Smruti Damania

Smruti Damania is a highly experienced Infection Preventionist at Beacon Health System, with a strong background in microbiology and laboratory operations. Prior to this role, Smruti served as a Microbiology Lab Supervisor at Labcorp, overseeing lab operations and staff while enhancing workflows and technical processes. With over a decade of experience at South Bend Medical Foundation as a Microbiologist, Smruti specialized in culture evaluation and education coordination for microbiology students. Additional roles include work as a Zoology Program Assistant at Michigan Natural Features Inventory and Graduate Student Research Assistant positions at Michigan State University and Andrews University. Smruti holds a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science and Zoology, a Master's degree in Biology, and a PhD in Fisheries and Wildlife, all from reputable institutions. Strong leadership and crisis management skills complement a diverse scientific background in microbiology and conservation.