Lori Daane, PhD bioMérieux, Inc.

Lori Daane is the Sr. Director of Scientific Affairs at bioMérieux and has over 30 years’ experience in clinical, environmental and industrial microbiology. She is a technical expert on rapid and alternative microbiological methods and provides scientific support to the Pharma Quality Control Business in North America. Prior to joining bioMérieux, Lori worked for 11 years at Celsis in a variety of technical roles including VP of Scientific Affairs and Reagent Development. Lori received her PhD from the University of Minnesota in Microbial Ecology studying the influence of earthworm activity on microbial gene transfer in the environment. She performed postdoctoral research at Rutgers University focusing on phytoremediation of polyaromatic hydrocarbons and at the Los Alamos National Laboratory studying microbial communities associated with cryptobiotic soil crusts. She also holds a Master’s degree in Limnology and a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology.