Joseph Campos
About Joseph Campos
Joseph Campos is a professor at George Washington University, specializing in Pediatrics, Pathology, and Microbiology, Immunology, and Tropical Medicine. He has a notable career in microbiology and infectious diseases, having served in leadership roles and directed laboratories over several decades.
Work at The George Washington University
Joseph Campos has been a Professor in the Departments of Pediatrics, Pathology, and Microbiology, Immunology, Tropical Medicine at George Washington University since 1985. His role encompasses teaching and conducting research in the field of microbiology and infectious diseases. He has contributed to the academic community through his extensive knowledge and experience in molecular diagnostics.
Education and Expertise
Joseph Campos studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Master of Arts and a PhD in Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology. He also completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Microbiology at Temple University - Lewis Katz School of Medicine from 1976 to 1978. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in microbiology and infectious diseases.
Background
Joseph Campos has a long-standing career in microbiology and infectious diseases, with a focus on molecular diagnostics. He has held various leadership positions, including serving as Secretary of the American Society for Microbiology from 2007 to 2016. His professional journey includes significant roles at Children's National Medical Center and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Joseph Campos has been involved in diagnosing infectious diseases in patients at a community hospital and associated nursing homes in the Maryland suburbs of Washington DC since 2009. He has also directed microbiology laboratories, contributing to advancements in laboratory diagnostics and patient care.