Debra Howeth has over 10 years of experience as a Biosafety Specialist at the University of South Florida where she oversees all activities related to the Institutional Biosafety Committee including reviewing protocols, conducting inspections, and providing training. She has over 25 years of experience in laboratory settings performing various techniques such as PCR, DNA sequencing, and ELISA. Howeth received her Masters in Public Health from the University of South Florida and is a member of several professional organizations related to biosafety and microbiology.