Robin Patel

Robin Patel, is chair, Mayo Clinic Division of Clinical Microbiology, Professor of Microbiology and Medicine, and the Elizabeth P. and Robert E. Allen Professor of Individualized Medicine. Dr. Patel, a widely recognized practice leader across microbiology diagnostics, was recently elected president of the American Society for Microbiology. Dr. Patel also serves as Director of the Infectious Disease Research Laboratory and Director of the Bacteriology Laboratory. She has also served for several years on numerous medical school committees, including the Curriculum Advisory Committee, Education Committee, Scientific Foundation of Medical Practice Curriculum Committee, and the Student Promotion Committee.