ABOUT
Infectious Diseases Subdivision
The Infectious Diseases Subdivision is comprised of AMP members who indicate that they have a professional interest in infectious diseases.
Responsibilities
Joseph D.C. Yao, M.D. (Chair)
Mayo Clinic
The Infectious Diseases Subdivision leadership has membership on the Clinical Practice, Nominating, Program and Training & Education Committees to ensure the continuing education and professional development of those who use molecular diagnostics in the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases.
All members of the molecular diagnostics community are invited to suggest topics to be covered at AMP annual and international meetings. Please send recommendations to the relevant subdivision’s chair, the relevant subdivision’s representative on the Program Committee, or the staff at the AMP office.
More information about the activities of the Infectious Diseases Subdivision can be found in the AMP newsletter.
Testing Resources for Infectious Disease Outbreaks
AMP has assembled a list of available resources on testing for infectious disease outbreaks. These pages will change as new information becomes available. Please check back frequently for updates.
Disclaimer: With the exception of resources labeled as having been generated by AMP, links will take you to external websites. Resources are the sole responsibility of the entity providing them. AMP does not endorse any commercial product or service. AMP shall not be liable for any damages, including direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential or any other type of damages arising out of or related to the use of the information contained on this page or associated materials.
Committee Participation
The Infectious Diseases Subdivision has representatives on the Clinical Practice, Nominating, Program, and Training & Education Committees.
Subdivision Leadership — 2026
If you are interested in serving on the Infectious Diseases Subdivision, please see the various roles available and the responsibilities of each role by clicking here.
Chair
Joseph D.C. Yao, M.D.
Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN)
Representative to the Clinical Practice Committee
Mark D. Gonzalez, Ph.D.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Representative to the Clinical Practice Committee
Heather Glasgow, Ph.D.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Representative to the Nominating Committee
Rachael Liesman, Ph.D.
Medical College of Wisconsin
Representative to the Nominating Committee
Meghan W. Starolis, Ph.D.
Quest Diagnostics
Representative to the Program Committee
Anisha Misra, Ph.D.
Cleveland Clinic
Representative to the Program Committee
Nicole J. Tarlton, Ph.D.
Endeavor Health and Evanston Hospital
Representative to the Training and Education Committee
Rebekah Dumm, Ph.D.
University of Washington
Representative to the Training and Education Committee
Heba Mostafa, M.D., Ph.D.
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Junior Member
Mohanad Albayyaa, M.B.Ch.B.
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Committee Liaisons (ad hoc)
Liaison from the Economic Affairs Committee
Joseph D.C. Yao, M.D.
Mayo Clinic
Liaison from the Professional Relations Committee
Heather Blankenship, Ph.D.
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Ex Officio
President
Aaron D. Bossler, M.D., Ph.D.
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
Chief Executive Officer
Lauren S. Menser, CAE
