Marilyn Roberts
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Professor, Env. and Occ. Health Sciences University of Washington |
Research Interests
Environmental Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE), Microbial food contaminants, Waterborne pathogenic microorganisms, Public Health microbiology, Children's health, Antibiotic resistant bacteria, Mercury resistant bacteria
Related Links
EOHS Biography Page
SciVal Experts Page
Education
PhD Microbiology, University of Washington, 1978
MS Microbiology, University of Washington, 1977
BS Microbiology, University of Washington, 1973
In the News
- Antibiotics in animal feed encourages drug-resistant bacteria
Seattle Times, 04/20/2013 - Antibiotics in Animal Feed Encourages Drug-Resistant Bacteria
The Seattle Times, 04/20/2013 - University of Washington Field Group Initiates ‘MRSA in Fire Stations’ project
Washington Fire Chiefs, 02/10/2012 - Beach managers test for E. coli while another germ goes undetected
Great Lakes Echo, 02/07/2012 - Next phase of MRSA study rolled out to Washington's firefighters
King 5, 10/28/2011 - Washington Fire Chiefs Partner With UW To Protect Firefighters From MRSA
Washington Fire Chiefs, 10/20/2011 - Study: MRSA common among some dental students
CBS News, 10/04/2011 - Study led by Marilyn Roberts finds MRSA in fire stations
Medical News Today, 06/02/2011 - Sauk-Suiattle tribal offices in Darrington closed for clean-up after MRSA report
HeraldNet, 03/24/2011 - Deadly bacteria all around
Everett Herald, 12/03/2010 - MRSA exposure for firefighters, medics greater than for general public: UW study
UW School of Public Health News, 11/18/2010 - Professor Marilyn Roberts talks to King 5 about firefighters and MRSA exposure
King 5 News, 11/18/2010 - UW study reveals MRSA bacteria in local fire stations
KING 5, 11/18/2010 - Professor Marilyn Roberts says germs on cell phones aren't the problem, but germs on hands can be.
King 5 News, 10/21/2010 - Cell phones can help spread flu and germs, say studies
KING TV, 10/21/2010