The University of Arizona in Tucson is a land-grant institution established in 1885. Its purpose statement captures its spirit of insatiable curiosity and applied research: “Working together to expand human potential, explore new horizons and enrich life for all.”
Professors Charles P. Gerba, endearingly known internationally as “Doctor Germ” and Kelly Reynold are a formidable duo in advancing environmental wellness. Their research in quality and quantity continue to answer the many remaining questions surrounding hand cleanliness a pathogen transfer.
Charles is a professor in Environmental Science, Microbiology and Immunology, Nutritional Sciences, Public Health and Agricultural-Biosystems Engineering
Charles Gerba Publications:
https://profiles.arizona.edu/person/gerba
Kelly Reynold, PhD is Professor and Chair of the Department of Community, Environment and Policy; Program Director of Environmental Health Sciences at the Zuckerman College of Public Health, and Director of the Environment, Exposure Science and Risk Assessment Center (ESRAC) at the University of Arizona.
Since 1990, Dr. Reynolds has worked as a researcher and public health educator in environmental science, specializing in water quality, food safety, and disease transmission. Her extensive experience in those research areas includes her role as a Principal Investigator of numerous projects and the publication of hundreds of journal articles, book chapters, and professional reports
Publications:
Yoon, J.Y., S. Chung, K.A. Reynolds. 2020.
Single virus copy level detection of norovirus on paper microfluidic chip with smartphone-based fluorescence microscope. Nature Protocols.
Wilson, A.M., M.F. King, M. Weir, J.D. Sexton, R. Canales, G. Kostov, T. Julian, C. Noakes, K.A. Reynolds. 2020.
Evaluating a transfer gradient assumption in a fomite-mediated microbial transmission model using an experimental and Bayesian approach. Journal of the Royal Society Interface.
Reynolds, K.A., J.D. Sexton, F. Garavito, B. Anderson, J.M. Ivaska. 2020.
Impact of a whole-room hypochlorous acid atomizing disinfection system on healthcare surface contamination, pathogen transfer, and labor efficiency. American Journal of Infection Control.
Abdel Shakour, M.A., R.A. Abdel Salam, G.M. Hadad, D.T.A. Youssef, K.A. Reynolds. 2020. Monitoring of cyanobacterial toxins in the Suez Canal region’s freshwater, Egypt. Analytical Chemistry Letters.
Verhougstraete, M.P., K. Pogreba-Brown, R. Canales, K.A. Reynolds, C. Condé Lamparelli, M. Inês Zanoli Sato, J.N.S. Eisenberg. 2020.
A local beach Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment in Sao Paulo, Brazil and comparison to non-local recreational water quality guidelines. Water Research.
Malika, N., G. Barbagelatta, M. Penny, K. Reynolds, R. Sinclair. 2020.
Impact of housing and infrastructure on handwashing in Peru. International Health.
Contreras, R.D., A. M. Wilson, F. Garavito, J.D. Sexton, K.A. Reynolds, R.C. Canales. 2020.
Assessing virus infection probability in an office setting using stochastic simulation. Journal of Occupational & Environmental Hygiene. 17(1):30-37. https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2019.1691219
Verhougstraete, M.P., K. Pogreba-Brown, R. Canales, K.A. Reynolds, C. Condé Lamparelli, M. Inês Zanoli Sato, J.N.S. Eisenberg. 2020.
A local beach Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and comparison to non-local recreational water quality guidelines. Water Research.
Malika, N., G. Barbagelatta, M. Penny, K. Reynolds, R. Sinclair. 2020.
Impact of housing and infrastructure on handwashing in Peru. International Health.
Contreras, R.D., A. M. Wilson, F. Garavito, J.D. Sexton, K.A. Reynolds, R.C. Canales. 2020.
Assessing virus infection probability in an office setting using stochastic simulation. Journal of Occupational & Environmental Hygiene. 17(1):30-37. https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2019.1691219
