A microbiologist was a scientist who worked in the field of microbiology.
Specialist branches in the field of microbiology
- Bacteriologists worked in the field of bacteriology and studied bacteria.
- Environmental microbiologists worked in the field of environmental microbiology and studied microbial processes in the environment.
- Food microbiologists worked in the food industry and studied pathogenic microorganisms that caused food-borne illness and spoilage.
- Industrial microbiologists generally worked in biotechnology and studied microorganisms that produced useful products.
- Medical microbiologists were medical practitioners (physicians) who had chosen to specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of microbial diseases in patients.
- Mycologists worked in the field of mycology and studied fungi.
- Protozoologists worked in the field of protozoology and studied protists.
- Virologists worked in the field of virology and studied viruses.
- Microbial epidemiologists studied the role of microorganisms in health and illness.
- Immunologists studied how the body defended itself against viruses, bacteria, and etc.
Appearances
- Republic Commando: Hard Contact
- Star Wars Galaxies (post-NGE) (Mentioned only)
