About Public Health Labs

Dr. David Warshauer, assistant director, Communicable Diseases, entering BSL-3 suite, Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene^ 

Laboratories in public health serve as laboratory first responders, protecting the public from diseases and environmental health hazards. Avian influenza, anthrax, contaminated water and E. coli have all been the subject of their investigations.

Insight
We're emergency responders from the lab perspective.
Peter Shult, PhD
Director, Communicable Disease Division and Emergency Laboratory Response, Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene