Microbiological and Chemical Exposure Assessment Staff

Stacy Pfaller

Title: Research Microbiologist

EPA Division: Microbiological and Chemical Exposure Assessment Research Division

EPA Branch: Microbial Exposure Research Branch

Narrative:
Experience in development of molecular detection and genotyping methods for mycobacteria in the environment for understanding human exposure. In addition, molecular methods are being developed to characterize environmental strains of mycobacteria in order to determine the prevalence of strains that may pose a risk to humans. Prevalence of mycobacteria is being assessed in source water used for drinking water, drinking water, and pipe biofilm.

Education/Training:

• Ph.D. Biology, University of Cincinnati, 2001
• B.S. Biology, University of Cincinnati, 1986

Professional Experience:

• Research Microbiologist, USEPA, ORD, NERL-MCEARD, Cincinnati, OH, 2002–present
• Research Assistant, University of Cincinnati, 1994–2001
• Research Associate, University of Cincinnati, 1992–1994
• Research Assistant, Forsyth Dental Research Institute, Boston, MA, 1986–1991

Professional Societies and Affiliations:

• American Society for Microbiology

Select Awards and Honors:

• USEPA Office of Water Achievement in Science and Technology Award, 2011

Select Presentations:

• Pfaller, S.L. 2009. Detection and quantification of Mycobacterium avium complex organisms in drinking water. International Society of Exposure Research Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN
• Pfaller, S.L. 2008. Environmental applications of quantitative PCR. AWWA Water Quality and Technology Conference, Cincinnati, OH

Published & Presented Research (1999-Present)

Contact Info:

Stacy Pfaller
Microbiological and Chemical Exposure Assessment Research Division
National Exposure Research Laboratory
Office of Research and Development
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
27 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Telephone: 513-569-7893
Email: pfaller.stacy@epa.gov