2026 ABSA International Election Results

ABSA International’s annual election requires participation from many members: those who nominate potential candidates, those who choose to run, and those who vote. ABSA International appreciates all our volunteers and members and their contributions to ABSA and the field of biosafety and biosecurity! The 2026 election results are below.

President-Elect:

Antony Schwartz, PhD, SM(NRCM), CBSP(ABSA)

Secretary:

Heather Blair, MS, RBP(ABSA), SM(NRCM), CBSP(ABSA)

Councilors:

Jeff Potts, MPH, CBSP(ABSA)
AJ Troiano, PhD, RBP(ABSA)

2027 Nominating Committee:

Cara Leitch, MPH, RBP(ABSA), CBSP(ABSA)
Rachel Gamble, DrPH, CBSP(ABSA), RBP(ABSA)
Eric Lewis, PhD, RBP(ABSA), CBSP(ABSA)
Kenneth Shenge, PhD, MPH, RBP(ABSA), CBSP(ABSA)

Thank you!

The 2026 Nominating Committee

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