She is also the Director at Clinical Microbiology, Emory University Hospital. Dr. Eileen M Burd did PhD from Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Department of Pathology. As director of the clinical microbiology laboratory, Dr. Burd's clinical focus primarily involves overseeing testing of specimens related to the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. In addition to routine bacteriology, the Microbiology Laboratory covers a wide range of disciplines inlcuding mycology, parasitology, virology and mycobacteriology. Dr. Burd's is also responsible for overseeing the infectious disease serology testing done in the Immunology Laboratory and she is involved in diagnostic testing using molecular assays. She interfaces with the Infectious Disease faculty and Pharmacy staff and have an active role in Infection Control and Antibiotic Subcommittee.