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 Dr. Carl E. Cerniglia ___________ (1948-2021) | It is with great sadness that we inform you of the sudden passing of Dr. Carl E. Cerniglia, a beloved member of the NCTR/FDA family and the larger research community. He was a mentor to many, enjoyed sports and travel, and was a passionate runner completing numerous marathons including Pikes Peak in Colorado. Additionally, Carl had a scientific career that made a global impact. Since 1980, Carl served as Director of the Division of Microbiology at NCTR and he was a member of the Senior Biomedical Research Service. During his more than 40 years at NCTR/FDA, Carl received—among other honors—the prestigious "FDA Lifetime Achievement Award," " FDA Commissioner's Award," and "U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Outstanding Leader Award." His research career brought together applied and basic research methodologies to address emerging public and environmental health issues including food safety; toxicological risk assessment of antimicrobial drugs, nanomaterials, food additives, and chemical contaminant residues in food; and the impacts and biodegradation of pollutants in the environment. Carl's leadership on remediating the significant environmental impacts related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico led to his recognition by the American Academy of Microbiology. He was also honored for his scientific contributions in environmental biotechnology when a novel high-molecular-weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon-degrading bacterial isolate was named after him—Immundisolibacter cernigliae. Carl was elected as a fellow in the American Academy of Microbiology, served as an adjunct Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, and as an advisor and expert reviewer at the World Health Organization located in Geneva, Switzerland where he was awarded the "Silver Medal for Outstanding Scientific Contributions." His scientific contributions over his career resulted in over 430 publications and review articles frequently highlighted in the scientific and popular press along with more than 400 invited presentations at national and international conferences and meetings. In recognition for his impactful career, he received the "Outstanding Alumnus Award" from North Carolina State University. To learn more about Carl, including how you can make a tribute gift in honor of his memory, visit Carl Cerniglia Obituary (1948 - 2021). *Note: Please feel free to share this email with others. Received this email from a friend or colleague? Subscribe here. | 
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