Dave Engelthaler is the Director of the Pathogen and Microbiome Division at The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen). He specializes in public health genomics to understand and track infectious diseases like COVID-19 and Valley Fever. He holds a Ph. D. in Biology from Northern Arizona University and is also an associate professor there.
He previously served as Arizonas State Epidemiologist for Infectious Diseases, giving him a unique blend of public health and genomic research expertise.
Dave Engelthaler
Director at The Translational Genomics Research Institute
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States
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Genomic Epidemiology
His work focuses on using genomic sequencing to track the spread and evolution of infectious diseases within populations.
Public Health
As a former State Epidemiologist for Arizona, he has a deep-rooted interest in applying research to public health policy and response.
Infectious Diseases
He leads TGen's research into pathogens, with a specific focus on Valley Fever, drug-resistant bacteria, and viral threats like SARS-CoV-2.
Media Appearances
How Concerned Should We Be About H5N1? – Dave Engelthaler, Director at The Translational Genomics Research Institute. Featured in Spotify
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Director at The Translational Genomics Research Institute
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Location : Flagstaff, Arizona, United States
Job Level : Mid-senior
Designation : Director at The Translational Genomics Research Institute
