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About the Author
Nelson S. Slavik is Senior Microbiologist and Vice President of Research and Development, CPAC
Equipment, Inc. Responsibilities include research and development of infection control, patient
safety, and sterilization technologies. Academically, he holds dual degrees from the University of
Illinois at Urbana-‐Champaign,
which include a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Master of Science in
Biochemistry/Microbiology. He has consulted to the American Hospital Association as their primary
environmental regulatory consultant for over 10 years providing testimony to Congress and
providing workshop presentations nationally and internationally. He has authored over 80 articles
on environmental/occupational safety and infection control, participating in over 100 workshops
and seminars. He holds two patents on High-‐Velocity Hot Air technology.
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