PathogenFocus, a trailblazer in innovative air and surface disinfection technology, proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Mark H. Ereth as its Chief Medical Officer. Dr Ereth’s inclusion in the PathogenFocus team marks a significant milestone, propelling the company’s mission to provide cleaner indoor environments for industries including healthcare, agriculture, food processing, manufacturing, commercial buildings, transportation, and more.
Dr. Ereth is an Emeritus Professor at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.
PathogenFocus’s proprietary disinfection technology, Air Disinfection Biosecurity (ADB), harnesses the power of cold (nonthermal) plasma and is backed by rigorous scientific research proving its exceptional effectiveness mitigating viruses, bacteria, and fungi from the air and surfaces. ADB is poised to amplify its impact and redefine industry standards for mitigating bioburden including pathogens that cause workforce communicable diseases, healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs), foodborne illness, product spoilage, livestock disease, and fungal diseases plaguing indoor and vertical farming.
With an illustrious background in scientific research and medical expertise, Dr Ereth’s understanding of pathogens and his dedication to research and innovation align seamlessly with PathogenFocus’s vision for creating a healthier world.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr Ereth to the PathogenFocus family,” said Charles Kassay, President and CEO of PathogenFocus. “His broad knowledge and pioneering contributions in the medical field will play a pivotal role in furthering our mission of delivering superior air disinfection solutions across various sectors.”
“After an extensive review of over 40 research studies, it appears that PathogenFocus ADB system’s near-instantaneous inactivation of pathogens in breathing-zone air, and the corresponding significant reduction in bioburden, make this technology an innovative and important asset to any facility with stringent biosafety/biosecurity requirements.,” Dr. Ereth remarked. “It’s a pleasure to join PathogenFocus in their pursuit of cleaner, better indoor environments.”
Beyond its technological innovation, PathogenFocus holds strong family values at its core. The team’s unwavering commitment to excellence in design, engineering, and biosafety echoes Dr Ereth’s own principles, making this collaboration a harmonious union of vision and values.
As Dr. Ereth begins this new role, PathogenFocus is poised to amplify its impact on breathing zone air. The company’s dedication to creating healthier indoor environments resonates powerfully with Dr. Ereth’s lifelong commitment to advancing scientific understanding and improving human well-being.
For media inquiries, please contact: Jennifer Smith – Communications, PathogenFocus, jen.smith@pathogenfocus.com, 410-882-1606.
About PathogenFocus: PathogenFocus is a pioneer in no-touch air and surface disinfection systems that require no chemical consumables. With a focus on innovation, excellence, and the well-being of people, PathogenFocus incorporates proprietary modulated dielectric barrier discharge cold plasma technology into air treatment systems at the forefront of pathogen mitigation. Through partnerships with industries spanning healthcare, agriculture, food, and commercial buildings, PathogenFocus aims to create better, cleaner indoor environments for all.