Bethzayda Matos

Betsy Matos, Ph.D., University Biosafety Officer, Iowa State University, Environmental Health and Safety, Ames, is now a Registrant of the National Registry of Certified Microbiologists (NRCM). On June 27, 2016, she became certified as a Specialist Microbiologist in Biological Safety Microbiology. Dr. Matos received her Ph.D. from Iowa State University, Ames. To earn the NRCM credential, Dr. Matos first met rigorous educational and experiential eligibility requirements and then passed a comprehensive written examination. She has demonstrated the knowledge and skills necessary to develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive biological safety program.