Rodney E. Rohde, PhD, SM(ASCP)cm, SVcm, MBcm, FACSc

University Distinguished Professor and Chair
Medical Laboratory Science Program
College of Health Professions
Texas State University

Dr. Rodney E. Rohde is University Distinguished Professor and Chair for the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Program in the College of Health Professions at Texas State University and Regents’ Professor for the Texas State University System. He is also an Associate Adjunct Professor of Biology at Austin Community College.

Dr. Rohde received his BS in microbiology, MS in biology (virology), and PhD in adult professional community education from Texas State University. He is considered a global expert and advocate for his research areas and professions and is a Scientific Advisory Board member on several infection prevention and infectious diseases industry efforts. Dr. Rohde’s research interests include Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs), antimicrobial resistance, and clinical/public health microbiology especially zoonotic diseases (rabies, hantavirus, and others).

Dr. Rohde is an active leader in multiple professional organizations, including the American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS), American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Society of Clinical Microbiology (ASM) and the Texas Association for Clinical Laboratory Science (TACLS). He served as a Board Member, President and Past President of TACLS and Chair of the Microbiology and Public Health Scientific Advisory Board with ASCLS. Dr. Rohde is also helping lead the effort on the ASCP Workforce Steering Committee to Develop Strategy to Expand Career Pathways in Pathology and Medical Laboratory.