
Office: (404) 413-1237
Fax: (404) 413-1228
Email: medsbr@panther.gsu.edu

Education

M.M.Sc., Clinical Microbiology
Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia (1973)

B.S., Medical Technology
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida (1971)

Courses Taught

Research

Naturally occurring antimicrobic substances - Oregon Grope Leaf, Red Root, Sassafras Root, and Ragwell tested against 11 common human pathogens.
I am involved with Drs. M. Cody and V. O’Leary in studying the recovery of Cryptosporidium parvum from leafy green vegetables. Since cooking guidelines on these determine minimum cooking times that will ensure a safe food product for normal populations as well as for special populations.

Selected Publications

Roman SB. and Ifeadike Junior. Microbiology No. MB-6 (1998) Tech Sample. American Society of Clinical Pathologists. 1998.
Roman SB. Blastocystis hominis. Advance for Medical Laboratory Professionals. 1998; 20: 12-14.
Roman SB. Less is more: Best maxim for parasitology laboratories in the South East. Advance for Medical Laboratory Professionals. 1995; 17(19): 14-15.
Miller JM, O'Hara CM, Roman SB. Ability of commercial identification systems to identify newly recognized species of citrobacter. Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 33(1): 242-245.
Miller JM, O’Hara CM, Roman SB, Westbrook GL. Incidence and identification of klebsiella planticola with emphasis on newborns. Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 38(4): 1495-1497.

Professional Service Activities

Clinical Laboratory, Blood Bank, and Tissue Bank Advisory Committee 1996 to 1999.
South Eastern Association for Clinical Microbiology - President 1982-83.
Microbiology Scientific Assembly Chair, 1989 to present.

Awards and Honors

Omicron Sigma, President’s Honor Roll, April 18, 1997
Received Award for Contribution to the Profession in Microbiology, March 30, 1995 and April 18, 1997.

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