Romney M. Humphries

Romney M. Humphries, Ph.D., D(ABMM), M(ASCP), is a Professor of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, serving as Medical Director of the Microbiology Laboratory. Their research focuses on advancing diagnostic technologies for antibiotic-resistant infections and studying real-time evolution of antimicrobial resistance mechanisms.

• Academic Rank: Professor
• Department: Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology

Key research areas include antimicrobial resistance, diagnostic innovation, and clinical microbiology. The Humphries laboratory specializes in evaluating rapid identification methods for multidrug-resistant pathogens and novel antimicrobial development. Recent publications highlight advancements in MALDI-TOF MS, CRISPR diagnostics, and regulatory frameworks for laboratory-developed tests.

Scientific contributions appear in journals such as New England Journal of Medicine, Clinical Infectious Diseases, and Journal of Clinical Microbiology. Current work emphasizes integrating genotypic/phenotypic testing for improved patient outcomes and informing federal policies on diagnostic standardization.