Frank Cockerill is a microbiologist and leader in the field of medicine. He is exceptionally skilled at leading and evolving a major laboratory testing company, chairing an academic department, or leading innovation in a company in the area of diagnostic technology. For the commendable work that he and his executive team has accomplished at Mayo Medical Laboratories, he accepted the Frost and Sullivan Award in Boston for best laboratory business plan. He is a member of the American Society for Microbiology, Association for Microbiology, Alpha Omega Alpha, Sigma Xi, and the Infectious Diseases Society of America.
Frank Cockerill has also written or co-written more than 150 publications in the medical literature, many of which relate to diagnostic testing for infectious diseases.
During his free time, he enjoys relaxing activities such as gardening, farming, running marathons, playing the piano, , medical missionary work, and reading about world history. He is also concerned with preserving the aquifers and with animal rescue, as the protection of the environment is an issue he holds very dear to his heart.
He enjoys playing the piano for two reasons; he finds it to be a meditative experience and he loves the sound of the instrument. Playing the piano helps him relax after the mind-intensive days that he has at the office, both in the research laboratory and academic environment. This experience helps him remain focused and energized, as is required of him on an everyday basis. He has been playing for many years and plans to continue to do so.
Frank Cockerill has also written or co-written more than 150 publications in the medical literature, many of which relate to diagnostic testing for infectious diseases.
During his free time, he enjoys relaxing activities such as gardening, farming, running marathons, playing the piano, , medical missionary work, and reading about world history. He is also concerned with preserving the aquifers and with animal rescue, as the protection of the environment is an issue he holds very dear to his heart.
He enjoys playing the piano for two reasons; he finds it to be a meditative experience and he loves the sound of the instrument. Playing the piano helps him relax after the mind-intensive days that he has at the office, both in the research laboratory and academic environment. This experience helps him remain focused and energized, as is required of him on an everyday basis. He has been playing for many years and plans to continue to do so.