Anthony Tran, DrPH, MPH, D(ABMM), MT(ASCP), is the public health laboratory director in the Department of Forensic Sciences, District of Columbia. A board certified microbiologist and clinical laboratory scientist with over fifteen years of public health and clinical laboratory experience, Tony has extensive experience in senior leadership roles, executive management, and directing strategic initiatives; technical and strategic advisory roles; budget forecasting and management; implementation of new technologies; biosafety; and continuous quality improvement activities. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Medical Microbiology (ABMM) with expert knowledge in bacteriology, serology, molecular biology, infectious disease diagnostics, and laboratory policy development, particularly in the areas of influenza, HIV, STDs, TB, Zika, and biothreat agents.