(Weston, FL) March 14, 2006 -- Dr. John D. Shane, a respected authority in the field of environmental mycology with over 25 years experience in fungal spore analysis, teaching, research, and laboratory management, joins the PRO-LAB team. Dr. Shane will serve PRO-LAB as the Vice President of Laboratory Services and head of PRO-LAB’S Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Shane was formerly a Senior Aerobiologist and sat on the Scientific Advisory Board of EMLAB, Inc. Prior to that Dr. Shane was the Director of Research and chief scientist at the McCrone Research Institute in Chicago, one of the Nation’s most prominent teaching and research institutes. Dr. Shane has personally taught over 3,000 mold analysts from laboratories around the country on the proper identification of fungal spores, pollen, and house dust, as well as the proper testing techniques and how to interpret results.

“I am ecstatic about having Dr. Shane join the PRO-LAB team. It’s like having Michael Jordan join a basketball team. You must have the best players to win”, states James E. McDonnell, CEO of PRO-LAB.

Dr. Shane earned his Bachelors of Science degree at Brigham Young University in Botany, and his Ph.D. at Arizona State University from the Botany and Microbiology Department, specializing in Palynology (the study of fungal spores and pollen). Dr. Shane belongs to several professional societies relevant to indoor air quality; including Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA), Mycological Society of America (MSA), American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI), Pan-American Aerobiology Association (PAAA), International Commission for Palynology (ICP), American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), and American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), International Association of Aerobiologists (IAA), International Commission of Palynologists (ICP), and North American Mycological Association (NAMA). He is a Certified Residential Microbial Inspector, certified by the Indoor Environmental Standards Organization, and a Fellow of the Royal Microscopical Society.

Dr. Shane is a frequent featured and invited speaker around the country to teach the identification and interpretation of mold and house dust in indoor and outdoor environments, and has personally conducted thousands of indoor air investigations. Dr. Shane has also served as an expert witness on high profile mold cases involving millions of dollars.

About PRO-LAB

PRO-LAB is one of the world’s leading providers of environmental testing services. PRO-LAB™ offers testing services for mold, radon, lead, asbestos and drinking water. Staffed with Certified Indoor Air Quality Professionals, Radon scientists and technologists, a Ph.D. Aerobiologist, Board Certified Physicians, and registered clinical laboratory technicians, PRO-LAB has the knowledge and experience to assist in any indoor environmental investigations.