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Mark Buttner, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Public Health, at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (51�ԹϺ���). Currently, he is the Associate Director of the 51�ԹϺ��� Public Health Laboratory, the Director of the Pollen Monitoring Laboratory and Co-Director of the Emerging Diseases Laboratory at 51�ԹϺ���. His research is focused on sampling and analysis of airborne microorganisms, with emphasis on enhanced detection methods of airborne and surface-associated microorganisms that are potential human health risks in indoor environments. Buttner also conducts research involving detection of antimicrobial resistant microorganisms and prevention of healthcare-associated infections. He has taught several graduate level courses including “Transmission of Infectious Diseases,” “Airborne Pathogens and Public Health,” and “Fundamentals of Environmental Health.”