National Honors for County Public Health Lab Director
Dr. Jeremy Corrigan, director of the San Diego County’s Public Health Laboratory, has received the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) LEAD Award, a national honor recognizing outstanding leadership, advocacy and a commitment to strengthening the public health workforce.
Corrigan was recognized this week in Baltimore during the APHL’s annual conference where laboratory leaders, scientists and industry partners gather each spring to discuss emerging issues and best practices shaping laboratory science and public health.
Since joining the County in 2021, Corrigan has led a major modernization of the Public Health Laboratory, including the construction of a 52,000 square foot laboratory designed to expand genomic epidemiology, One Health programs, wastewater surveillance and support regional workforce training.
“We are very proud to see Dr. Corrigan receive this award for his contributions and those of the Public Health Services team,” said Dr. Elizabeth Hernandez, interim director of the County’s Health and Human Services Agency. “Jeremy has strengthened the region’s laboratory preparedness, advanced automation and continues to build a skilled workforce pipeline. Under his leadership, the County lab is advancing science and preparedness and safeguarding the health of the community for generations to come.”
During his time at the County and with support of an amazing team, Corrigan has also guided the County through significant operational challenges including the COVID-19 response and a full facility evacuation of the lab’s historic Rosecrans headquarters after an infrastructure failure. His coordination with local, state and federal partners ensured uninterrupted testing services and protected essential public health operations.
When not in the lab, Corrigan is active in his Lemon Grove community. Married and the proud father of two boys, Corrigan coaches little league, soccer, and enjoys live music and movies in Berry Park with his family.
