Professor William D. Colby is a member of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Western University. His research centers on clinical microbiology and the development of diagnostic protocols for infectious diseases. He investigates antimicrobial resistance and the implementation of laboratory standards to improve public health responses. His mission is to advance the field of medical microbiology through excellence in research and laboratory leadership. Dr. Colby provides extensive supervision for graduate students and clinical trainees. He has played a significant role in shaping provincial microbiology guidelines and is dedicated to the education of the next generation of laboratory scientists.