Publications

SCHOLARLY/CREATIVE ACTIVITES

A. Works in Print (including works accepted, forthcoming, in press)

1. Books (if not refereed, please indicate)

a. Scholarly Monographs:

Rohde, Rodney E. 2011. Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Knowledge, Learning, and Adaptation: I guess everything changes when it happens to you – their stories. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany. ISBN 978-3-8433-8225-0

b. Textbooks: NA

c. Edited Books:

Wilson, PJ, Rohde R.E. et al. 2019. Rabies: Clinical Considerations and Exposure Evaluations. Elsevier Press, St. Louis, Missouri 63043. (Invited book). ISBN: 978-0-323-63979-8  Ordering information: https://www.elsevier.com/books/rabies/wilson/978-0-323-63979-8

d. Chapters in Books:

Weigum, S. & Rohde, R.E., Chapter 8, “Nucleic Acid-Based Analytic Methods for Microbial Identification and Characterization.” In P. Tille (ed), Bailey & Scott’s Diagnostic Microbiology, 15th edition, St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier Inc., 2022 [ISBN 978-0-323-68105-6]

Rohde, R.E., Chapter 13, “Staphylococcus, Micrococcus, and Similar Organisms.” In P. Tille (ed), Bailey & Scott’s Diagnostic Microbiology, 15th edition, St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier Inc., 2022 [ISBN 978-0-323-68105-6]

Rohde, R.E., Chapter 35, “Brucella.” In P. Tille (ed), Bailey & Scott’s Diagnostic Microbiology, 15th edition, St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier Inc., 2022 [ISBN 978-0-323-68105-6]

Rohde, R.E., Chapter 37, “Francisella.” In P. Tille (ed), Bailey & Scott’s Diagnostic Microbiology, 15th edition, St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier Inc., 2022 [ISBN 978-0-323-68105-6]

Rohde, R.E., & May, M., Chapter 44, “Cell Wall-Deficient Bacteria.” In P. Tille (ed), Bailey & Scott’s Diagnostic Microbiology, 15th edition, St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier Inc., 2022 [ISBN 978-0-323-68105-6]

Weigum, S., & Rohde, R.E., Chapter 64, “Overview of the Methods and Strategies in Virology.” In P. Tille (ed), Bailey & Scott’s Diagnostic Microbiology, 15th edition, St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier Inc., 2022 [ISBN 978-0-323-68105-6]

Weigum, S., & Rohde, R.E., Chapter 65, “Viruses in Human Disease.” In P. Tille (ed), Bailey & Scott’s Diagnostic Microbiology, 15th edition, St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier Inc., 2022 [ISBN 978-0-323-68105-6]

Mitchell A.H. Rohde, R.E. (2020) Microbiology Basics. In: Preventing Occupational Exposures to Infectious Disease in Health Care. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-56039-3_4 [See acknowledgement]

Rohde, R.E., Weigum, S., & McGowin, C., Chapter 8, “Nucleic Acid-Based Analytic Methods for Microbial Identification and Characterization.” In P. Tille (ed), Bailey & Scott’s Diagnostic Microbiology, 14th edition, St. Louis, Missouri: 14th edition, Elsevier Inc., 2017 [ISBN 978-0-323-35482-0]

Rohde, R.E., & McGowin, C., Chapter 13, “Staphylococcus, Micrococcus, and Similar Organisms.” In P. Tille (ed), Bailey & Scott’s Diagnostic Microbiology, 14th edition, St. Louis, Missouri: 14th edition, Elsevier Inc., 2017 [ISBN 978-0-323-35482-0]

Rohde, R.E., & McGowin, C., Chapter 44, “Cell Wall-Deficient Bacteria.” In P. Tille (ed), Bailey & Scott’s Diagnostic Microbiology, 14th edition, St. Louis, Missouri: 14th edition, Elsevier Inc., 2017 [ISBN 978-0-323-35482-0]

Rohde, R.E., & McGowin, C., Chapter 64, “Overview of the Methods and Strategies in Virology.” In P. Tille (ed), Bailey & Scott’s Diagnostic Microbiology, 14th edition, St. Louis, Missouri: 14th edition, Elsevier Inc., 2017 [ISBN 978-0-323-35482-0]

Rohde, R.E., & McGowin, C., Chapter 65, “Viruses in Human Disease.” In P. Tille (ed), Bailey & Scott’s Diagnostic Microbiology, 14th edition, St. Louis, Missouri: 14th edition, Elsevier Inc., 2017 [ISBN 978-0-323-35482-0]

Rohde, R.E., & McGowin, C., Chapter 78, “Infection Control.” In P. Tille (ed), Bailey & Scott’s Diagnostic Microbiology, 14th edition, St. Louis, Missouri: 14th edition, Elsevier Inc., 2017 [ISBN 978-0-323-35482-0]

Rohde, Rodney E. & Mayes, Bonny C. “Molecular Diagnosis and Epidemiology of Rabies.” In P. Hu, M. Hedge, & P.A. Lennon (eds.), Modern Clinical Molecular Techniques (New Edition), NY: Springer Press, 2012. [ISBN 978-1-4614-2169-6]: http://www.springer.com/medicine/pathology/book/978-1-4614-2169-6

McGowin, Chris L., Rohde, Rodney E. & Whitlock, Greg C. “Other Pathogens of Significant Public Health Concern.” In P. Hu, M. Hedge, & P.A. Lennon (eds.), Modern Clinical Molecular Techniques (New Edition), NY: Springer Press, 2012. [ISBN 978-1-4614-2169-6]: http://www.springer.com/medicine/pathology/book/978-1-4614-2169-6

e. Creative Books:

Wilson, Pamela, J. 2009. Tales From Tubblewood Too: Miss Duck to the Rescue. AuthorHouse, Bloomington, Indiana {R. Rohde contributor to this book}

Wilson, Pamela, J. 2005. Puppy Pal Pointers: From the True Tails of Ripple and Jessie. AuthorHouse, Bloomington, Indiana ISBN 1-4208-0629. {R. Rohde contributor to this book (pp. 7-9) for the education of pet owners with respect to zoonotic disease}

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

2. Articles

a. Refereed Journal Articles:

Rohde R.E. Walk Like a Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. February 2024, Volume 6, Issue 2. https://joom.ag/kQAd/p8

Angela Tomei Robinson & Rodney E Rohde. Workforce in the Shadow of Healthcare –An Update on the Survival Status of Laboratory Medicine and Public Health. Biomed J Sci & Tech Res 54(5)-2024. BJSTR. MS.ID.008604. https://biomedres.us/pdfs/BJSTR.MS.ID.008604.pdf

Rohde R.E. & Lybert L. Why Surface Materials Matter in Health Care Settings American Society for Microbiology, Bugs and Drugs. January 25, 2024. https://asm.org/Articles/2024/January/Why-Surface-Materials-Matter-in-Health-Care-Settin

Rohde R.E. Invited article – Navigating the respiratory season: updates and trends for flu, RSV and COVID-19. Cardinal Health. January 15, 2024. https://www.cardinalhealth.com/en/product-solutions/medical/laboratory-products/poc-infectious-diseases/seasonal-respiratory-diagnostic-insights/respiratory-insights/navigating-the-respiratory-season.html

Rohde R.E. & Rupprecht C. Rabies is an ancient, unpredictable and potentially fatal disease − two rabies researchers explain how to protect yourself. Rabies is an ancient, unpredictable and potentially fatal disease − two rabies researchers explain how to protect yourself (theconversation.com) The Conversation. January 9, 2024.

Rohde R.E. Emerging Pathogens: A Look Toward 2024. What will the new year bring to our shores, our cities, and our homes? Today’s Clinical Lab. January 2, 2024. https://www.clinicallab.com/emerging-pathogens-a-look-toward-2024-27676

Rohde R.E. Human Paramyxovirus. Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. December 2023, Volume 5, Issue 12. https://www.healthcarehygienemagazine.com/monthly-issues/

 Rohde R.E. & Dhagat Priya. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Tis the Season. American Society for Microbiology, Bugs and Drugs. December 1, 2023. [Updated] https://asm.org/Articles/2022/December/Respiratory-Syncytial-Virus-RSV-Tis-the-Season

Rohde R.E. Infections Affect Every Facility and Industry [Part II], EvaClean Insights Newsletter Oct 2023. October 30, 2023. https://www.evaclean.com/news-events/oct-2023-newsletter

Rohde R.E. Updated COVID-19 Boosters and XBB.1.5: What You Need to Know. American Society of Microbiology, Bugs and Drugs article. October 27, 2023. https://asm.org/Articles/2023/October/Updated-COVID-19-Booster-XBB15-What-to-Know

Rohde R.E. Wastewater Surveillance Works. Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. October 2023, Volume 5, Issue 10. https://joom.ag/RHTd/p8

Rohde R.E. Why Every Facility should Care about Infection Prevention [Part 1], EvaClean Insights Newsletter Sep 2023. September 20, 2023. https://www.evaclean.com/news-events/sep-2023-newsletter

Prinzi Andrea & Rohde R.E. The History of Malaria. American Society of Microbiology, Bugs and Drugs article. September 15, 2023. https://asm.org/Articles/2023/September/The-History-of-Malaria-in-the-United-States

Rohde R.E. & Dhagat Priya. Malaria Resurfaces. Association for Diagnostic and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM). Clinical Laboratory News, September / October 2023 Issue. https://www.aacc.org/cln/articles/2023/septoct/malaria-resurfaces

Rohde R.EOngoing Challenges for IP&C: 2024 and BeyondInvited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. August 2023, Volume 5, Issue 8. https://joom.ag/sCNd/p8

Dhagat, P. & Rohde R.E. Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever – An Up “Tick” in 2023. InfectionControl.TIPS July 27, 2023. https://infectioncontrol.tips/2023/07/27/crimean-congo-hemorrhagic-fever-an-up-tick-in-2023/

Rohde R.E. Ringworm fungal infections are common in the US and are becoming increasingly resistant to treatment – 6 questions answered. https://theconversation.com/ringworm-fungal-infections-are-common-in-the-us-and-are-becoming-increasingly-resistant-to-treatment-6-questions-answered-206560 The Conversation. June 29, 2023.

Rohde R.E. As the Adenovirus-Induced Hepatitis Mystery Continues, an Understanding of Testing is Vital. Contagion Live – Clinical Corner. June 25, 2023. https://www.contagionlive.com/view/the-adenovirus-induced-hepatitis-mystery-continues

Rohde R.E. Developing Relational Skills in Medical Laboratory Education. American Society for Microbiology, Bugs and Drugs. June 16, 2023. https://asm.org/Articles/2023/June/Developing-Relational-Skills-in-Medical-Laboratory

Rohde R.E. The Infection Preventionist Journey. Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. June 2023, Volume 5, Issue 6. https://joom.ag/PQRd/p8

Rohde R.E. Understanding the Hidden Danger of Biofilm. Healthcare Surfaces Institute Newsletter Blog Highlight. May 11, 2023. https://www.healthcaresurfacesinstitute.org/understanding-the-hidden-danger-of-biofilm/?mc_cid=fe123f75ed&mc_eid=8d24dd4a3b

Rohde R.E. Public Health and Medical Laboratory Professional Identity. American Society for Microbiology, Bugs and Drugs. April 28, 2023. https://stage.asm.org/Articles/2023/April/Public-Health-and-Medical-Laboratory-Professional

Rohde R.E. & Dhagat Priya. What You Need to Know About Nipah Virus. American Society for Microbiology, Bugs and Drugs. April 20, 2023. https://asm.org/Articles/2023/April/What-You-Need-to-Know-About-Nipah-Virus

Rohde R.E. Gonorrhea: Not Your Usual STI Anymore. Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. April 2023, Volume 5, Issue 4. https://joom.ag/yr6d/p8

Broadhurst, Jana & Rohde R.E. Marburg Virus Disease Emergence: An Update. American Society of Microbiology, Bugs and Drugs article. March 28, 2023. https://asm.org/Articles/2023/March/Marburg-Virus-Disease-Emergence-An-Update?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ASM&utm_id=falcon&utm_campaign=Articles

Prinzi Andrea & Rohde R.E. The Role of Bacterial Biofilms in Antimicrobial Resistance. American Society of Microbiology, Bugs and Drugs article. March 6, 2023. https://asm.org/Articles/2023/March/The-Role-of-Bacterial-Biofilms-in-Antimicrobial-Re

Rohde R.E. How do blood tests work? Medical laboratory scientists explain the pathway from blood draw to diagnosis and treatment. https://theconversation.com/how-do-blood-tests-work-medical-laboratory-scientists-explain-the-pathway-from-blood-draw-to-diagnosis-and-treatment-196874 The Conversation. February 14, 2023.

Rohde R.E. Raccoons, Aromatherapy and Burkholderia. Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. February 2023, Volume 5, Issue 2. p. 8. https://joom.ag/4gld/p8

Rohde R.E. Saving Lives with Medical Laboratory Professionals. Science is Elemental Blog and Newsletter! December 14, 2022. https://scienceiselemental.blog/saving-lives-with-medical-laboratory-professionals/

Rohde R.E. ‘Tis The Respiratory Season. Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. December 2022, Volume 4, Issue 12. p. 8. https://joom.ag/Oz5d/p8

 Rohde R.E. & Dhagat Priya. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Tis the Season. December 6, 2022.https://asm.org/Articles/2022/December/Respiratory-Syncytial-Virus-RSV-Tis-the-Season

Rohde R.E. Monkeypox: Now What? Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. October 2022, Volume 4, Issue 10. p. 8. https://joom.ag/aMzd/p8

Rohde R.E. Louis Pasteur’s scientific discoveries in the 19th century revolutionized medicine and continue to save the lives of millions today. The Conversation. September 28, 2022. https://theconversation.com/louis-pasteurs-scientific-discoveries-in-the-19th-century-revolutionized-medicine-and-continue-to-save-the-lives-of-millions-today-191395

 Rohde R.E. World Rabies Day 2022: A One Health View. The Pathologist. September 28, 2022. https://thepathologist.com/subspecialties/world-rabies-day-2022-a-one-health-view

Rohde R.E. Invited Editorial [Editor Dr. Alison Bert] for Elsevier Connect – What do HIV and COVID-19 have to do with monkeypox? August 18, 2022. https://www.elsevier.com/connect/what-do-hiv-and-covid-19-have-to-do-with-monkeypox Monkeypox Information Center: White House OSTP promoted in a press release this week! (You’re at the top of Public Health): https://www.elsevier.com/connect/monkeypox-information-center/_nocache

Rohde R.E. Teamwork Makes the Dream Work – Fighting HAIs and AMR. Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. August 2022, Volume 4, Issue 8. p. 8. https://joom.ag/WbId/p8

Rohde R.E. Monkeypox Arrives in the U.S.—Now What? Clinical Laboratory News, AACC.org July/August 2022. https://www.aacc.org/cln/articles/2022/julyaugust/monkeypox-arrives-in-the-us-now-what

Rohde R.E. & Prinzi Andrea. Avian Influenza: Past, Present, Future. American Society of Microbiology, Bugs and Drugs article. July 6, 2022.https://asm.org/Articles/2022/July/Avian-Influenza-Past,-Present,-Future

Rohde R.E. Investigating the U.S. Case of Human Avian Influenza A(H5) Virus. Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. June 2022, Volume 4, Issue 6. p. 8. https://joom.ag/O2ad/p8

Rohde R.E. What Might be Hiding in your Water? American Society of Microbiology – Microcosm Spring 2022. June 8, 2022. https://asm.org/Magazine/2022/Spring/what-might-be-hiding-in-your-water

Rohde R.E. Monkeypox: What We Do and Don’t Know About Recent Outbreaks. American Society of Microbiology, Bugs and Drugs article. May 24, 2022.
https://asm.org/Articles/2022/May/Monkeypox-What-We-Do-and-Don-t-Know-About-Recent-O

Rohde R.E. What is monkeypox? A microbiologist explains what’s known about this smallpox cousin. The Conversation. May 20, 2022. https://theconversation.com/what-is-monkeypox-a-microbiologist-explains-whats-known-about-this-smallpox-cousin-183499

Prinzi A., Hunt L., Goff D., & Rohde R.E. Antimicrobial Resistance: A Review of a Broad-Spectrum Problem and Future Needs. InfectionControl.TIPS April 27, 2022. https://infectioncontrol.tips/2022/04/27/antimicrobial-resistance-a-review-of-a-broad-spectrum-problem-and-future-needs/

Rohde R.E.  The Microbial Battlefront: Surfaces. Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. April 2022, Volume 4, Issue 4. p. 10. https://joom.ag/NbWd/p10

Rohde R.E. Professional Visibility: Be the Expert! ASCLS Today Volume 36 Number 2 | April 2022. https://ascls.org/professional-visibility-be-the-expert/

Rohde R.E. American Society of Microbiology, Bugs and Drugs article. Fish Tank Granuloma and Other Waterborne Diseases. March 22, 2022. https://asm.org/Articles/2022/March/Fish-Tank-Granuloma-and-Other-Waterborne-Diseases?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ASM&utm_id=falcon&utm_campaign=Articles

Rohde R.E.  Fish Aquariums: A Transmission Source. Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. February 2022, Volume 4, Issue 2. p. 8. https://joom.ag/WEcI/p8

Rohde R.E. The omicron variant is deepening severe staffing shortages in medical laboratories across the US. The Conversation. January 19, 2022. https://theconversation.com/the-omicron-variant-is-deepening-severe-staffing-shortages-in-medical-laboratories-across-the-us-174459

Emily K. Brunson, Rodney E. Rohde & Lawrence V. Fulton (2021) College students’ willingness to accept COVID-19 vaccines, Journal of American College Health, DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2021.1996375

Rohde R.E. and Ryan P. McNamara. What is herd immunity? A public health expert and a medical laboratory scientist explain. Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. December 2021, Volume 3, Issue 12. p. 8. https://joom.ag/FloI/p8

Rohde R.E. Abiotrophia defective: Quit Being so Difficult. Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. November 2021, Volume 3, Issue 11. p. 8. https://joom.ag/98hI/p8

Rohde R.E. and McNamara R.P. What is herd immunity? A public health expert and a medical laboratory scientist explain. The Conversation. November 2, 2021. https://theconversation.com/what-is-herd-immunity-a-public-health-expert-and-a-medical-laboratory-scientist-explain-170520

McNamara R.P. and Rohde R.E. Cover Story – Influenza Virus Is Primed for Continual Emergence and Pandemic Potential. Contagion Live, October 2021 (Vol. 06, No. 05). https://www.contagionlive.com/view/influenza-virus-primed-continual-emergence-pandemic-potential

Rohde R.E. Burkholderia cepacia complex Triggers Recall. Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. October 2021, Volume 3, Issue 10. p. 8. https://joom.ag/83vI/p8

Rohde R.E. & Angela Tomei Robinson. American Society of Microbiology, Bugs and Drugs article. Using Laboratory Medicine to Support Direct Patient Care. October 5, 2021. https://asm.org/Articles/2021/October/Using-Laboratory-Medicine-to-Support-Direct-Patien

Rohde R.E. & Pamela J. Wilson. American Society of Microbiology, Bugs and Drugs article. The One Health of Rabies: It’s Not Just for Animals. September 28, 2021. https://asm.org/Articles/2021/September/The-One-Health-of-Rabies-It-s-Not-Just-for-Animals

Rohde R.E. Sounding the Alarm about Burkholderia spp. Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. September 2021, Volume 3, Issue 9. p. 10. https://joom.ag/2DsI/p10

Rohde R.E. Fungal infections worldwide are becoming resistant to drugs and more deadly. Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. August 2021, Volume 3, Issue 8. p. 10. https://joom.ag/iuSI/p10

Rohde R.E. US is split between the vaccinated and unvaccinated – and deaths and hospitalizations reflect this divide. The Conversation. July 22, 2021. https://theconversation.com/us-is-split-between-the-vaccinated-and-unvaccinated-and-deaths-and-hospitalizations-reflect-this-divide-164460

Rohde R.E. American Society of Microbiology, Bugs and Drugs article. Molecular Diagnostics in the Medical Laboratory in Real Time. American Society of Microbiology, Bugs and Drugs. July 7, 2021. https://asm.org/Articles/2021/July/Molecular-Diagnostics-in-the-Medical-Laboratory-in

 Rohde R.E. Antibiotic Resistance and the Medical Laboratory. Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. July 2021, Volume 3, Issue 7. p. 8. https://joom.ag/gzkI/p8

 Rohde R.E. Fungal infections worldwide are becoming resistant to drugs and more deadly. The Conversation. June 28, 2021. https://theconversation.com/fungal-infections-worldwide-are-becoming-resistant-to-drugs-and-more-deadly-161975

Rohde R.E. Antibiotic Stewardship: The Role Medical Laboratories Play. InfectionControl.TIPS June 17, 2021. https://infectioncontrol.tips/2021/06/17/antibiotic-stewardship-the-role-medical-laboratories-play/

Rohde R.E. The Medical Laboratory Professional. Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. June 2021, Volume 3, Issue 6. p. 8-9. https://joom.ag/OtgI/p8

Rohde R.E. Microplastics and Antibiotic Resistance. Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. May 2021, Volume 3, Issue 5. p. 8. https://joom.ag/cf8I/p8

Rohde R.E. To Beat Covid Variants, The U.S. Must Do More To Find Them.  Forbes, Coronavirus Frontlines, Healthcare, April 21, 2021.  https://www.forbes.com/sites/coronavirusfrontlines/2021/04/21/to-beat-covid-variants-the-us-must-do-more-to-find-them/?sh=4dff7de720b1

Rohde R.E. American Society of Microbiology, Bugs and Drugs article. Chagas Disease in the U.S.: What We Do and Don’t Know. American Society of Microbiology, Bugs and Drugs article. April 14, 2021. https://asm.org/Articles/2021/April/Chagas-Disease-in-the-U-S-What-We-Know-About-the-K

Rohde R.E. and McNamara R.P. Cover Story – Virus Spillover and Emerging Pathogens Pick Up Speed. Contagion, April 2021 (Vol. 06, No. 02). https://www.contagionlive.com/view/virus-spillover-and-emerging-pathogens-pick-up-speed  

Rohde R.E. The Infection Prevention and Environmental Services Professions. Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. April 2021, Volume 3, Issue 4. pp. 10. https://joom.ag/zF3I/p10

Rohde R.E. AMR and COVID-19: The Intersection of the Pandemic? Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. March 2021, Volume 3, Issue 3. pp. 8.  https://joom.ag/J1CI/p8

Rohde R.E. Why herd immunity may be impossible without vaccinating children against COVID-19. The Conversation. February 16, 2021. https://theconversation.com/why-herd-immunity-may-be-impossible-without-vaccinating-children-against-covid-19-154790

Rohde R.E. What does a SARS-CoV-2 Variant Mean? Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. February 2021, Volume 2, Issue 2. pp. 8-9. https://joom.ag/drQI/p8

McNamara, R. & Rohde R.E. The Imminence of the Next SARS Outbreak. Smerconish. January 14, 2021. https://www.smerconish.com/exclusive-content/the-imminence-of-the-next-sars-outbreak

Rohde R.E. 2020: It has been Quite a Year! Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. January 2021, Volume 3, Issue 1, p.8. https://joom.ag/nuiI/p8

Rohde R.E. Who is doing all those COVID-19 tests? Why you should care about medical laboratory professionals. The Conversation. December 14, 2020. https://theconversation.com/who-is-doing-all-those-covid-19-tests-why-you-should-care-about-medical-laboratory-professionals-151725

Rohde R.E. Lets go Campy(ing)! Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. December 2020, Volume 2, Issue 12, p.8-9. https://joom.ag/prBC/p8

Rohde RE and Rupprecht CE. Update on lyssaviruses and rabies: will past progress play as prologue in the near term towards future elimination? Faculty Reviews 2020 9:(9) https://doi.org/10.12703/b/9-9 Specific URL: https://facultyopinions.com/reports/b/9/9

Rohde R.E. What monoclonal antibodies are – and why we need them as well as a vaccine. The Conversation, November 16, 2020. https://theconversation.com/what-monoclonal-antibodies-are-and-why-we-need-them-as-well-as-a-vaccine-149356

Rohde R.E. What about Flu during the COVID-19 Pandemic? Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. October 2020, Volume 2, Issue 11 p.8. https://joom.ag/H4GC/p8

Rohde R.E. What Happens When Laboratory Tests Fail? Microbiologics Blog, November 4, 2020. https://blog.microbiologics.com/what-happens-when-laboratory-tests-fail/?fbclid=IwAR08YTALt_YEisH9B5UO0JnDF2C7ZzY0jUhqmxM3GkYCCSqFS6QeFT9yxp0

Rohde R.E. A Visit from an old Nemesis: Streptococcus. Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. October 2020, Volume 2, Issue 10, p.8. https://joom.ag/mxDC/p8

Rohde, R.E. Why Differential & Selective Media Remain Invaluable Tools. Invited American Society of Microbiology, Bugs and Drugs article. September 25, 2020. https://asm.org/Articles/2020/September/Why-Differential-Selective-Media-Are-Invaluable-To

Rohde R.E. Without Good Public Health Strategy, The Coronavirus Pandemic Could Make Antimicrobial Resistance Worse. Forbes, Coronavirus Frontlines, Healthcare, September 16, 2020. https://www.forbes.com/sites/coronavirusfrontlines/2020/09/16/without-good-public-health-strategy-the-coronavirus-pandemic-could-make-antimicrobial-resistance-worse/#19e5af8c1016

Rohde, R.E. How CHROMagar™ Revolutionized Microbe Identification. Invited American Society of Microbiology, Bugs and Drugs article. September 11, 2020. https://asm.org/Articles/2020/September/How-CHROMagar-TM-Revolutionized-Bacterial-Identifi

Rohde R.E. Norovirus: It’s not just on Cruise Ships. Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. September 2020, Volume 2, Issue 9, p.8. https://joom.ag/Gu7C/p8

Rohde R.E. Just what do you know about gonorrhea? Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. August 2020, Volume 2, Issue 8, p.8. https://joom.ag/twZC/p8

Rohde R.E. COVID-19 Testing: Is it time to jump into the pool? Invited American Society of Microbiology, Bugs and Drugs article. July 20, 2020. https://asm.org/Articles/2020/July/COVID-19-Pool-Testing-Is-It-Time-to-Jump-In

Rohde R.E. (Bio)filming in the Environment. Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. July 2020, Volume 2, Issue 7, p.8. https://joom.ag/clTC/p8

Rohde R.E. Tuberculosis: It Keeps on Keeping On. Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. June 2020, Volume 2, Issue 6, p.8. https://joom.ag/u68C/p8

Rohde R.E. The Coronavirus Pandemic Isn’t Over: Keep Washing Your Hands As Economies Reopen. Forbes, Coronavirus Frontlines, Healthcare. June 10, 2020. https://www.forbes.com/sites/coronavirusfrontlines/2020/06/10/the-coronavirus-pandemic-isnt-over-keep-washing-your-hands-as-economies-reopen/#59ee5f2a54f0

Rohde R.E. The Environment can be a Dangerous Place. Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. May 2020, Volume 2, Issue 5, p.9.   https://joom.ag/tw1C/p8

Rohde R.E. Beating Pandemics Like COVID-19 Requires More Medical Laboratory Professionals, This Virologist Explains. Forbes, Coronavirus Frontlines, Healthcare. April 23, 2020. https://www.forbes.com/sites/coronavirusfrontlines/2020/04/22/beating-pandemics-like-covid-19-requires-more-medical-laboratory-professionals-this-virologist-explains/?fbclid=IwAR1M3suIlaPqYS7U1N7i_zT13SFOBu4CmrJPLJ0SK_SCGp7T6ZIpG12vI7I#48f108366e32

Rohde R.E. Celebrating Medical Laboratory Professionals – We Save Lives Every Day! American Society for Microbiology, Invited online article, April 23, 2020. https://asm.org/Articles/2020/April/Celebrating-Medical-Laboratory-Professionals-We

Rohde R.E. Some Truths About#SARSCoV2 / #COVID19 / #coronavirus. Invited article for Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Association of Ontario (MLPAO), Spring 2020 ADVOCATE 27(1):5-6. April 2, 2020. https://www.mlpao.org/post/some-truths-about-sarscov2—covid19—coronavirus

Rohde R.E. Exactly What is Clostridioides difficile (C. diff)?  Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. April 2020, Volume 2, Issue 4, p.10.  https://joom.ag/mlYC 

Rohde R.E. Uncovering the Novel Coronavirus. Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. February 2020, Volume 3, Issue 2. https://joom.ag/CjXC/p10

Rohde R.E. 6 of the Most Common Coronavirus questions the Media is Asking. Invited article, Elsevier Connect, February 6, 2020. https://www.elsevier.com/connect/6-of-the-most-common-coronavirus-questions-the-media-is-asking

Rohde R.E. Walking Through the Microscopic Valley of Death. Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. February 2020, Volume 2, Issue 2. https://joom.ag/FSBe/p8

Rohde R.E. Novel Coronavirus Lab Protocols and Responses: Next Steps An introduction to coronavirus biology and genetics. February 3, 2020.Invited ASM Bugs and Drugs article. https://asm.org/Articles/2020/February/Next-Steps-for-Novel-Coronavirus-Medical-Laborator

Rohde R.E. 2019 Novel #Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Update: Uncoating the Virus Should You Be Worried about the Novel Coronavirus Outbreak? January, 31, 2020. Invited article ASM Bugs and Drugs.  https://asm.org/Articles/2020/January/2019-Novel-Coronavirus-2019-nCoV-Update-Uncoating

Rohde R.E. A Microbial Home for the Holidays? Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. January 2020, Volume 2, Issue 1. https://www.healthcarehygienemagazine.com/monthly-issues/

Rohde R.E. KPC: The Beginning of the End? Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. December 2019. https://joom.ag/8Rve/p8

Rohde R.E. #PublicHealth Matters ALL the time to EVERYONE – Public Health Thank You Day #PHTYD19. Invited online article for InfectionControl.tips, November 25, 2019. https://infectioncontrol.tips/2019/11/25/publichealth-matters-all-the-time-to-everyone-public-health-thank-you-day-phtyd19/

Rohde R.E. Healthcare Associated Infections (#HAIs) – I guess everything changes when it happens to you! Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. November 2019. https://www.healthcarehygienemagazine.com/monthly-issues/

Windsor W. Jon & Rohde R.E. An Evaluation of the Influenza Hospitalization Surveillance Network (IHSN). American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, Clin Lab Sci October 2019, ascls.119.001834; DOI: https://doi.org/10.29074/ascls.119.001834

Rohde R.E. Sitting at the Intersection of Microbes and Surfaces. Invited Monthly Columnist for “Under the Microscope” – Health Hygiene Magazine. October 2019. https://www.healthcarehygienemagazine.com/monthly-issues/

Rohde R.E. Rabies Disease, Transmission and Prevention: Just What Do You Know About Rabies? American Society for Microbiology, Invited online article, September 23, 2019. https://asm.org/Articles/2019/September/Rabies-Disease,-Transmission-and-Prevention-Just-W

Caruana LB, Redwine, GD, Rohde RE, et al.  A prospective study of patients diagnosed with sarcoidosis: factors – environmental exposure, health assessment, and genetic outlooks. SARCOIDOSIS VASCULITIS AND DIFFUSE LUNG DISEASES 2019; 36 (3); 228-242. https://www.mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/sarcoidosis/article/view/7112/8163

Rohde, R.E. Preventing diagnostic errors by uniting the clinical laboratory with direct patient care. Elsevier Connect, April 18, 2019. https://www.elsevier.com/connect/preventing-diagnostic-errors-by-uniting-the-clinical-laboratory-with-direct-patient-care

Rohde, R.E. & McNamara, R.P.  Globalization and Antimicrobial Resistance: A Moving Target. Clin Lab Sci, 2018; DOI: http://clsjournal.ascls.org/content/early/2018/06/04/ascls.118.000489

Milholland, M.T., I. Castro-Arellano*, G. Suzán, G.E. Garcia-Peña, T.E. Lee Jr., R.E. Rohde, et al. Global Diversity and Distribution of Hantaviruses and Their Hosts. EcoHealth (2018): pp. 1-46. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10393-017-1305-2

Gibbs K.A., Rohde R.E., Sanders B. et al. Staphylococcus and MRSA Prevalence in Physical Therapist Education Programs: Are Students at Risk? Journal of Physical Therapy Education, March 2018;32(1):65-69. https://journals.lww.com/jopte/Fulltext/2018/03000/Staphylococcus_and_MRSA_Prevalence_in_Physical.9.aspx

Rohde, R.E. To Better Target HAIs and Superbugs, Let’s Set our Sights on the Unsung, Everyday Heroes of EVS. Perspectives, Infection Control Today, pp. 12-14. http://digital.infectioncontroltoday.com/i/861975-sep-2017

Pérez, E., Uyan, B., Rohde, R.E., Wehbe-Janek, H., Hochhalter, A.K., & Fenton, S.H. Assessing Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections Prevention Interventions in Intensive Care Units: A Discrete Event Simulation Study (MDM-15-226). IIE Transactions on Healthcare Systems Engineering – Health Care Operations Management, http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19488300.2016.1265616   Jan 3, 2017

Sharma, S., Graham, R., Rohde, R.E., Ceballos, N.A. Stress-induced change in serum BDNF is related to quantitative family history of alcohol use disorder and age at first alcohol use. Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior, 153 (2017): 12-17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pbb.2016.12.002

Rohde, R.E. “I guess everything changes when it happens to you” – Editorial Reflections on #WorldMRSADay September 30, 2016. http://infectioncontrol.tips/2016/09/30/world-mrsa-day-editorial/

Wilson, P.J. & Rohde, R.E. The many faces of rabies: High- and low-risk animals, different ways to get rabies – and tips to prevent it. September 22, 2016. https://www.elsevier.com/connect/the-many-faces-of-rabies

Rohde, R.E. & Noblit, Steph. Behind the curtain. Feature article, April 25, 2016. Advance for Laboratory. http://laboratory-manager.advanceweb.com/Features/Articles/Behind-the-Curtain.aspx?platform=hootsuite

Rohde, R.E. & Noblit, Steph. Revealing the “hidden profession that saves lives.” Elsevier Connect, April 25, 2016. https://www.elsevier.com/connect/revealing-the-hidden-profession-that-saves-lives

Rohde, R.E. Medical Laboratory Professionals Save Lives Every day, but do you know who we are? Editorial, April 20, 2016. http://infectioncontrol.tips/2016/04/20/medical-laboratory-professionals/

Rohde, R.E. & Noblit, Steph. The Hidden Profession that Saves Lives Everyday – Medical Laboratory Science. April 19, 2016. Vol. 1. http://www.labtestingmatters.org/the-hidden-profession-that-saves-lives-every-day-medical-laboratory-science/

Rohde, R.E. Infection Prevention: Housekeepers Are Your SSI Foot Soldiers
A dedicated cleaning crew is the first line of defense against infections. Outpatient Surgery Magazine, April 16, 2016; XVII, No. 4. http://magazine.outpatientsurgery.net/i/662668-battle-post-op-pain-without-opioids-april-2016-subscribe-to-outpatient-surgery-magazine/114

Riggs JM, McLean RJC, Rohde RE, Aron GM (2016) Development of Teicoplanin Tolerance  by  Staphylococcus  epidermidis  and  Increased  Susceptibility  to  Bacteriophage Type 92 by Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Polymicrobial Biofilms. J Infect Dis Epidemiol 2:009

Rohde, R.E. Colour-Coding to Prevent Hospital Infections. InfectionControl.tips http://infectioncontrol.tips/2016/02/12/colour-coding-to-prevent-hospital-infections/

Rohde, R.E., Felker, M., Regan, J. et al. Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI): The Perfect Storm has Arrived! R.E. Rohde – Invited Focus Series. Clin Lab Sci Winter 2016;29(1):28-31.

Tille, P., Rohde, R.E., Regan, J. et al. The Perfect Storm: Emerging Trends and Pathogens in Healthcare. R.E. Rohde – Invited Focus Series. Clin Lab Sci Winter 2016;29(1):32-38.

Regan, J., Rohde, R.E., Mitchell, A.H. et al. The Legal Landscape: HAI Public Reporting in the United States. R.E. Rohde – Invited Focus Series. Clin Lab Sci Winter 2016;29(1):38-42.

Mitchell, A.H. Rohde, R.E., Tille, P. et al. The Changing Role of the Healthcare Environment. R.E. Rohde – Invited Focus Series. Clin Lab Sci Winter 2016;29(1):42-46.

Rohde, R.E. Zika Cases Confirmed in North America: Time to Panic? InfectionControl.tips http://infectioncontrol.tips/2016/01/14/zika-cases-confirmed-in-north-america-time-to-panic/

Rohde, R.E. Two Laboratory Tests you must Demand – Advice from MRSA Survivors and a Scientist. InfectionControl.tips http://infectioncontrol.tips/2016/01/11/2labtests-mrsa/

*Dhagat, P.V., Gibbs, K.A., and Rohde, R.E. Prevalence of Staphylococcus, including Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), in a Physical Therapy Educational Facility. Journal of Allied Health 12/2015; 44(4):215-218.

  • *CLS Undergraduate publication (Rohde PI); International & National poster recognition

Wilson, P.J. & Rohde, R.E. 8 things you may not know about rabies but should. Elsevier Connect, September 28, 2015. http://www.elsevier.com/connect/8-things-you-may-not-know-about-rabies-but-should

Rohde, R.E. Tips for success on your path to tenure. Elsevier Connect, September 17, 2015. https://www.elsevier.com/connect/tips-for-success-on-your-path-to-tenure

Rohde, R.E. September 2015. What is a Mentor? ASCLS Today 29(8), p.9, 14-15.

Rohde, R.E., Falleur, D.M., and Ellis, J.R. Elsevier Connect: March 9, 2015. Almost anyone can perform your medical laboratory tests – wait, what?

Rohde, R.E. 11 Pointers for College Success from a Professor (and Dad). December 3, 2014. http://www.elsevier.com/connect/11-pointers-for-college-success-from-a-professor-and-dad

Griffith, James T. and Rohde, R.E. Ebola: Implications for the Clinical Laboratory. December 2014; Clin Lab Sci :1-6. See: http://www.ascls.org/images/publications/journals/Ebola_virus_manuscript.pdf

Coulter, L.B., McLean, R.J.C., Rohde, R.E., and Aron, G.M. Effect of Bacteriophage Infection in Combination with Tobramycin on the Emergence of Resistance in Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilms. Viruses 2014, 6(10), 3778-3786; doi:10.3390/v6103778

  • *Featured in World Biomedical Frontiers, because of its innovation and potential for significant impact: https://lnkd.in/euiZuPY

Rohde, R.E. A Secret Weapon for Preventing HAIs: A scientist’s message to hospitals trying to rid themselves of healthcare-associated infections. Elsevier Connect, July 15, 2014. http://www.elsevier.com/connect/a-secret-weapon-for-preventing-hais

Rohde, R.E. and Regan, Julie. MRSA: Science and the Law. Advance 2014;23(3):30-33. http://laboratory-manager.advanceweb.com/sharedResources/EBook/2014/March/AL031014/index.html#/32/

Rohde, R.E. The Hidden Profession that Saves Lives – Medical Laboratory Science (also called Clinical Laboratory Science) is one of the most under-recognized health professions – with excellent job prospects. Elsevier Connect, February 11, 2014. http://www.elsevier.com/connect/the-hidden-profession-that-saves-lives

Rohde, R.E., Patterson, T., Covington, B., Redwine, G., Vásquez, B., & Carranco, E., Staphylococcus, not MRSA?  A Final Report of Carriage and Conversion Rates in Nursing Students. Clin Lab Sci 2014;27(1):21-31.

McGowin, C.L., Rohde, R.E., and Redwine, G. Molecular Diagnosis of Sexually Transmitted Infections: A Diverse and Dynamic Landscape. R.E. Rohde – Invited Focus Series. Clin Lab Sci 2014;27(1):40-42.

McGowin, C.L., Rohde, R.E., and Redwine, G. More than just a test result: Molecular screening of Human Papilloma Virus for contemporary management of cervical cancer risk. R.E. Rohde – Invited Focus Series. Clin Lab Sci 2014;27(1):43-46.

McGowin, C.L., Rohde, R.E., and Redwine, G. Epidemiological and clinical rationale for Mycoplasma genitalium testing.  R.E. Rohde – Invited Focus Series. Clin Lab Sci 2014;27(1):47-52.

McGowin, C.L., Rohde, R.E., and Redwine, G. Trichomonas vaginalis: Common, curable and in the diagnostic spotlight. R.E. Rohde – Invited Focus Series. Clin Lab Sci 2014;27(1):53-56.

Rohde, R.E. Ten Tips to Finishing your PhD Faster. Elsevier Connect, 2013 http://www.elsevier.com/connect/10-tips-to-finishing-your-phd-faster

Bonny Mayes, MA; Pamela J. Wilson, MEd; Ernest H. Oertli, DVM, PhD, DACVPM; Patrick R. Hunt, BS; Rodney E. Rohde, PhD, MS. Epidemiology of rabies in bats in Texas, 2001-2010. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2013;243:1129–1137.

Rohde, R.E. October 2012. What the Education and Research Fund can do for YOU! ASCLS Today 26(9), p.6, 15.

Garcia, S.A., McKenzie, J.F., Patterson, T & Rohde, R.E.  Snapshot Prevalence and Characterization of Staphylococci, including MRSA, in a Student Athletic Facility: An Undergraduate Research Project. Clin Lab Sci 2012;25(3):156-164.

  • 2nd faculty-CLS undergrad publication at Texas State
  • Project organization & design overseen by R.E. Rohde

Rohde, R.E., Rowder, C., Patterson, T., Redwine, G., Vásquez, B., & Carranco, E. Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): An Interim Report of Carriage and Conversion Rates in Nursing Students. Clin Lab Sci 2012;25(2):94-101

Rohde, R.E. & Ross-Gordon, Jovita. MRSA model of learning and adaptation: a qualitative study among the general public. BMC Health Services Research, 2012, 12:88.  Available at http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/12/88/abstract

Patterson, T.L. & Rohde, R.E. Five Rules that can Build Effective Training Objectives and Plans. Medical Laboratory Observer 2011;43(5). Available at http://www.mlo-online.com/features/201105/default.aspx

Patterson, T.L., Redwine, G.D., & Rohde, R.E. Pseudoscience in the Clinical Laboratory. Medical Laboratory Observer 2011;43(1). Available at http://www.mlo-online.com/features/2011_january/1101_PS.aspx

Ph.D. Dissertation – Rohde, R.E. 2010. Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): Knowledge, Learning, and Adaptation. Texas State University Library, San Marcos, TX

Rohde, R.E., Falleur, D., Redwine, G.D., & Patterson, T.L. (Summer 2010). Growing our Own: Teaching and Doing Research in CLS. Clin Lab Sci 2010;23(3)Suppl:3-11

  • Ranked #2 by BioMedLib (www.BioMedLib.com) “Who is Publishing in my Domain”

Reardon, R. F., Traverse, M. A., Feakes, D. A., Gibbs, K. A., & Rohde, R. E. Discovering the Determinants of Chemistry Course Perceptions in Undergraduate Students. Journal of Chemical Education. doi: 10.1021/ed100198r

Rohde, R.E. Denham, R., & Brannon, A. (Summer, 2009). Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus: Nasal Carriage Rate and Characterization in a Texas University Setting. Clinical Laboratory Science, 22(3): 176-184.

  • 1st faculty-CLS undergrad publication at Texas State

Ernest H. Oertli, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVPM; Pamela J. Wilson, MEd; Patrick R. Hunt, BS; Thomas J. Sidwa, DVM; Rodney E. Rohde, MS, SV, SM, MP (ASCP). (2009). Rabies in Skunks in Texas. JAVMA, 234(5): 1-5.

Rohde, R.E., Falleur, D., & Kostroun, P. (Winter, 2009). Molecular Diagnostics CLS Course Design: Making it Real. Clinical Laboratory Science, 22(1): 9-15.

  • Ranked #1 by BioMedLib (www.BioMedLib.com) “Who is Publishing in my Domain”

Rivers, M. N., Alexander, J. L., Rohde, R. E., & Rush Pierce Jr., J.  (2009). Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) in Texas, 1993 – 2006. Southern Medical Journal, 102(1): 36-41.

Rohde, R.E. May, 2008. Controlling Rabies at its Source: The Texas Experience – Oral Rabies Vaccination Program. ASCLS Today, 22(5), 14-15.

Texas Department of Health and Correctional Facilities Workgroup (Rohde, R. workgroup member), October 2007, Prevention and Containment of Staphylococcal  Infections in Communities.  Clinical Guidelines available from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Publication No. E59-12824

Rohde, R.E.  September, 2007. Rabies: An Old Disease for a New GenerationASCLS Today Newsletter, 21(8), 14-15.

Felkner, Marilyn, R. E. Rohde, Ana Maria Valle-Rivera, Tamara Baldwin, and L.P. (Sky) Newsome.  Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Nasal Carriage Rate in Texas County Jail Inmates.  Journal of Correctional Health Care, 2007;13(4): 289-295.

  • Ranked in 50 most read articles (#20) in this journal
  • Rohde received the ASCLS National Scientific Research Award for this project, only one award in U.S.

Rohde, R. and L. Fletcher.  South Central Regional News. Biolink Connection Newsletter for the National Advanced Technological Education Resource Center for Biotechnology.  Vol. 8 No. 1: October 2006

Texas Department of Health and Correctional Facilities Workgroup (Rohde, R. workgroup member), April 2006, Prevention, Treatment, and Containment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infections in County Jails.  Clinical Guidelines available from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Publication No. 59-12493

Leslie, MJ, Messenger S, Rohde RE, Smith J, Cheshier R, Hanlon C, et al. Bat-associated rabies virus in skunks. Emerg Infect Dis [serial on the Internet]. 2006 Aug [date cited]. Available from http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol12no08/05-1526.htm

  • Interview story on National Geographic News, May 4th, 2009, “New, Fast-Evolving Rabies Virus Found — And Spreading”, http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/05/090504-rabies-evolution.html
  • 1st documentation in literature of a bat rabies variant serially transmitted in a terrestrial population
  • Nomination for Charles C. Shepard Science Award “Assessment and Epidemiology” from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Sidwa, T., P. Wilson, G. Moore, E. Oertli, B. Hicks, R.E. Rohde and D. Johnston.  Evaluation of Oral Rabies Vaccination Programs for control of rabies epizootics in coyotes and gray foxes: 1995-2003. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2005;227(5):785-792.

Rohde R. E. contributing author.  2005.  American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Registry Comprehensive Examination.  The American Society for Clinical Pathology, Inc., 2100 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL, 60612

Rohde R. E. , K.M. Mulawski and M. Oates.  August 2004.  National Laboratory Training Network Public Health Series Course: Molecular Diagnostic Techniques for the Public Health Laboratory.  Laboratory Medicine 35, No 8: 10-14.

Rohde RE, Mayes BC, Smith JS, Neill SU. Bat rabies, Texas, 1996–2000. Emerg Infect Dis [serial online]. 2004 May [date cited].

  • Ranked #1 by BioMedLib (www.BioMedLib.com) “Who is Publishing in my Domain”

Rohde R.E., P.J Wilson, B.C. Mayes, E. Oertli and J.S. Smith.  January 2004.  Rabies: Methods and Guidelines for Assessing a Clinical Rarity.  American Society for Clinical Pathology, 2004 Microbiology No. MB-4 Tech Sample  21-29.

Sabouraud, A., J.S. Smith, L.A. Orciari, C. de Mattos, C. de Mattos, and R.E. Rohde.  1999.   Typing of rabies virus isolates by DNA enzyme immunoassay. J Clin Virol. 12: 9-19.

Rohde R.E. and C. Hodges.  1998.   Healthy Texans: The Veterinary Perspective.  Texas Veterinarian 60, No 2: p. 16.

Rohde R.E., S.U.Neill, K.A. Clark, and J.S. Smith.  1997.  Molecular epidemiology of rabies epizootics in Texas.  J Clin Virol. 8:209-217.

Rohde, R.  1992.  Effect of Pokeweed Antiviral Protein in Combination with Guanidine on Poliovirus Macromolecular Synthesis: Master’s Thesis.  Southwest Texas State University Library, San Marcos, TX

b. Non-refereed Articles:
N/A

3. Conference Proceedings
a. Refereed Conference Proceedings

Crippen, T.L., M.E. Benbow, J. Pechal, B. Singh, J.K. Tomberlin, A.M. Tarone, S.E. Dowd, R. Rohde, and *M. Burke. 2014. Swine as a model for decomposition: a comparison of postmortem microbiomes. Proc. Amer. Acad. Foren. Sci. 20: 362-363.

  • *CLS Undergraduate Research – M. Burke, Multi-institutional project – USDA, University of Dayton, Texas A&M University, Mr. DNA (company) & Texas State University, R.E. Rohde, Advisor

Singh, B., T.L. Crippen, A.M. Tarone, J. Pechal, M.E. Benbow, *M. Burke, R. Rohde, and J.K. Tomberlin. 2014. Utility of bacteria with human cadavers in estimation of postmortem interval (PMI). Proc. Amer. Acad. Foren. Sci. 20: 360-361.

  • *CLS Undergraduate Research – M. Burke, Multi-institutional project – USDA, University of Dayton, Texas A&M University, Mr. DNA (company) & Texas State University, R.E. Rohde, Advisor

Benbow, M.E., J. Pechal, B. Singh, J.K. Tomberlin, *M. Burke, R. Rohde, and T.L. Crippen. 2014. An initial assessment of the structure and function of the postmortem human microbiome: Forensic applications. Proc. Amer. Acad. Foren. Sci. 20: 360.

  • *CLS Undergraduate Research – M. Burke, Multi-institutional project – USDA, University of Dayton, Texas A&M University, Mr. DNA (company) & Texas State University, R.E. Rohde, Advisor

b. Non-refereed
N/A

5. Reports:

Texas Department of Health and Correctional Facilities Workgroup (Rohde, R. workgroup member); October 2007, Prevention and Containment of Staphylococcal Infections in Communities; Clinical Guidelines available from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Publication No. E59-12824

Texas Department of Health and Correctional Facilities Workgroup (Rohde, R. workgroup member); April 2006, Prevention, Treatment, and Containment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infections in County Jails. Clinical Guidelines available from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Publication No. 59-12493

6. Reviews (Books, Journals, etc.):

Reviewed MediaLab 2017: Zika Virus: Overview and Laboratory Testing by Dr. David Moffa, https://www.medialabinc.net/courses/ May 26, 2017

Reviewed MediaLab 2016: Mosquito-Borne Viral Diseases by Dr. Lynda Britton, https://www.medialabinc.net/courses/ October 6, 2016

7. Other Works in Print:

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Jess Thomson in Newsweek – New Mystery Fungi Species Spark Disease Warning. February 26, 2024. https://www.newsweek.com/new-species-fungus-discovered-river-spain-disease-1873396

Rohde R.E. PBS story republished / mentioned in Veterinary Advantage – Weekly Companion Animal News: February 12, 2024. https://vet-advantage.com/companion_news/weekly-companion-animal-news-february-12-2024/

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Laura Santhanam, Producer | PBS NewsHour | pbs.org/newshour for article “Why experts worry more pet owners may skip rabies shots over vaccine hesitancy.” January 31, 2024. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/why-experts-worry-more-pet-owners-may-skip-rabies-shots-over-vaccine-hesitancy

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Robert Herriman for Outbreak News TV YouTube / Infectious Diseases News Facebook – Emerging Pathogens in 2024? Some thoughts with Rodney Rohde, Ph. January 4, 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKQ4uk-K5g8

Rohde R.E. Invited interview for Contagion_Live via John Parkinson. Multidrug Resistant Infections: Is the Clinical Infection Treatment Pathway Outdated? December 22, 2023. https://www.hcplive.com/view/multidrug-resistant-infections-clinical-infection-treatment-pathway-outdated

Rohde R.E. & Tina Q. Tan Invited interview for Patient Care [Health Care Specialty Group division of MJH Life Sciences]. Vaccination Insights: Navigating COVID-19 and Beyond. Episode 1 – Long COVID Overview. December 19, 2023. https://www.patientcareonline.com/view/long-covid-overview

Rohde R.E. The Secret to Becoming a Lab Professional in 2023: Five Tips You Won’t Find Anywhere Else via Sushant Gangurde of Crelio Health. December 4, 2023. https://blog.creliohealth.com/5-uncommon-tips-for-becoming-a-successful-lab-professional-in-2023/

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Chris Wolski of Clinical Lab Products – CLP: 16 Clinical Laboratory Predictions for 2024. November 16, 2023. https://clpmag.com/diagnostic-technologies/16-clinical-laboratory-predictions-for-2024/

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with UMF Corporation / PerfectClean Clean Matters Podcast: Biofilm: The hidden threat lurking in your drains. October 31, 2023. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1UtMuYbhrvBA11T4GCsckn?si=f1iYpzKbRm6pnHe0agHlRQ

Rohde R.E. Invited Panelist for #theAMRnarrative twitter chatDialogue on X [Twitter] Breaking down the Science of #AMR for Patients and the Public. October 17, 2023, 10AM CDT. https://twitter.com/hashtag/theAMRnarrative?src=hashtag_click @theAMRnarrative

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Contagion Live & John Parkinson: Despite an Expected Shortfall of Medical Laboratory Professionals, Diagnostic Needs Increase. October 6, 2023. https://www.contagionlive.com/view/despite-an-expected-shortfall-of-medical-laboratory-professionals-diagnostic-needs-continue-increase

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Contagion Live & John Parkinson: On World Rabies Day, a Reminder How Far We Have Come in the US, But Global Concerns Remain. September 28, 2023. https://www.contagionlive.com/view/on-world-rabies-day-a-reminder-how-far-we-have-come-in-the-us-but-global-concerns-remain

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Michael Board, Anchor/Reporter, iHeartMedia, WOAI Radio, San Antonio, TX for coverage of R. Rohde ASM article: The History of Malaria in the United States via https://asm.org/Articles/2023/September/The-History-of-Malaria-in-the-United-States September 18, 2023.

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Lizzy Lawrence for STAT News – Tuberculosis outbreak tied to bone grafts underscores shortcomings of testing. August 11, 2023. https://www.statnews.com/2023/08/11/tuberculosis-tb-bone-grafts-testing/

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Olivia Gaskill for ID Transmission, Texere Publishing, Cheshire, UK – Clinical Placement Shortages, Part 2: A Healthcare Crisis, August 3, 2023. https://www.idtransmission.com/understanding/clinical-placement-shortages-part-2-the-road-ahead

Rohde R.E. Associated Press Article. Rampant MRSA Infection Rate Increases in U.S. Healthcare Facilities Since COVID-19. August 1, 2023. https://apnews.com/press-release/ein-presswire-newsmatics/mrsa-covid-19-pandemic-texas-b6776f305a2122eb9d37b6c031474620

Rohde R.E. Invited content for ASCP – What’s my Next. July 28, 2023. https://www.whatsmynext.org/

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Olivia Gaskill for ID Transmission, Texere Publishing, Cheshire, UK – Clinical Placement Shortages, Part 1: A Healthcare Crisis, July 28, 2023. https://www.idtransmission.com/understanding/clinical-placement-shortages-part-1-a-healthcare-crisis

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Chris Conner for Storytelling for Life Science Podcast – The Importance of Science Communication in Public Health. July 19, 2023. https://cclifescience.substack.com/p/the-importance-of-science-communication

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Ann H. Carlson of Clinical Lab Products. How Labs Are Meeting the Challenges of the Post-Pandemic World. May 9, 2023. https://clpmag.com/disease-states/infectious-diseases/covid-19/how-labs-are-meeting-the-challenges-of-the-post-pandemic-world/

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Judy Stone, MD of Forbes. Why Antibiotics Fail—And How We Can Do Better. April 27, 2023. https://www.forbes.com/sites/judystone/2023/04/27/why-antibiotics-fail-and-how-we-can-do-better/?sh=5c9ca4f1fd87

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Texas State University Media. Medical laboratory professionals in-training advocate for the impact of their field. April 25, 2023. https://news.txst.edu/inside-txst/2023/medical-laboratory-professionals-in-training-advocate-for-the-impact-of-their-field.html

Rohde R.E. Invited interview for the New York Post with Jacob Geanous – New York had record-high cases of ‘diabolical’ fungal infection last year. April 15, 2023. https://nypost.com/2023/04/15/new-york-had-record-high-cases-diabolical-fungal-infection-last-year/

Rohde R.E. Invited interview for the #podcast on Let’s Talk Micro with Luis Plaza – S02 E85 – 85: Bacterial Biofilms and Antimicrobial Resistance with Dr. Rodney E. Rohde and Dr. Andrea Prinzi. April 14, 2023. https://rss.com/podcasts/letstalkmicro/906002/?fbclid=IwAR07oLKPWM8fstiNxQ_lj146VhPUlXqF6dYk9cTYnjwLSFB_StJsp_EPqjg

Rohde R.E. Invited Expert Panelist for @theAMRnarrative #theAMRnarrative Twitter Chat. A one-hour twitter chat regarding “Why Antimicrobial Resistance #AMR is Important to Everyone.” April 11, 2023, 10-11AM CDT. Analytics during the session were: 3.132M Impressions, 1,388 Tweets, 105 Participants. https://twitter.com/theAMRnarrative/status/1645862117608771611

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Dr. Judy Oskam – Stories of Change & Creativity Podcast: Dr. Rodney E. Rohde: Building Your Faculty Brand. April 2, 2023. https://www.buzzsprout.com/371849/12566647

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Matt Yturri of Texas State University Media. Drug Resistant Fungal Infections Growing Worldwide video. March 27, 2023. https://youtu.be/q2s1PPChOFs

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Jess Thompson of Newsweek. Why Deadly Candida Auris Fungus Is Spreading So Fast Across the U.S. March 21, 2023. https://www.newsweek.com/candida-auris-fungal-infection-spreading-united-states-1789317

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Judy Stone, MD of Forbes. A New Tool May Help Reduce The Burden Of Antibiotic Resistant Infections. February 23, 2023. https://www.forbes.com/sites/judystone/2023/02/23/a-new-tool-may-help-reduce-the-burden-of-antibiotic-resistant-infections/?sh=57ff1a5330be

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Liv Gaskill of ID Transmission. In the Scientific Writer’s Room with ChatGPT. February 22, 2023. https://www.idtransmission.com/understanding/in-the-scientific-writers-room-with-chatgpt

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Urte Fultinaviciute of Clinical Trials Arena. What might the end of the Covid-19 emergency mean for the drug development pipeline? February 10, 2023. https://www.clinicaltrialsarena.com/news/covid-19-planned-clinical-trials/

Rohde R.E. Invited interview for Contagion_Live via John Parkinson. Diagnostic Stewardship is a Novel Concept That Will Influence Treatment Protocols. January 8, 2023. https://www.contagionlive.com/view/diagnostic-stewardship-is-a-novel-concept-that-will-affect-treatment-protocols

Rohde R.E. Invited interview for HCP Live [Health Care Specialty Group division of MJH Life Sciences] via John Parkinson. Diagnostic Stewardship: An Emerging Component with Far-Reaching Treatment Implications. December 26, 2023. https://www.hcplive.com/view/diagnostic-stewardship-emerging-component-treatment-implications

Rohde R.E. Invited interview for NBC News Health via Aria Bendix. New coronavirus variants rendered the last remaining monoclonal antibody treatment useless. December 3, 2022. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/coronavirus-variants-monoclonal-antibody-drugs-ineffective-rcna59797

Rohde R.E. Invited interview for TIPS Deep Dive Interviews: Putting a Face on Clinical Laboratory Sciences w/ Dr. Rodney Rohde. December 1, 2022. https://deepdive.tips/index.php/2022/12/01/putting-a-face-on-clinical-laboratory-sciences-w-dr-rodney-rohde/

Rohde R.E. Invited interview for Nurse Journal via Nina Chamlou. How Nurses Can Prepare for the Holidays, Hospital Overflow, and Staff Shortages. October 25, 2022. https://nursejournal.org/articles/preparing-for-hospital-overflow-and-staff-shortages-around-holidays/

Rohde R.E. Invited Moderator for Expert Panel with Contagion Live – Overview of SARS-CoV-2 Virus and Subvariants and Vaccines, Episode 1. Rodney E. Rohde, PhD, SV/SM/MB(ASCP)CM, FACSc, Wendy Wright, DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP, Jacinda C. Abdul-Mutakabbir, PharmD, MPH, AAHIVP, and Madeline King, PharmD, BCIDP. October 24, 2022. https://www.contagionlive.com/view/overview-of-sars-cov-2-virus-and-subvariants

Rohde R.E. Invited interview for Newsweek via Simone Carter. COVID-19 Isn’t Over: Ringo Starr and Other Musicians Share Positive Tests. October 12, 2022. https://www.newsweek.com/covid-19-isnt-over-ringo-starr-other-musicians-share-positive-tests-1751355

Rohde R.E. Invited Episode 33: Monkeypox with Rodney Rohde joins the Big Ideas TXST podcast to discuss the recent outbreak of monkeypox in the U.S. October 3, 2022. https://news.txst.edu/inside-txst/big-ideas-podcast/episode-33-monkeypox-with-rodney-rohde.html

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for the #podcast on Let’s Talk Micro with Luis Plaza – S02 E60 – 60: Learning about Rabies with Dr. Rodney Rohde. September 28, 2022. https://rss.com/podcasts/letstalkmicro/634364/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Ashley P. Taylor for LiveScience –  Will monkeypox become a pandemic? September 23, 2022. https://www.livescience.com/will-monkeypox-become-pandemic

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for the #podcast on the Scott Thompson Show – Scott Talking out of Ontario, Hamilton, Canada on 900 CHML. York school board deems the Queen’s funeral triggering for children – Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson. September 14, 2022. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/york-school-board-deems-the-queens-funeral-triggering/id710836439?i=1000579637227

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Maggie Koerth of FiveThirtyEight – Why Monkeypox Wasn’t Another COVID-19. September 14, 2022. https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/monkeypox-public-health/

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Stephanie Whitehead of eLABorate: Update on the Monkeypox Outbreak video podcast. September 13, 2022. https://share.transistor.fm/s/e0f894cd?fbclid=IwAR2-47RuWlFikELqpifBRvQNhLngzG27jQJ7P-cJ3-M177C8k0JPhmAYJo0

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Amira Van Leeuwen of Hays Free Press – Local health experts explain Monkeypox. September 7, 2022. https://haysfreepress.com/2022/09/07/local-health-experts-explain-monkeypox/

Rohde R.E., Tellez, Mauricio & ACC. ACC #Podcast – In this episode of Science in the Mall – Y’all: Part 2, Mauricio Tellez and Dr. Rodney E Rohde talk about how undergraduates interested in science can turn that passion into a profitable, meaningful career, and how using resources like ACC Bioscience Incubator and Texas State University Clinical Laboratory Science Program can help you clarify your professional goals. Shining a Light on Hidden Bioscience Professions – Science in the Mall, Y’all S02:E04. August 26, 2022. https://foundingmedia.com/shining-a-light-on-hidden-bioscience-professions-science-in-the-mall-yall-s02e04/

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Dominique Mosbergen of The Wall Street Journal – Monkeypox Cases Show Signs of Decreasing in U.S. and Globally. August 26, 2022. https://www.wsj.com/articles/monkeypox-outbreak-shows-signs-of-cooling-in-u-s-and-globally-11661526042?st=dg1azon763uyuxz&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Urte Fultinaviciute of Clinical Trials Arena. Multiple monkeypox vaccine and antiviral trials are launching across the world. August 26, 2022. https://www.clinicaltrialsarena.com/news/monkeypox-vaccine-antiviral-trials/

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Josh Breslow of Live News Fox – Monkeypox update with Dr. Rodney E. Rohde. August 22, 2022. https://youtu.be/ekBX4W410n8

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Michael Board of News Radio 1200 WOAI IHeart radio in San Antonio. Monkeypox preparation for schools and daycare. August 11, 2022.

Rohde R.E., Tellez, Mauricio & ACC. ACC #Podcast – In this episode of Science in the Mall, Y’all, Part 1.  Mauricio Tellez and Dr. Rodney E Rohde talk about how undergraduates interested in science can turn that passion into a profitable, meaningful career, and how using resources like ACC Bioscience Incubator and Texas State University Clinical Laboratory Science Program can help you clarify your professional goals. August 5, 2022. https://foundingmedia.com/bioscience-careers-galore-science-in-the-mall-yall-s02e03/

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Jacey Yarbrough and Marissa Mizroch of Spectrum News – Monkeypox. August 4, 2022. https://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/austin/news/2022/08/05/texas-colleges-and-universities-prepare-for-monkeypox-outbreaks

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Jala Washington of KXAN TV Austin – How Texas schools are preparing for possible monkeypox outbreaks. August 2, 2022. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/how-texas-schools-are-preparing-for-possible-monkeypox-outbreaks/

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Richard Hollingham of The BBC – What is monkeypox and why is it spreading? August 2, 2022. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20220801-what-is-monkeypox-and-why-is-it-spreading

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Robyn White of Newsweek – Why Is U.S. Struggling To Meet Monkeypox Vaccine Demand? July 27, 2022. https://www.newsweek.com/monkeypox-vaccine-demand-us-supply-demand-waiting-list-1728297

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Simone Carter of Dallas Observer [1 million monthly active users and 42,000 weekly print copies] – Experts Warn of Latest COVID-19 Subvariant as CDC Raises Dallas County Threat Level to Red. July 18, 2022. https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/ba5-subvariant-dallas-county-cdc-threat-level-red-covid-19-pandemic-far-from-over-14417408

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Dennis Strenk of People of Pathology Podcast – What you need to know about monkeypox [Episode 120]. July 18, 2022. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4WnkVU4RkSXJTMPBiyqMkD?si=q-5-tqpnTeu2bAEVU-E44Q&nd=1

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Adriana De Alba of WFAA News [Tarrant County, TX] – Monkeypox vaccine supply is low. Should you be worried? July 14, 2022. https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/monkeypox-vaccine-supply-low-should-you-worried/287-6b5cf169-961b-4dcf-9bab-b68d92624d05

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Julia Ries for Self Magazine – Should You Be Worried About Outdoor Transmission During the BA.5 Surge? July 14, 2022. https://www.self.com/story/covid-ba5-outdoor-transmission-risk

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Bridget Spencer of Fox 7 News Austin – Monkeypox Update Surrounding Community Transmission. July 13, 2022.

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Michael Board of News Radio 1200 WOAI IHeart radio in San Antonio. Monkeypox and the Gay Community – update. July 8, 2022.

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Kelly Pyrek of Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. Partners in Prevention: Raising the Profile of the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory in Ongoing #HAI Control and Outbreaks July 7, 2022. https://viewer.joomag.com/healthcare-hygiene-magazine-july-2022-july-2022/0378535001657145452/p14?short&

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Urte Fultinaviciute of Clinical Trials Arena. June 24, 2022. https://www.pharmaceutical-technology.com/news/covid-19-vaccines-targeting-omicron-variants-expected-to-be-ready-for-this-autumn/

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Fiza Kuzhiyil of Austin American Statesman [60th in circulation among daily newspapers] June 10, 2022. https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2022/06/09/monkeypox-texas-heres-what-you-need-know-health-safety/7558796001/

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Simone Carter of Dallas Observer [1 million monthly active users and 42,000 weekly print copies]. June 9, 2022. dallasobserver.com/news/monkeypox-hits-dallas-county-first-in-texas-2022-health-officials-compare-with-covid-19-14175641

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Michael Schubert of The Pathologist: Career Journey to the Medical Laboratory video. June 8, 2022. https://thepathologist.com/subspecialties/career-snapshots-with-rodney-e-rohde

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Joy Burgin of News Radio 1200 WOAI IHeart radio news in San Antonio. Monkeypox update: Dallas case. June 7, 2022.

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Matt Howerton of WFAA Dallas on NewsOn. Monkeypox update: Dallas case. June 7, 2022. https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-county-reports-first-monkeypox-case-in-2022/287-0c4f663d-ab8a-4064-b3ff-746d2d1655c9

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Britt Moreno and Robert Hadlock of Austin KXAN In-depth Investigative Report. Monkeypox update: Dallas case. June 7, 2022.

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Robert Herriman for Outbreak News TV YouTube / Infectious Diseases News Facebook – Monkeypox update – talk to Dr. Rodney E. Rohde. June 3, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuWMZQ-cG_w

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Matt Howerton of WFAA Dallas on NewsOn. Monkeypox update. May 20, 2022. https://www.wfla.com/nextstar-news-wire/what-is-monkeypox-a-microbiologist-explains-whats-known-about-this-smallpox-cousin/

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Britt Moreno and Robert Hadlock of Austin KXAN In-depth Investigative Report. May 20, 2022. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/texas-microbiologist-explains-what-is-known-about-monkeypox/

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Luis Plaza of LetsTalkMicro: S01 E48 – Episode 48: Talking monkeypox with Dr. Rodney E. Rohde. May 21, 2022. https://rss.com/podcasts/letstalkmicro/494455/

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Michael Board of News Radio 1200 WOAI IHeart radio in San Antonio. Monkeypox update. May 20, 2022.

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Stephanie Whitehead of eLABorate: The Path of Least Antibiotic Resistance video podcast. May 31, 2022. https://elaboratetopics.directimpactbroadcasting.com/s2/20

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Bill Culhane of The Big Bid Theory: 1st episode of the Season 8 Launch video podcast with Dr. Rodney E. Rohde COVID19 and medical laboratory updates. May 26, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jyaqw9BoNT0

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Lona Gordon Small of OPEX Live [Linkedin]: You can be a Subject Matter too! May 12, 2022. https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:6930134452249538560/

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Contagion Live & John Parkinson: A Valuable Field, An Industry in Obscurity. April 29, 2022. https://www.contagionlive.com/view/medical-laboratory-professionals-a-valuable-field-an-industry-in-obscurity

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Judy Stone, MD for Forbes: We’re Facing A Critical Shortage Of Medical Laboratory Professionals. April 27, 2022. https://www.forbes.com/sites/judystone/2022/04/28/were-facing-a-critical-shortage-of-medical-laboratory-professionals/?sh=63771491260c

Rohde R.E. Invited interview with Contagion Live & John Parkinson: Addressing the Shortage of Medical Laboratory Professionals. April 26, 2022. https://www.contagionlive.com/view/addressing-the-shortage-of-medical-laboratory-professionals

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Judy Stone, MD for Forbes: Blood Collection Tube Shortages Continue – “Routine” Labs Should Be Limited. March 28, 2022. https://www.forbes.com/sites/judystone/2022/03/28/blood-collection-tube-shortages-continueroutine-labs-should-be-limited/?sh=71d298074147

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview by Urtė Fultinavičiūtė of Clinical Trials Arena (London, UK). Covid-19, flu combo vaccines an advance but with rollout quandaries. March 14, 2022. https://www.clinicaltrialsarena.com/analysis/covid-19-influenza-combo-vaccines/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview by Emily Woodruff of Nola.com. As COVID spread, other infections and fungi also multiplied in Louisiana hospitals. March 12, 2022. https://www.nola.com/news/coronavirus/article_3ffa7e8a-a15f-11ec-aa75-3f9f5fbf0389.html

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview by Ana Murray – Smithville Class of 1985 Rodney Rohde Named Texas State University Regent’s Professor.  Tiger Insider – Smithville ISD Community Newsletter, February 2022-Volume 8, Edition 6. https://www.smithvilleisd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1685394&type=d&pREC_ID=2171394

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for the #podcast on the Scott Thompson Show out of Ontario, Canada on 900 CHML. Current update on COVID-19 and are Americans 73% immune to Omicron? [start around the 40:45 mark]. February 18, 2022. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/police-move-in-on-ottawa-protesters-what-to-expect/id710836439?i=1000551590629

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for Community Health and Economic Resiliency Research (CHERR): Resiliency Research Reports. The Resilience Test: Medical laboratory professionals prepare for emergency response. February 16, 2022. https://resiliencyresearch.wp.txstate.edu/2022/02/16/the-resilience-test-medical-laboratory-professionals-prepare-for-emergency-response/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Tahera Rahman of KXAN News Austin. Omicron patients shed virus longer, Japan study suggests. January 30, 2022. https://www.kxan.com/news/coronavirus/omicron-patients-shed-virus-longer-japan-study-suggests/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Conor Wilson of RTÉ Prime Time [Prime Time is the flagship Current Affairs programme of Ireland’s national broadcaster, RTÉ. RTÉ.ie is Ireland’s number one multimedia website brand, with unrivalled coverage of Irish and global news, current affairs, sport, entertainment, and lifestyle in a variety of formats] ‘Pandemics don’t end with a bang’ – lessons from the Spanish Flu. January 26, 2022. https://www.rte.ie/news/primetime/2022/0125/1275848-spanish-flu-lessons-covid-19/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Tahera Rahman of KXAN News Austin. Some medical labs seeing staff shortages, and it affects more than just COVID-19 test results. January 25, 2022. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/some-medical-labs-seeing-staff-shortages-and-it-affects-more-than-just-covid-19-test-results/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Simone Carter of Dallas Observer [1 million monthly active users and 42,000 weekly print copies]. Not Just Nurses: Medical Lab Pros in Short Supply Amid Omicron Surge. January 22, 2022. https://www.dallasobserver.com/dallas/Print?oid=13255287

Rohde, R.E. New antifungal medications are sorely needed with Jackie Rocheleau for Knowable Magazine [40K subscribers & 6.5 million republished views]. January 18, 2022. https://knowablemagazine.org/article/health-disease/2022/new-antifungal-medications-sorely-needed

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Lydia Smith for Patient: Flurona: What we know about COVID-19 and flu combined infection. January 12, 2022. https://patient.info/news-and-features/flurona-what-we-know-about-covid-19-and-flu-double-infection

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Amberley Davis for Patient: What is the COVID-19 antibody blood test and should I get one? January 8, 2022. https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-is-the-covid-19-vaccine-response-antibody-blood-test

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Kate Rogers of CNBC for the “The News with Shepard Smith.” Medical Lab Professionals in Short Supply as COVID Testing Surges. January 7, 2022. https://twitter.com/thenewsoncnbc/status/1479618690278637570?s=21

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Ashley Lopez of  KUT 90.5 [Austin’s NPR station with over 250,000 people listening to KUT in Central Texas each week]. Medical labs face understaffing and burnout as demand for COVID tests skyrockets in Texas. December 29, 2021. https://www.kut.org/covid-19/2021-12-29/medical-labs-face-understaffing-and-burnout-as-demand-for-covid-tests-skyrocket-in-texas

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for the #podcast on the Bill Kelly Show w/ Guest Host Shiona Thompson out of Ontario, Canada on 900 CHML. CDC recommends shorter COVID-19 isolation. December 29, 2021. https://omny.fm/shows/bill-kelly-show/cdc-recommends-shorter-covid-19-isolation-ontario

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Simone Carter of Dallas Observer [1 million monthly active users and 42,000 weekly print copies]. Texas Runs Low on the Monoclonal Antibody Effective Against Omicron. December 29, 2021. https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/monoclonal-antibody-treatments-run-out-as-covid-19-soars-across-texas-13105916

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Amberley Davis for Patient: COVID-19: when do experts predict life will return to normal? December 16, 2021. https://patient.info/news-and-features/covid-19-when-do-experts-predict-life-will-return-to-normal

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Amberley Davis for Patient:  Will we need a #COVID19 #booster #vaccine every year? December 15, 2021. https://patient.info/news-and-features/covid-19-how-do-omicron-symptoms-compare-to-other-variants

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Deb Schneider and Lomas Brown for SportsSlaw – Episode #62 – Lomas and Deb talk to Dr. Rodney E. Rohde about the Omicron Variant at the intersection of sports. December 14, 2021. https://www.facebook.com/sportsslaw/videos/304744771560661

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Nick Castillo for San Marcos Daily Record: TXST professor, medical expert discusses Omicron variant, vaccines. December 12, 2021. https://www.sanmarcosrecord.com/news/txst-professor-medical-expert-discusses-omicron-variant-vaccines

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Julie Riles for Healthline.com: What We Can Learn from the 1918 Flu Pandemic as the Omicron Variant Spreads. December 11, 2021.  https://www.healthline.com/health-news/what-we-can-learn-from-the-1918-flu-pandemic-as-the-omicron-variant-spreads

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Lydia Smith for Patient: Will we need a #COVID19 #booster #vaccine every year? December 8, 2021. https://patient.info/news-and-features/will-we-need-to-have-covid-19-booster-vaccines-forever

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Simone Carter of Dallas Observer [1 million monthly active users and 42,000 weekly print copies]. Keep It On: Dallas ISD’s Mask Mandate to Stay Until MLK Day. December 7, 2021. https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/as-omicron-spreads-in-us-dallas-isd-to-keep-mask-mandate-until-martin-luther-king-day-12965340

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for the #podcast on the Scott Thompson Show out of Ontario, Canada on 900 CHML. Is the Omicron variant a milder version [start around the 44:45 mark]. December 7, 2021. https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/national-day-of-remembrance-action-on-violence-aga

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for the #podcast on the Scott Thompson Show out of Ontario, Canada on 900 CHML. Modifying current vaccines to fight Omicron variant [start around the 40:35 mark]. November 29, 2021. https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/ceo-co-founder-of-twitter-steps-down-the-future-of

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for the #podcast on the Bill Kelly Show out of Ontario, Canada on 900 CHML. To vaccinate or not to vaccinate your kids [1st 16 minutes]. November 23, 2021. https://omny.fm/shows/bill-kelly-show/to-vaccinate-or-not-to-vaccinate-your-kids-simon-s

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Texas State Newsroom, Featured Faculty 2021: How to gather safely during the holidays – a Q&A with Dr. Rodney E. Rohde. November 22, 2021. https://news.txstate.edu/featured-faculty/2021/covid-holiday-safety-tips.html

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Judy Stone, MD for Medscape [70 million monthly users]: Should You Worry About Picking Up COVID or Other Infections From Public Bathrooms? November 17, 2021. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/963106

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Lydia Smith for Patient:  What are the benefits of mixing and matching COVID-19 booster vaccines? November 13, 2021. https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-are-the-benefits-of-mixing-and-matching-covid-19-booster-vaccines

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for the #podcast on the Scott Thompson Show out of Ontario, Canada on 900 CHML. More on the border opening [start around the 26:00 mark]. November 8, 2021. https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/more-on-the-border-opening-and-snowbirds-the-feds

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Lydia Smith for Patient: Should we wear face masks after the pandemic? November 4, 2021. https://patient.info/news-and-features/should-we-wear-face-masks-after-the-pandemic

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Jeff Craven for Medscape: Hot Temperatures in Outdoor Lockboxes Increase Sample Errors. October 26, 2021. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/961619

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Judy Stone, MD for Forbes: CDC Sleuths Find Source of Deadly Melioidosis Outbreak Is A Room Spray Sold At Walmart. October 23, 2021. https://www.forbes.com/sites/judystone/2021/10/24/cdc-sleuths-find-source-of-deadly-melioidosis-outbreak-is-a-room-spray-sold-at-walmart/?sh=68f1af0de307

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for the #podcast on the Scott Thompson Show out of Ontario, Canada on 900 CHML. Mix and Match of COVID19 vaccines! [40 48 min mark]. October 22, 2021. https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/raptors-first-game-of-the-season-a-national-vaccin

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Yasemin Saplakoglu of LiveScience [1 million monthly readers]. Should you mix and match COVID-19 vaccines? October 21, 2021. https://www.livescience.com/fda-covid-19-booster-mix-and-match-approach

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for the #podcast on the Scott Thompson Show out of Ontario, Canada on 900 CHML. U.S. prepares to open its land borders [start around the 4:10 mark]. October 13, 2021. https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/u-s-prepares-to-open-its-land-borders-shatner-blas

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for The Dish podcast with MLPAO CEO Michelle Hoad and a panel of experts – Dr. Zain Chagla, infectious diseases physician at St. Joseph’s Healthcare in Hamilton; Dr. Rodney Rohde, Professor and Chair for the Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) Program in the College of Health Professions at Texas State University; MLT Candy Rutherford, Technical Specialist Molecular Microbiology at Hamilton Health Sciences; and microbiologist and science educator Jason Tetro; to clear up some of the questions, misinformation, and inaccurate science around COVID-19 vaccines and laboratory testing. COVID-19 Myths: Vaccines and Laboratory Testing. October 13, 2021. https://soundcloud.com/mlpaothedish/covid-19-myths-vaccines-and-laboratory-testing?si=135078f06dad4692929d0d89e8fa3679

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Simone Carter of Dallas Observer [1 million monthly active users and 42,000 weekly print copies]. MIS-C Cases Spike Among North Texas Kids, but Experts Say Context Is Everything. October 1, 2021. https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/forget-covid-19-north-texas-has-greatest-number-of-mis-c-cases-12518394

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Robert Herriman for Outbreak News TV YouTube / Infectious Diseases News Facebook – World Rabies Day – talk to Dr. Rodney E. Rohde and Pamela J. Wilson about rabies and #WorldRabiesDay. September 29, 2021. http://outbreaknewstoday.com/world-rabies-day-2021-livestream-event-72565/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Christopher Curley of Healthline – How Did This Happen? The U.S. COVID-19 Death Toll Has Surpassed 1918 Flu Total. September 22, 2021. https://www.healthline.com/health-news/how-did-this-happen-the-u-s-covid-19-death-toll-has-surpassed-1918-flu-total

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Aria Bendix of Business Insider [187 million circulation]. Tennessee says vaccinated people should be last in line for antibody treatments to save them for the unvaccinated. September 21, 2021. https://www.businessinsider.com/tennessee-vaccinated-denied-monoclonal-antibody-treatment-2021-9

Rohde, R.E. Invited to participate in Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease @PFID – Take Your Shot video – for COVID19 vaccination advocacy. September 14, 2021. https://www.fightinfectiousdisease.org/vaccination and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkZi6Nru128

 Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Simone Carter of Dallas Observer [1 million monthly active users and 42,000 weekly print copies]. Hospital Admissions are Declining in Dallas County, but Experts Warn Against Letting Up. September 14, 2021. https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/public-health-experts-say-north-texas-covid-19-hospitalizations-may-be-flattening-12375718

Rohde, R. E. Invited interview for Follow the Science #podcast with Faye Flam – 37. Beyond COVID10 – other Looming Threats. September 12, 2021. https://open.spotify.com/episode/20a8dN9AB3Ps4gH9iXrchb 

Rohde, R. E. Invited interview for Healthcare Hygiene Magazine Special Issue article – Hygiene Theatre: Obsessing over SARS-CoV-2 while Ignoring Other Pathogens at our Peril? September Special Issue. September 10, 2021. https://joom.ag/V3wI/p6

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Barbara Schwarz, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD, Dallas-Fort Worth: Texas lab workers feeling burned out in non-stop COVID battle. September 7, 2021. https://www.audacy.com/krld/news/local/texas-lab-workers-feeling-burned-out-non-stop-covid-battle

Rohde, R.E., Invited interview for the #podcast on the Scott Thompson Show out of Ontario, Canada on 900 CHML. The @US_FDA fully approves @pfizer #COVID19 #vaccine [Starts at 12:40 mark] August 23, 2021. https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/the-fda-fully-approves-pfizer-the-changing-situati

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with @Eric Weaver and @Daniel Chipping on @Race to Value podcast – COVID-19 & SARS-CoV-2 Delta Variant: Scientific Insights from a Leading Virologist, with Dr. Rodney E. Rohde. August 20, 2021. https://www.racetovalue.org/covid-19-sars-cov-2-delta-variant-scientific-insights-from-a-leading-virologist-with-dr-rodney-e-rohde/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for the #podcast on the Bill Kelly Show out of Ontario, Canada on 900 CHML. Ethical issues with a C-19 booster shot, Ont. PCs under fire for fake invoices, The Bloc could deny Trudeau his majority & Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin charged. August 19, 2021. https://omny.fm/shows/bill-kelly-show/ethical-issues-with-a-c-19-booster-shot-ont-pcs-un

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Tahera Rahman of KXAN NBC Austin: Vaccinated Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tests positive for COVID-19, not feeling symptoms. August 17, 2021. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/texas-gov-greg-abbott-tests-positive-for-covid-19/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Lindsey Ragas of CBS Austin: Governor Abbott tests positive for COVID-19. August 17, 2021. https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/governor-abbott-tests-positive-for-covid-19

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Judy Stone, MD for Medscape: CDC Reports Burkholderia cepacia and B. pseudomallei Outbreaks. August 12, 2021. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/956548

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Simone Carter of Dallas Observer [1 million monthly active users and 42,000 weekly print copies]. Yes, You Can Still Trust in the CDC. August 6, 2021. https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/despite-evolving-guidance-public-health-experts-say-texans-can-still-trust-cdc-12145775

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Arezow Doost of KXAN NBC Austin: What are the long-term effects of COVID-19 on the lungs? August 1, 2021. https://www.kxan.com/investigations/what-are-the-long-term-effects-of-covid-19-on-the-lungs/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with of KVUE ABC Austin: Local experts weigh in on new CDC leaked findings about delta variant. July 30, 2021. https://www.kvue.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/cdc-leaked-findings-about-delta-variant/269-1f8a550e-3828-4a4d-9048-5912d7df0d8a

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Judy Stone, MD for Medscape: Untreatable, Drug-Resistant Fungus Found in Texas and Washington, DC. July 30, 2021. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/955789

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Deb Schneider and Lomas Brown for SportsSlaw – Episode #53 – Lomas and Deb talk to Dr. Rodney E. Rohde and Dr. Ryan McNamara about the two Americas – the vaccinated and unvaccinated. July 29, 2021. https://www.facebook.com/sportsslaw/videos/846625142959575

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Melanie Barden of CBS Austin: Baylor Scott & White, Ascension Seton requiring its staff to get vaccinated. July 28, 2021. https://cbsaustin.com/news/coronavirus/baylor-scott-white-requiring-its-staff-to-get-vaccinated

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Brian Standing, Host, Monday 8 O’ Clock Buzz, WORT 89.9 FM, Madison Community Radio. A Tale of Two Pandemics. July 26, 2021. https://www.wortfm.org/a-tale-of-two-pandemics/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Simone Carter of Dallas Observer [1 million monthly active users and 42,000 weekly print copies]. July 22, 2021. Viruses Are Going to Virus’: COVID-19 Infections Rise Among Vaccinated Texans. https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/vaccinated-texans-are-testing-positive-for-covid-19-stoking-delta-variant-fears-12059219

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Daniel Dao & Gabriel Yin of CGTN America [CCTV-13, formerly CCTV News, broadcasting across China since 2003, is the news channel of China Central Television and the biggest news channel on mainland China]. California’s economy restarts this month. June 3, 2021. http://m.news.cctv.com/2021/06/03/ARTIpN66UYTf7rgGgChQ3tar210603.shtml

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for the #podcast on the Bill Kelly Show out of Ontario, Canada on 900 CHML. Ontario declares 3 more Delta Hotspots & Accelerates 2nd doses, NACI update on AZ vaccine & Despite Ford’s pledge, LTC homes still have no AC. June 18, 2021. https://omny.fm/shows/bill-kelly-show/ont-declares-3-more-delta-hotspots-accelerates-2nd

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Barbara Schwarz, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD, Dallas-Fort Worth: COVID-19 Delta variant blazing through UK, and possibly US. June 16, 2021. https://www.audacy.com/krld/news/local/covid-19-delta-variant-blazing-through-uk-and-possibly-us

Rohde, R.E.  June 11, 2021. Invited interview with Barbara Schwarz, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD, Dallas-Fort Worth: Stats say Women more likely to get COVID breakthrough infections. https://www.audacy.com/krld/news/local/stats-say-women-more-likely-covid-breakthrough-infections

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Gabriela Vidal of CBS Austin: Round Rock Express receives approval to operate at increased capacity. April 13, 2021. https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/report-indicates-more-breakthrough-covid-19-cases-among-vaccinated-woman-in-austin

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for the #podcast on the Bill Kelly Show out of Ontario, Canada on 900 CHML. Vaccine hesitancy slows Biden’s vaccination plan – Bill Kelly Show – June 8, 2021. https://omny.fm/shows/bill-kelly-show/vaccine-hesitancy-slows-bidens-vaccination-plan

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Deb Schneider and Lomas Brown for SportsSlaw – Featuring Dr. Rodney E. Rohde, Friend of the Show – Sports Slaw – Episode 49 – Lomas and Deb talk to “Doc R” from Texas State University to revisit COVID, vaccinations and how we move forward. May 28, 2021. https://fb.watch/5MGWJcSiuI/

Rohde, R.E. Invited guest for bioMérieux Connection [Chuck Hester interview] – The Laboratory’s Vital Role in Patient Care and Antimicrobial Stewardship. May 21, 2021.
https://www.biomerieuxconnection.com/2021/05/21/the-laboratorys-vital-role-in-patient-care-and-antimicrobial-stewardship/

Rohde, R.E. Invited guest for LabOPEX Live with Lona Gordon Small. Medical lab and Public Health professionals: Visible Heroes during the pandemic. May 20, 2021. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6800781371330588672/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for the #podcast on the Scott Thompson Show out of Ontario, Canada on 900 CHML. April 26, 2021. COVID-19 variants in Canada, India’s dire situation, Systemic problems in the CAF & No Olympics during a pandemic? [Starts at 16:45 mark] April 26, 2021. https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/covid-19-variants-in-canada-indias-dire-situation

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for ‘The Big Bid Theory’ Podcast, COVID a Year Later. Virus Expert With Lessons Learned and What’s Ahead. April 14, 2021. https://www.spreaker.com/user/thebigbidtheory/covid-a-year-later-virus-expert-with-lessons

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Gabriela Vidal of CBS Austin: Round Rock Express receives approval to operate at increased capacity. April 13, 2021. https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/round-rock-express-receives-approval-to-operate-at-increased-capacity

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for the #podcast on the Bill Kelly Show out of Ontario, Canada on 900 CHML. White House rules out Vaccine Passports & Biden makes all adults eligible for vaccines by April 19th- Bill Kelly Show – Omny.fm April 8, 2021. https://omny.fm/shows/bill-kelly-show/white-house-rules-out-vaccine-passports-biden-make

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Daniel Dao of CGTN America [CCTV-13, formerly CCTV News, broadcasting across China since 2003, is the news channel of China Central Television and the biggest news channel on mainland China]. The U.S. Epidemic Chaos. April 6, 2021. https://app.cctv.com/special/m/livevod/index.html?guid=38e4a8601ed44b739a8bf762d7dc2c66&vtype=2&vsetId=C10598

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Gabriela Vidal of CBS Austin: Austinites weigh in on possible ‘vaccine passports’ as part of return to normalcy. March 29, 2021. https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/austinites-weigh-in-on-possible-vaccine-passports-as-part-of-return-to-normalcy

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Dr. Alison Bert of Elsevier: Researchers — what’s your social media persona? Three scientists weigh in on how they use social media – and how they respond to challenging comments. March 29, 2021. https://www.elsevier.com/connect/whats-your-social-media-persona

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Melanie Barden of CBS Austin: Texas to open COVID-19 vaccinations to all adults on March 29. March 23, 2021. https://cbs4local.com/news/local/texas-to-open-covid-19-vaccinations-to-all-adults-on-march-29th

Rohde, R.E. Invited feature for Partnership to Fight Infectious Diseases – Faces of AMR Story Board. March 18, 2021. https://www.fightinfectiousdisease.org/amr  

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for the #podcast on the Scott Thompson Show out of Ontario, Canada on 900 CHML. Dr. Rodney Rohde on Third wave dread, AstraZeneca updates & What happens after the U.S. is done with vaccinations?  March 16, 2021. https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/third-wave-dread-astrazeneca-updates-what-happens

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for the #podcast on the Bill Kelly Show out of Ontario, Canada on 900 CHML. Dr. Rodney Rohde on The Pandemic Year: how COVID-19 reshaped the United States forever – Bill Kelly Show – Omny.fm  March 11, 2021. https://omny.fm/shows/bill-kelly-show/the-pandemic-year-how-covid-19-reshaped-the-united

Rohde, R.E. March 8, 2021.Invited interview for People of Pathology Podcast with Dennis Strenk – Episode 50 is out now! Dr. Rodney E Rohde, SV, SM, MB (ASCP), FACSc, returns to the show to discuss COVID variants and vaccines.
Listen here: Apple: https://lnkd.in/gZq5uut Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gHqNMcb Google: https://lnkd.in/gjEw-iY

Rohde, R.E. Highlight by Texas State Newsroom – Dr. Rodney Rohde, chair of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, answers timely questions, Featured Faculty, by Julie Cooper | March 3, 2021. https://news.txstate.edu/featured-faculty/2021/rohde-answers-timely-questions.html

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for San Marcos Daily Record by Nick Castillo – Gov. Abbott announces end to mask mandate, Hays County leaders skeptical of move. March 3, 2021. https://www.sanmarcosrecord.com/news/gov-abbott-announces-end-mask-mandate-hays-county-leaders-skeptical-move

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview Off the Bench #Podcast episode dropped today! @AlwaysKyle1 speaks with @RodneyRohde about COVID-19, specifically monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, and the #MedicalLaboratory profession. February 26, 2021. https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-zix3f-fbdca4?utm_campaign=w_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=w_share

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Gabriela Vida of CBS Austin: Infectious disease experts warn against loosening mask mandate. February 25, 2021. https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/infectious-disease-experts-warn-against-loosening-mask-mandate

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Deb Schneider and Lomas Brown for Sportsslaw – Featuring Dr. Rodney E. Rohde, Friend of the Show – Sports Slaw – Episode 41 – Lomas and Deb talk to “Doc R” from Texas State University about variants, vaccines, and how the NFL season made it through the Super Bowl. February 24, 2020. https://www.facebook.com/sportsslaw/videos/429520728162114

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for the #podcast on the Bill Kelly Show out of Ontario, Canada on 900 CHML. Dr. Rodney Rohde on Why herd immunity may be impossible without vaccinating children against COVID-19. February 17, 2021. https://omny.fm/shows/bill-kelly-show/why-herd-immunity-may-be-impossible-without-vaccin

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for NewScientist [based in London with a global circulation of 130K+] by Adam Vaughan – Did the coronavirus really come from frozen food, as the WHO suggests? February 12, 2021. https://www.newscientist.com/article/2267598-did-the-coronavirus-really-come-from-frozen-food-as-the-who-suggests/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for National Geographic [28 million readers / reach] with David Cox – The vaccine alternatives for people with compromised immune systems. February 4, 2021. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2021/02/the-vaccine-alternatives-for-people-with-compromised-immune-systems/#close

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for the #podcast on the Bill Kelly Show out of Ontario, Canada on 900 CHML. Dr. Rodney Rohde on South African SARS-CoV-2 variant. February 2, 2021. https://omny.fm/shows/bill-kelly-show/coronavirus-variants-reopening-schools-in-ontarios

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for ASCP Inside the Lab Podcast – Laboratory Staffing Shortages. February 2, 2021. https://insidethelab.buzzsprout.com/1230539/6126178-laboratory-staffing-shortages

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Tahera Rahman of KXAN NBC Austin: New COVID-19 mutations are popping up — here’s what you need to know. January 26, 2021. https://www.kxan.com/news/coronavirus/new-covid-19-mutations-are-popping-up-heres-what-you-need-to-know/?fbclid=IwAR1_7HZaRhI7iPfIGWlvo4p7z6ZeyHaSR1OPEP7g0lFKrw0FBH5vu7cWmRw

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for The University Star by Tania Zapien – Unsung heroes: How Texas State lab scientists are saving lives. January 19, 2021. https://www.universitystar.com/life_and_arts/unsung-heroes-how-texas-state-lab-scientists-are-saving-lives/article_89d9d00a-5a11-11eb-867d-63f66d62ac9e.html?mc_cid=0e531b01ae&mc_eid=7f90384d82

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for The Daily Beast [1 million readers daily] by Tyler Hicks – Is This the Last Place in America People Will Get Vaccines? January 11, 2021. https://www.thedailybeast.com/are-dallas-jails-the-last-place-in-america-people-will-get-vaccines?source=articles&via=rss

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for Business Insider [170 million unique visitors across the globe] by Ara Bendix – Monoclonal antibody treatments could cut COVID-19 hospitalizations significantly — but doctors aren’t using their full supply. December 29, 2020. https://www.businessinsider.com/covid-19-treatment-monoclonal-antibodies-promise-challenges-2020-12  

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Lindsey Ragas of CBS Austin News – Medical laboratory professionals perform COVID-19 tests, face burnout and exhaustion. December 28, 2020. https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/medical-laboratory-professionals-perform-covid-19-tests-face-burnout-and-exhaustion

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Ashley Lopez, KUT Radio 90.5, Austin’s NPR Station. December 17, 2020. https://www.kut.org/covid-19/2020-12-17/texas-medical-lab-workers-face-continued-crunch-as-covid-19-cases-rise

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Deb Schneider and Lomas Brown for Sportsslaw – Featuring Dr. Rodney E. Rohde, Friend of the Show – Sportsslaw – Episode #33 – A discussion about COVID and vaccines. December 16, 2020. https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=1463230080549915&ref=notif&notif_id=1608165580364784&notif_t=live_video_explicit

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for HuffPost [30 million viewers] by Stephanie Barnes – What Needs To Happen Before The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Considered Over: Here are the steps that will bring the coronavirus pandemic under control and how long it might take to get back to “normal.” December 1, 2020. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/what-needs-happen-covid-pandemic-over_l_5fc4448dc5b66bb88c680942

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for the #podcast on the Scott Thompson Show out of Ontario, Canada on 900 CHML. Dr. Rodney Rohde on developing and distributing COVID-19 vaccines. November 30, 2020. https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/dr-rodney-rohde-on-developing-and-distributing-cov

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for KLBJ 590am/99.7fm Radio with Jon Cooley. Texas is getting access to a Covid 19 treatment. November 30, 2020.

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview / video story for CBS Austin TV by Melanie Barden – Health experts say new antibody treatment is promising, but COVID prevention is key, November 19, 2020. https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/health-experts-say-new-antibody-treatment-is-promising-but-covid-prevention-is-key

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for the #podcast on the Bill Kelly Show out of Ontario, Canada on 900 CHML. Closer and closer to having a COVID-19 vaccine, Long term care homes vs. COVID-19 & Heinz returns to Canada. November 18, 2020. https://omny.fm/shows/bill-kelly-show/closer-and-closer-to-having-a-covid-19-vaccine-lon

Rohde, R.E. Zippia: The Career Expert, Experts Weigh In On Current Job Market Trends. November 11, 2020. https://www.zippia.com/instructor-jobs/trends/

Rohde, R.E. Interview with Margaret Blatz of Elite Daily – How To Shop Black Friday 2020 Safely Amid Coronavirus, According To Experts. November 10, 2020. https://www.elitedaily.com/p/how-to-shop-black-friday-2020-safely-amid-coronavirus-according-to-experts-42143247

Rohde, R.E. Featured Faculty Newsroom, Pfizer close to COVID vaccine, Dr. Rodney E. Rohde weighs in on what that means. November 10, 2020. https://news.txstate.edu/featured-faculty/2020/rohde-weighs-in-on-pfizer-covid-vaccine.html

Rohde, R.E. Invited Episode 10: COVID expert returns to Big Ideas TXST, discusses progression of pandemic, looming third spike, Rodney Rohde via Texas State Newsroom and #BigIdeasTXST #TXST_THR Translational Health Research, November 2, 2020. https://anchor.fm/big-ideas-txst/episodes/Episode-10-COVID-revisited-with-Rodney-Rohde-elttda/a-a3nr81f?fbclid=IwAR2u11n2ECuuvU5JVy7wVkEEzUnEhJhvEdyqdtSJbyXCveh9vKnyrvtOydY

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for The Wall Street Journal via Brianna Abbott – Help Wanted at Covid-19 Testing Labs. October 13, 2020. https://www.wsj.com/articles/help-wanted-at-covid-19-testing-labs-11602583202

Rohde, R.E. Yahoo News – Medical Experts Share Step-by-Step Instructions for How to Wear Masks Properly [From Good Housekeeping, Zee Krstic]. October 5, 2020. https://tinyurl.com/y5s2gqp2

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for the #podcast on the Bill Kelly Show out of Ontario, Canada on 900 CHML – Trump Tests Positive for COVID-19, Canada Approved Rapid Testing & Labour Relations Board won’t hear Ontario Teacher Unions’ case over Back to School Plan. LISTEN in at the 11:00 to 17:00 minute mark for The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: October 2, 2020. https://omny.fm/shows/bill-kelly-show/trump-tests-positive-for-covid-19-canada-approved

Rohde, R. E. Invited interview by Contagion Live (Grant Michael Gallagher) – #COVID19, #WorldRabiesDay, and #WorldMRSADay update. September 23, 2020. https://www.contagionlive.com/news/texas-state-scientist-rabies-eradication-campus-reopening-amr

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Deb Schneider and Lomas Brown for Sportsslaw – Episode #22 – Featuring Dr. Rodney E. Rohde, Friend of the Show – Sportsslaw – Episode #27 – A discussion about COVID and vaccines. September 23 2020. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3443882139011402&extid=ZvQ7J0epQkRat0Ol

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for Healthline.com [86 million digital readership] by Kristen Fischer – Study Finds Ibuprofen Likely Doesn’t Make COVID-19 Symptoms Worse. September 14, 2020. https://www.healthline.com/health-news/study-finds-ibuprofen-likely-doesnt-make-covid19-symptoms-worse

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for The Daily Beast [1 million readers daily] by Hunter Woodall – Texas Governor Declares a Victory Over COVID. What Could Possibly Go Wrong? September 4, 2020. https://www.thedailybeast.com/texas-guv-declares-a-victory-over-covid-what-could-possibly-go-wrong?ref=scroll

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for The Daily Beast [1 million readers daily] by Courtney Leiva – Should Parents Consider Antimicrobial Backpacks and Lunchboxes This Year? August 25, 2020. https://www.thedailybeast.com/antimicrobial-backpacks-and-lunchboxes-for-covid-19-back-to-school?ref=scroll

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for The Daily Beast [1 million readers daily] by Courtney Leiva – Do Teachers Need Face Shields When Returning to Work? August 22, 2020. https://www.thedailybeast.com/face-shields-for-teachers?ref=author

Rohde, R. E. Invited interview by Contagion Live (Grant Michael Gallagher) – How Texas State University is Confronting Coronavirus. August 20, 2020. https://www.contagionlive.com/news/how-texas-state-university-is-confronting-coronavirus

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for Healthline.com [86 million digital readership] by Matt Berger – Can the New Coronavirus Be Transmitted by Frozen Foods? Unlikely, Experts Say. August 18, 2020.  https://www.healthline.com/health-news/coronavirus-transmitted-by-frozen-foods-unlikely

Rohde, R. E. Invited interview by Contagion Live (Grant Michael Gallagher) – How to read FDA Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA). August 18, 2020. https://www.contagionlive.com/news/how-to-read-fda-emergency-use-authorization?fbclid=IwAR2oqH9I0DAGCjkd2EcGV5s6JsbD3wT9TfpWFl-4NQLSm3gGPHEC4S2jdjA

Rohde, R. E. Invited interview with Greg Brady of AM640 Toronto [#2 ranked AM station in the Toronto market] –Why a second wave of COVID-19 is likely in both Canada & the U.S. August 17, 2020.  https://omny.fm/shows/640-toronto/why-a-second-wave-of-covid-19-is-likely-in-both-ca

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Tessa Weinberg of Fort Worth Star Telegram [176,219 daily 184,079 Sunday circulation] – Texas’ COVID testing has dropped as positivity rate climbs, giving virus ‘upper hand’. August 13, 2020. Read more here: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/coronavirus/article244876422.html#storylink=cpy

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Kate Rogers / Betsy Spring of CNBC [5.7 million viewership and CNBC continues to possess the wealthiest audience (in terms of average income) of any television channel in the United States] – Focus on Medical Laboratory Profession during COVID-19 Pandemic. August 9, 2020. https://www.cnbc.com/video/2020/08/09/the-hidden-profession-saving-lives.html

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Deb Schneider and Lomas Brown for Sportsslaw – Episode #22 – Featuring Dr. Rodney E. Rohde – The Impact of the Pandemic on Sports. August 5, 2020. https://www.facebook.com/sportsslaw/videos/765130940899316

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for LiveScience.com [~3 million digital readership] by Nicoletta Lanese – Why hasn’t contact tracing managed to slow the massive surge of coronavirus in the US? July 21, 2020. https://www.livescience.com/covid19-contact-tracing-us-states.html

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for LiveScience.com by Yasemin Saplakoglu – Should schools reopen amid the pandemic? July 17, 2020. https://www.livescience.com/coronavirus-should-schools-reopen-fall.html

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for the #podcast on the Scott Thompson Show out of Ontario, Canada on 900 CHML. LISTEN in at the 7:55 minute mark for The Scott Thompson Podcast: Keeping the Canada-U.S. border closed, Purging Huawei from the U.K. 5G network & How the pandemic changed sex and dating. July 14, 2020. https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/keeping-the-canada-u-s-border-closed-purging-huawe

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for Elite Daily [~50 million digital readership] by Margaret Blatz – Is Shopping In Person After Coronavirus Reopenings Safe? Experts Explain. July 10, 2020. https://www.elitedaily.com/p/is-shopping-in-person-after-coronavirus-reopenings-safe-experts-explain-29148365

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for San Marcos Daily Record by Stephanie Gates – Backlogged COVID-19 test results explained. July 9, 2020. https://www.sanmarcosrecord.com/news/backlogged-covid-19-test-results-explained

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for Healthline.com [86 million digital readership] by Matt Berger – Why the Black Lives Matter Protests Didn’t Contribute to the COVID-19 Surge? July 9, 2020. https://www.healthline.com/health-news/black-lives-matter-protests-didnt-contribute-to-covid19-surge

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for the #podcast on the Bill Kelly Show out of Ontario, Canada on 900 CHML. LISTEN in at the 34:00 minute mark for The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: Repairs needed at Tim Horton’s Field, Plan for the 2026 Commonwealth Games bid & Scientists warn COVID-19 could be. July 7, 2020. https://omny.fm/shows/bill-kelly-show/the-bill-kelly-show-podcast-repairs-needed-at-tim

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for Forbes Magazine [74 million readers per month] by Rachel Sandler – ‘We Can’t Let Our Guard Down’: Here’s How To Celebrate July 4th Safely, July 2, 2020. https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelsandler/2020/07/02/we-cant-let-our-guard-down-heres-how-to-celebrate-july-4th-safely/#2551f6d47885

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for Texas Tribune [1,421,883 readers / month] by Emma Platoff – As coronavirus cases surged, Texas’ contact tracing workforce shrunk. June 30, 2020. https://www.texastribune.org/2020/06/30/texas-cut-contact-tracing/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Deb Schneider and Lomas Brown for Sportsslaw – Episode #18 – Featuring Dr. Rodney E. Rohde – The Impact of the Pandemic on Sports. June 26, 2020. https://www.facebook.com/107757207306074/posts/271626077585852/?vh=e&d=n

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for the #podcast on the Bill Kelly Show out of Ontario, Canada on 900 CHML. Charges made in Brampton crash, Cases continue to increase in the US, Health Care system comparison & Another name June 26, 2020. https://omny.fm/shows/bill-kelly-show/the-bill-kelly-show-podcast-charges-made-in-brampt

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for People of Pathology Podcast with Dennis Strenk – Dr. Rodney E. Rohde: Microbiology, COVID19 and Medical Laboratory Science. June 22, 2020. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ldh9C902oiaoRZSLdUl76?si=I4AgPlzJR7ClNxemNZWFig

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for the #podcast on the Scott Thompson Show out of Ontario, Canada on 900 CHML. Are US citizens buying the messaging on COVID-19 that the White House is giving? How concerned are they with cases increasing in the States? June 18, 2020. https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/covid-19-in-the-u-s

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for Good Housekeeping [22.9 million average monthly unique viewers/impressions] by Zee Krstic – Coronavirus and Face Masks: Everything You Need to Know This Summer. An expert-backed guide to buying, making, wearing and cleaning face masks during the coronavirus pandemic. June 10, 2020. https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/a32703820/coronavirus-face-mask-guide/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for Elemental [https://elemental.medium.com/] by Rob Britt – The Science of Superspreaders: A fraction of infected people trigger the bulk of new cases, one reason the pandemic is far from over. June 5, 2020. https://elemental.medium.com/the-science-of-superspreaders-2ceed2b68834 

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for Bustle.com [84 Million Readers] by Carolyn Steber – If Your Partner Has To Go Back To Work, Here’s What To Do. May 26, 2020. https://www.bustle.com/p/if-your-partner-has-to-go-back-to-work-heres-what-to-do-22914473

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for Men’s Health [15.3 million digital readership] by Rachael Schultz – When Will the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic Be Over? Experts explain how close and how far away we are. May 21, 2020. https://www.menshealth.com/health/a32617680/when-will-coronavirus-end/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for Healthline.com [86 million digital readership] by Kristen Fischer – When Will We Know If Reopening States Has Worked or Backfired? May 20, 2020. https://www.healthline.com/health-news/when-will-we-know-if-reopening-states-has-worked-or-backfired#1

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for HuffPost [30 Million Readers] by Amber Pardilla – Where To Buy Cloth Face Masks For Coronavirus Online: Here are the brands making and selling face masks for adults and kids for COVID-19. May 19, 2020. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/where-to-buy-cloth-face-masks-for-coronavirus-online_l_5eb9776dc5b665d677b8e1df?noa

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview with Deb Schneider and Lomas Brown for Sportsslaw – Episode #8 – Featuring Lila Lazarus and Dr. Rodney Rohde – The Impact of the Pandemic on Sports. May 17, 2020. https://www.facebook.com/sportsslaw/videos/2664027277162874/?v=2664027277162874

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for Bustle.com by Mekita Rivas – How To Shop Safely When Stores Reopen During Coronavirus. May 11, 2020. https://www.bustle.com/p/how-to-shop-safely-when-stores-reopen-during-coronavirus-22888613

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for MedicalTechnologySchools.com by Nina Chamlou – The Quest for a COVID-19 Vaccine: Two Experts Show Us the Road Ahead. May 6, 2020. https://www.medicaltechnologyschools.com/biomedical-science/developing-a-covid-19-vaccine

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for Texas Tribune [1,421,883 readers / month] by Emma Platoff – Health experts give Abbott’s plan to reopen Texas mixed reviews, warn state should revive stay-at-home order if surge emerges. April 29, 2020. https://www.texastribune.org/2020/04/29/texas-greg-abbott-economy-coronavirus/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for the #podcast on the Scott Thompson Show out of Ontario, Canada on 900 CHML. Check in at about 3 min for about 15 min of my conversation! Explaining herd immunity, the framework for reopening Ontario & how to identify a fake police officer. April 27, 2020. https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/explaining-herd-immunity-the-framework-for-reopeni

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for U.S. News and World Report [30,180,000 readers] by Susan Milligan – The Coronavirus Choice. Governors might open a state but Americans will decide for themselves if they are ready to emerge from the crisis. April 24, 2020. https://www.usnews.com/news/the-report/articles/2020-04-24/as-georgia-reopens-americans-get-mixed-message-about-coronavirus-safety

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for San Marcos Daily Record by Stephanie Gates – Labs play critical role during pandemic. April 24, 2020. https://www.sanmarcosrecord.com/news/labs-play-critical-role-during-pandemic?fbclid=IwAR1hpRevToAd1WFwfRJfngDuABmkD2T0t2Ho_uWgRHrbIFG52SxthQLWTvg

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview / video story for KXAN by Yoojin Cho – What you need to know about COVID-19 antibody testing. April 24, 2020. https://www.kxan.com/news/simplehealth/medical/what-you-need-to-know-about-covid-19-antibody-testing/

Rohde, R.E. Reshared April 22, 2020 by Heart – Experts warn of ‘high touch’ areas in your home that you should be disinfecting regularly. https://www.heart.co.uk/lifestyle/high-touch-areas-home-disinfected/ from MarthaStewart.com [7,305,000 million digital readership] by Jillian Kramer – Five High-Touch Areas in Your Home to Disinfect Regularly. Research shows that viruses can live on some of these surfaces for hours or even days. April 8, 2020. https://www.marthastewart.com/7781341/disinfect-high-touch-areas-in-home

Rohde, R.E. Reshared April 21, 2020 by Yahoo [309 million monthly viewers] – Medical Experts Explain Step-by-Step Instructions for How to Put on Your Face Mask the Right Way. https://currently.att.yahoo.com/att/medical-experts-explain-step-step-213200019.html?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAC8kfQ3VBXWsS2dTzXiFTi8RidKfNmoE5eZVRaZxcSTZgzVEwUgSDA73BMbDRBUn0IRvAeIom_9wgMi16Qu0TkE0h0ywBC01aFvBhyoIbAqc0yvFBqD_ytLI2-r3VcodoEnza0OrvP9SuodSxo0XQ3h7LCITtG1rSgXLP62hF0oA&guccounter=2 from Good Housekeeping by Zee Krstic – Here’s How to Wear a Face Mask Properly, According to Medical Experts. This expert-approved checklist can help you stay as safe as possible by avoiding common mistakes. April 21, 2020. https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/a32193198/how-to-wear-a-face-mask-properly/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for Good Housekeeping [22.9 million average monthly unique viewers/impressions] by Zee Krstic – Here’s How to Wear a Face Mask Properly, According to Medical Experts. This expert-approved checklist can help you stay as safe as possible by avoiding common mistakes. April 21, 2020. https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/a32193198/how-to-wear-a-face-mask-properly/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview / video story for KXAN by Billy Gates and Yoojin Cho – Public enrollment for COVID-19 testing coming, health officials say, April 17, 2020. https://www.kxan.com/news/coronavirus/austin-travis-county-health-officials-to-give-update-on-covid-19-public-testing-enrollment-friday/

Rohde, R.E. Re-shared April 10, 2020, by MSN Lifestyle – Invited interview story for Huffington Post [26 million viewers] by Vartika Puranik – How To Clean A Fabric Coronavirus Face Mask And How Often. Washing face masks is just as important as wearing them to prevent the spread of COVID-19. April 10, 2020 https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/how-to-clean-a-fabric-coronavirus-face-mask-and-how-often/ar-BB12qN9e?li=BBnb7Kz

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for Huffington Post [26 million viewers] by Vartika Puranik – How To Clean A Fabric Coronavirus Face Mask And How Often. Washing face masks is just as important as wearing them to prevent the spread of COVID-19. April 10, 2020. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to-clean-fabric-coronavirus-face-mask_l_5e8f6e5dc5b6458ae2a5cab1

Rohde, R.E.  Invited interview story for Mic [84 million readership] by Tracey Anne Duncan – How to do your laundry during a pandemic. April 9, 2020. https://www.mic.com/p/how-to-do-your-laundry-during-a-pandemic-22685464

Rohde, R.E. Re-shared April 8, 2020, by Yahoo News [309 million monthly viewers] – Invited interview story for MarthaStewart.com [7,305,000 million digital readership] by Jillian Kramer – Five High-Touch Areas in Your Home to Disinfect Regularly. Research shows that viruses can live on some of these surfaces for hours or even days. April 8, 2020. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/five-high-touch-areas-home-204411723.html

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for MarthaStewart.com [7,305,000 million digital readership] by Jillian Kramer – Five High-Touch Areas in Your Home to Disinfect Regularly. Research shows that viruses can live on some of these surfaces for hours or even days. April 8, 2020. https://www.marthastewart.com/7781341/disinfect-high-touch-areas-in-home

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for Men’s Health [15.3 million digital readership] by Melissa Matthews – Online Shopping Is Ramping Up, but Are Packages Safe from Coronavirus? How risky is that Amazon order, anyway? April 8, 2020. https://www.menshealth.com/health/a32065591/can-you-get-coronavirus-from-mail/

 Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for Prevention Magazine [4.8 million digital readership] by Elizabeth Millard – Can a Homemade Face Mask Really Prevent Coronavirus? How to Make, Wear, and Clean One. All your questions about fabric masks answered by experts—including a surgeon who’s sewing her own, April 8, 2020. https://www.prevention.com/health/a32066112/homemade-fabric-face-masks-coronavirus/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview by Rob Rourke on KZSM San Marcos’ Community Radio Station – On our live emergency COVID-19 news update at noon today, Tuesday, April 7, to discuss the Coronavirus and its impact on our community. Dr. Rohde will also talk about testing and the possible an antibody test to determine immunity. Click the red menu on the upper left, click on “Podcasts,” then select “KZSM.org News Specials” and scroll down to today’s date. http://kzsm.org/?fbclid=IwAR2A-n_92k57DuAlmaI34oM7P4DDRshJjWLhat_YdR5YzA81bx4Za9rjSjE

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for Healthline.com [86 million digital readership] by Bob Curley – Why Face Masks Are Crucial Now in the Battle Against COVID-19, April 6, 2020. https://www.healthline.com/health-news/face-masks-importance-battle-with-covid19

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for Women’s Health [14 million digital readership] by Emilia Benton – Do Disinfectant Wipes Really Kill Germs Effectively? Make sure you’re using the real thing. April 6, 2020. https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a32053484/do-disinfectant-wipes-kill-germs/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview out of Ontario, Canada on 900 CHML: The Bill Kelly Show #Podcast: Probability of a surge in cases, Listener calls & Breaking update on the 2030 Commonwealth games. Check in at 0:45 for about 17 min of my conversation! April 2, 2020. https://omny.fm/shows/bill-kelly-show/the-bill-kelly-show-podcast-probability-of-a-surge

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for Chilean El Mercurio newspaper by Nicolas Garcis Del Val – A4, INTERNACIONAL LA PANDEMIA DEL CORONAVIRUS, Mayor número de casos del que se tiene registrado Problemas metodológicos y escepticismo sobre cifras oficiales: dudas del alcance del covid-19 Los países más afectados por la pandemia en Europa tendrían millones de infectados más de los que dicen tener, según estimaciones. [El Mercurio is a Chilean newspaper with editions in Valparaíso and Santiago. Its Santiago edition is considered the country’s newspaper of record and it is considered the oldest daily in the Spanish language currently in circulation. El Mercurio is owned by El Mercurio S.A.P. (Sociedad Anónima Periodística ‘joint stock news company’), which operates a network of 19 regional dailies and 32 radio stations across the country], April 1, 2020.

Rohde, R.E. Re-shared April 1, 2020, by Yahoo News [309 million monthly viewers] Invited interview story for US News and World Report [30,180,000 readers] by Vanessa Caceres – What’s the Difference Between an Epidemic and Pandemic? The new coronavirus disease, COVID-19, has moved from epidemic to pandemic. What does that mean? March 13, 2020. https://news.yahoo.com/whats-difference-between-epidemic-pandemic-151711795.html

Rohde, R.E. Re-shared April 1, 2020, by Yahoo News [309 million monthly viewers] Invited interview story for US News and World Report [30,180,000 readers] by Ilana Kowarski– How Med Students Can Stay Safe From Coronavirus, March 19, 2020. https://news.yahoo.com/medical-students-protect-themselves-during-coronavirus-outbreak-130000062.html

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for Fodor’s Travel [26 million viewers] by Barbara Noe Kennedy – Is Visiting a National Park a Bad Idea During the Coronavirus Pandemic? March 25, 2020. https://www.fodors.com/news/news/is-visiting-a-national-park-a-bad-idea-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic

Rohde, R.E. Invited Episode 3: Novel Coronavirus, Part 2 with Rodney Rohde via Texas State Newsroom and #BigIdeasTXST #TXST_THR Translational Health Research, March 24, 2020. https://news.txstate.edu/inside-txst/big-ideas-podcast/episode-4-novel-coronavirus-part-2-with-rodney-rohde0.html

Engineering Ethics Blog – Conditions On the Front: The Clinical Lab Test for the COVID-19 Virus, March 23, 2020. https://engineeringethicsblog.blogspot.com/2020/03/conditions-on-front-clinical-lab-test.html?fbclid=IwAR0rLrPWJU5fd0zURTGH__Vkcj6nSNFZiQTHiwiYn6YTWqzLOY8srS_iv4M

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for the #podcast on the Bill Kelly Show out of Ontario, Canada on 900 CHML. Check in at 0:45 for about 15 min to 15:30 of my conversation! March 23, 2020. https://omny.fm/shows/bill-kelly-show/the-bill-kelly-show-podcast-how-is-the-world-fairi?in_playlist=bill-kelly-show!podcast 

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for Huffington Post [26 million viewers] by Nicole Pajer – A Quick Guide On What To Do About Your Doctors’ Appointments: Experts explain what healthcare visits are necessary and what you should postpone because of coronavirus. March 20, 2020. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/what-to-do-doctors-appointments_l_5e73d50bc5b6eab77944d756

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for Huffington Post [26 million viewers] by Ambar Pardilla – These Food Delivery Services Now Offer Contactless Delivery: It’s time to take social distancing seriously — including when you order takeout. Here are the food apps that offer no-contact delivery. March 20, 2020. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/food-takeout-services-no-contact-delivery_l_5e6fae3dc5b60fb69ddb8ccf

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for the #podcast on the Scott Thompson Show out of Ontario, Canada on 900 CHML. Check in at 30:00 for about 15 min of my conversation! Ontario’s fight against COVID-19, Ontario education going forward & How long does the new coronavirus live on surfaces? March 20, 2020. https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/ontario-s-fight-against-covid-19-ontario-education?in_playlist=chml-news!chml-aggregate-playlist

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for Healthline.com [200 million readership]by Kristen Fischer – How the COVID-19 Outbreak in the U.S. May Unfold in the Coming Days, March 20, 2020. https://www.healthline.com/health-news/coronavirus-outbreak-future-in-america#1

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for US News and World Report [30,180,000 readers] by Ilana Kowarski– How Med Students Can Stay Safe From Coronavirus, March 19, 2020. https://www.usnews.com/education/best-graduate-schools/top-medical-schools/articles/how-medical-students-can-protect-themselves-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for Huffington Post [26 million viewers] by Courtney Leiva – How Long Coronavirus Lives On Clothes, and How to Wash Them, March 18, 2020. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-long-coronavirus-live-clothing-washing_l_5e724927c5b6eab779409e74

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for the Christian Science Monitor [120,000 readership] by Linda Feldman, Henry Gass, and Patrik Jonsson – After shaky start, federal and state authorities start to work in tandem, March 16, 2020.  https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2020/0316/After-shaky-start-federal-and-state-authorities-start-to-work-in-tandem

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for Forbes Magazine [74 million readers per month] by Rachel Sandler –Why Young And Healthy People Should Still Take Coronavirus Seriously, March 16, 2020. https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelsandler/2020/03/16/why-young-and-healthy-people-should-still-take-coronavirus-seriously/#28cce6f931d4

Rohde, R.E. Invited Episode 3: Novel Coronavirus, Part 1 with Rodney Rohde via Texas State Newsroom and #BigIdeasTXST #TXST_THR Translational Health Research, March 16, 2020. https://news.txstate.edu/inside-txst/big-ideas-podcast/episode-3-novel-coronavirus-part-1-with-rodney-rohde.html

Rohde, R.E. Highlight by Texas State Newsroom – Dr. Rodney E. Rohde lends expertise to national news coverage of COVID-19, Featured Faculty, by Emma Carberry and Manuel Garcia | March 13, 2020. https://news.txstate.edu/featured-faculty/2020/dr-rodney-e-rohde-lends-expertise-to-national-news-coverage-of-cov-19.html

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for SELF Magazine Colleen Stinchcombe – How to Avoid Coronavirus on Planes, Trains, and Buses, March 13, 2020. https://www.self.com/story/coronavirus-plane-train-bus-travel

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for US News and World Report [30,180,000 readers] by Vanessa Caceres – What’s the Difference Between an Epidemic and Pandemic? The new coronavirus disease, COVID-19, has moved from epidemic to pandemic. What does that mean? March 13, 2020. https://health.usnews.com/conditions/articles/whats-the-difference-between-an-epidemic-and-pandemic

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for Forbes Online [74 million readers per month] by Rachel Sandler – Here’s What You Actually Need To Buy To Prepare For Coronavirus, March 10, 2020. https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelsandler/2020/03/10/heres-what-you-actually-need-to-buy-to-prepare-for-coronavirus/#7379b68455c0

 Rohde, R.E. Invited interview story for Florence Health by Rosemary Black – 8 Practices Every Health Professional Should Follow As COVID-19 Spreads in the US, March 10, 2020. https://www.florence-health.com/latest-news/registered-nurse/8-practice-every-healthcare-professional-should-follow-as-covid-19-spreads-in-the-u-s/

 Rohde, R.E. Invited interview / video story for KXAN by Tahera Rahman – University Official says Texas State discussing plans to teach remotely in case of coronavirus outbreak, March 10, 2020. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/hays/hays-county-working-with-texas-state-to-monitor-self-quarantined-individuals/?fbclid=IwAR0kyfThDTpnC7a9JVMivjZmMVGdFlq0nXFJHbzDYz40eIWYFMFPLYyywAk

Rohde, R.E. Invited #podcast on The Big Bid Theory – Season 6! ‘Coronavirus and Public Health Facts v Fiction from an Actual Expert’. Dr. Rodney Rohde @RodneyRohde w latest on #coronavirus / #covid19, precautions, media’s impact on situation + #Elections2020 public health priority. March 10, 2020. https://www.spreaker.com/user/thebigbidtheory/coronavirus-and-public-health-facts-fiction

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for The Texas Tribune by Edgar Walters – 5 million Texans lack health insurance. Here’s how that complicates the coronavirus response. March 10, 2020. https://www.texastribune.org/2020/03/10/coronavirus-texas-poses-challenges-people-without-insurance/?utm_campaign=trib-social&utm_content=1583851526&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

Rohde, R.E. Eating out and #SARSCoV2 / #COVID19 via my interview with @MensHealthMag #PublicHealth #FoodBorneIllness #foodsafety March 10, 2020. https://www.menshealth.com/health/a31280739/restaurants-coronavirus-safety/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview ACC Newsroom by Sydney Pruitt, March 9, 2020.   https://www.austincc.edu/news/2020/03/acc-experts-weigh-what-you-need-know-about-coronavirus

 Rohde, R.E. Invited interview / video story for KVUE by Mike Marut – Virus expert says public panic over coronavirus ‘a little out of proportion, March 5, 2020. https://www.kvue.com/article/news/health/coronavirus-flu-fear-facts-what-to-do-virus/269-626b3935-1880-4048-9b98-c179f721ed32

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for SC Times by Shawn Raymundo, Lillian Boyd and Collin Breaux – Orange County Health Care Agency officials confirmed two presumptive positive cases of COVID-19, March 5, 2020. https://www.sanclementetimes.com/oc-health-agency-reports-2-presumptive-positive-cases-of-coronavirus/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for Healthcaredegree.com article by Nina Chamlou- Fighting the Coronavirus: The Minds that Wage Wars Against Society’s Biological Threats, March 4, 2020. https://www.healthcaredegree.com/blog/fighting-the-coronavirus

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for Care.com article by Maressa Brown – Your coronavirus questions, answered: What families and caregivers need to know, March 2, 2020.  https://www.care.com/c/stories/16670/coronavirus-families-caregivers-faq/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for Care.com article by Maressa Brown – How to talk to kids about coronavirus, March 2, 2020. https://www.care.com/c/stories/16671/coronavirus-how-to-talk-kids/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for Florence Health article by Rosemary Black – 8 Practice Every Healthcare Professional Should Follow, March 2, 2020. https://www.florence-health.com/latest-news/registered-nurse/8-practice-every-healthcare-professional-should-follow-as-covid-19-spreads-in-the-u-s/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for the #podcast on the Bill Kelly Show out of Ontario, Canada on  900 CHML. Check in at 31:45 for about 15 min of my conversation! February 28, 2020. https://omny.fm/shows/bill-kelly-show/the-bill-kelly-show-podcast-black-youth-mentorship

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for TIME magazine article by Amy Gunia, Hillary Leung, and Mélissa Godin – Coronavirus Cases Outside China Are Accelerating Rapidly. Here’s What to Know, February 24, 2020.  https://time.com/5789631/coronavirus-covid-19-global-cases/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for TIME magazine article by Amy Gunia – Cruise Passenger Whose Coronavirus Infection Went Undetected Shows It May Not Be Possible to Stop the Outbreak From Spreading, February 20, 2020.  https://time.com/5784942/coronavirus-screening-westerdam-testing/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for the Scott Thompson Show Podcast on 900-CHML-Global-News-Radio. February 15, 2020. https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/how-long-could-the-coronavirus-that-causes-covid-1

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview by Career Pupose by TIAA5 essential lessons to prepare you for tenure review. February 12, 2020. https://careerpurpose.com/industries/education/academic-tenure

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for Brazilian news website R7.com (by Fernando Mellis) – Mundo terá que conviver sempre com surgimento de novos virus (World will always have to live with the emergence of new viruses). February 9, 2020. http://noticias.r7.com/saude/mundo-tera-que-conviver-sempre-com-surgimento-de-novos-virus-09022020

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for Outbreak News Today radio podcast – Coronavirus Q&A with Rodney Rohde, PhD Outbreak News This Week.  February 6, 2020. http://outbreaknewstoday.com/coronavirus-qa-with-rodney-rohde-phd-10562/

Rohde R.E. Expert guidance and commentary, Novel Coronavirus Lab Protocols and Responses: Next Steps by Rodney Rohde, PhD, for the American Society for Microbiology | February 3, 2020 | Elsevier Novel Coronavirus Information Center. https://www.elsevier.com/connect/coronavirus-information-center

Rohde R.E. KXAN News interview, Chinese province placed on UT-Austin’s restricted travel list after coronavirus outbreak, January 28, 2020. https://www.kxan.com/news/chinese-province-placed-on-ut-austins-restricted-travel-list-after-coronavirus-outbreak/

Rohde R.E. Invited interview for Fox 7 News, Update on #nCoV #Coronavirus Outbreak, January 21, 2020. See: https://www.fox7austin.com/news/cdc-confirms-first-case-of-coronavirus-in-the-us

Rohde R.E. Why #PublicHealth Matters. American Society for Microbiology, Invited online article, November 25, 2019. https://asm.org/Articles/2019/November/Why-PublicHealth-Matters

Rohde, R.E. Riding, Kyle & Gunsolus, B. Invited ASCLS national webinar #WeSaveLivesEveryday – Laboratory Professionals Using Social Media to Increase the Profession’s Visibility. November 6, 2019.

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for ‘The Big Bid Theory’ Podcast, Public Health Threats. How’s Your Health Literacy? July 24, 2019. https://www.spreaker.com/user/thebigbidtheory/public-health-threats-hows-your-health-literacy

Rohde, R.E. Interviewed by Shira Feder, The Daily Beast for expert opinion – Superbug Outbreak Hits Neonatal Unit at Pittsburgh Hospital. July 2, 2019. https://news.yahoo.com/superbug-outbreak-hits-neonatal-unit-172337064.html

Rohde, R.E. Expert opinion, @RodneyRohde, infectious disease expert from @txst provides insight on ‘crypto’ fecal parasite living in swimming pools that can ultimately lead to death, July 1, 2019. https://www.newswise.com/articles/rodneyrohde-infectious-disease-expert-from-txst-provides-insight-on-crypto-fecal-parasite-living-in-swimming-pools-that-can-ultimately-lead-to-death

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for Outbreak News Today radio podcast – Elsevier Book on Rabies on Outbreak News This Week.  June 14, 2019. http://outbreaknewstoday.com/rabies-signs-and-symptoms-exposure-transmission-and-diagnostics-81094/

Rohde, R.E. Invited Blog interview by Sekisui for Medical Laboratory Professionals and Lab Week 2019. April 18, 2019. https://www.sekisuidiagnostics.com/2019/04/18/revealing-the-hidden-profession-that-saves-lives/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for Outbreak News Today radio podcast – Medical Laboratory Professionals and Lab Week 2019 on Outbreak News This Week.  April 15, 2019. http://outbreaknewstoday.com/medical-laboratory-professionals-lab-week-2019-rodney-rohde-phd-32119/?fbclid=IwAR348J5HDg4rjC5_z7itnwMqSRvx9RpsiRkbPASSm5asLphQyffSIqr_74I

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview by Dr. Tara C. Smith @aetiology for @SELFmagazine #rabies education article! What do you know about this deadly virus? January 24, 2019. https://www.self.com/story/what-happens-when-you-get-rabies

Rohde, R.E. #SurfacesMatter in Pathogen Transmission. Invited article for Healthcare Surfaces Summit. November 21, 2018. https://www.healthcaresurfacessummit.org/blog/2018/11/21/surfacesmatter-in-pathogen-transmission

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for Texas State University Newsroom: Featured Faculty – As mystery illness AFM spreads across U.S., professor stresses need for laboratory test to confirm diagnosis. October 23, 2018. https://news.txstate.edu/featured-faculty/2018/mystery-illness-afm.html

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for Outbreak News Today radio podcast – Rabies: History, myths and diagnosis on Outbreak News This Week.  September 2, 2018. http://outbreaknewstoday.com/rabies-history-myths-and-diagnosis-on-outbreak-news-this-week-96853/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for Outbreak News Today radio podcast – Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science, #DCLS.  August 28, 2018. http://outbreaknewstoday.com/doctorate-clinical-laboratory-science-dcls-dr-rodney-rohde-91657/

Rohde, R.E. Invited #hcsmSA Twitter chatExpert Panel – The future of managing outbreaks using digital technologies. http://www.hcsmsa.co.za/outbreaks/ See transcript of chat session: https://www.symplur.com/healthcare-hashtags/hcsmSA/analytics/?hashtag=hcsmSA&fdate=6%2F26%2F2018&shour=5&smin=0&tdate=6%2F26%2F2018&thour=13&tmin=15

Rohde, R.E. Infection Control.tips: Commentary – Telling our Story – How #WeSaveLivesEveryday. April 20, 2018. https://infectioncontrol.tips/2018/04/20/telling-story-wesaveliveseveryday/

Rohde, R.E. Lab Testing Matters: Commentary – Our Darkest Hour: Las Vegas Mass Shooting.  December 23, 2017. http://www.labtestingmatters.org/3836-2/

Rohde, R.E. Infection Control.tips: Commentary – Our Darkest Hour: Las Vegas Mass Shooting.  December 21, 2017.  https://infectioncontrol.tips/2017/12/21/our-darkest-hour-las-vegas-mass-shooting/

Rohde, R.E. Video clip used by the ASCLS Education and Research Fund for #GivingTuesday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJET3ST1950

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for Outbreak News Today radio podcast – Antibiotic resistance, the ‘post-antibiotic era, and antimicrobial stewardship.  November 15, 2017. http://outbreaknewstoday.com/antibiotic-resistance-post-antibiotic-era-improving-antibiotic-stewardship-80728/

Rohde, R.E. Lab Testing Matters: Commentary – What really happens when I receive the #flu vaccine? October 10, 2017. http://www.labtestingmatters.org/really-happens-get-flu-vaccine/

Rohde, R.E. Infection Control.tips: Commentary – What really happens when I receive the #flu vaccine? October 9, 2017. https://infectioncontrol.tips/2017/10/09/really-happens-get-flu-vaccine/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for ‘In Space on the Left’ Podcast, Vaccine Science and 15 Trillion Gallons. August 30, 2017. https://mediaflo.txstate.edu/Watch/Qz5r4P8N

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for The Big Bid Theory’ Podcast, Hurricane Harvey: What now, what next? August 29, 2017. http://ow.ly/XDZl30eLY5s 

Rohde, R.E. Commentary – Prior to…. NOW more than ever, #PublicHealth should be taken seriously! #hurricaneharvey2017. August 28, 2017. https://tinyurl.com/yct97tm3

Rohde, R.E. Commentary – AntibioticResistance and HAIs: Elective Medical Procedures or not? August 9, 2017. http://www.labtestingmatters.org/antibioticresistance-and-hais-elective-medical-procedures-or-not/

Rohde, R.E. Invited Interview for Outbreak News Today radio podcast – HAIs. June 1st, 2017. Text: http://outbreaknewstoday.com/mrsa-c-diff-healthcare-associated-infections-82877/  Radio Podcast: https://youtu.be/S90IRVIuRFc

Rohde, R.E. Invited Interview for Texas State “Professor to Professor Webcast Series – Promoting Healthcare Research.” http://www.ada.txstate.edu/Videos.html (scroll down) May 16, 2017

Rohde, R.E. & Tim Gauthier. Stewards Working To Save Antibiotics: Pharmacy & The Medical Laboratory IC.tips April 27, 2017

Rohde, R.E. Feature Story for #MLPW2017 #LabWeek, http://infectioncontrol.tips/2017/04/25/medical-laboratory-professionals-2017/ April 25, 2017

Rohde, R.E. Invited Interview for Outbreak News Today radio podcast April 20, 2017. Text: http://outbreaknewstoday.com/lab-week-2017-discussion-panel-96773/ Radio Podcast: https://youtu.be/q0e8bscFOWY

Rohde, R.E. Feature Story for TEDx video – Saving Lives in the Shadows of Healthcare, http://www.labtestingmatters.org/saving-lives-in-the-shadows-of-healthcare/ February 23, 2017

Rohde, R.E. Feature story via UMF Corporation in Infection Control Today (ICT) regarding TEDx talk, January 5th, 2017. Text: http://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/news/2017/01/umf-corporation-applauds-microbiologists-message-of-need-to-increase-awareness-of-everyday-heroes.aspx

Rohde, R.E. Invited Interview for Outbreak News Today radio podcast December 28, 2016. Text: http://outbreaknewstoday.com/podcast-dr-rodney-rohde-discusses-medical-laboratory-science-hour-36380/ Radio Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPbxjCT4rNg

 Rohde, R.E. Feature Story for TEDx video – Saving Lives in the Shadows of Healthcare, December 22, 2016. http://infectioncontrol.tips/2016/12/22/saving-lives-in-the-shadows-of-healthcare/

Rohde, R.E. Interview for print article in ADVANCE for Administrators of the Laboratory – Changes in Zika diagnostics: How is the field of medical laboratory science advancing when it comes to identifying and monitoring Zika? December, 2016. http://advanceweb.com/SharedResources/EBook/2016/November/AL112816/index.html#/24/

Rohde, R.E. Interview for print article: Medical Laboratory Scientists, Educators speak out against CMS position on nursing degrees. Outbreak News Today, October 3, 2016 – http://outbreaknewstoday.com/medical-laboratory-scientists-educators-speak-out-against-cms-position-on-nursing-degrees-74049/

Wilson, P. & Rohde, R.E. Outbreak News Today Podcast interview – Rabies: A comprehensive interview with Pamela Wilson (from Rohde & Wilson article). September 18th, 2016 http://outbreaknewstoday.com/rabies-a-comprehensive-interview-with-pamela-wilson-95548/

Rohde, R.E. University Star Interview – Updates on Zika Virus and Precautions. August 25, 2016. http://star.txstate.edu/2016/08/24/new-developments-on-zika-becomes-worrisome-for-the-united-states/

Rohde, R.E. Invited interview for ‘The Big Bid Theory’ Podcast, Zika virus perspective in the U.S. August 25 (Part 1) & September 1 (Part 2), 2016. http://www.iheart.com/show/53-The-Big-Bid-Theory/

Rohde, R.E. KXAN NBC (Austin) television interview –  Professor puts Zika Virus into Perspective. June 28, 2016. http://kxan.com/2016/06/28/professor-puts-concern-about-zika-virus-into-perspective/

Rohde, R.E. Commentary – If you thought Ebola and Zika were scary, just wait! June 21, 2016. http://www.labtestingmatters.org/if-you-thought-ebola-and-zika-were-scaryjust-wait/

Rohde, R.E. Interviewed by The News Dispatch (Hays Free Press) – State Health Officials Discuss Zika Virus. June 21, 2016. http://www.newsdispatchnewspaper.com/content/state-officials-discuss-zika-virus-spread

Rohde, R.E. Article Feature Focus: Newly Published HAI Series for Clinical Laboratory Professionals. http://infectioncontrol.tips/2016/04/11/focus-series/

Rohde, R.E.  Article Feature Focus: The Hidden Profession that Saves Lives. http://www.labtestingmatters.org/the-hidden-profession-that-saves-lives/

Rohde R.E. University Star Interview – New Developments for the Zika Virus and what to do. February 24, 2016. http://star.txstate.edu/2016/02/24/new-developments-for-the-zika-virus-and-what-to-do/

KTSW Radio Interview (R.E. Rohde) February 4, 2016. Zika virus and implications for health. http://ktsw.txstate.edu/

Rohde, R.E. Bobcat Blog invited commentary. February 3, 2016. Don’t Look Now – #Zika is in Texas!

Rohde, R.E. Health magazine online – published written interview, Zika Mosquito Outbreak. February 4, 2016. http://news.health.com/2016/02/03/should-you-cancel-your-caribbean-trip-zika-experts-weigh-in/

Rohde, R.E. Texas Standard (KUT) audio interview on Zika virus in the Americas. February 2, 2016. http://kut.org/ (podcast and web story) via http://www.texasstandard.org/stories/five-things-to-know-about-the-spreading-zika-virus/

Rohde, R.E. San Marcos Daily Record – published written interview, Zika Mosquito Endemic in Texas. February 2, 2016. http://www.sanmarcosrecord.com/news/zika-mosquito-endemic-texas

Rohde, R.E. et al. Texas State Hillviews, 2015 spring edition. Focus on College of Health Professions, including Clinical Laboratory Science. May 12, 2015: pp. 18-21. http://www.ua.txstate.edu/campus-connections/hillviews.html

Rohde, R.E. Healthcare Facilities Today – published written interview, Scholar bringing ES role in infection prevention to the forefront. Q2, April 2015: pp. 11-13. http://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/Scholar-bringing-ES-role-in-infection-prevention-to-the-forefront–9115

Rohde, R.E. Austin American Statesman Editorial – MRSA Poses Major Health Danger. February 13th, 2015. http://www.mystatesman.com/news/news/opinion/rohde-mrsa-poses-increasing-public-health-danger/nj9Q4/

Hogan, Erin & Gobolt, Bucky. October 17th 2014. 104.9 The Horn Radio Interview (R.E. Rohde) – Ebola virus and media frenzy. http://tunein.com/radio/Afternoons-with-Bucky-and-Erin-p533814/

Olson, Megan Jo. October 2014. KTSW Radio Interview (R.E. Rohde) – Rabies virus and implications for health. http://ktsw.txstate.edu/

KTSW Radio Interview. October 2014. (R.E. Rohde) – Ebola virus and implications for public health. http://ktsw.txstate.edu/

Eisler, Peter, USA Today interview – investigative report on MRSA and HAIs from a national health perspective context: http://usat.ly/1bLg8rc R. Rohde interviewed as subject matter expert on dissertation and other MRSA/HAI research projects, December 16th, 2013.

Jon Otter, Micro Blog at http://www.micro-blog.info/2013/11/high-levels-of-antibiotic-resistance-and-low-levels-of-antibiotic-literacy-in-the-general-public-are-on-a-dangerous-collision-course/, invited guest editorial by R. Rohde, High levels of antibiotic resistance and low levels of ‘antibiotic literacy’ in the general public are on a dangerous collision course, November 5th, 2013

Cosgrove, Joe, Vaishali Shows, 2013. Contact Talk Radio interview of Tuan Dam, Cleanint.com (R. Rohde subject matter expert on HAIs), http://www.purplev.com/purple_player/v_content/purple_audio_player.html (9/14/13 interview)

Bigony, Mary-Love. “A Pound of Prevention.” Hillviews. Fall 2012: pgs. 28-31. Available from: http://www.ua.txstate.edu/ua-connections/Hillviews/archives/Hillviews_Fall2012.html.
* University marketing focus on R.E. Rohde’s HAIs/MRSA research

HAIs. Healthcare-associated infections. [Internet] Texas State University. August 17, 2012. [cited 2012 Sept 10]. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnpdmHi50rc
*University marketing focus on R.E. Rohde’s HAIs/MRSA research

Texas State University. Advertisement. ESPN video clip of Texas State University Emerging Research University. September 8, 2012.
*Ending segment focus on R.E. Rohde HAIs/MRSA Work with Undergraduate Student in CLS Laboratory. Available from: Texas State University, University Marketing.

Texas State University. Advertisement. Texas Monthly. Wash, Rinse, Repeat: HAIs – Healthcare Associated Infections in the U.S. September 2012: pgs. 88-89.
*Focus on R.E. Rohde’s HAIs/MRSA research

Rohde, Rodney E., “Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA): Knowledge, Learning, and Adaptation” (2010). Theses and Dissertations-Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education, and School Psychology. https://digital-library-txstate-edu.libproxy.txstate.edu/handle/10877/4301

Interview National Geographic News, May 4th, 2009, “New, Fast-Evolving Rabies Virus Found – And Spreading.” Available from: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/05/090504-rabies-evolution.html. [Story is directly involved to 2006 publication: Leslie, MJ, Messenger S, Rohde RE, Smith J, Cheshier R, Hanlon C, et al. Bat-associated rabies virus in skunks. Emerg Infect Dis [serial on the Internet]. 2006 Aug [date cited]. See peer-reviewed section above.

Bigony, Mary-Love. “Disease Detective.” Hillviews. Fall 2008: pgs. 25-27. Available from: http://www.ua.txstate.edu/ua-connections/Hillviews/archives/Hillviews_Fall2008.html.
* University focus on R.E. Rohde’s Rabies and MRSA research

Rohde, Rodney E, “Effect of Pokeweed Antiviral Protein in Combination with Guanidine on Poliovirus Macromolecular Synthesis” (1992). Faculty Publications-Clinical Laboratory Science Program. https://digital-library-txstate-edu.libproxy.txstate.edu/handle/10877/3404

Contributer:

Rohde, R. and L. Fletcher. South Central Regional News. Biolink Connection Newsletter for the National Advanced Technological Education Resource Center for Biotechnology. Vol. 8 No. 1: October 2006

Rohde R. E. contributing author. 2005. American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Registry Comprehensive Examination. The American Society for Clinical Pathology, Inc., 2100 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL, 60612

DNA SEQUENCE DATABASE CONTRIBUTION
Smith, J.S., Mayes, B., Rohde, R.E. and Neill, S.U. January, 2003. RABV Nucleoprotein Gene, Partial Sequence- GenBank accession number: AY208163. SPECIFIC HOST = LASIURUS INTERMEDIUS; NOTE = ISOLATED IN 2000; NOTE = TEXAS; NOTE = KLEBERG COUNTY; NOTE = SAMPLE VR2437”. Bethesda, Maryland USA.

Smith, J.S., Mayes, B., Rohde, R.E. and Neill, S.U. January, 2003. RABV Nucleoprotein Gene, Partial Sequence- GenBank accession number: AY208164. “DATE=1995; NOTE=TEXAS; NOTE=MEDINA COUNTY; SPECIFIC HOST = NYCTECEIUS HUMERALIS”. Bethesda, Maryland USA.

Smith, J.S., Mayes, B., Rohde, R.E. and Neill, S.U. January, 2003. RABV Nucleoprotein Gene, Partial Sequence- GenBank accession number: AY208165. “DATE=1996; NOTE=TEXAS; NOTE=WILLIAMSON COUNTY; SPECIFIC HOST = MYOTIS VELIFER; SAMPLE = VR6-5869”. Bethesda, Maryland USA.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Larkin, Marilynn. Socially Motivated “Nudges” Can Curb Antibiotic Overprescribing in Primary Care. InfectionControl.tips R.E. Rohde Comments. http://infectioncontrol.tips/2016/02/09/nudges-curb-antibiotics/

Kish-Molina, M. “Analysis of Risk Factors Associated with Asymptomatic Colonization of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Among Community College Students” (2012). College of Health Sciences, Walden University, Ph.D. Dissertation, DAI/B 74-03(E), 102 pp., Nov 2012 Pub Number 3522644 http://gradworks.umi.com/35/22/3522644.html

Patterson, T., Straten, E., Jimenez, S. The Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori Antibody in Different Age Groups in Central Texas. Clin Lab Sci 2012;25(2):102-106.

  • *CLS Undergraduate publication (Rohde research consultant)

Felkner, M., L. Suarez, B. Liszka, J. Brender, & M. Canfield. 2007. Neural Tube Defects, Micronutrient Deficiencies, and Helicobacter pylori: A New Hypothesis. Birth Defects Research (Part A): Clinical and Molecular Teratology, 79, 617-621.

Oates, Marguerite and Karen Mulawski. 2004. Molecular Diagnostics Public Health Course Follow-Up Report. NLTN In-house newsletter; 1-4.

Wilson, Pamela, J., and Keith A. Clark. 2001. Postexposure rabies prophylaxis protocol for domestic animals and epidemiologic characteristics of rabies vaccination failures in Texas: 1995-1999. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 218, No. 4: 522-525.

Mahlow, J. & P. Wilson. 1998. Rabies in Texas. Texas Veterinarian. June 1999; 61(3):20.
Fearneyhough, M.G. , et al. 1998. Results of an oral rabies vaccination program for coyotes. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 212, No. 4: 498-502.

Davis, C. S.U. Neill, and P. Raj. 1997. Microwave fixation of rabies specimens for fluorescent antibody testing. J. Virol Meth. 68:177-182.

Yancey, FD, et al. 1997. Survey of rabies among free-flying bats from the Big Bend region of Texas. Occasional Papers, Museum of Texas Tech University. May; Number 165.

Texas DSHS-Zoonosis Control Division et al. 1997. Rabies Prevention in Texas. Brochure Guide: Stock No. 6-108.

Consultancies:

Rohde, R.E. Invited Scientific Advisory Board Member for CASPR Group, Dallas, TX, March 21, 2019. Continuous Disinfection. https://casprgroup.com/

Rohde, R.E. Invited Faculty/Facilitator for Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) of the American Hospital Association (AHA), Certificate of Mastery in Infection Prevention Workshops, Columbus, OH, September 22-23, 2018

Rohde, R.E. Invited Scientific Advisory Board Member, Healthcare Infection Transmission Systems (HITS), Nashville, TN, September 17-18, 2018

Rohde, R.E. Invited Scientific Advisory Board Member for Healthcare Surfaces Summit, August 21-23, 2018, Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN Hilton http://www.healthcaresurfacessummit.org/

Rohde, R.E. Invited Scientific Advisory Board Member for Healthcare Surfaces Summit, August 21-23, 2017, Arlington, TX http://www.healthcaresurfacessummit.org/

Rohde, R.E. Invited Faculty/Facilitator for Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) of the American Hospital Association (AHA), Certificate of Mastery in Infection Prevention Workshops, April 12, June 21, September 18, and November 30, 2017

Rohde, R.E. Overview of Occupational Exposures to Blood and Body Fluids in Healthcare Settings, The Laboratory Safety Institute, Webinar for Z87.1 Biohazard Eyewear Safety Committee, August 18th, 2016 (R. Rohde invited comments)

Rohde, R.E. January 28-30th, 2014. Invited Subject Matter Expert to ASTM Conference by Vestagen, Inc. regarding healthcare worker uniform safety (HAIs, MRSA, etc.), Houston, TX

Rohde, R.E. March 31st, 2012. HAI practices and review. Invited panel speaker by Johnson & Johnson Advanced Sterilization Products per appointment on Healthcare Environmental Decontamination Advisory Board – Exploration of Standards and Science for Unique Approaches to Practice, Dallas, TX

Rohde, R.E. January 22, 2011. Impact of environment on HAIs. Invited panel speaker by Johnson & Johnson Advanced Sterilization Products per appointment on Healthcare Environmental Decontamination Advisory Board – Exploration of Standards and Science for Unique Approaches to Practice, Dallas, TX

Workshops:

Rohde, R.E. Invited webinar presenter for Webber Training [International webinar, over 100,000 global subscribers] – Vaccine Hesitancy: What’s Happening. February 24, 2022. https://webbertraining.com/schedulep1.php?command=viewClass&ID=1589

Rohde, R.E. [United States], Sarah Pitt [United Kingdom], Bassey Enya Bassey [Nigeria], Sui-yuan Chang [Taiwan], and Marie Culliton [Ireland]. Invited Presenter and Panelist for Global IFBLS Britta Karlsson Educational Webinar Series: Lessons Learned from the Pandemic. ZOOM, January 21, 2022. http://www.ifbls.org/index.php/about-ifbls/britta-karlsson-education-webinar-series

Rohde, R.E. & Reynolds, K. Invited presenter by Master Series – The Infection Prevention Strategy & Evaclean (sponsor), Continuously Active Disinfectants: Addressing Challenges of Surface Contamination -Master Class 2021, June 23, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPokVFQJYgw

Rohde, R.E. Invited webinar presenter by The Joint CommissionA Laboratorian’s Point of View Interview with an industry expert. April 2, 2021. https://www.jointcommission.org/resources/news-and-multimedia/webinars/2021/04/a-laboratorians-point-of-view–interview-with-an-industry-expert/

Rohde, R.E. Invited webinar presenter by AHE – Virus Mutation_COVID-19 Variants. April, 1, 2021.

Rohde, R.E. Medical Laboratory Staffing: Where is Everyone? Cardinal Health Lab Briefings Webinar Series – Invited. March 31, 2021. https://www.whitehatcom.com/cardinalhealth.html

Rohde, R.E. Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease and VacciNATION – Texas VacciNATION webinar expert panelist. February 17, 2021. https://www.fightinfectiousdisease.org/john-cornyn-event

Rohde, R.E. Invited Special Guest and Panelist by – Post Summit Networking Webinar with Tom Kowalski as moderator, COVID-19 Update, status of therapies, vaccines and a Post-COVID world. December 9, 2020. https://www.thbi.com/fall-summit

Rohde, R.E. Invited webinar for Healthcare Hygiene Magazine and the Bug Buster Box Continuing Education Monthly series – Pseudomonas. September, 2020. https://www.healthcarehygienemagazine.com/bug-buster-box/

Rohde, R.E. Invited webinar for Healthcare Hygiene Magazine and the Bug Buster Box Continuing Education Monthly series – COVID19 and Infection Prevention. August, 2020. https://www.healthcarehygienemagazine.com/bug-buster-box/

Rohde, R.E. Invited webinar presenter by AHE – Emerging Pathogens: COVID-19 and the Future. July 13, 2020.

Rohde, R.E. et al. Invited Webinar: Health, Wellness, and Safety for Students, Faculty and Staff by Texas State University. July 2, 2020. https://www.president.txstate.edu/communications/webinar-health-wellness-and-safety-campus-wide.html

Rohde, R.E. et al. Invited Webinar: Health, Wellness, and Safety for Faculty by Texas State University. June 30, 2020. https://www.president.txstate.edu/communications/webinar-health-wellness-and-safety-for-faculty.html

Rohde, R.E. et al. Invited Webinar: Health, Wellness, and Safety for Supervisors by Texas State University. June 29, 2020. https://www.president.txstate.edu/communications/webinar-health-wellness-and-safety-for-supervisors.html

Rohde, R.E. Invited webinar for Healthcare Hygiene Magazine and the Bug Buster Box Continuing Education Monthly series – C difficile. July, 2020. https://www.healthcarehygienemagazine.com/bug-buster-box/

Rohde, R.E. Invited webinar for Healthcare Hygiene Magazine and the Bug Buster Box Continuing Education Monthly series – Staphylococcus aureus. June, 2020. https://www.healthcarehygienemagazine.com/bug-buster-box/

Rohde, R.E. Invited webinar presenter by Contagion Live (Grant Michael Gallagher) – COVID-19: Do We Have Enough Lab Specialists for Mass Testing? May 12, 2020. https://www.contagionlive.com/news/covid19-do-we-have-enough-lab-specialists-mass-testing [story] https://youtu.be/kfo3K8kcKiU

Rohde, R.E. Invited webinar presenter by Medical Laboratory Professionals Association of Ontario (MLPAO) via Michele Hoad – COVID-19: A Medical Laboratory and Public Health Perspective, April 25, 2020. https://www.mlpao.org/ VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMXTvTBcvGs&feature=youtu.be

Rohde, R.E. Invited webinar presenter by The Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute (THBI) – COVID-19 and the Importance of Policy on Public Health with Tom Kowalski as moderator, April 16, 2020.  https://www.thbi.com/

Rohde, R.E. & LaRochelle, J. Invited presenter by Master Series – The Infection Prevention Strategy & Lighthouse Healthcare Partners, Part 2: Protocols to Clean and Disinfect in the COVID- 19 Environment, March 31, 2020. https://masterseries.events/

Rohde, R.E. & LaRochelle, J. Invited presenter by Master Series – The Infection Prevention Strategy & Lighthouse Healthcare Partners, Part 1: Best Practices to prepare your facility for COVID-19, March 26, 2020. https://masterseries.events/

Rohde, R.E. Invited Presenter for FACULTY FOCUS WORKSHOP: Using Social Media to Pursue and Promote Your Professional Agenda. ALK 105/106, March 14, 2019

Rohde, R.E. Invited Presenter for Grad College Shop Talk: Advanced LinkedIn. ALK 105/106, February 26, 2019

Rohde, R.E. Invited Presenter for FACULTY FOCUS WORKSHOP: Using Social Media to Pursue and Promote Your Professional Agenda. ALK 105/106, February 12, 2018

Rohde, R.E. Invited Panelist for “Trends in Scholarship and Research” via the Texas State University Lecture Series Sponsored Event for “Understanding Discipline Norms in Terms of Publishing, Peer Review, Open Access, Data, Metrics Lunch & Learn,” ALK 105/106, February 1, 2018

Rohde, R.E. Cat Camp – Invited faculty to facilitate discussion on how to succeed at Texas State for incoming freshmen, Camp Young Judaea, Wimberley, TX August 17, 2017

Houser, Marian, Ngu, Anne, and Rohde, R.E. Mentoring Faculty / Mentoring Students. October 3rd, 2014. Invited Roundtable panel participant, Texas State Workshop.

Rohde, R.E., Brender, J., Herbold, J., Qualls, R., & Field, Leanne. April 3, 2012. Invited Roundtable panel speaker, Public Health Educational Opportunities – Maintaining an Epidemiology Workforce, ELC Epidemiology Workshop (sponsored by DSHS with funding from CDC), JJ Pickle Research Center, CLS, Austin, TX

Rohde, R.E., Kneeland, D., Felkner, M. & Kohl, Bill. May 3, 2011. Invited Roundtable panel speaker, University and Health Department Collaborations, ELC Epidemiology Workshop (sponsored by DSHS with funding from CDC), JJ Pickle Research Center, CLS, Austin, TX

Rohde, R. February, 2005-2007.  Tenure Process Workshop.  Hosted by Christian Faculty Fellowship (Guest speaker Provost Perry Moore with follow-up Panel Discussion from tenured Texas State faculty).  Texas State University LBJ Student Center 313.1

Felkner, Marilyn, R. E. Rohde, Ana Maria Valle-Rivera, Tamara Baldwin, and L.P. (Sky) Newsome.  2006 MRSA EDUCATIONAL SUMMIT  *Regional Perspectives on a National Healthcare Concern*  Friday, June 9, 2006 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM The Westin Galleria Houston, Plaza Ballroom 5060 West Alabama – Houston, Texas 77056

Rohde, R.  February, 21-22, 2003.  Participant in “Biotechnology Unwrapped workshops”, PCR/sequencing lab, Bioinformatics lab, pGLO Transformation lab, & Protein Fingerprinting lab.  Biotech Gateway & ACC, Austin, TX

Rohde, R.  January, 2002.  Molecular Typing of Rabies Virus Variants.  2002 Rabies PHS Course, National Laboratory Training Network (Faculty member for workshop).  San Antonio, TX  (invited talk)

Rohde, R.  April 26 – May 2, 2001.  Participant in Molecular Virology Workshop.  Seventeenth Annual Clinical Virology Symposium, Clearwater Beach, Florida

 Rohde, R.  January, 2000.  Molecular Typing of Rabies Virus Variants.  January, 2000.  Rabies PHS Course, National Laboratory Training Network (Faculty member for workshop).  San Antonio, TX (invited talk)

Rohde, R.  June, 1999.  Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute, 1999 Summer Meeting, Austin, TX

Rohde, R.  June, 1999.  Rabies Testing and Molecular Epidemiology.  Genomic Biology (40 hr workshop-Invited speaker): Advanced Instructional Technology for High School and College Biology Faculty.  Sponsored by DNA Learning Center, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and CORD and hosted by ACC at the University of Texas, Austin, TX  (invited talk)

Rohde, R.  June, 1999.  Rabies Testing and Molecular Epidemiology.  Workshop for Austin Animal Control Officers.  Texas Dept. of Health, Austin, TX.

Rohde, R. January, 1998.  Molecular Wet-Lab: Rabies PHS Course, National Laboratory Training Network (Faculty member for workshop), San Antonio, TX (invited talk)

GRANTS AND CONTRACTS

2022, PI, ASCP 2022 Travel Grant for Annual Meeting – $1500.00

2021, Co-PI (PI, Dr.  Krishna Kisi, Engineering and Technology; Co-PI Dr. Arzu Ari, Respiratory Care), Susan Harwood Workplace Safety and Health Training on Infectious Diseases, Including COVID-19 Grant, U.S. Department of Labor / OSHA, Amount: $200,000.00

2021, PI, ASCP 2021 Travel Grant for Annual Meeting – $1500.00

2020, PI, Texas State Honorary Professor Research Award, Center for International Studies. Amount: $500.00

2019 , PI, ASCP Foundation Laboratory Science Program Director Educational Grant – Enrichment for MLS (ASCP) certification exam scores, Amount: $2500.00

2019, PI, Texas State Honorary Professor Research Award, Center for International Studies. Amount: $500.00

2019, Co-PI, (PI, Dr. Paula Stigler, HA), UTHealth San Antonio ReACH and IIMSECO health model for Chagas Disease; ECO health model for Chagas Disease, Amount: $ 14,495

2019, Co-PI, (PI, Dr. Paula Stigler, HA), Mundo Sano; Pilot Newborn Screening Program for Chagas; Amount: $ 320,000

2018, PI, ASCP Foundation Laboratory Science Program Director Educational Grant – Enhancement of Nikon Teaching Microscopy Lab, Amount: $2500.00

2017- 2018, PI:  Dr. Elizabeth A. Benavides (Agriculture), Dr. Ken Mix (CO-PI, Agriculture), Dr. Rodney E. Rohde (CO-PI, CLS Program), and Dr. Sean Kerwin (Chemistry & Biochemistry), Texas State MIRG, Development of novel anthelmintics and antiparasitics derived from plant sources. Amount: $30,000.00

2015 – 2018, PI: Rodney E. Rohde (CLS), Co-PI: Dr. Louis Caruana, Emeritus Professor & retired Texas State CLS Program. Anonymous Donor – Sarcoidosis Research. Amount: $25,000.00 with $10,000 TX State match

2015 – 2016, Co-PI, R.E. Rohde (CLS), Texas State MIRG, Examination of Upper Threshold Events on the Necrobiome associated with Human Decomposition in a Sub tropic Ecosystem, PI Dr. Danny Wescott, FARF and Co-PI Dr. Ken Mix, Agriculture. Amount: $25,000.00

2013    Co-PI: Rodney E. Rohde (CLS), Texas State MIRG, Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs): A Pilot Study Testing Simulation for Identification and Prevention. PI Dr. Eduardo Perez, Engineering. Amount: $25,000 with an equal match from Scott & White = $50,000.00

2012    PI: Rodney E. Rohde (CLS), “Microbiology & Immunology Inservice Continuing Education.” Texas DSHS – Emerging and Acute Infectious Disease Branch (EAID). Amount: ~$12,095.00

2010-11    PI: Rodney E. Rohde (CLS), Family Association Campaign for Student-Oriented Projects – Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Funding for CLS cohort of students to attend TACLS state conference in April, 2011. Amount  $2325.00       http://www.txstate.edu/family/About-Us/Welcome.html

2010   PI: Rodney E. Rohde (CLS), “MRSA Colonization and Characterization in Nursing Students: A Longevity Study.”  Texas Society of Allied Health Professions Research Awards.  Amount: $1500.00.

2010   PI: Rodney E. Rohde (CLS), Texas State University “Application for One-Time Research Support from the Associate Vice President for Research, qPCR support for MRSA research, Amount: $32,000

2009   PI: Rodney E. Rohde (CLS), “MRSA: Knowledge, Learning, and Adaptation”, ASCLS Education and Research, Grant-in Aid (Restricted). Amount: $5000.00

2008, CLS Program Grant, Abbott Laboratories Instrument Donation (Cell-Dyn 3200 hematology analyzer) for education & research. Amount: $165,000.

2007, Co-PI: Rodney E. Rohde (CLS) Clinical Laboratory Science Orientation Program, SSTars Mini-Grant.  Texas State University-San Marcos. Amount $1175.00

2006, PI: Rodney E. Rohde (CLS), “Molecular Characterization of MRSA Isolates.”  Texas State University Research Enhancement Grant.  Amount: $8000.00

2005,  PI: Rodney E. Rohde (CLS), “MRSA Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Molecular Characteristics in a Texas Correctional Facility.”  Texas Society of Allied Health Professions Research Awards.  Amount: $1000.00.

2005, PI: Rodney E. Rohde (CLS), Genomics Educational Grant, Beckman Coulter, Inc. Amount: $102,800.

2005 Team Investigator, “MRSA Prevalence in Texas Correctional Facilities.”  Texas DSHS – IDEAS Division and Texas State.  Amount: ~$14,602.00.

2005, PI: Rodney E. Rohde (CLS), “Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Carriage Rates in a Texas County Jail.”  Texas State University Research Enhancement Grant.  Amount: ~$7916.00.

2004, Team Investigator, “MRSA Prevalence in Texas Correctional Facilities.”  DSHS-IDEAS Division and Texas State.  Amount: ~$13,500.00.

2003, PI: Rodney E. Rohde (CLS), “Bat Rabies in Texas: 1996 – 2000.”  Texas State University Research Enhancement Grant.  Amount: $4022.70.

2002, Stipend for  “FRESH START” Workshop, Texas State University Spring Alkek Technology Institute, Texas State, May 14 – 17, 2002.  Amount: $300.00.

1998 – present, Team Investigator, CDC Cooperative Agreement No. U50/CCU614390, the State Epidemiology and Laboratory Surveillance and Response Program grant to DSHS.  Grant responsible for (1) reporting and surveillance training to local and regional health departments; (2) conduct surveillance, primarily for foodborne pathogens, in counties without health departments; (3) enhanced the laboratories capacity to perform pulsed field gel electrophoresis on Salmonella isolates; and (4) enhance the laboratories ability to analyze rabies by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). DSHS was also awarded funds to enhance influenza surveillance and purchase computer supplies and equipment to support DPDx, a Website being piloted by CDC to provide reference training and diagnostic information about parasitic diseases. Amount: $~168,000.

Grants submitted

2021, CoPI, Aspiring Health Science Professionals Alliance (AHSPA) Texas State University Submission for NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) – Dr. Leslie Huling, PI: Amount: $778,000.00

2021, PI, ASCP Laboratory Science Program Director Educational Grants – Medical Laboratory Diversity: Promotion of the Profession. $10,000.00 {NOT FUNDED}

2020, Co-PI, City of San Marcos, Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus Response (CDBG-CV), 2020 Public Services Application, Amount: $ 105,529 {NOT FUNDED}

2018 – 2021, PI, McLean, RJC & Nickerson, C. (Arizona State co-PI). Identification of short- and long-term polymicrobial interaction mechanisms in modeled microgravity. R. Rohde & CLS Students subcontract to direct antibiotic susceptibility testing. NASA grant. Amount: $300.000 (3y) {NOT FUNDED}

2017,  CoPI, Open Philanthropy Project Assessing Risk Potential and Follow-on Effects of an Engineered, Catastrophic Arbovirus Pandemic (PreProposal) via Texas Tech subcontract to R. Rohde (lead PI, Dr. Steve Pressley). Amount: $700,000 (1st year $300K, 2nd year $400K) {NOT FUNDED}

2017, PI:  Tania Betancourt (Chemistry and Biochemistry, MSEC) et al. Senior Personnel:  Rodney E. Rohde (CLS), et al. NSF 15-504– DBI – MAJOR RESEARCH INSTRUMENTATION (MRI): Acquisition of a Flow Cytometer and Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter for Multi-Disciplinary Research. NSF Proposal # 1725724   Amount: $ 234,532 (3y) {NOT FUNDED}

2016, PI, Center for Excellence for Emerging and Reemerging Vector-borne and Zoonotic Diseases of Significant Public Health Concern. NIH – Subcontract/award (five years) via Texas Tech (lead PI, Dr. Steve Pressley). Amount: $ 249,996.40 {NOT FUNDED}

2016, PI & Co – PI McLean, RJC. Efficacy Study for Smart Self-disinfecting Handle to Reduce Health Care-Associated Infections. NIH – SBIR subcontract via Innowitz Corporation. Amount: $20,000.00 {NOT FUNDED}

2016,  PI Joanna Ellis & Co-PI Dr. Rodney E. Rohde, Study Abroad Interprofessional Education – Laboratory Program Development Grants, American Society for Clinical Pathology. Amount: $2500.00 {NOT FUNDED}

2016, PI, MLS/MLT Faculty Shortages – Laboratory Program Development Grants, American Society for Clinical Pathology. Amount: $2500.00 {NOT FUNDED}

2015, PI: Eduardo Pérez-Román (Industrial Engineering, Texas State); Susan Fenton (UH); Rodney E. Rohde (CLS). Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRQ) grant submission period, 09/2015 – 08/2020 – Reducing CAUTIs in the ICU by Using Systems Simulation Modeling. Amount: $2,158,515.00 {NOT FUNDED}

2014-2015, PI: Danny Wescott (FARF); Co-PI: Rodney E. Rohde (CLS). Collaborative: Planning Grants: NSF -NIJ I/UCRC Necrobiome Research and Its Application in Decomposition Ecology and Forensics – 1464600. Amount: $11,500 (Industry to add up to $300,000.00) {NOT FUNDED}

2014, PI: Melinda Villagran (Communication Studies); Co-PI: Marian Houser (Communication Studies); Megan Trad (Radiation Therapy); Consultant: Rodney E. Rohde (CLS). Just the Vax: An Evidence-Based HPV Literacy Communication Training Program.  CPRIT: Health Behavior Change through Public Education. Amount: $300,000.00 {NOT FUNDED}

2014 & Resubmit 2016, PI,  Shannon Weigum (Biology, MSEC); Co-PI: Rodney E. Rohde (CLS, 2016) Tania Betancourt (Chemistry and Biochemistry, MSEC); Senior Personnel:  Nihal Dharmasiri and Hong-Gu Kang (Biology), Alexander Karnienko, Corina Maeder, Walter Rudzinski (Chemistry and Biochemistry), Rodney E. Rohde (CLS, 2014), and Michelle Lane (FCS). NSF-MRI 2014 – Flow Cytometer and Cell Sorting System. Amount: $346,250.00 {NOT FUNDED}

2012 – 2013, PI, Ceballos, N.A., Graham, R. (Co-PI), Rohde, R.E. (Co-PI). Influence of BDNF genotype on P300 ERP indices of alcohol cue reactivity. Submitted to ABMRF: The Alcohol Research Foundation. (2-year proposal, Amount:  $91,465). {NOT FUNDED}

2012, PI: Rodney E. Rohde (CLS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program, Hispanic-Serving Institutions National Program, Executive Fellowship (Summer): Amount = full travel expenses (Washington, DC) and portion of summer salary estimated at $12,500.00 {NOT FUNDED}

2009, PI: Rodney E. Rohde (CLS),  “MRSA Prevalence and Risk Factors in University Dormitories”, ASCLS Unrestricted grant. Amount: $5K {NOT FUNDED}

2007, PI: Rodney E. Rohde (CLS), Clinical Laboratory Science Professionalism Building, SSTars Mini-Grant.  Texas State University-San Marcos. Amount $5000.00 {NOT FUNDED}

2007, PI: Rodney E. Rohde (CLS), Texas State University Library Grant for GIDEON Informatics database.  Amount: $~3000.00 {NOT FUNDED}

2006, (PI-Dr. Oren Renick), Co PI-R. Rohde, et al. “Texans Learn and Serve”, Corporation for National and Community Service, Learn and Serve America Program.  Amount: ~$1.5 million over 3 years {NOT FUNDED}

January, 2004 Co-Principal Investigator, Mobile Clinical Laboratory Science (Health Professions) Computer Laboratory.  Texas State University Student Computing Resources Grant Proposal.  Amount: ~$30,000.  {NOT FUNDED}

October, 2003 PI: Rodney E. Rohde (CLS), “Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Carriage Rates in Three Texas County Jails.”  Texas State University Research Enhancement Grant.  Amount: ~$8000.00. {NOT FUNDED}

Contracts submitted

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