Michelle Dennis (B.S. Microbiology) joined MilliporeSigma in 2015, and is a pharmaceutical QC Microbiology Specialist in North Carolina. In her role, she supports microbiology laboratories, focusing on testing supplies and equipment to optimize methods for sterility, bioburden testing, environmental monitoring, and pyrogen testing. Michelle collaborates closely with lab managers and their teams, striving to enhance quality, efficiency and compliance in site operations.

Michelle serves as Secretary for the PDA Southeast Chapter 2025-2026 term and has previously served as Board Member-at-Large and on PDA national event planning committees. She is eager to engage microbiologists who may not yet be aware of the PDA's valuable resources and community. Michelle is particularly passionate about media and Environmental Monitoring, and with the help of PDA, remains committed to ensuring QC Microbiology laboratories stay compliant and up-to-date with the latest pharmaceutical quality standards, regulations, and best practices.