American Society for Microbiology honors Claudia J. Hinnebusch

The 2010 American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Scherago-Rubin Award is being presented to Claudia J. Hinnebusch, Medical Technologist, Bacteriology Laboratory, and Teaching Coordinator at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), in recognition of her excellent teaching and work at the bench. It was established by the late Sally Jo Rubin, an active member of ASM's Clinical Microbiology Division, in honor of her grandfather, Professor Morris Scherago.

Hinnebusch received her B.S. in Biology from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA. Her scientific interests are the classification, identification, and clinical significance of the aerobic Gram positive cocci and Gram positive rods. She is known for being a natural teacher and for her dedication to the patient, student, and co-worker. She coordinates the bacteriology rotations for the medical technologists, and the pathology and infectious disease residents. Hinnebusch has trained more than 40 postdoctoral fellows who have rotated through the bacteriology laboratory. She has also presented numerous posters and coordinated workshops at ASM meetings.

Provided by American Society for Microbiology