Professor Philip M. Tierno, Jr. is a well-known microbiologist with more than 35 years of experience in the field of Clinical and Medical Microbiology. He is the Director of Clinical Microbiology and Diagnostic Immunology at Tisch Hospital, New York University Medical Center, and is a part time Associate Professor, Departments of Microbiology and Pathology at the New York University School of Medicine and the NYU School of Dentistry.

His work in the field of microbiology has resulted in numerous articles and texts that have been published in both medical and scientific journals and books, nationally and internationally. He is the author of books including, “The Secret Life of Germs: Observations and Lessons from a Microbe Hunter” (2001/ Revised 2004), “Protect Yourself Against Bioterrorism” (2002) and “Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Terrorism: Emergency Response and Public Protection” (2003).

His broad expertise in the area of the environmental and medical microbiology and microbial ecology has resulted in numerous appearances on TV news, documentary, and investigative reports. He has appeared on both local and network television shows such as 20/20, Oprah, Montel, Primetime, Dateline, Nightline, Today and Good Morning America.

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