David Kostyal, PhD

Senior Microbiologist David Kostyal, PhD Akron Rubber Development Labs Microbiology 2887 Gilchrist Rd Akron, OH USA 44319 Email: David_Kostyal@ardl.com Biographical Sketch: Received a BS in Biology from St Joseph's University in Philadelphia, a MS in Microbiology from the University of Notre Dame and a PhD in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from Wesleyan University in CT. Worked for 20 years at the Guthrie Foundation for Medical Research with Dr Don Beezhold on the development of an ELISA method to quantify latex proteins know as the LEAP method. Served as director of the LEAP Testing Service for 15 years before moving to the Akron Development Labs.