 | Gloria Viboud, PhD, SM(ASCP) MB Professor Phone: 631-444-3225 |
Gloria Viboud, PhD, SM(ASCP) MB, is a professor and past program director for the Medical Molecular Biology (MMB) programs within the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences at Stony Brook University. In her role as program director, she oversaw both the Master of Science and Advanced Certificate programs tailored for working professionals in the medical laboratory sciences.
Dr. Viboud’s academic background is internationally diverse. She earned her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden and her undergraduate degree in Clinical Chemistry from the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina. She also completed post-doctoral training in Microbiology and Bacterial Pathogenesis at Stony Brook University.
Her research interests have evolved from the study of bacterial pathogenesis, specifically focusing on Yersinia type III secretion systems and host-cell signaling responses, to the advancement of molecular diagnostics and educational technology. Recently, she has been a leader in developing innovative teaching materials, including virtual bioinformatics modules, an online international molecular diagnostics training program, and a hybrid Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Scinece. Her work has been supported by various external and internal funding sources, including the National Institute of Health (NIH), New York State Department of Health and the SUNY Innovative Instruction Technology Grant.
An experienced educator, Dr. Viboud teaches a wide range of courses, including Clinical and Medical Microbiology, Parasitology and Mycology, and Research Methods. She is also deeply involved in professional and institutional service, serving as an associate editor for Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology and participating in numerous university committees focused on research, diversity, and faculty appointments. She is an active member of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS), the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), and the American Society for Microbiology (ASM).
