Sheldon Campbell

Sheldon Campbell is a Professor of Laboratory Medicine at Yale School of Medicine and Director of Clinical Laboratories for the VA Connecticut Healthcare System. He holds board certifications in Clinical Pathology and Medical Microbiology. His roles include Vice-Chair for VA Affairs in Laboratory Medicine and leadership in VA Connecticut's microbiology, chemistry, and point-of-care testing programs. He graduated from Rice University (Biology), Baylor College of Medicine (MD/PhD), and completed residency/fellowship at Yale.

Research focuses on laboratory education, point-of-care testing innovation, ethics, biosafety, and outcomes of testing utilization. Notably, he composes original songs about medical topics, including infectious diseases and laboratory practices. Awards include the VA Public Health Strategic Health Care Group Special Contribution Award (2004) and Bohmfalk Award for Basic Science Teaching (2003).

His recent publications emphasize microbiology diagnostics, infection control, and laboratory ethics. He collaborates on initiatives like PROSER (blood smear interpretation tool) and standardized blood culture contamination metrics. His work bridges clinical practice, education, and public health, with a focus on VA healthcare systems and emerging pathogens.