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David Corbett is a leading figure in clinical laboratory science and pandemic response, whose work has been pivotal in operationalizing high-throughput diagnostic testing during global health emergencies. His primary research focus is the rapid design, buildout, and integration of automated, high-complexity CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) laboratories for infectious disease surveillance. Corbett’s major contribution lies in demonstrating how to rapidly scale diagnostic capacity on large urban campuses, a feat critical during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. His most-cited paper, “Buildout and integration of an automated high-throughput CLIA laboratory for SARS-CoV-2 testing on a large urban campus” (2022, 19 citations), along with its detailed companion work (2021, 6 citations), provides a comprehensive blueprint for transforming institutional infrastructure to meet surge testing demands. These publications serve as essential guides for public health officials and laboratory directors, detailing the logistical, regulatory, and technical challenges of deploying automated platforms under extreme time pressure. Corbett’s work has directly informed institutional preparedness strategies, making him a key voice in the intersection of laboratory automation, regulatory compliance, and crisis management.