Dr. Sandjong is a highly experienced and Board-certified microbiologist with over 15 years of expertise in laboratory management and public health microbiology. He has held leadership roles in numerous prestigious organizations, including serving as Laboratory Director for the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. He has also provided expert consultancy to U.S. Army Clinical Laboratories in Japan and South Korea and has held key positions in various public health laboratories, including at Westchester County and San Bernardino County. Dr. Sandjong's academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Genetics from the University of Vienna, a Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics from the University of Maryland, and degrees in Microbiology from the Technical University of Munich. His extensive career reflects a deep commitment to advancing microbiology through leadership, innovation, and technical expertise.