Nelson S. Slavik, Ph.D., is Senior Microbiologist and Vice President of Research and Development, CPAC Equipment, Inc. Responsibilities include research and development of infection control, patient safety, and sterilization technologies. Academically, he holds dual degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which include a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Master of Science in Biochemistry/Microbiology.
He served on the faculty of the Department of Health and Safety Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and as the Biological Safety Officer for the campus for over ten years. He has authored over 80 articles on environmental and occupational safety legislation, regulations, and their application and has participated in over 100 healthcare workshops and seminars.