Dr. Siu Kei (Jacky) Chow, Ph.D., D(ABMM), is a distinguished Clinical Laboratory Director at MultiCare Health System in Tacoma, WA, with extensive expertise in microbiology and immunology. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S.  from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, an M.S. in Bioengineering, and a B.S. magna cum laude in Bioengineering-Premed from the University of California, San Diego. Board-certified by the American Board of Medical Microbiology, Dr. Chow has over a decade of experience in clinical microbiology, including leadership roles overseeing laboratory operations across multiple hospitals and clinics. He has contributed significantly to infectious disease diagnostics, laboratory management, and public health initiatives, serving on various advisory committees and editorial boards. A prolific researcher and speaker, Dr. Chow has authored numerous publications and presented at prestigious conferences, advancing the field of clinical microbiology through innovative diagnostics and research.