Carol Quinter

Dr. Quinter's role is to bring years of clinical laboratory experience to the team and to provide leadership, guidance and oversight in the development and standardization of laboratory processes with an emphasis on quality and clinical relevance. In addition, she assists in providing leadership throughout the accreditation process. Prior to joining the team, Dr. Quinter spent 37 years at Kettering Health Network in Dayton, Ohio, serving in many leadership roles, including microbiology, molecular technology, clinical quality and infection, prevention and control. Under her leadership the laboratory quality program was integrated into the hospital quality program, setting standards for laboratory test algorithms which were evidence based, promoted best practice, and resulted in improved patient and financial outcomes. Using innovative approaches which included industry partnership, a robust molecular diagnostic program was implemented and resulted in several publications, presentations, and national recognition for excellence.

Dr. Quinter received her Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Science degree, from The Ohio State University. She completed her Ph.D. in the College of Medicine of Ohio State University in a unique program which included tenure in the Infectious Diseases Division, the clinical laboratory, as well as completion of a research program which examined the effect of antimicrobial therapy on the exacerbation of Bacteroides fragilis infection in an animal model.