Paul Luethy, PhD, D (ABMM)
- Director, Diagnostic Infectious DIseases Testing Laboratory, Division of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
- Associate Professor, UC Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
About
Biography
I am a board-certified clinical microbiologist specializing in the laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases. At Cincinnati Children’s, I direct the microbiology laboratory to ensure we deliver high-quality, impactful results for every patient. I also provide clinical microbiology consultative services to our clinical teams, working closely with physicians and staff to help guide care decisions based on the most accurate and timely laboratory findings.
My journey into clinical microbiology began during my graduate training, when I realized the everyday impact I could have on patients’ lives through this role. It’s incredibly rewarding to know that the work we do in the lab directly supports the care and recovery of children and their families.
My research focuses on evaluating novel microbiology and molecular technologies for diagnosing infectious diseases. These exciting advancements often allow us to provide results faster and more accurately than ever before, which can make a real difference in treatment. I’m passionate about understanding how these technologies affect disease management and enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to study their impact.
Outside of work, I love playing ice hockey and curling—yes, just like in the Olympics! I enjoy the strategy and teamwork involved in both sports, and I have fun traveling to different cities to participate in tournaments.
BS: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 2010
PhD: Molecular Microbiology, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX, 2015
Fellowship: CPEP-Accredited Clinical and Public Health Microbiology Fellowship, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 2017
Certifications: Diplomate, American Board of Medical Microbiology, 2017
Interests
Clinical microbiology
Services and Specialties
Interests
Clinical microbiology; diagnostic stewardship; molecular microbiology; rapid diagnostic testing
Research Areas
Publications
The Brief Case: Tastes of travel-intestinal importation. Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 2026; 64(5):e0165525.
The Pink Road Less Traveled. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2025; 81(4):815-817.
Evaluation of Group B Streptococcus culture processing using a commercial flocked swab with and without automated sample processing instrument. Microbiology Spectrum. 2025; 13(8):e0124925.
Discordant Susceptibilities of Enterobacterales to Different Tetracycline Classes. Cureus. 2024; 16(12):e74917.
Air Cultures for Fungi. In: Johnson, JK. , Ed. Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook, Multi-Volume. John Wiley & Sons; 2024.
Laboratory Support of Blood-Borne Pathogen Exposures. In: Johnson, JK. , Ed. Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook, Multi-Volume. John Wiley & Sons; 2024.
Culture Methods for Acid-Fast Bacilli and Fungi from Positive Blood Cultures. In: Mcelvania, E. , Ed. Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook, Multi-Volume. John Wiley & Sons; 2024.
Automated Blood Culture Systems - AFB & Fungi. In: Mcelvania, E. , Ed. Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook, Multi-Volume. John Wiley & Sons; 2024.
Defining the value of medical microbiology consultation. Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 2024; 62(10):e0035924.
Reply to Kidd et al., "Inconsistencies within the proposed framework for stabilizing fungal nomenclature risk further confusion". Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 2024; 62(4):e0162523.
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