Dr. Harriet Burge Joins Leading Indoor Air Quality Lab

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Tuesday March 26, 8:34 am Eastern Time

Press Release

SOURCE: Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Inc.

IAQ Pioneer, Dr. Harriet Burge Joins Leading Indoor Air Quality Lab

SAN BRUNO, Calif., March 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Environmental Microbiology

Laboratory, Inc. (EMLab) and Dr. Harriet Burge jointly announced today the

appointment of Dr. Burge to EMLab's indoor air quality analysis team. Dr.

Burge is recognized as one of the world's foremost authorities in Indoor Air

Quality and aerobiology. EMLab is a leading commercial laboratory

specializing in the analysis of indoor air and surface samples for fungi,

including mold, yeasts and macrofungi, and also bacteria.

As EMLab's Director of Aerobiology, a new position, Dr. Burge will be

involved in sampling and interpretation protocol development, internal

training, quality systems and aerobiology-related projects. Dr. Burge will

also serve as the Chair of EMLab's Scientific Advisory Board. Her activity

will be part time for a transitional period.

Concurrently, Dr. Burge will continue her work and association with the

Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), where she is currently Associate

Professor in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences. Dr. Burge is

also Director of the Environmental Microbiology Laboratory at HSPH, in

addition to several non-academic affiliations.

Widely considered the leading expert in Indoor Air Quality, Dr. Burge

pioneered the field more than 30 years ago. She has served as a member of

three National Academy of Sciences committees for indoor air quality,

including as vice-chair of the Committee on the Health Effects of Indoor

Allergens. Dr. Burge is currently a member of the ASHRAE Standard 62

(Ventilation for Indoor Air Quality) Committee, serves on the Board of

Directors of the New England Chapter of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of

America, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology

and the American College of Allergy and Immunology. Previously, she chaired

the Bioaerosol Committee of the American Conference of Governmental

Industrial Hygienists, and was vice-chair of the Pan American Aerobiology

Association.

Additionally, Dr. Burge has published more than 50 peer-reviewed papers on

bioaerosols, fungi and respiratory health, and is the author of several

books relating to allergies and air quality. She is the keynote speaker or

featured participant at many IAQ trade association events and indoor air

quality- related symposia.

``Dave and Janet Gallup's lab is really the only lab where I would consider

accepting such a role,'' said Dr. Burge. ``We share the same commitment to

quality and scientific integrity, and I respect the organization and

analytical lab team they've developed. I look forward to being involved in

many interesting and challenging client projects at EMLab.''

``We are very excited about this association with our longtime friend and

close industry colleague, Harriet Burge,'' said Gallup, Environmental

Microbiology Lab's C.E.O. ``Harriet brings to our organization her

tremendous, industry-leading knowledge and experience in the fields of

aerobiology, bioaerosols, allergens, mold identification, scientific

research and lab operations ... unequalled in the IAQ industry. She also

shares our philosophy for high quality standards, and our drive to build and

maintain best-in-class analytical disciplines in the lab.''

About Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Inc.

Environmental Microbiology Laboratory is considered one of the leading

indoor air quality testing laboratories in North America. It specializes in

the analysis of molds, yeasts, and bacteria, including Legionella. EMLab has

over 30 years experience in mold testing and bioaerosol analysis, and helped

pioneer today's indoor air quality (IAQ) industry. Its database and

reference library are considered among the industry's largest and most

complete. The company has an industry-leading team of mycologists with

experience gained from thousands of IAQ projects.

With headquarters in the San Francisco bay area, and additional lab

operations near San Diego, California, Environmental Microbiology Laboratory

serves IAQ professionals throughout North America. Clients include

industrial hygienists, IAQ consultants, environmental specialists, mold

remediation and HVAC contractors, hospitals and medical professionals,

public health departments, building owners and commercial property managers,

engineering and construction firms, and the insurance, real estate and legal

professions.

Further information is available on Environmental Microbiology Laboratory's

website at www.emlab.com. The company may also be reached toll- free at

1-866-888-6653.

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SOURCE: Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Inc.