Charles Giambrone Charles Giambrone received his M.S. degree in Microbiology from Rutgers University in 1978, where his research focus was applied and environmental microbiology. He received his B.S. degree in Biology from Long Island University in 1976, graduating summa cum laude. Mr. Giambrone joined Novaflux Technologies in June 2002 as a Senior Microbiologist responsible for the development and execution of applied research programs. His main assignment will include the validation of cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of medical and dental devices, including: dental unit waterlines, hemodialysis, endoscope, dental handpiece and others. In addition, Mr. Giambrone will provide both applied research and technical support in the whole area of Food Safety and Sanitation including processing and preparation, membrane cleaning, and water treatment systems. Mr. Giambrone has a broad and in-depth expertise in the areas of hygiene, disinfection, and biocides. This includes working with systems to remove or prevent biofilm formation in food processing and water system lines as well as other applications. Mr. Giambrone most recently worked as a Senior Research Associate for FMC Corporation’s Chemical Products Technologies research division in Princeton, NJ. He spearheaded FMC’s technical microbiological capabilities in developing oxidant-based biocides and was responsible for new product development in the food and healthcare market sectors, including food equipment sanitation validation. Prior to FMC, he was Senior Research Scientist for Johnson Wax Professional Company responsible for the development of technical support and training in food safety and sanitation programs for the food retail & food service markets. As a Senior Microbiologist for Diversey’s Hygiene and Disinfection technology group in Diversey’s Food & Beverage Innovation center, he lead a team in the development of new sanitation technologies for equipment cleaning and biofilm removal. This included launching Diversey’s chlorine dioxide program for process water treatment systems for food processing sanitation as well as performing training programs for internal sales-marketing and external customer support groups. Mr. Giambrone has over 15 years experience in oxidant biocide systems including USEPA antimicrobial registrations. At Alcide Corporation, he conducted the foundation research for Alcide’s oxidant biocide systems both for healthcare and food processing applications. This work included developing applications in hemodialyzer disinfection, and process water systems sanitation. He also has extensive working knowledge of food safety issues and applications including HACCP training having worked as a food plant QA Manager for International Multifoods, and Universal Foods companies. e-mail: giambrone@novaflux.com