Ziva Abraham, PhD Microrite, Inc.

Ziva Abraham has over 35 years of academic, research, clinical and industrial experience in Microbiology, and Quality Assurance. Ziva has received her Master’s Degree in Microbiology and has conducted research on developing Microbial Insecticides using entomogenous bacteria and fungi towards her Ph. D degree.

She worked as a clinical scientist and established clinical laboratory systems in Israel. In this capacity Ziva evaluated the first automated microbial identification system, introduced new technologies for HIV testing, and rapid methods into the group of laboratories she helped establish for Maccabi Medical. Her laboratory system conducted clinical testing in microbiology, chemistry, parasitology, hematology and immunology.

She is a passionate microbiologist and mycologist and provides training worldwide on various microbiology and contamination control topics. Her clinical experience helps her evaluate and teach the clinical implications of microbial contamination to patients.

Ziva started Microrite in 1998 as an independent microbiology consultant. Ziva used her extensive research experience with fungi and clinical organisms and their impact on human health to build an internationally renowned contamination control team of experts. Her team consists of facilities, cleanroom, airflow, static charge, validation, quality and microbiology professionals with practical knowledge in their field and involvement in industry standards and guidance organizations.

Ziva's team work congruently to resolve client issues, prevent contamination through design and help making safe products for humanand veterinary use.